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2" BDS-NT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser

good value for money

looking for an alternative to others expensive focusers on the market and a good value for money? it is time to take an interest in these Steeltrack focusers. As always with Baader, the finishing is perfect and the telescope has a great look with it. It was not so easy to install because you have to drill your tube. Even if it is thin, the drill bit can slip because the surface is not flat. Do not forget to protect your secondary mirror (for NT) from the filings. You should certainely have to redo your optical lane with the two mirrors, but this is not a hard process. Then enjoy: very smooth, really precise with micro movements, and very rigid.

Alex

Baader 2" to 1¼" ClickLock Reducer (T-2 part #15B)

VERY VERSATILE - TOP QUALITY

Not only adds a ClickLock to 1.25" from 2" - the inner T-2 thread connects to Baader T-2 diagonals and many other products as well! Clamp a 1.25" eyepiece in the diagonal, and clamp the diagonal's 1.25" nosepiece in a 2" focuser drawtube. I use these on all my scopes and diagonals. Why settle for thumbscrews in the dark? Nothing beats ClickLock for security and ease of use.

Mike

2" BDS-SC Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser

Baader Diamond Steeltrack BDS-SC

I bought the BDS-SC to use with my C9.25 HD and I tested it on several occasions. I have to say it's an absolute joy to focus with the BDS. It runs very smoothly and allows very fine adjustments. It is big difference to the built-in focuser. The BDS allowed me to re-focus much quicker e.g. when switching to a barlow lens. I find it very convenient that it can be turned without unscrewing anything. The BDS is a very solid build and holds also long imaging trains firmly attached. Both 2" and 3.3" threads fit to the C9.25 HD with or without adapter that came with the telescope, respectively. There are minor imperfections on the inner threads assumingly from clamp attachment during electroplating. All in all I am very happy with the BDS and I think it's well worth the price.

Patrick

Baader 2" to 1¼" ClickLock Reducer (T-2 part #15B)

Secure &a easy to use

Well made and provides a really secure fit for eyepieces and makes it easy to change eyepieces even when wearing gloves.

Dan.

2" BDS-NT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser

BDS-NT

Vor wenigen Tagen habe ich einen 2" Diamond Steeltrack BDS-NT incl. SteelDrive erhalten und damit meinen bisherigen 2" OAZ (hochwertiger Hersteller mit Focus-Stepper) ersetzt. Der Umbau ging extrem leicht von der Hand und ich darf an dieser Stelle sagen: Was für eine tolle Qualität! Ich bin total begeistert von der Steifigkeit und der Stabilität! Es rutscht nichts durch (trotz 2,5kg-Kamerakopf incl. Korrektor, Filterrad usw.) und es wackelt und federt auch nichts. Die Kollimierung bleibt bei meinem 10"er nach einem Meridian-Flip einwandfrei erhalten! Auch das Positionieren des Auszuges mittels SteelDrive funktioniert wie aus dem Lehrbuch - ohne Backlash!! Einen herzlichen Glückwunsch an das Baader-Team für dieses extrem durchdachte Produkt!

Bernd Gooßmann

Most Recent Product Questions

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4/19/2018 4:54 PM 2" MPCC Mark III (Multi-Purpose Coma Corrector for Newtons)

I would like to connect the MPCC Mark III to a ZWO ASI1600MC-Cooled camera that has 6.5mm back focus.

Do you sell the necessary spacers to do that?

Is Answered? Yes (1 answer)

Answer rated: 0

Try to use the camera with adapter to get the 17,5mm back focus length. In addition with this ring (set to 37,5mm) you´ll reach requiered 55mm of the MPCC: https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-varilock-46-lockable-t-2-extensiontube-29-46mm-with-spanner-tool-(t-2-part-25v).html

Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 20, 2018 8:39:00 AM
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4/16/2018 8:31 PM Baader Sky Surfer V illuminated finder

Will the DSLR hot-shoe adapter that works with the Sky-surfer III, work with the Sky-surfer V? If not, where can I obtain a hot-shoe adapter for the Baader Sky-surfer V?
Thanks for any information.

Is Answered? Yes (1 answer)

Answer rated: 1

You cannot mount the SkySurfer V on the hot-shoe which can take the SkySurfer III. We don´t know a solution for it but fear that the big
SkySurfer V couldbe too heavy for it and may damage the camera body.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 17, 2018 4:53:00 PM
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4/13/2018 5:58 PM Baader Prism Diagonal T-2/90° 32mm

I am interested in using the T-2 32 mm prism diagonal on my Orion ED80 f7.5 600mm f.l. refractor (bought in 2009). It has a 2" Craford focuser that I would attach it to. I would like to know what adapter I need to attach it to the focuser?

The focuser comes with a long 2" eyepiece holder that I want to remove to reduce the focal distance to the point of attachment to the focuser. That leaves the focuser's exterior threads exposed. The exposed threaded tube's dimensions are: ID = 2" OD = 2-1/8" exposed length is 3/8". I can't find a spec on the threads. but I count 10 threads in that 3/8".

My goal is to gain inward focus, increase contrast and clarity, and convert to the clicklock eyepiece holder. My largest eyepiece is a 32mm Optiluxe. As light conditions limit to planetary, I doubt I would get a longer f.l. eyepiece.

Is Answered? Yes (2 answers)

Answer rated: 1

To attach the prism to a 2" eyepiece clamp, you need the
Baader 2" / T-2 Nose Piece and Camera adapter (T-2 part #16) # 2408150

Orion should use the same focusers as Celestron and Sky-Watcher did on their ED80, so the Baader 2" Four-in-One Adapter M68 (Zeiss) / 2.7" (A.P.) / M60 (Vixen) / M56 (Synta) #2458190 should fit on your telescope, too.

Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 16, 2018 12:45:00 PM

Answer rated: 1

Thank you. Looking up the M68 thread definition, it seems to match my measured dimensions of the end of the OTA tube which I understand is made by Synta.
Answer by: Stephen Jackson on Apr 19, 2018 9:39:17 AM
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4/13/2018 1:11 PM Steeldrive motor drive for classic Steeltrack focusers

I have a Steeldrive focuser motor which works fine except that the temperature never has been detected by the handcontrol or SteelGo/ASCOM. The manual suggests to fasten some screws, which has been tried without success. Do you have a solution to this problem?

Is Answered? Yes (1 answer)

Answer rated: -1

Please try first to check the temperatur sensore by using a voltmeter. The sensore should give back different resistance value in ohm so
you can see if the sensore is defect or may be something else.

Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 17, 2018 4:48:00 PM
Rated: 2

4/8/2018 3:29 AM Baader 2" ClickLock Diagonal Mirror

How secure is the nosepiece when coupled to the diagonal body? Is there any risk of it loosening when subjected to heavy loads with the diagonal oriented horizontally?

Is Answered? Yes (1 answer)

Answer rated: 0

The nosepiece is extremely secure and is able to hold even very heavy payload. We've tested it with a C14, see here: https://www.baader-planetarium.com/media/wysiwyg/gross_BP28-AB2956100-06-ClickLockDiagonal-2inch.jpg (but this is not recommended for imitation).

Also we recommend to check out this Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/oYoymtIT0ww
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 9, 2018 9:25:00 AM

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