I have a Celestron Edge HD 8" SCT. After a few months using the 40mm kit eyepiece, I'm looking to purchase a couple of Hyperion eyepieces. What ClickLock components would be required to mount this?
Question by: Greg Russell on Apr 25, 2017 2:58:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
To use 2"-accessories with an SCT or EdgeHD, we recommend the following parts:
#2956220 SC-Clicklock (for 6", 8", 9¼") or #2956233 SCL-ClickLock (11", 14")
#2956100 Baader 2" ClickLock Diagonal Mirror or #2456115 Baader 2" BBHS ® Mirror Diagonal with 2" ClickLock Clamp
optional: #2956214 Baader 2" to 1¼" ClickLock Reducer (T-2 part #15B) (all Hyperion an Morpheus eyepieces can be used with the 2" barrel; this reducer is only necessary for 1,25" eyepieces)
Especially if your telescope is mounted on an Alt-Az mount, you can use the Baader 2" NexStar locking ring #245827 instead ot the SC-ClickLock to permanently mount the mirror at the back of the telescope - if you remove the nosepiece from our star diagonals, you get an SC-thread which fits directly at the telescope. This way, so can save some space and do not risk that the telescope hits the base of the mount when you point it high at the sky.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 26, 2017 8:57:00 AM
I recently purchases a 2" Baader Clicklock visual back to use with my EdgeHD 8" SCT. My issue is that the system is too tight and binds up. When I put a 2" diagonal or eyepiece into the clicklock and go to lock it I can only get about 1/2 of the rotational movement before it gets tight to the point of binding up.
Is this an issue or is it designed like this? I also thought that the part would be smooth when rotated, but I can feel distinct clicks so to speak. I just want to make sure that this unit is good and not defective, and I have never use this type of system before
Question by: Trevor on Mar 7, 2017 2:34:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
What you describe is completely normal. You only have to turn the lever by about 15 - 20° - if really the 2" barrel has the correct standard diameter. The lever moves much further in order to provide secure clamping action also for badly undersized 2" sleeves/barrels, which we have seen in this industry. A 15-20° turn for standard eyepieces will already put a lot of force onto a 2" barrel - you will note that it will hold your eyepiece or diagonal very firm and securely. You should not try to tighten it up as hard as you can! There is no need to extend a large force when clamping an eyepiece.
The distinct clicks are part of the design. This was designed to let people hear and feel the lever position also in the dark.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Mar 8, 2017 11:27:00 AM
What is the optical length for this product (Baader 2" ClickLock CL-SC-Clamp 2956220) ?
Question by: Dana Gehm on Oct 6, 2016 8:38:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
The optical height of the SC-clamp is 47mm. Please note the technical image to our 2" ClickLock System. Its the first image linked under "Application Images". More ClickLock clamps are in production.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Oct 10, 2016 10:08:00 AM
Which 2" Baader Clicklock will suit my Orion ED80 CF?
Question by: Rocky on Dec 3, 2017 6:02:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)
We don´t sell Orion products so we don´t know how your present clamp is mounted. You can unmount your clamp to find out what size is
given on your focuser or ask a dealer who sell this type.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Dec 4, 2017 9:05:00 AM
Have a Takahashi TSA 120 with a Starlight Instruments FTF3035B-A
Feather Touch Focuser. Think the tread into the focuser is M75X 1 Female Tread. Do you have a 2" ClicLock-clamp for that?
Regards Juha
Question by: Juha Harju on Dec 11, 2016 2:22:00 PM
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Which Baader 2" ClickLock should i choose for my meade lxd55 emc 127 mm refractor ?
Thanks !
Question by: CATRYCKE on Sep 16, 2017 5:33:55 PM | 1 Answer(s)
Unfortunately, we do not have the technical data for all telescopes on the market, especially not for older models. To answer your question, we would need to know which threads are available on your focuser. If this information is not included in the manual, you'd have to contact the manufacturer.
