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Everything for astronomy! The manufacturer Baader Planetarium, based in the Bavarian town of Mammendorf, has built and assembled more than 450 observatory domes over the last 40 years!
Most amateur astronomers know of Baader Planetarium thanks to their large selection of adapters. These ensure a secure connection between a telescope and its accessories. The Hyperion and Morpheus series of eyepieces are also long-established products.
Another Baader Planetarium trademark is their sunglasses for observing solar eclipses. The special filter film is sold under the AstroSolar® brand.
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V(EQ) dovetail bar for Celestron 8" SC / HD, orange anodised
$ 79.00
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3", 60mm rider clamp
$ 34.90
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1 kg counterweight and 3" rider clamp combination
$ 87.00
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3" dove tail system (350mm)
$ 95.00
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Pan adjuster for adjusting the optical axis of parallel-mounted telescopes
$ 1,280.00
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Pan EQ 190 clamp for EQ Standard
$ 236.00
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#1 grease, Teflon-Brown
$ 11.90
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Counterweight Buoyancy weight 2.5kg
$ 155.00
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Prism rail with two Prism clamps Vixen- & Losmandy-Style
$ 434.00
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V(EQ) dovetail for Celestron 9.25" + 11" SC/HD, orange anodised
$ 92.00
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V-dove tail 470mm
$ 90.00
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3" dove tail system (470mm)
$ 117.00
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Flange head for Celestron CGX and CGX-L Mount
$ 120.00
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Pan 3'' clamp, 370mm, chromed aluminium
$ 340.00
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Stronghold tangential assembly (blue)
$ 340.00
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Stronghold tangential assembly (black)
$ 340.00
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Steel levelling flange for GM 1000 Mount
$ 458.00
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Heavy-duty double mounting plate, for up to 100kg
$ 790.00
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3'' 215mm clamp, with 2 locking screws
$ 281.00
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V-clamp, 70mm diameter
$ 52.00
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Base plate for Sidewings, 400mm
$ 417.00
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Tripod Double tube photo stand "astro & Nature" - with carrying bag
$ 254.00
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Sidewing for 8″ Clamp
$ 750.00
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Z-dove tail 120mm
$ 35.90
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Counterweight Buoyancy weight set
$ 298.00
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Steel levelling flange for GM 3000 mount
$ 485.00
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Universal III steel pier flange
$ 281.00
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#2 grease, teflon white
$ 11.90
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Flange head for Celestron AVX Mount
$ 155.00
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3" prism rail, Losmandy-style, 190mm
$ 103.00
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Handle for telescope with 2x V(EQ) clamps for mounting on GP/EQ-5/ Celestron rails
$ 103.00
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Prism clamp, with handle, for Losmandy-style prism rail
$ 90.00
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Ring spanner for Pan EQ clamps and Stronghold
$ 12.90
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3" dove tail system (610mm)
$ 164.00
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3" dove tail system (530mm)
$ 139.00
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CDP counterweight, 12.5kg
$ 258.00
Further information about Baader Planetarium
It all began with a school planetarium that Claus Baader had developed for educational purposes. Born in 1924 in Schliersee in Upper Bavaria, Claus Baader completed his training as a journalist after graduating from high school in Augsburg and became a successful photographer. The idea of developing a planetarium came from the endless questions his son Thomas asked him. Finally, in 1966, the Baader School Planetarium, which was 50 centimetres in diameter, appeared on the market. The company Baader-Planetarium company was founded In Munich especially for its production.
The expertise of Baader-Planetarium in the manufacture of glass-fibre and polyester projection domes, together with their intense interest in astronomy, consequently led to them to take the step from planetarium manufacture to producing astronomical observatories. The move from Munich to nearby Mammendorf enabled the establishment of a large workshop there.
As Baader-Planetarium offers turnkey observatories, this means that the company works closely with other producers of high quality astronomy products. So it is not surprising that Baader Planetarium is also a primary importer of renowned brands. But Baader-Planetarium is also constantly developing its own range of astronomical accessories. Most amateur astronomers know of Baader-Planetarium mainly due to their extensive range of astronomical accessories.
The company’s founder, Claus Baader, died in 1995. The International Astronomical Union has named minor planet 5658 clausbaader in his honour. Baader-Planetarium remains a family business today.