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Meade 10", 12", 14" SCT to OPTEC-4300 Adapter (19836)

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$85.05 $135 In stock

Category: Astrophotography Accessories

Description

The #19836 adapter converts the larger 3.29-inch rear cell thread on the back of Meade's 10", 12", and 14" class OTA's to a male OPTEC-4300 dovetail standard. This allows attachment of Optec's Gemini Focusing Rotator or TCF-Lynx3 Gen2 3-inch focuser.

Specifications

Inside Diameter: 3.1" (78.7mm)
Outside Diameter: 4.95" (125.6mm)

Overall Height:

0.52" (13.2mm)
Clear Aperture: 3.1" (78.7mm)
Weight: 6.4 oz (185 g)
Back-Focus Usage: -0.22" (-5.6mm)

Note that most SCT back-focus distance measurements are made from the TOP of the threads.  Thus, some adapters can have a negative back-focus consumption or usage when the focuser actually rests below the top of the OTA threads.

The #19836 adapter converts the larger 3.29-inch rear cell thread on the back of Meade's 10", 12", and 14" class OTA's to a male OPT


Compatibility

  • Meade 10"/12"/14" LX200 / LX200 GPS SCT telescope,
  • Meade 10"/12"/14" LX600 ACF telescope,
  • Meade 10"/12"/14" LX650 ACF telescope,
  • Meade 10"/12"/14" LX850 ACF telescope,
  • Gemini Focusing Rotator,
  • TCF-Lynx3 Gen2 Focuser,
  • Any OPTEC-4300 receiver adapter.

The #19836 adapter converts the larger 3.29-inch rear cell thread on the back of Meade's 10", 12", and 14" class OTA's to a male OPTEC-4300 dovetail standard.


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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Hazel ★★★★★

I was worried about compatibility, but the dovetail fit perfectly on my 14-inch OTA's rear thread, and now I can finally use my Optec accessories without adapters slipping.

Timothy Q. ★★★★★

The threads on my 12-inch scope matched up perfectly with this adapter, and the anodized finish feels durable. Took less than five minutes to swap out my old setup for the OPTEC-4300 standard, and now my focuser sits rock-solid.

Benjamin ★★★★★

Finally, a solid adapter that actually lets me mount my 14" scope's camera without any wobble. The 3.29-inch thread fit perfectly and the OPTEC-4300 dovetail locks on securely.