If there is no thread available, but the telescope has got enough backfocus and already a 2" clamp, you can use either #2956237 37mm ClickLock extension or #2956247 47mm ClickLock extension, or even the Baader 2" ClickLock Diagonal Mirror #2956100 - then you don't have the Clicklock at the telescope, but at least you can use it whenever you change the eyepiece.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Sep 20, 2017 11:21:00 AM
I have a Celestron Edge HD 8" SCT and I would like to purchase your #2956100 Baader 2" ClickLock Diagonal Mirror and your #2956220 SC-Clicklock.
I have a Nikon DSLR and that I use with and without a Focal reducer. What other Clicklock products would I need to purchase?
Question by: James Burt on Jun 21, 2018 9:18:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)
For visual use the ClickLock diagonal and the 2" SC ClickLock clamp is great. According astrophotography you need to go another way
because the telescope requires a dedicated back focus distance to the camera. Therefore Celestron is offering a special adapter #93644 which is made of two pieces. Without reducer at f/10 the back focus length is 133,35mm, with reducer at f/7 it is 105,0mm. At last you´ll need a matching T2-Adapter for Nikon.
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-t-ring-nikon-to-t-2.html
I know it is less convenient to change accessory but for astrofotography you have to spend more attention that you´ll be successfull.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Jun 21, 2018 3:05:00 PM
Click-lock with M54x0.75 male thread ? It is the thread used by telescopes such as the William Optics ZenithStar 61 APO and TS-Optics 60mm f / 6 FPL53 Apo
Question by: Antonio on Mar 2, 2018 9:35:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)
Please excuse we don´t sell Wiliam optic telescopes so we don´t know what thread is on the focuser. So far the ClickLock #2956254 is made
with 1mm pitch. We´re planing to have a M54x0,75 ClickLock soon.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Mar 6, 2018 9:50:00 AM
Love my SCT Baader click lock! Do you have one that’ll work for my Explore Scientific AR152 stock focuser?
Question by: Mia on Oct 26, 2017 11:05:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
The connection thread from the tube is M68x0,75 which is very unusual and differs to the M68x1 which is actually kind of standart. We were talking about doing ClickLock for Explore Scientific telescopes. Hopefully we have a solution by the end of this year or Jan. ´18. Just visit our website then and when.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Oct 27, 2017 8:30:00 AM
Hi,
I own a Celestron EdgeHD 9.25 SCT with CPC mount. It comes with 2" back and 2 inch diagonal. Can I replace the back with the #2956233 SCL (3,3")-ClickLock and then interface the Baader 2" ClickLock Diagonal Mirror# 2956100 ? I don't see this combination described in your documentation. If I missed it, apologies.
This would allow me to easily rotate the diagonal if needed and would appear to keep focal length very close to original. There is no problem with zenith rotation of OTA.
Any comments on doing this are appreciated.
Thanks!
Fran Doherty
Question by: Francis Doherty on Aug 3, 2018 4:42:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
Fot the EdgeHD, you can use the 3.3" Clicklock.
The regular C925 SCT doesn't have the large 3.3"-SC-thread, but the smaller 2" SC-thread like the C8. So, you need
#2956220 SC / HD (2")-Clicklock (5" SC, 6" SC/HD, 8" SC/HD and 9¼" SC)
With this, you can use any 2" accessories.
The 3.3" Clicklock only fits onto C11 and C14.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Aug 6, 2018 8:23:00 AM
Do I use a M56 or M57 Clickloc for a skywatcher 72mm Evostar refractor. Thanks Chris
Question by: Chris Johnson on Aug 22, 2018 2:56:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
I would like to buy a Clicklock for my Skywatcher Startravel 120 - can you confirm you have a model that fits this focuser? Danke.
Question by: Richard Darn on Sep 20, 2018 3:13:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
We do not have every telescope in stock, and sometimes the specifications change - so, if the thread isn't mentioned in your telescope's manual, it is the best if you measure it yourself.
We have described how to do it here:
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/blog/clicklock-clamp-for-your-telescope/
Or asking a dealer who sells SkyWatcher telescopes to get the specific answer.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Sep 21, 2018 8:37:00 AM
I have an 8 Edge HD with the Celestron HD Focal reducer and would like to use the combination of Baader ClickLock and a diagonal WITH the Celestron Edge HD focal reducer. What would be your suggestions if I would like to use the Baader ClickLock system for visual and/or AP, keeping in mind the required 105 mm from Reducer to camera sensor by Celestron, and do I need the Celestron T-adapter also?
