Celestron T-Adapter SCT - Metal T-Adapter for SLR/DSLR cameras

Celestron T-Adapter SCT

This sturdy metal T-Adapter is the accessory of choice for attaching an SLR or DSLR camera to the rear cell threads of a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope for prime focus photography.

To get started, you'll need the appropriate T-Ring for your camera body. Remove the lens from your camera and attach the T-ring in its place. Since the T-ring is camera-brand specific, it will snap right on just like a lens. Next, remove the diagonal and visual back from the rear cell of your telescope. Screw the Celestron T-Adapter onto the rear cell threads until secure. Now, thread the T-ring & camera onto the T-Adapter. The camera is now using your telescope as a giant telephoto lens. The magnification will depend on the telescope's focal length. For instance, a 300 mm camera lens is considered powerful; using an 8" SCT at prime focus gives you a 2000 mm lens with significant light-gathering capability!

Prime focus photography is popular for short exposure images of terrestrial and celestial objects like the Moon. For longer exposures of deep sky objects, it is recommended to use a separate guidescope or off-axis guider and an equatorial mount.

FEATURES

• The Celestron T-Adapter attaches an SLR or DSLR camera to a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope for prime focus photography.
• Threads onto the rear cell of Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.
• T-threads accept camera brand specific T-Ring (sold separately).