{"product_id":"tele-vue-questar-adapter-1-25-inch","title":"Tele Vue Questar Adapter - 1.25\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts Questar telescopes to accept 1.25\" eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection to Telescope: Questar Male Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection to Accessory: 1.25\" Barrel with Brass Clamp Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Single Thumbscrew Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Machined Aluminum, Anodized Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManuals\/Downloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnlock a Universe of Eyepieces for Your Questar Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue Questar Adapter for 1.25\" eyepieces is a precision-machined component designed to bridge the gap between your classic Questar telescope and the vast world of modern accessories. This adapter threads directly onto the Questar's axial port, replacing the original eyepiece holder and allowing you to use any standard 1.25\" eyepiece, Barlow, or filter. It is the essential key to expanding your Questar's optical potential, enabling higher magnifications and wider fields of view than the original equipment allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Secure, Native Fit for Your Questar Telescope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is not a generic, universal-fit solution. It features a male thread precisely machined to the exact specifications of the Questar telescope's rear axial port. This ensures a rigid, secure, and perfectly centered connection to your telescope's optical axis, eliminating any possibility of wobble or tilt that could degrade the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit of this native-thread design is confidence. When you attach the adapter, you can be certain that your eyepieces are being held in perfect alignment with the Questar's legendary optics, preserving the sharpness and image quality the telescope is known for. It becomes a seamless extension of the instrument itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccess the Modern 1.25\" Eyepiece Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary function of this adapter is to convert your Questar to the universally accepted 1.25\" accessory standard. This immediately gives you access to hundreds of high-performance eyepieces from Tele Vue and other manufacturers. You are no longer limited to the original proprietary eyepieces, which can be difficult to find and limited in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this adapter, you can finally use modern, long eye relief, wide-field eyepieces for comfortable and immersive views. It allows you to select the perfect focal length for any target, from high-power planetary eyepieces to wide-field options for deep-sky objects, fundamentally transforming the versatility of your Questar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtect Your Accessories with a Non-Marring Brass Clamp Ring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheaper adapters use a simple steel thumbscrew that digs directly into the eyepiece barrel, leaving unsightly scratches and gouges. The Tele Vue Questar Adapter incorporates a soft brass clamp ring inside the barrel. When you tighten the thumbscrew, this ring gently and uniformly compresses around the eyepiece, holding it securely without causing any cosmetic damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a critical feature for anyone who invests in high-quality eyepieces. It preserves the value and condition of your accessories, ensuring your collection remains pristine. The secure grip also prevents any accidental slippage, which is especially important when using heavier eyepieces or accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximized Contrast Through Internal Baffling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTele Vue understands that every internal surface in the light path is a potential source of reflection. To preserve the high-contrast views of the Questar, the interior of the adapter is machined with anti-reflection ridges and finished in a matte, non-reflective black. This baffling traps stray light that might otherwise bounce into the eyepiece and reduce image contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical result is a darker background sky and more \"pop\" in the details of bright objects like the Moon and planets. By preventing internal reflections, the adapter ensures that the only light reaching your eye is the focused image from the telescope, maintaining the purity of the view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne consideration for this adapter is the added optical length. While it allows for a wider range of eyepieces, the extra back focus it introduces may prevent some very long focal length 1.25\" eyepieces from reaching focus in a standard Questar. However, for the vast majority of planetary and medium-power eyepieces, this is not a limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this adapter work with any 1.25\" eyepiece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is designed to hold any standard 1.25\" eyepiece or accessory. The brass clamp ring provides a secure grip on all standard barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this adapter add any magnification to my eyepieces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the adapter itself has no optical elements and does not change the magnification of your eyepieces. It only serves as a mechanical connection between the telescope and the accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill I be able to reach focus with all my eyepieces using this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter adds some length to the optical path. While most standard eyepieces will reach focus without issue, some eyepieces with very unusual focal plane positions might have difficulty. This is rarely a problem with Tele Vue's own eyepiece lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow is this better than a simple set screw adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal brass clamp ring tightens uniformly around your eyepiece barrel, holding it securely without leaving the scratches and gouges that a simple set screw causes. This protects your investment in quality eyepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this adapter difficult to install on my Questar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is simple. You just unthread the original Questar eyepiece holder from the telescope's rear axial port and thread the Tele Vue adapter on in its place. No tools are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAQE-0005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuestar-specific male thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle thumbscrew with internal brass clamp ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack anodized machined aluminum, brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 oz (40 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eTele Vue Questar Adapter - 1.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele_Vue_Questar_Adapter_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/tele-vue-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTele Vue 5-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223880433949,"sku":"TV-AQE-0005","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/TV-AQE-0005.jpg?v=1777746490","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-int\/products\/tele-vue-questar-adapter-1-25-inch","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}