The Astromania Deluxe Tele Extender allows you to attach a camera to your telescope for high-magnification astrophotography. It facilitates eyepiece projection photography, ideal for capturing detailed images of the Moon, planets, and the Sun (with proper filtration).
Features:
- Securely attaches a camera to your telescope for astrophotography.
- Accepts a standard T-ring (sold separately) for camera connection.
- Enables taking pictures through an eyepiece for high magnification shots of celestial objects.
- Increases your instrument’s effective focal length, e.g., for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, to well over 10,000mm.
- Compatible with a wide range of 1.25" eyepieces, including the Omni series.
- Eyepiece diameter must be smaller than 45mm to fit inside the Tele-Extender.
- Features two robust thumbscrews and a safety shield for a firm and secure connection to the telescope's visual back.
- Note: Eyepiece projection photography magnifies seeing conditions and telescope movements, requiring stable setup.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the dimensions of the Astromania Deluxe Tele Extender?A: The Astromania Deluxe Tele Extender measures five point eighteen inches in length, two point thirty-seven inches in width, and two point thirty-seven inches in height.
Q: What is the model number of this product?A: The model number of this product is SKU_AM_ZDTE.
Q: What is this Tele Extender made of?A: The material details for the Astromania Deluxe Tele Extender are not specified.
Q: What eyepiece sizes are compatible with the Tele Extender?A: The Tele Extender accepts a wide range of one point twenty-five inch eyepieces, but they must have a diameter smaller than forty-five millimeters.
Q: How do I use the Astromania Deluxe Tele Extender?A: To use the Tele Extender, first remove any accessories from your telescope's visual back, then insert your eyepiece and lock it in place.
Q: Can I attach a camera to this Tele Extender?A: Yes, the camera side of the Deluxe Tele Extender accepts a standard T-ring, which is sold separately.
Q: Is this Tele Extender suitable for astrophotography?A: Yes, the Tele Extender is designed to enable high magnification shots of celestial bodies like the Moon, planets, and Sun.
Q: What is the effective focal length increase with this Tele Extender?A: The Deluxe Tele Extender can increase the effective focal length of a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope to over ten thousand millimeters.
Q: How do I ensure a secure connection when using the Tele Extender?A: For a secure connection, remove the second thumbscrew from the visual back and slide the Tele Extender over the eyepiece and visual back, clamping it in place.
Q: What should I do if the image quality is poor?A: If the image quality is poor, check the seeing conditions and ensure that the telescope is stable and properly aligned.
Q: Is there a warranty on the Astromania Deluxe Tele Extender?A: Warranty details are not specified, but it is advisable to check with the manufacturer or retailer for warranty information.
Q: Can I use this Tele Extender with larger eyepieces?A: No, it is not compatible with eyepieces larger than forty-five millimeters in diameter.
Q: How should I store the Tele Extender when not in use?A: Store the Tele Extender in a cool, dry place, ideally in a protective case to prevent dust and damage.
Q: What are the safety precautions for using this Tele Extender?A: Ensure that the Tele Extender is securely attached to avoid accidents, and use appropriate filters when viewing the Sun.
Q: Can I use this Tele Extender for daytime photography?A: Yes, you can use it for daytime photography of celestial objects, but ensure to use proper filtration when photographing the Sun.