Adapters, Spacers & Extensions for Telescopes

QHY M42 Female Medium 6 Through Hole Spacer - 020080
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: T or T2 (M42)
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole
- Included with the QHY Medium Off-Axis Guider
- Supplies 3 mm of back focus

QHY M54 Female Center Adjustment Ring with Heater - 020075
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: T or T2 (M42)
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: M54
- Adapter or Spacer Length: 6 mm

QHY M54 Male to M54 Female Adapter with 2" Filter Holder - 020076-77
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: M54

QHY M54 Female Spacer with 6 Through Holes - 020079
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole
- Adapter or Spacer Length in mm: 3 mm

QHY M54 Female Spacer with 6 Screw Holes - 020078
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Screw Hole

QHY M54 with 6 Through-Holes Spacer Kit - Includes 5 Spacers - 020087
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole
- Adapter or Spacer Length in mm: 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 7 mm

QHY M48 Adapter with 2" Filter Holder & 6 Medium Through Holes - 020055
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: Wide T or T2 (48mm)

QHY M42 Adapter with 4 Through Holes - 020056
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: T or T2 (M42)
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 4-Through Hole

QHY M54 Canon EOS Lens Adapter - 10 mm - 020071
- Connection Side A: Canon EOS bayonet
- Connection Side B: M54
- Compatible with QHYCCD COLDMOS cameras
- Thickness: 10 mm

QHY M42 Canon EF (EOS) Lens Adapter - 10 mm - 020072
- Connection Side A: Canon EF Lens
- Connection Side B: M42
- Compatible with QHYCCD COLDMOS cameras
- Thickness: 10 mm

QHY M54 Nikon Lens Adapter - 10 mm - 020073
- Connection Side A: Nikon
- Connection Side B: M54
- Compatible with QHYCCD COLDMOS cameras
- Thickness: 10 mm

QHY M42 Nikon Lens Adapter - 10 mm - 020074
- Connection Side A: Nikon Lens
- Connection Side B: M42 threads
- Compatible with QHYCCD COLDMOS cameras
- Thickness: 10 mm

QHY 2" T-Ring Adapter with M42 Thread - 020010
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: 2"
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: T or T2 (M42)

QHY 2" T-Ring Adapter with M54 Thread - 42 mm Aperture - 020011
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: 2"
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: M54

QHY M42(F) T-Mount Adapter with 4 Through Holes - 020085
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: T or T2 (M42)
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 4-Through Hole
- Adapter or Spacer Length in mm: 11.5 mm

QHY M54 to 4 Through Hole Spacer - 020064
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 4-Through Hole

QHY 2" to M54 T-Ring Adapter - 020028
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: 2"
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: M54

QHY C-Mount Adapter with 4 Through Holes - 020017
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: C or CS
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 4-Through Hole

QHY M42 to 6 Through Hole Lightproof Adapter - 020062
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: T or T2 (M42)
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole

QHY 4 Through Holes - Medium 6 Screw Holes Adapter - 020063
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: 4-Through Hole
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole

QHY M54 to 6 Through Hole Spacer - 0.5 mm - 020065
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole
- Adapter or Spacer Length in mm: 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 7 mm

QHY M54 to 6 Through Hole Spacer - 1 mm - 020066
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole
- Adapter or Spacer Length in mm: 1 mm

QHY M54 to 6 Through Hole Spacer - 2 mm - 020067
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole
- Adapter or Spacer Length in mm: 2 mm

QHY M54 to 6 Through Hole Spacer - 3 mm - 020068
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole
- Adapter or Spacer Length in mm: 3 mm

QHY M54 to 6 Through Hole Spacer - 7 mm - 020069
- Adapter Connector Type - Side A: M54
- Adapter Connector Type - Side B: 6-Through Hole
- Adapter or Spacer Length in mm: 7 mm
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Camera adapters are a simple, yet crucial component to achieve optimal astro-imaging results. They safely connect an SLR camera to your telescope and can help you achieve the correct back focus for your imaging system. These adapters can range from T-rings, T-adapters, SLR camera adapters, or even adapters capable of mounting your smartphone’s camera to a telescope. These are just a few types of accessories that fall under the camera adapter category.
There are two different options to image using an SLR camera. The first method is called prime-focus imaging. In prime-focus astrophotography, a camera is attached directly to a telescope using a T-ring and T-adapter. That way, the telescope is the lens you use to capture images. While this method is perfect for imaging the Moon and close planets, prime-focus imaging is not recommended for deep-space objects unless you have a telescope with a long focal length. Otherwise, celestial objects may appear small.
The solution is eyepiece projection which attaches your camera to the back of an entire visual observation system. With eyepiece projection, you get the magnification benefits of an eyepiece so your subject will appear larger and in greater detail. This can be tricky, however, because the set up is so heavy it can cause shake and vibration every time you touch the imaging system. While a lot of information is easily available about how best to image using eyepiece projection, this can be a daunting process for beginners. Please reach out to our imaging experts with any questions.
Arguably the easiest method to capture images of the night sky is by using your smartphone. We have a wide selection of smartphone adapters that can help you capture quick and easy photos that you can share with friends and family. These adapters hold your phone in place behind an eyepiece so that you can capture images and videos without any shaking or vibrations. Most adapters are compatible with today’s most popular smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Google, and many others.