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( 4 / 5 )
Product no.: 4574

Extension tube 35mm 2"

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Product description

Different telescopes can have very different back focus distances. In most telescopes the focal plane is deliberately moved further out, allowing users to attach cameras and other accessories more easily.
Refractors always have a rather long back focus since they are usually used with a star diagonal or erecting prism.

The Problem:
As a result of this you often cannot directly focus the telescope if you do not use it with the above mentioned accessories. You would have to move the focuser further out, but you reach the end of the focus travel before reaching a focused image.

The Solution:
An extension tube bridges the gap between the focuser and the focal plane. It is the ideal solution whenever the focus lies further outside than you can reach with the focuser.

The eyepiece is clamped firmly but without scratches through a brass compression ring. The advantage is that eyepieces are held more securely and the risk of the eyepiece being tilted out of the optical axis is minimized.
The extension tube is machined from solid aluminium. It is black anodized.

The advantages at a glance:

  • Designed in Portugal, made with high precision in China.
  • 2'' spring ring clamp
  • 2'' filter thread in the bottom

TS Optics is a brand of Teleskop-Service.

Specifications

Capacity


Connection (to the telescope)
2"
Optical length (mm)
35
Filter thread
yes
Ring clamp
yes

General


Type
Adaptors
Type of build
Extension tube
TS Optics Extension tube 35mm 2"
TS Optics Extension tube 35mm 2"

Customer reviews

Useful accesory with low profile focusers

Review by F. P. on 03.12.2010 03:26:36

( 4 / 5 )

Most synta style newtonians will have serious problems geting focus with a DSLR
attached. Replacing the focuser with a low profile crayford is a good solution,
but then the problem arises when reaching focus in visual mode.

The 2" extension tube can be used to reach focus in visual mode if you have
replaced the original focuser with a lower profile one.

PROS:
- Well machined and nice finished
- Brass compression ring to secure eyepieces inside without damage
- Thread for 2" filters

CONS:
- The knob that drives the compression ring is too thin and can't be
operated with gloves
- The optical path of 35mm doesn't allow to use eyepieces with filters
attached, filters have to be attached to the extension tube itself as
it allows for it

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