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Most Recent Product Questions
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4/12/2019 2:46 PM
Hyperion Zoom 2.25x Barlow lens
Hello. I initially posted this question regarding the Mark IV zoom eyepiece but should have posted it in connection with the 2.25 Hyperion barlow (which I am now doing).
I recently purchased both the Hyperion Mark IV zoom and Hyperion 2.25 barlow and have a question regarding set-up.
While the box for the zoom suggests that the barlow is attached directly to the eyepiece (see caption "thread for Hyperion Barlow" and arrow pointing directly at the eyepiece), the manual (https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/downloads/dl/file/id/356/product/3117/description_and_recommended_accessories_for_the_hyperion_universal_zoom_mark_iv.pdf) indicates at p. 11 that "the barlow is attached onto the 1¼" nosepiece" (i.e. nosepiece between eyepiece and barlow).
Could you please advise as to the correct set-up? Does it matter one way or the other (my preference would be not using the eyepiece but I am happy to do so if this will improve performance)?
Many thanks in advance for responding at your very earliest convenience. Your kind assistance is much appreciated.
David
Answer rated: 1Both ways are possible and work equally good. We recommend to attach the Barlow to the 1.25" nosepiece of the Hyperion Zoom with the Adapter A, because this is more sturdy and also works with all other eyepieces.
But you can as well remove the 1.25" nosepiece from the Hyperion Zoom if this is better suits your needs. So, both options work equally in regards of optical performance, and you freely chose the mechanical adaption which you like better.Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 15, 2019 10:28:00 AMRated: 0
4/12/2019 2:35 PM
Baader Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV, 8-24mm eyepiece (1¼" / 2")
Hello.
I recently purchased both the Hyperion Mark IV zoom and Hyperion 2.25 barlow and have a question regarding set-up.
While the box for the zoom suggests that the barlow is attached directly to the eyepiece (see caption "thread for Hyperion Barlow" and arrow pointing directly at the eyepiece), the manual (https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/downloads/dl/file/id/356/product/3117/description_and_recommended_accessories_for_the_hyperion_universal_zoom_mark_iv.pdf) indicates at p. 11 that "the barlow is attached onto the 1¼" nosepiece" (i.e. nosepiece between eyepiece and barlow).
Could you please advise as to the correct set-up? Does it matter one way or the other (my preference would be not using the eyepiece but I am happy to do so if this will improve performance)?
Many thanks in advance for responding at your very earliest convenience. Your kind assistance is much appreciated.
David
Answer rated: 0Both ways are possible and work equally good. We recommend to attach the Barlow to the 1.25" nosepiece of the Hyperion Zoom with the Adapter A, because this is more sturdy and also works with all other eyepieces.
But you can as well remove the 1.25" nosepiece from the Hyperion Zoom if this is better suits your needs. So, both options work equally in regards of optical performance, and you freely chose the mechanical adaption which you like better.Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 15, 2019 10:23:00 AMRated: 0
4/10/2019 10:19 PM
Baader UFC (Universal Filter Changer)
Welche Konfiguration muss ich haben für eine CCD ZWO Kamera auf eine Celestron RASA 83 (Wie Starizona Filter Slider - RASA 8 - ZWO Cooled) ?
Answer rated: -1Unsere Lösung um einen UFC an den RASA8 anzuschliessen wird bald verfügbar sein, jedoch noch nicht jetzt (15.Apr.)
Es können Kameras mit bis zu 13mm Backfokus angeschlossen werden, z.B. ZWO mit abschraubbarer Verlängerung/Umkehrring mit 11mm.
Vielleicht möchten Sie unseren Newsletter abbonieren um frühzeitig darüber informiert zu werden wenn der UFC für den RASA8 verfügbar ist.
https://www.celestron.de/en/newsletter/
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 15, 2019 12:18:00 PMRated: 0
4/10/2019 4:01 PM
Baader Takahashi Adapter M72/M68 (Zeiss)
Hello, I need to make connection between Takahashi M72 female thread and Baader BBHS prism diagonal, with shortest possible lightpath. Please suggest which Baader adapter(s) do you recommend to use. Thank you!
Answer rated: 0The shortest adaptioation is probably
- Takahashi Adapter M72/M68 (Zeiss) # 2558230, optical length 10mm
- M68 to 2" UNFi Conversion Ring # 2458232 (that's the female SC-thread), optical length 5mm
- Baader 2"/2" Inverter Ring with 48mm filter thread # 1508020
Then you just have to remove the 2" nosepiece from the prism and insert the inverter ring, so that you can attach the M68 und the M72 adapters. But please note that this is a fix connection, which you can't easily rotate.
If you want to rotate it (and can't rotate the whole focuser), you can use in addition
- Baader M68/S68 Changer to fit Zeiss adapter system (dovetail clamp only) # 2458180
plus
- Baader M68/S68 steel change ring to fit Zeiss adapter system (dovetail-ring only) # 2458185
with a combined length of 25mm.
Instead, you could also use
- Takahashi Adapter M72/M68 (Zeiss) # 2558230, optical length 10mm
- Baader Ultrashort 2" eyepiece clamp # 2458196, optical length 12mm
and use the prism with its 2" nose piece. Then you can clamp the prism like any standard 2" accessories and rotate it as you like it.Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 15, 2019 10:31:00 AMRated: 0
4/10/2019 4:05 AM
Baader 2" ClickLock eyepiece clamps
Which Baader Clicklocks, adapters/diagonals are usable and or recommended for Takahashi Mewlon 210?
Answer rated: 0First you need this adapters that you have access to a wide range of further accessories by the common M68 Zeiss thread:
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-takahashi-mewlon-aux-adapter-m71m72-to-fit-2558230.html
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-takahashi-adapter-m72m68-(zeiss).html
Then, for example, you can screw on this Items:
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-2%22-clicklock-eyepiece-clamps.html Item No. #2956268
An alternate if its back focus critical:
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-ultrashort-2%22-eyepiece-clamp.html
To be more flexible with this Items you´re able fast from visual to photographical or any other application:
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-m68s68-changer-to-fit-zeiss-adapter-system-(dovetail-clamp-only).html
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-m68s68-steel-change-ring-to-fit-zeiss-adapter-system-(dovetail-ring-only).html
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-2%22-clicklock-diagonal-mirror-m68-thread-(zeiss).html
But you can change any of our 2" diagonals by unscrew the 2" nose piece and 2"/M55 adapter to put on a M55/M68 adapter:
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/baader-m55m68-(zeiss)-adapter-for-2%22-cl-stardiagonal.html
If you want to use a BBHS Mirror instead etc.
Answer by: Baader Web Team (Admin) on Apr 10, 2019 8:24:00 AMImportant warranty information
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