For information or advice call 020 8763 9953 or email [email protected]
Sky-Watcher & Clones to C Mount Adapter for Right Angled Finders

Sky-Watcher & Clones to C Mount Adapter for Right Angled Finders

£39.00

The Sky-Watcher & Clones to C Mount Adapter for Right Angled Finders Connects QHY5-II, QHY5L-II, Lodestar, Orion SSAIO, Mintron, Watec, DMK and other C/CS cameras, to Sky-Watcher, most Celestron (see below) and Orion 8 x 50 & 9 x 50 right angle finders.

Available on back-order

Description

The Sky-Watcher & Clones to C Mount Adapter for Right Angled Finders Connects QHY5-II, QHY5L-II, Lodestar, Orion SSAIO, Mintron, Watec, DMK and other C/CS cameras, to Sky-Watcher, most Celestron (see below) and Orion 8 x 50 & 9 x 50 right angle finders.

Most Celestron finders are the same as Sky-Watcher, and have 11 fine threads cut into the rear of the finder tube.
However some are different and we now have a separate adapter for those Celestron finders with 8 coarser (1mm) rear finder threads. Simply remove the eyepiece and holder to check.

[SPC900 / SPC800 to Sky-Watcher and GSO to C & T adapters are also available ]

 

Please contact us prior to purchase if you are unsure 🙂

 

Focus is achieved in the same way as using the finder visually, by screwing the objective in and out, then locking final position with the knurled locking ring. It’s best if focusing leaves star images slightly enlarged, as this gives auto guiding software a better chance of accurately determining the image centroid.

Our tests have confirmed online calculations that guiding is successful to the limits of what seeing allows. Because of the light weight, stability is excellent as long as screws are tightened properly and cables secured to prevent drag. I only recommend off axis guiding for scopes that are found to be prone to mirror movement or significant differential flexure over the course of your usual exposure. Even then many large SCT owners have been able to take 10 minute exposures or more without visible issues, so its always worth trying for the ease of use and low cost.

Using the finder as a guide-scope reduces the weight and complexity of your imaging setup, and the wide field of view guarantees finding suitably bright guide stars in every part of the sky.

Reviews

There are no reviews yet!

Be the first to write a review

*

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

UK Delivery Prices include postage to all mainland UK addresses, except where indicated. Larger items may attract a surcharge for off shore or remote locations. When your item is dispatched, you will receive an email from our shopping cart saying ‘Your order is complete’ We use Royal Mail and Courier services, whichever is more appropriate for the weight and value of your order. International Delivery: Website prices DO NOT include International delivery costs unless specified. We are happy to ship to most countries. We use a variety of Royal Mail and Courier services, depending on the weight, size, value and urgency of your order. Place your order via the shopping cart and you will be advised by email of additional shipping charges prior to the processing and dispatch of your order. Or simply email us for details of shipping charges to your country before you place your order. Some items which are particularly popular with overseas purchasers already display, in the purchase menu, combined purchase and shipping costs to various regions adjusted for UK VAT (sales tax) where necessary. If you reside outside the European Union, please check with your customs authorities for details of any import taxes, duties and other charges that may be imposed on entry to your country. We have no control over these.

Check this out...