Baader Planetarium
Baader Planetarium: Over 50 Years of Innovation in Astronomy
From accessories to turnkey observatories
The company Baader Planetarium is a middle sized enterprise having 50 years experience in producing and installing astronomical equipment.
More than 600 observatory domes of sizes from 2 m up to 8.5 m have been mounted, together with a large number of projection domes for planetarium installations up to 10 m in diameter. Observatory domes serve for a multitude of applications for scientific use around the world specialized to work under the hardest of environments, with installations in Antarctica (Dome C - 84°C) to high Arctic regions such as Svalbard (NyAalesund -45°C), Ellesmere Island (Eureca -60°C), in desert conditions with hermetic seals against dust and a number of high Alpine locations. Also the company specializes in high end robotic telescopes with apertures up to one meter as European sole distributor of Planewave Instruments USA, telescope mounts of varuious configurations, Echelle spectrographs featuring a resolution up to 20 000 lambda/delta lambda under Licence of MaxPlanck Institution(MPI).
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# 2458557
€ 232.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 194.96- Blaze Reflection Gratings 200 L/mm
- cemented onto Tilting grating holder
- 1x included in DADOS scope of supply
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# 2459071
€ 345.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 289.92- Filter changer and Tilter (mechanical image position corrector), specially designed for Celestron RASA 8" Astrograph and QHY cameras with 90 mm diameter (e.g. QHY 268M (version before June 2023) / 294 / 533)
- The Baader FCCT (Filter Changer Camera Tilter) allows the use of filters as well as the adjustment of camera plus filter to the optical path
- With the FCCT, a very fast adjustment or finest readjustments are possible - without having to unscrew the camera each time. This makes working with the RASA 8 a pleasure
- 3D-printed filter sliders are available for the FCCT, which exclusively accommodate unmounted filters with diameters of 31 mm / 36 mm and 2" (w/o cell)
- We offer selected 2" filters specifically for the FCCT in an unmounted variant, but basically all Baader 2" filters will work when removed from the filter cell
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# 1508030
€ 33.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 27.73- Filter holder with T-2 threads on both sides and 1¼" M28.5 internal filter thread.
- Used for attaching 1¼" filters before Baader binoculars
- A 1¼" filter can be attached from either side and will sit within this adaptor
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# 1500350
€ 402.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 337.82- Versatile, adjustable double-balancing plate-set with two Vixen-style clamps
- For 3" (Losmandy-style) dovetail-clamps or mounts with standard 3,2" hole pattern
- Compatible with other clamps and guidescope rings
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# 2905007
€ 14.50 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 12.18- 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
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# 2958602
€ 25.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 21.01- M48 dustcap with dovetail
- Robust cap made of black anodized metal
- Dustproof closure for the Baader Heavy Duty M48 Quick Changing System (#2958593 , € 127,-)
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# 2408190
€ 46.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 38.66- 2" external thread to 1 ¼" internal thread reducter / eyepiece adaptor
- Strong grip with 2 screws and bronze clamp ideal for the heaviest eyepieces or cameras
- Additional T-2 thread on the 1 ¼" side allows connection of camera T-rings or T-2 adapter rings for the eyepiece. A separate T-2 ring protects this thread when not needed
- The telescope side front end includes a 48mm filter thread for 2" filters, and a T-2 thread.
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# 2451316
€ 185.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 155.46- Telescope adapter for telescopes with IR90 - integrated Rotating Focuser to the Instrument Multi Port IMP85 (#2451300 , € 7950,-)
- Designed and manufactured in Germany
- Connections on camera side: 120 x 7.5 mm dovetail
- Black anodized
- Optical length: 20 mm
- Inner and outer diameter: D85i / D120a
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# 2956150
€ 84.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 70.59- Much larger prism as in the so-called "Erecting prism"
- Many Erect image prisms have only 19 mm free passage opening and therefore are not suitable for terrestrial observations at low magnifications, because the field of the eyepiece is shaded by the too small prism.
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From: € 32.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 26.89
- Used to adjust the working distance of larger cameras and similar accessories with M54 thread
- Telescope side M54x0.75 female thread, 3.5 mm depth
- Eyepiece-/camera side M54x0.75 male thread, 3 mm length
- High-quality Aluminum, available in different lengths
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# 2456325
€ 33.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 27.73- To adapt long focal length eyepieces (30-42mm) onto Maxbright Bino-Viewer
- 2 pieces required for Baader Maxbright Bino-Viewer
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From: € 245.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 205.88
- Baader O-III f/3 Ultra-Highspeed Filter – Premium Grade
- 4 nm FWHM, recommended for fast optical systems from f/3.4 to f/2.3
- Specially designed for the special filter requirements when used with fast f/3 optics
- For highest contrast even at strongest light pollution, minimizes star size, emphasizes finest nebula detail – indispensable under Bortle 9/8/7/(6) skies
- Reflex-Blocker™ hard coated and planeoptically polished – with sealed coating edges (Life-Coat™)
- Blackened edges all around, with filter-lead-side-indicator in the form of a telescope-sided black outer rim
- Optimized for modern CMOS cameras, but likewise excellent for CCD camera technologies
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# 2450330
€ 55.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 46.22- 2" camera adapter for digital compact cameras (for eyepieces with diameters between 29 and 63mm )