Question by: Ernest Joyner on Jun 6, 2017 9:45:35 AM | 1 Answer(s)
The SC-Clicklock has got a length of 47 mm, the distance from a T-2-adapter to the sensor of a DSLR is 55mm. Our T-2/2"-adapter #2408150 adds another 2.5mm, so you are at 104.5 mm which meets the tolerances pretty good - Celestron gives a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm for the EdgeHD. You may use the Baader T-2 adjustment/spacer-rings #2458102 for the perfect distance. The Celestron T-adapter is not required then.
Visual use is a bit complicated, because a star diagonal like #2956100 already has got an optical length of 112mm incl. Clicklock clamp. You can remove the nosepiece, then you'll have a 2"-thread with which you can attach it directly to the reducer - but you'll need the NexStar Locking Ring #2458270 to rotate it into a convenient position. It is 5mm thick - please check if the thread at the Celestron reducer is long enough.
But for visual observation, it is not as critical as for photography - we even have customers who have adapted a focuser to an EdgeHD and are happy with the results.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Jun 12, 2017 12:25:00 PM
I intend to place your ClickLock eyepiece holder on my personal construction telescope.
The M64 (Takahashi) or the M60 (vixen) model could suite . But I do not have their thread pitch.
What is the thread pitch of the M64 ClickLock (Takahashi ref # 2956264) and the M60 ClickLock (Vixen, ref # 2956260) ?
Thank you.
Question by: Storme Marc on Nov 12, 2017 12:38:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
Both ClickLocks M60 and M64 are made with a 0,75er pitch and fits with Takahashi and Vixen.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Nov 13, 2017 12:51:00 PM
Hi,
I have two questions about the 2" ClickLock 2" CL-Extension 47mm.
1) How long is the overall length of this adapter including the 2" nosepiece. I know the optical length is 47mm, so how long is the attached 2" nosepiece?
2) How deep can a 2" eyepiece be inserted into this adapter? I have a 2" eyepiece with a 38mm nosepiece. Will I be able to seat it all the way in?
Thanks,
Steve
Question by: Steve on Feb 22, 2018 2:31:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)
The length over all is 74mm so the 2" nose piece telescope side is 27mm long (74mm-47mm). The ClickLock body takes 2" barells up to 36mm deep.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Feb 22, 2018 8:39:00 AM
I want to use the M54 2" adapter (2956254) on my Skywatcher Dob. I have a Coma Corrector with a very long nose piece (85 mm). Is there any internal stop on this adapter that would prevent it from seating all the way in? I want the nose piece of the CC to completely pass thru this adapter. Thanks
Question by: Steven C. on Mar 2, 2018 1:58:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
This ClickLock has no stop inside and by that 2" barells etc. can pass thru.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Mar 2, 2018 4:13:00 PM
Is the M68 thread on the 2956268 Clicklock adaptor 1.0 mm pitch or 0.75 mm pitch?
Question by: Bryan Dawson on May 9, 2018 1:54:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
The #2956268 M68 ClickLock has a 1.0 mm pitch (Zeiss Standard). We are working on a version with 0.75mm pitch which will probably be available in a few months
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on May 9, 2018 5:19:00 PM
The drawing in the application images does not yet include the M54 version. How much is the increase in the optical path length for this M54 ClickLock clamp?
Question by: Jack on Jan 29, 2017 5:39:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We've updated the technical drawing, please check out the image on the left. The optical path length of the M54 ClickLock is 30 mm
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Jan 31, 2017 4:53:00 PM
I just purchased your Baader Clicklock SCL #2956233 for my Celestron C11. It screws on smoothly and tightens up very well to the C11 rear cell. Too well. It is very hard to remove once you snug it up. Is there a washer recommended to go between the Clicklock and the rear cell to make it easier to remove? Sometimes I need to reinstall the original visual back so I have SCT threads for my flip mirror.
