The world of adapters is diverse and not easy to understand. This is due to the wide variety of thread and plug sizes that optics and accessories may have.
In astronomy, two plug sizes have become established, which are often indicated in the old unit inches ("):
- 1.25" corresponds to 31.8 millimetre
- 2" corresponds to 50.8 millimetres
Many eyepieces, but also cameras, have connectors in one of these two sizes, which can be inserted into the telescope’s focuser.
If a 1.25" connector is to be inserted in a focuser with a 2" connector, a 1.25"/2" adapter is required. This is an example of a reducer adapter: where a connection is reduced from a larger size to a smaller one. The reverse is called an extension adapter.
Another very important category of adapters is camera adapters. These are used to connect cameras to optics or to accessories. The T2 thread (M42x0.75), which enables a screw connection, is very well established for this purpose. Lighter cameras without many accessories can also be easily connected to the telescope via a socket.
For astrophotography it is important that the aperture is large enough to illuminate the sensor (no vignetting) and the optical length matches the focal point.
Omegon
2“ Extension tube, 35mm optical path
$ 29.90
Omegon
1.25'', 30mm extension tube
$ 19.90
Omegon
2'' - 1.25'' Twist-lock adapter
$ 79.00
Omegon
2'' extension tube with 50mm optical path
$ 39.90
ASToptics
M54 (Female) to M48 (Male) adapter
$ 30.90
Explore Scientific
Extension tube M48 set
$ 57.00
Omegon
T2 to 1.25'' adapter
$ 29.90
Omegon
2'' extension tube, 80mm optical path
$ 49.90
Omegon
2'' Twist-lock adapter
$ 99.00
Omegon
T-Adapter M54(m)/T2(m)
$ 24.90
Artesky
Adapter Twist Lock 2" (Skywatcher Newton)
$ 103.00
Baader
ClickLock 2" to 1.25" reducer adapter
$ 86.00
ASToptics
Extension tube M48 Fine tuning Kit - 0.5mm; 0.8mm; 1mm
$ 25.90
Omegon
40mm T2i/T2a T2 extension ring
$ 24.90
PegasusAstro
Adapter M54 Male - M54 Male
$ 30.90
ZWO
T2 / C mount adapter
$ 25.90
Baader
Extension tube Hypoerion Finetuning ring 28mm
$ 20.90
ASToptics
M42 (FEMALE) TO M42 (FEMALE) adapter, 10MM
$ 25.90
Omegon
7.5 mm T2i/T2a T2 extension ring
$ 19.90
Baader
Adapter Focusing T-2 eyepiece clamp 1 1/4 "
$ 47.90
ASToptics
Extension tube T2 Fine tuning Kit - 0.5mm; 0.8mm; 1mm
$ 25.90
ASToptics
Extension Tube M48 Filter thread - 4mm Length
$ 20.90
ASToptics
Extension tube M48 - Filter thread - 5mm long
$ 20.90
Baader
T2/1.25" ultrashort adapter
$ 31.90
ASToptics
T2 ADAPTER FOR TELEVUE POWERMATE 2.5X/5X
$ 52.00
Baader
Extension tube Hyperion Finetuning ring 14mm
RRP:
$ 17.90
Our price:
$ 15.90
ASToptics
72mm to M48 adapter, 2"
$ 15.90
ASToptics
M48(M) to 1.25" filter(F) adapter
$ 15.90
Omegon
15mm T2i/T2a T2 extension ring
$ 24.90
Omegon
Extension tube Extender 30 mm T- thread
$ 29.90
ASToptics
1.25" eyepiece to 0.965 focuser adapter
$ 35.90
ASToptics
M56x0.75 (F) to M48x0.75 (M) adapter
$ 30.90
ASToptics
M54*0.75 - 5MM extension ring
$ 30.90
ASToptics
M56(M) to M48(F) adapter
$ 30.90
ASToptics
T2 extension tube - 7mm long
$ 20.90
