Baader Planetarium

NEW VERSION (Coming Soon): MaxBright II Binoviewer with case

The MaxBright Binocular is no longer produced. On this product page you can still read the old information about the predecessor of our new MaxBright II. This page will be shut down in the near future. All entries for availability notifications are being transferred to the new MaxBright II.

Click here for the new version MaxBright II

• Hyperion Zoom Adapter for M43 female thread to SP54 male thread
• This adapter allows the connection of all standard camera lenses with filter thread to the Hyperion Zoom 8-24mm Mark III (discontinued) and the {{block type="core/template" template="wordpress/product/shortcode-global.phtml" shortcode="[product sku=\"2454826\"]"}}, to use the eyepiece in conjunction with the camera lens as a so-called "afocal projective system".
• The connection rings from this system are referred to as "Hyperion DT rings". All you need is the matching SP54 adapter for your filter thread. Available adapters are listed below.
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• Eyepiece 1¼ "/ T-2 internal thread priced version with M 4 screw (alternatively: T-2 component # 08A)
• 1 M4 clamp screw
• Telescope side with T-2 internal thread
• For 1¼" eyepieces or connecters

• M45 x 0.5 threaded adapter ring for shortest possible adaptation of Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV to Zeiss-Diascope Spotting Scopes FL 85 and FL 65 
• Clamps onto the Mark IV-Zoom with the Zoom clamping collar, threads onto the Spotter w. the Zeiss-style M45x0.5 thread
• enables maximum gain in Backfokus when focusing on infinity - important for eye-glass wearers
• mounts and unmounts fast and easy (see images)

• M68 extension tube for classic eyepiece projection or Fluoride Flatfield Convertors (FFC)
• 60mm long

• Baader UBVRI - Filterset, 1pc each of U, B, V, R, I Filter
• Photometric Johnson/Bessel filter system
• partial dielectric design with BBAR minimized reflections
• Planeoptically polished, 4mm glass thickness
• non-ageing sealed coating edges

• Objective Prism, made of Flintglas (F2), Glass-diameter 140 mm (5.5°)
• w/o cell, Wedge-angle 7°
• planoptically polished, wavefront in transmission less than or equal lambda/4

• consisting of 6 Filter
• 3 mm glass thickness
• non-ageing sealed coating edges

• Baader-Filterbox for Filters up to 65 x 65mm
• To upgrade your existing filters: since ca. 2010 included in scope of supply of all Baader Filters
• Baader filter boxes can be attached laterally and above the other to create a sturdy unit. Each filter is then neatly in it's own drawer and characterised from the front with name, number and size of filter.
• Outer measurements without slits, grip and hanger (Width x Length x Height): 74,5 x 73 x 21,5 mm
• Inner space: 67 x 68 mm

• made of V2A stainless steel
• for axis diameter of 30 mm
• Diameter 140 x H 60 mm
• 6kg

• Precise machined 2 "to 1¼" reducer to complete the Baader ClickLock system inserted height only 9.5mm
• Requires only light pressure on the ratchet lever to have an extremely strong hold
• ClickLock compression ring made of hardened Bronze ensures lifetime non-marring operation
• T-2 (M42x0,75) inner photo-thread attaches onto most T-2 threaded accessories and all Baader T-2 diagonals

• 100ml Optical Wonder™ Cleaning Fluid, dislodges dirt, aggressive aetherical oils from pollen and fat
• Dries up completely without leaving any residue or wipemarks
• cleans without scratching: eyepieces, objective lenses – even mirrors (please see separate instruction)
• Works on all sensitive optical surfaces
• Forms an invisible protective layer against bacteria and fungi which tend to eat glass and coatings

• Combo of Zeiss M44 female and T-2 female thread
• Threaded reducing M44 to T - 2
• Zeiss threaded ring M44 internal thread on T - 2 internal thread
• So you can use components with M44 connection thread to each T-2 diagonal prism / Zeiss mirror.

• For locking camera orientation
• Fits between (almost) any of our T-2 fittings
• Allows the rotational rotation of flanged accessories, locking in the appropriate position
• An important component to heavy CCD cameras to connect directly with T-2 thread without the compromise of a plug connection

Instruction Manual: Multi-Purpose applications of Baader Pushfix-Adapter

• Ideal for Newton Focuser e.g. Baader Newton Crayford focusers with only 1mm optical path length
• Provides three separate mounting optios for 1¼" accessories
• Side clamping screw and brass clamping ring for secure grip. Also includes countersunk grub screws for permanent or quick release operation of the brass clamping ring.
• The countersunk Delrin grub screws allow for the pressure to be set correctly. This acts as a quick release without relying on set screws. When an eye piece is inserted it is held securely and safely while still allowing the eye piece to be removed.

