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FeatherTouch Micro Focuser for Celestron HD8" / CPC800 / NexStar 6 - 8 / C8

Nice addition and first step towards focus automation

A very nice addition, sturdy and nicely crafted, for my edgeHD 8" SCT astrophotography setup. Very nice build and performs great out-of-the-box. Also with the intention to create a fully automated focuser setup. Its good to know that with the edgeHD 8" SCT setup, you will need to use the original orange adapter plate as well so you keep the full focus range. This is the only additional step needed for a edgeHD 8 and not being documented. The installation is indeed as simple as mentioned in the documentation and was done within 15 minutes.

MGR

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

Rated: 1

12/6/2018 6:40 PM Baader T-2 BBHS ® Mirror Diagonal

In regards to this style of diagonal, please clarify T-2 fitting?..
Are the threads (standard) for say a 2inch telescope eyepiece that could directly attach to this unit from the bottom barrel of it? Yes or no? .if not what is the diameter/threading of a T-2 fitting?
Thanks Dennis

Is Answered? Yes (1 answer)

Answer rated: -1

T-2 means 42mm thread. The mirror has a T-2 outer thread on one side and an inner thread on the other side. These threads are not standard for 2" eyepiece barrels. It is only possible to attach 2" eyepieces by mounting a 2" eyepiece clamp on the mirror. Unfortunately the mirror is not big enough for completely illuminating the field of large 2" eyepieces, for this you should choose the 2" version of the mirror.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Dec 7, 2018 9:27:00 AM
Rated: 0

12/2/2018 8:09 PM Glasspathcorrector® 1:1,25 for Baader Maxbright Binocular

Can the 1,25 Glasspathcorrector 2456314 be used with Mk. V bino too?

What is the main difference between 2456314 and 2456314Z ??

Is Answered? Yes (1 answer)

Answer rated: 0

The 1.25 Glasspathcorrector for Baader Maxbright cannot be used with the Mark V Großfeld (Giant) - Binocular.

The Baader Maxbright Binocular, and eventually the new Baader Maxbright Mk. II, which will come in the market pretty soon

https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/maxbright-binocular-incl.-case.html

has a completely different design from the Mark V Großfeld (Giant) - Binocular
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/mark-v-gro%C3%9Ffeld-%28giant%29-binocular.html.

This means, that the difference in the design between these two products, requires differently designed glasspathcorrectors.

The two models:

the Glasspathcorrector 1:1.25 for Baader Maxbright binocular (# 2456314)
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/glaspathcorrectorr-1125-for-baader-maxbright-binocular.html

and the Glasspathcorrector 1:1,25 Glasspathcorrector 1:1.25 for Baader Mark V Großfeld (Giant) - Binocular (# 2456314Z)
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/glaspathcorrectorr-1125-for-baader-mark-v-gro%C3%9Ffeld-binocular.html

are not interchangable. This information is true even for the 1:1.7 Glasspathcorrectors. The differences are not that important for the 1:2.60 Glasspathcorrector, therefore exists only one version of the 1:2.60 Glasspathcorrector for both binocular versions.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Dec 3, 2018 9:55:00 AM
Rated: 0

12/1/2018 2:30 PM Baader Guidescope rings BP I - 60-120mm

Hi there,
Would a pair of Baader rings BP I - 60-120mm handle a refractor and ccd weighing at 6.5kg safely?

Many thanks,

Paul

Is Answered? Yes (1 answer)

Answer rated: 0

This will work!
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Dec 3, 2018 2:16:00 PM
Rated: 0

11/30/2018 12:53 AM Zeiss-Diascope Bayonet 1¼" eyepiece adapter

Will this adaptor also fit a Leica Apo Televid 77 - silver version?

Is Answered? Yes (1 answer)

Answer rated: 0

Zeiss Bayonet and Leica Bayonet are different so it will not fit
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Nov 30, 2018 8:27:00 AM
Rated: 0

11/29/2018 5:31 PM Maxbright Binocular incl. case

Hi. Which reduction I have to use to connect MaxBright bino with Glasspath corrector to diagonal prism BA2456005? Thank you

Is Answered? Yes (1 answer)

Answer rated: 1

You can use the 1,25" nosepiese https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/accessories/adapters-imaging-accessories/astro-t2-system/baader-nose-piece-1%C2%BC%22--t-2-%28t-2-part-14%29.html or the 2" nosepiese https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/accessories/adapters-imaging-accessories/astro-t2-system/baader-2%22--t-2-nose-piece-and-camera-adapter-%28same-as-used-by-sbig%29-%28t-2-part-16%29.html
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Nov 30, 2018 8:32:00 AM

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