1.25 Inch Push Fit Adapter for GSO 8 x 50 Straight Through Finders Connects QHY5-II, QHY5L-II, GPCam and Lodestar cameras to Sky-Watcher, Orion and most Celestron (see below) 50mm straight through finders via 1.25″ push fit rather than screw fit – for convenience of setup.

This adapter also fits Teleskop Service, Revelation and other 8 x 50 finders that are rebadged GSO finders.

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Tests have confirmed that guiding is successful at focal lengths of up to 1500mm and more. Stability is excellent if screws are tightened firmly and cables tied up.

Using the finder as a guide-scope reduces the weight and complexity of your imaging setup and the wide field of view guarantees finding suitable guide stars.

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All (true) C / CS mount cameras will also be compatible as long as the back focus is less than 20mm

Please contact us prior to purchase if you are unsure

Tests have confirmed that guiding is successful at focal lengths of 1500mm and more.

Stability is excellent if screws are tightened firmly and cables tied up.

Using the finder as a guide-scope reduces the weight and complexity of your imaging set-up and the wide field of view guarantees finding suitable guide stars.

Adapters are near parfocal with visual focus of the finder, fine focus can be achieved by using the screw adjustment available at the objective.

The post GSO and Clones to C Mount Adapter for Straight Through Finders appeared first on Modern Astronomy.

Other true C and CS mount guide cameras will also be compatible and Clones include Teleskop Service, Altair Astro and Revelation finders.

Please contact us prior to purchase if you are unsure

Tests have confirmed that guiding can be successful at all focal lengths, due to limitations imposed by atmospheric seeing, read this article on the subject.

Stability is excellent if screws are tightened firmly and cables tied up.

Using the finder as a guide-scope reduces the weight and complexity of your imaging set-up and the wide field of view guarantees finding suitable guide stars.

Adapters are near parfocal with visual focus of the finder.

The post GSO and Clones to C Mount Adapter for Right Angled Finders appeared first on Modern Astronomy.

Other T thread guide cameras will be compatible if their sensors are around 10mm – 15mm below the front surface of the camera.

Please contact us prior to purchase if you are unsure

Tests have confirmed that guiding is successful at focal lengths of up to 1500mm and more.

Stability is excellent if screws are tightened firmly and cables tied up.

Using the finder as a guide-scope reduces the weight and complexity of your imaging set-up and the wide field of view guarantees finding suitable guide stars.

Adapters are near parfocal with visual focus of the finder.

The post GSO & Clones to T Thread Adapter for Right Angled Finders appeared first on Modern Astronomy.

Clones include Teleskop Service, Altair Astro and Revelation finders

Other T thread guide cameras will be compatible if their sensors are around 10mm – 20mm below the front surface of the camera.

Please contact us prior to purchase if you are unsure

Tests have confirmed that guiding is successful at focal lengths of up to 1500mm and more.

Stability is excellent if screws are tightened firmly and cables tied up.

Using the finder as a guide-scope reduces the weight and complexity of your imaging set-up and the wide field of view guarantees finding suitable guide stars.

Adapters are near parfocal with visual focus of the finder.

The post GSO and Clones to T Thread Adapter for Straight Through Finders appeared first on Modern Astronomy.