• A Solar Shade made from Aluminium to clamp between any T-2 connection
• T-2 drilling (ø 42 mm)
• Use as shade (glare protection) for visual observation / imaging through eyepiece or camera
• Used to shade the eyepiece or camera viewing opening from direct solar radiation during photographic- or visual solar observation in the H-alpha region with narrowband filters from SolarSpectrum

• Baader T-Ring for compact cameras with Micro 4/3 on the Astro T-2 system
• Allows the connection of T-2 lenses with 55mm back focus
• The built in 19mm extension can be removed
• Without extension compact cameras with a short adapter are only 36mm from the T-2 thread

• Steeldrive II Controller without motor focuser unit
• Controls the temperature compensating Steeldrive II focusing motor for Baader Steeltrack® (Classic and Diamond) focusers and optionally many other focusers
• AUX port for precise temperature control e. g. of dew shield heaters, optical filters or instruments with a precision of +/-0.1 degree
• Intuitive handling: The back-illuminated hand control makes fast switching between normal speed, jogging and single step mode easy
• 12 V / 1A PWM power supply included
• Incl. 3m USB-cable to connect to a PC
• Incl. powerful SteelGo II Software (as download)
• Made in Germany: The housing is CNC-milled from Aluminium in our factory. The electronical boards are made by a German company according to our specifications

SD II Motor Unit

SteelGo II Software

SD II Controller

Video: Steeldrive II – Installation of
Motor Unit and Magnet Holder

Video: SteelGo II – Working with the Software

Video: Steeldrive II – Controller
Installation and Functions

Manual for Steeldrive II Motor Unit

Manual for SteelGo II Software

Manual for Steeldrive II Controller

Morpheus 76° eyepiece series technical data

• Full field sharpness: The sharp flat 76° field is unsurpassed by any other modern wide field eyepiece. On-axis sharpness and contrast rivals our best planetary eyepieces, while delivering nearly equivalent performance over the full field.
• Long Eye Relief and optimized for bino-viewing: Morpheus pushes the envelope of comfortable wide field viewing further than ever before, delivering close to 20mm of eye relief
• Low Distortion: The Morpheus optical design delivers exceedingly low distortion (angular magnification distortion)
• Photo-Video Adaption: Like their Hyperion siblings, all Morpheus eyepieces make superb imaging projection optics with the M43 thread
• New Features since January 2018:
  • Metal / Rubber eyecup: The folding rubber eyecup now comes with an integral M43 threaded metal ring (this accounts for the complete line of Morpheus-eyepieces). The threaded attachment enables the eyecup to stay soft and compliant, while keeping the eyecup securely attached to the eyepiece while folding it up or down.
    
  • M43/M43 extension: all Morpheus eyepieces now include the M43 extension #2954250. It is used for optimizing the position of the eyecup in setting the personal viewing position as well as for adapting a camera with M43-thread (eg. Sony / Panasonic). In addition this extension serves also as clamping surface for smartphone holders
    
  • 10-page manual: a manual with many application examples and a list of optional accessories (similar to the Hyperion manual) is included (also under Tab "Downloads")
    
  • Focal-Length Indicator-Clips: these stainless steel clips can be attached e.g. to the eyepiece holster and one or more of the little indicator fingers is bent upward - according to the focal length used. In this way the user experiences a taktile ("braille"-equivalent) sensation, being able to identify each eyepiece without looking and without using a flashlight
    

William "Bill" Paolini has been actively involved in optics and amateur astronomy for more than 50 years, and is author of the popular book: Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces

17.5mm Morpheus^® Review

We appreciate the positive feedback we have received so far. With 3 years of additional development time - the Morpheus 17.5mm was also the most elaborate eyepiece project we had ever started.
A detailed Morpheus 17.5mm test report has now been published by William Paolini in the most popular astro forums. We are very happy about his extremely positive conclusion and would like to quote the following line:

The latest Baader addition to the Morpheus eyepiece line up comes across to my eye like they saved the best for last.

In general the comments on the Morpheus 17.5 and the improvements to the complete eyepiece series (new eyecups with integrated metal threaded ring, index clip, etc.) in the popular forums are quite positive. We would like to pick out the following forum post / test report: https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/609523-baader-morpheus-175mm-televue-delos-173mm-user-impressions/