{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-3-5-inch-quick-changer-ring","title":"Baader Planetarium Baader 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables rapid exchange of heavy instrument packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the 3.5\" Hedrick Focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with PlaneWave CDK 14\" to 24\" telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows for easy rotational alignment of cameras or spectrographs\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003eBaader 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baader 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring is engineered specifically for PlaneWave CDK telescopes from 14\" to 24\", providing a secure and repeatable connection for the 3.5\" Hedrick Focuser. This component solves the challenge of swapping heavy imaging trains, such as large format cameras or spectrographs, without compromising alignment or stability.\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\u003eThe 3.5\" Quick-Change System for PlaneWave Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the demanding requirements of large-aperture imaging, this quick changer facilitates rapid switching between different instrument packages. You can move from your primary imaging camera to a visual back or a spectrograph in moments, saving valuable time during an observing session. The system also allows for precise rotational framing of your target, ensuring you achieve the perfect composition without rebuilding your optical train.\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\"\u003eWhat is the main purpose of the Baader 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baader 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring is designed to allow for the rapid exchange and easy rotational alignment of heavy accessories on PlaneWave telescopes. It provides a secure connection to the 3.5\" Hedrick Focuser, making it simple to switch between cameras, spectrographs, and visual backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich telescopes are compatible with the Baader 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quick changer is specifically designed for \u003cstrong\u003ePlaneWave CDK telescopes ranging from 14\" to 24\" in aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e that are equipped with the 3.5\" Hedrick Focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring help when imaging with a PlaneWave CDK 17\" and a heavy spectrograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a PlaneWave CDK 17\" system, which often carries heavy instrument loads, the 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring provides a rigid, non-flexing connection. It allows you to securely mount a heavy spectrograph and then easily rotate it to align the slit with a target like the jets of M87, or quickly swap it out for an imaging camera without a lengthy process of unthreading components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIf I switch between my camera and a visual back on my PlaneWave CDK 24\", will this Quick Changer Ring maintain alignment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a key function of the Baader 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring is to provide a repeatable connection. While perfect parfocality depends on your specific accessories, the mechanical alignment should remain consistent, minimizing the need for significant refocusing or re-collimation when switching between pre-configured instrument packages on a large scope like the CDK 24\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Baader 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring allow for camera rotation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the design facilitates easy rotational alignment. This is critical for framing celestial objects precisely or for aligning spectrograph slits without having to loosen the entire imaging train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 3.5\" Quick Changer Ring designed for heavy instrument loads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. It is explicitly intended for use with heavy equipment such as large format astronomy cameras, spectrographs, and other substantial accessories commonly used on large PlaneWave CDK systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\"\u003e3.5\" Quick Changer Ring\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913177198877,"sku":"BAA-1324005","price":333.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-3-5-Quick-Changer-Ring-1_33f988b7-9e7f-4373-8d63-48d9929952bc.jpg?v=1789087279","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/baader-planetarium-3-5-inch-quick-changer-ring","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}