- Secure grip! 25mm wide eyepiece clamp, for safely holding heavy cameras without any torsion. Much more stiff and rigid construction than all clones
- Sturdy swivel arm with clickstop for cameras up to 1.5 kg
- For afocal projection photography
- ClickStop Twist-Lock-Mechanism
Learn MorePhotography with larger cameras
The Microstage II is the universal solution for small compact cameras. Large cameras up to DSLR require a sturdier connection. In this PDF you find an overview of all adaptation options using the camera bayonet or lens thread
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# 2961153U
€ 230.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 193.28- 47.4 mm (2" w/o cell) x 2 mm Baader CMOS H-alpha f/2 Highspeed Filter – Precision Grade
- 2" Filter removed from filter cell, specially selected for use with 2" Filter sliders of the Baader FCCT (Filter Changer Camera Tilter) for RASA 8" and QHY cameras (various versions available)
- 6.5 nm FWHM, recommended for extremely fast optical systems from f/3.4 and faster
- Specially designed for the special filter requirements when used with extremely fast f/2 optics like the Celestron RASA astrographs
- Reflex-Blocker™ hard coated and planeoptically polished – with sealed coating edges (Life-Coat™)
- Blackened edges all around, with filter-lead-side-indicator in the form of a telescope-sided black outer rim
- Optimized for modern CMOS cameras, but likewise excellent for CCD camera technologies
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# 2458199
€ 37.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 31.09- Adapter with M43 x 0,75 male thread to T-2 (M42 x 0,75) male thread, e.g. for Takahashi instruments
- This connection ring allows to connect e.g. a binoviewer or a ClickLock® eyepiece directly at the focuser with M43 x 0,75 female thread (e.g. Takahashi)
- Our M43x0.75 / T-2 (TAK)-Adapter includes a M34 inner thread to mount our T-2 Glasspath-Correctors to use with Binoviewers
- Optical path length only 0.8 mm
- To use T-2 parts on a M43i x1 female thread (meaning a M43 female thread with 1mm pitch per turn), we recommend our Baader M43a x 1 / T-2a Adapter (e.g. for Vixen) (#1508037 , € 33,-)
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From: € 275.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 231.09
- Baader H-alpha f/2 Ultra-Highspeed Filter – Premium Grade
- 3.5 nm FWHM (to harmonize the exposure time with O-III / S-II), recommended for extremely fast optical systems from < f/2.3
- Specially designed for the special filter requirements when used with extremely fast f/2 optics like the Celestron RASA astrographs
- For highest contrast even at strongest light pollution, minimizes star size, emphasizes finest nebula detail – indispensable under Bortle 9/8/7/(6) skies
- Reflex-Blocker™ hard coated and planeoptically polished – with sealed coating edges (Life-Coat™)
- Blackened edges all around, with filter-lead-side-indicator in the form of a telescope-sided black outer rim
- Optimized for modern CMOS cameras, but likewise excellent for CCD camera technologies
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# 2458600
€ 9,485.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 7,970.59- Baader BACHES: High Resolution Echelle Spectrograph with Autoguiding- and Remote-Calibration-Port – professional use in astronomical research and university student training
- average spectral resolution R = 18,000,
- changeable 25 and 50μm slits (length 125μm)
- optimized wavelength range: 392-800nm (depending on sensor size)
- light and compact, only 1350g (without camera)
- high mechanical stability, FE designed, torsion deformation below 9μm at 180° rotation
- optimized for sensor sizes ca. 15x10mm, 9μm Pixel (i.e. KAF-1603), usable with 7x4mm sensor sizes (i.e. ST-402) and DSLR‘s
- collimator focal ratio f/10
- optimized for 8" to 24" f/10 telescopes (full resolution from f/8 to f/12)
- delivered in fully calibrated condition
- solenoid switches between the light from the telescope and the ThAr calibration and flatfield lamp of the RCU
- manual red LED for Slit-Focusing
- Important recommended accessory: RCU (Remote Calibriation Unit) (#2458621 , € 4950,-)
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From: € 699.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 587.39
- Baader Bessel-UBVRI Bandpass Filter, suitable from
- Classic photometric filters with transmission according to Bessel – parfocal with all Baader filters of the same size
- Manufactured with most advanced ion beam coating technology / Daylight-Proof
- Reflex-Blocker™ hard coated and planeoptically polished – with sealed coating edges (Life-Coat™)
- Blackened edges all around, with filter-lead-side-indicator in the form of a telescope-sided black outer rim
- Equally suitable for modern CMOS cameras as well as for older CCD camera technologies
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# 2956110
€ 52.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 43.70- Baader M55a / M68a (Zeiss) adapter for all Baader 2" mirror and prism star diagonals, for direct connection to the M68 Zeiss thread
- With this adapter you can convert your Baader 2" Diagonal on both sides to M68 thread connection. To do so, remove the 2" nosepiece or ClickLock® and the M55/2"/S58 ring from the housing of the star diagonal and screw in the M55/M68 Adaper instead.
- To remove the black 2 "SC / S58 threaded ring from the housing and expose the M55 thread, you will need the Adjustable pin type face wrench ø 2mm (#2450062 , € 17,-)
- Suitable for the following 2" mirrors/prisms (already included in the delivery of
Baader 2" ClickLock Diagonal Mirror M68 thread (Zeiss)
(#2956100Z , € 309,-)
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- Baader 2" ClickLock Diagonal Mirror (#2956100 , € 296,-)
- Baader 2" BBHS ® Mirror Diagonal with 2" ClickLock Clamp (#2456115 , € 479,-)
- Baader 2" BBHS ® Prism Star Diagonal Prism with 2" ClickLock Clamp (#2456117 , € 505,-)
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# 2408334
€ 34.00 Price excl. German VAT tax (19%): € 28.57- Baader Wide-T-Ring to connect Minolta DSLR cameras on the Astro T-2 system
- All Baader Wide-T-rings have an S52 dovetail in addition to the inserted T-2 ring to use adapters to M48, M68 or the UFC filter changer
- The illumination of the camera chips improved significantly, mainly because of the larger clear aperture.
- On the camera side: Minolta AF Bayonet
- Telescope side: S52 dovetail clamp incl. S52/T-2 internal thread with 0.75mm pitch