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Connection with the Telescopes
Using the 1.25" nosepiece: If your telescope features a 1.25" focuser or adapter, the easiest way to attach the Imaging Flip Mirror is by using the included 1.25" nosepiece.
Using T-threads: Some telescopes feature focus adapters with exterior T-threads. Remove the 1.25" nosepiece. Then carefully attach the flip mirror body to the T-threads.
Connection with Cameras
For CCD cameras: Most commercial CCD cameras have accessible T-threads. Remove the nosepiece of your CCD camera to reveal the T-threads. Attach the camera body to the flip mirror body by rotating the camera clockwise until tight.
For other cameras: To connect with the camera, just add a T-ring to the original installation.
Connection with Eyepieces
The Imaging Flip Mirror should reach focus with nearly all 1.25" eyepieces. Simply insert your eyepiece into the 1.25" eyepiece holder (Not include) and secure it with the eyepiece holder thumbscrew.
Note: This Asin does not include 1.25" eyepiece adapter. If you want to buy in bundles, please refer to ASIN: B01B2OR3IO.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
if you have a camera attached to your telescope this is a must have. Makes targetting and focusing easier for astro photography.
Izak K.
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
A must for amateur astronomers who want to observe and take photos through the telescope.
Les
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2021
Does JUST what it's supposed to do .. PERFECTLY !!
Todd D
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2020
I have been trying to take amateur astronomy photos for the last year with our new telescope and struggling with focus and lining up the shot. Using the direct camera viewfinder or lcd was not ideal. Having the ability to look through the telescope eyepieces directly without removing it and inserting the camera is amazing. It is quick to flip the mirror down to take a shot and then flip back to make adjustments through the eyepiece again. I was impressed with the quality of this product and can’t wait to use it more this summer.
Paul R. Adams
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
The mirror box has 3 holes- one to attach to the 'scope visual back, one for the eyepiece and one for the camera. Each holes is 1 5/8" (42mm) diameter, lined with a female thread. The scope hole has a fixed-length adaptor to a standard 1 1/4" male end (outside smooth, threaded inside) which fits into a standard female visual back orifice. The eyepiece hole has similar but adjustable length adaptor to take the eyepiece. But no adaptor is provided for the camera hole, so a standard (eg Zwo) astronomical camera with a 1 1/4 " fitting won't fit (hole too wide). It should come with a third, adjustable, and preferably focusable, length, adaptor for the camera. So I cannot use it until I can procure another adaptor.It's particularly puzzling because the whole point of this flip mirror is to eliminate the need to constantly swap between one's 1 1/4 " eyepiece and one's 1 1/4" camera - so it contradicts itself.UPDATE: I got an adaptor so I can use -still not well. My unit didn't come with the promised "helical focusser" - perhaps that is an extra order? Also, when a star is centered in the eyepiece (mirror flipped ) it's not centered in the camera (mirror unflipped). Probably the mirror isn't aligned at exactly 45 degrees.Nevertheless it's a very useful gadget - avoids constant fumbling between eyepiece and camera.
Dr. Xykplyk
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020
I bought this to use with my refractor so I could both observe and photograph the recent transit of Mercury. I thought the attachment to the telescope focuser was insecure using the supplied 1 1/4 inch nose piece, so I changed it to a 2 inch, and now it is solid. (I knocked my rating down one star because of this.) The eyepiece views with a low power eyepiece were just fine. The mirror moves easily so you can move it out of the way without disturbing anything. Very nice product.
Jimman48what
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020
I have three Astromania Flip Mirrors, each one set up for a different camera. They are very handy for centering objects in the cameras, saving lots of effort if I didn't have them. The reason I have a separate flip mirror for each camera is to make focusing the flip eyepiece a one-time event done after the camera is well focused. Once that is done, the flip mirror is ready to go for future uses.
Paulus Maximus
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019
This item is the perfect compliment to my C6 setup. No5 heavy and very well constructed. The item is complete with no missing parts. Functional straight out of the box!! Jupiter is my target this season, and my focus is spot on. Very little tweaking and it was go time!
Douglas Davis
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019
Fast shipping and exactly as described. no complaints.
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