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OPTEC-4300 to Takahashi Epsilon 180 FF Adapter (19844)

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$85.05 $135 In stock

Category: Astrophotography Accessories

Description

Optec now offers a complete focusing rotator option for owners of Takahashi's legendary Epsilon 180 Astrograph.  Gemini's Low-Profile Focusing Rotator, coupled with the #19843 and #19844 adapters  provides a drop-in replacement for the native E180 focuser. 
The #19844 adapter allows

owners of the Takahashi Epsilon Astrograph to insert their field flattener directly into the Gemini.  Proper spacing is maintained for the E180 Field Flattener with a recessed M68 thread.  First screw the Field-Flattener into the #19844 adapter, then secure the FF/Adapter assembly into the Gemini drawtube.  This sets the FF at the design distance from the primary mirror and maintains the 56mm back-focus available to the camera sensor.


Specifications


Inside Diameter: M68x0.75mm thread
Outside Diameter: 4.80" (122mm)

Overall Height:

0.62" (15.7mm)
Clear Aperture: 2.66" (67.6mm)
Weight: 6.8 oz (190 g)
Back-Focus Usage: 0.25" (6.35mm)
Telescope Side Connection: OPTEC-4300 male dovetail
Camera Side Connection: M68 x 0.75mm female thread

The #19844 adapter allows owners of the Takahashi Epsilon Astrograph to insert their field flattener directly into the Gemini.

Compatibility

Device Compatibility:
  • Gemini Focusing Rotator.
Camera Side Compatibility:
  • Takahashi Epsilon 180 field-flattener.

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    Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

    Adam ★★★★★

    Finally got my Epsilon 180 rig dialed in—this adapter threaded on with zero play and maintained perfect back focus on the first try. The Gemini rotator integration is buttery smooth and lets me frame targets without disturbing the collimation.

    Nicholas ★★★★★

    Dropped my ZWO camera and filter wheel on this and the low-profile design gave me just enough clearance to hit focus with the Epsilon 180. The machining is precise, threads on smoothly, and it holds everything rock solid during a full imaging run.

    Eva ★★★★★

    The anodized finish matches the Epsilon perfectly and the locking ring is reassuringly solid. Installed in ten minutes with zero play—just what this scope needed.