Accessories

I bought this to link the camera side M82 female thread on the large Riccardi Reducer to my M68 imaging train including the UFC system. It now works well (see image) but I had to deal with two issues: 1. My copy is an extremely tight fit on my copy of the Riccardi Reducer. At first I thought the thread on one of the parts was damaged as I could only get half a turn on but having gone over both with a magnifying glass it was clear that both threads were OK. I had to use some suitable lubricant (WD40) and a large jam jar opener to slowly loosen up the link and now I can screw it on by hand. Of course the last thing you want is a loose fit but I think the tolerance is a bit low on the diameters. 2. On the M68 side the details of the thread geometry as such that while you get a good lock with the M68 male telescope side adapter of the UFC system (two whole 360 turns), with the TS-optics M68 adapters only about a single turn is available due to differences in thread positioning.

Dieses Reduzierstück besteht aus zwei Teilen. M68 auf M48 und M48 auf T2. Somit hat man die Möglichkeit ein Filter oder eine M48-Verlängerung zwischzuschrauben. Der Rand des M68-Reduzierstücks ist gerändelt. Dadurch lässt es sich gut an- und abschrauben, auch mit Handschuhen. Alle Teile sind Innen mattschwarz damit keine störenden Reflektionen auftreten.

Das Tariergewicht verwende ich seit Jahren mit bestem Erfolg zum schnellen, einfachen und präzisen Austarieren des Teleskops in der Deklinationsachse, je nach Zubehör-Auslastung am Okularauszug. Kaufempfehlung!

Auch ich (Einsteiger) hatte mir anfänglich ein sog. Einsteigerset im Koffer gekauft mit 4 Okularen und vielen bunten Filtern (die niemand braucht). Erst danach wurde mir ein Spruch meiner Großmutter klar, der da lautete: Das Billige kann ich mir nicht leisten (weil man dann zweimal kauft). Kurzum die Investition in die Okulare der Hyperionserie lohnt sich! Sehr gute Verarbeitung, die erstaunliche Schärfe über nahezu das gesamte Gesichtsfeld von 68 ° und für mich als Brillenträger, ein angenehmer Augenabstand von 2 cm, sprechen für sich. So gesehen sind die Hyperionokulare sehr preiswert.

Passt. Filtergewinde passen.

Well made. What is not clear is that it is made of 3 components - look very closely at the image. This allows you to attach it to the SCT telescope then rotate your rig to suit your needs. A great product although could be less expensive.

Das Messfeldokular von Baader stand schon lange auf meiner Wunschliste. Aber erst nach Erwerb der Ausrüstung für die Sonnenbeobachtung habe ich es erworben. Es soll zur Durchmessung von Sonnenflecken an meinem Refraktor eingesetzt werden. Dem Okular liegt eine ausführliche Anleitung in Deutsch und Englisch bei und diese zeigt verschiedene Anwendungsmöglichkeiten gut verständlich auf. Für mich eine klare Kaufempfehlung für ernsthafte Beobachtungen.

I have just received the FF for my TEC 140 ED and I am enthusiastic! Currently I am using an ATIK 16200 with an APS-H Sensor and have pin point stars over the complete FOV. It is so precise that it reveals any other flaw in your image train very quickly. e.g. having a slight sensor tilt. All connections are absolute solid and tight. In combination with a the quick release there is no bending or shifts. Like all flatterers it is absolute mandatory to keep correct working distance of 85 mm on the millimeter. I observed a slight increase of focal length from 980 mm to 1016 mm (both measured). Images: First 2 pictures showing the the image train on the TEC. Last is showing 1:1 scaled corner view of an image taken with ATIK 16200, Lum, 30s, Binning 1 (very poor seeing, foggy and very flickering), 4499x3599, Pixel size 6nm

Solid and precisely crafted adapter. Carries heavy camera safely. No slip or slide.

Habe nunmehr die Hyperion Barlow-Linse zum Hyperion Zoom Mark IV gekauft. Dies, nachdem ich seit etwa einem Jahr die Zoom-Optik mit Begeisterung benutze. Mit der Barlow-Linse deckt die Optik den Brennweitenbereich von 3,6 bis 24 mm und dies in hervorragender Art und Weise. Kein Wechsel von Optik und Filter, im Dunklen eine wahre Freude. Deshalb die absolute Kaufempfehlung!

Works as designed. No issues so far. You only have to be a little bit careful with the fragile pins. Esp. when plugging in in the dark, but since it is a multipurpose port, multiple pins are required. Only total power supplied for the dew heater was a little bit low in the first controller hardware version, but it has been increased with latest version. Issue fixed :)

Very useful to attach to OTA directly to get current tube temperature. In combination of the round one for ambient air temp a perfect team. I have 3D printed some tube rings with matching spaces to attach the temp sensors to the scope, which makes temp reading more precise and repeatable.

I am using three holders for three controllers and I love them. Extremely useful if you operate the scope remotely, since you can fix the controller to the scope and optimize the wiring without the danger that lose and swinging cables impact accuracy or tangle. A must have for remote scopes.

I am using 3 controller and motor units now for more than a year on three scopes: Meade LX 200 with a SteelTrack focuser, TEC 140 ED with Feathertouch and an TS 80/460. Controller: It is crafted from a solid aluminum block and is very stable. The keypad is easy to find in the dark thanks to the dimmable keypad, but also in a tactile way. You can feel the buttons with your fingertips. One big advantage is that the controller does not lose position when it gets unplugged (power or USB). In combination with the brackets the controller perfectly fits on the scope. Wiring can be made easily. The usage is intuitively and even visitors who have never operated such a device come to terms with it in seconds. The power supply is standard 12V DC which makes it easy to integrate it into existing solutions. There are no special requirements. Motor unit: Also very solid and extremely precise. Only one minor potential improvement is the noise when moving, but this is complaining on highest level. Very positive is that you can use any CAT6 network patch cable to connect controller and motor unit. No special/unique cables are required and you can get the optimal length in any shop. The concept of belt drive is a big advantage over other geared solutions. The belt drive has no backlash. So you only have to handlethe potential backlash of the focuser. Software: The software is very stable now. Besides storing focuser’s positions it displays the temperatures and assists you very easily to set up temperature compensation. One big benefit: You can start multiple instances on the same computer to control more devices. Firmware: The Firmware can be updated with a few clicks via USB. So it is well prepared for future enhancements. Conclusion: Though it is definitely not a cheap solution, it is simply working and reliable. For my point of view worth every cent. The support is excellent. Its capability to be attached to almost all focusers, makes it versatile and an option not only for SteelTracks. Clear Skies Ruediger

Passt wunderbar zur GM4000. Haben seither keine Störungen mehr. Sehr zu empfehlen.