You know the situation - youve clamped your precious eyepiece using the locking screw on the focuser. But instead of sitting precisely in place, it is tilted or even worse - the screw marks and damages the barrel. But this doesnt need to happen, there is a solution: the Twist-Lock adapter.
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For 1.25 "accessories - self-centring 2" adapterPut your 1.25" eyepieces or other accessories one: Turn the lock-ring and your eyepiece now sits firmly anchored in place. Your eyepiece no longer needs its safety groove as the adapter now clamps it over a large area of around 15mm. |
1.25" eyepiece with 2" adapter - permanently lockedYou can also use the 2 "to 1.25" adapter as a permanent 2" barrel for example. Suppose you are observing with some 2" eyepieces but also have a favourite 1.25" eyepiece you want to use. Instead of constantly having to fiddle around with adapters, you could simply use this adapter together with the eyepiece and use it with a fixed 2" barrel. |
2" filter threadUse Twist Lock adapter as a high-end reduction ring. It is gentle with the accessories and yet clamps them in place with incredible force. Save money when buying filters - A 2" filter thread offers the option of using a 2" screwed filter, even when using a 1.25" eyepiece. |