Question by: Andrew on Feb 6, 2018 2:43:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)
We do not have a washer, although one made of plastic would surely help - similar to our T-2 spacer-rings, which of course are much too small for this use-case. Most people leave the Clicklock-clamp always on the telescope.
We do not have ready-made wahers, but to released stuck parts, we like to use sturdy rubber gloves which give you a better grip. Maybe they are also helpful for you.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Feb 7, 2018 11:32:00 AM
Will this item (SC) fit the thread of a Meade LX90 ACF 12" telescope please? I believe the thread is slightly different from the Celestron thread.
Question by: Peter Relf on Oct 14, 2016 11:03:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)
The way we cut the thread it should work - it has on many other customers Meade-OTAs. We can't guarantee it however, since we don´t have Meade telescopes here to test this.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Oct 24, 2016 9:04:00 AM
Question by: Alan M Galitz, M. D. on Feb 24, 2018 9:22:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
I'm looking for a 2" clicklock solution to my Explore Scientific 80 mm ED APO. Unfortunately I cant find the appropriate dimension in your selection. The scope side connection has an external M54 threading (0,75). Can you suggest a solution for me, if necessary in combination with an adapter? I earlier purchased a clicklock for my C14 and I am very happy with the quality of this product.
Question by: Anders Stange on Aug 17, 2017 2:43:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
We do have an M54 ClickLock but this has also an M54 external thread (fitting for Skywatcher/Orion). So you would need an inverter ring from M54 external to M54 internal thread. Unfortunately we don't have such an adapter or another solution. The only adapter we have that would fit is our DT-Adapter II (#2458040) - but this would reduce the inner diameter to T-2 and you would have to get a T-2 inverter ring and then use our 2" T-2 Clicklock. Not the best solution...
We would suggest to get an M54 inverter ring custom made at a milling company. There is a company in Germany who does such things, but we don't know if they ship international:
www.astroholgi.deAnswer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Aug 17, 2017 3:38:00 PM
I would like to know the lenght of the optical path of the baader click lock for SC (6,8,91/4) - excluding the female thread SC (total lenght - female thread lenght SC)
Question by: Armando on Feb 28, 2017 3:46:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
The female SC thread is 10,5mm long. Thus the optical path length without the thread (and also the full width depth 2" eyepieces can be inserted into the Clicklock) is 36,5mm.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Mar 1, 2017 11:05:00 AM
I have a Celestron 8se and an Altair Starwave 70ED Triplet Travel Refractor, I also have a Nikon DSLR as well as 1.25 & 2inch eyepieces...
I would like to try and figure out which clicklock item I can use with whatever combination I wish to try, but I am finding all this a bit confusing as I don't understand all the various threads etc..
Can you help me please? (I may need some diagrams to help understand)
Many thanks,
Kevin
Question by: Kevin Hodgson on Jul 8, 2017 9:26:00 PM | 1 Answer(s)
For the C8, you need
#2956220 SC / HD-Clicklock (6", 8", 9¼" SC and EdgeHD)
For the Altair, you'd have to check the manual to be sure, we do not have the data for all telescopes. According to their website, it should offer an M54x0,75 if you remove the original eyepiece clamp. Then the
#2956254 M54-ClickLock (Skywatcher / Orion - but not for Bresser Hexafoc)
should fit. If it doesn't, Altair mentions a M54-to-M48-adapter for CCD-cameras - if youbhave this one, you can use
#2956248 M48-ClickLock (2" Filterthread)
Then you have a standard 2" eyepiece clamp and can use 2"-accessories as before, your old 1,25"-adapter (or an optional Baader 2" to 1¼" ClickLock Reducer #2956214), or for your camera the Baader 2" / T-2 Nose Piece and Camera adapter #2408150 plus T-Ring Nikon to T-2 #2408300. You may need additional T-2-extension tubes to reach focus with your refractor.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Jul 10, 2017 8:23:00 AM
Heaviest tested load: complete C14 with SCL 2" ClickLock clamp and a 2" ClickLock mirror diagonal with Scopos 30mm Extreme eyepiece. Attention: not recommended for imitation!
Example of switching a standard 2" clamp to 2" ClickLock
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