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Baader UFC Telescope Side Adapter - S70/C14 Hyperstar, SCT & HD
Baader UFC Telescope Side Adapter - S70/C14 Hyperstar, SCT & HD

Baader UFC Telescope Side Adapter - S70/C14 Hyperstar, SCT & HD

by Baader Planetarium
SKU BAA-2459133
$105.00 - $105.00
$105.00
$105.00 - $105.00
$105.00
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  • Connects Baader UFC Base to C14 Hyperstar Lens Assemblies
  • Enables Precise Backfocus for f/2 Imaging Systems
  • Designed for Celestron 14" SCT and EdgeHD Telescopes
  • Features Baader's S70 Dovetail for Rigid, Non-Flexing Connection
  • Foundation for Building a Modular UFC Filter Train
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  • Baader UFC Telescope Side Adapter - S70/C14 Hyperstar, SCT & HD

    This Baader UFC Telescope Side Adapter is the critical first link for attaching the Universal Filter Changer system to a Celestron 14" SCT or EdgeHD telescope equipped with a Hyperstar lens. At an incredibly fast f/2 focal ratio, Hyperstar imaging systems demand backfocus spacing held to a tolerance of just a fraction of a millimeter. This adapter provides the rigid, telescope-side S70 dovetail connection required to build a precise, non-flexing optical train, ensuring your camera sensor is placed at the exact focal plane for sharp, coma-free stars across the entire field.

    The Critical Role of Spacing in f/2 Hyperstar Imaging

    An f/2 light cone is extremely unforgiving; even minor errors in sensor distance result in significant image degradation. This adapter is engineered to serve as the precise foundation for the Baader UFC system, allowing you to build up the exact spacing your camera requires. It solves the core challenge of Hyperstar imaging: maintaining mechanical precision to match the system's demanding optical tolerance.

    Integrating the Baader UFC System with an S70 Dovetail Connection

    This component features Baader's robust S70 dovetail, which provides a wide, secure attachment point for the main UFC filter chamber. This design prevents the tilt and flexure that can plague threaded adapters, especially when supporting a filter changer and camera. By starting with this telescope-side S70 adapter, you ensure the entire imaging assembly is mechanically sound, allowing the UFC's various spacers and camera adapters to establish the final, critical backfocus distance without introducing mechanical error.

  • What is the primary function of the Baader UFC S70/C14 Hyperstar Adapter?

    This adapter's sole purpose is to connect the base of the Baader Universal Filter Changer (UFC) system to the front of a Celestron 14" SCT or EdgeHD telescope that is fitted with a Hyperstar lens assembly. It provides the necessary S70 dovetail interface on the telescope side.

    Why is backfocus so critical for an imaging system using this Baader UFC adapter?

    Hyperstar systems operate at a very fast f/2 focal ratio. This creates a steep light cone where the zone of sharp focus is extremely narrow. Any deviation from the specified backfocus distance, even by less than a millimeter, will cause distorted stars and poor image quality. This adapter is the first piece in building an imaging train that can achieve and hold that required precision.

    Is this Baader S70/C14 adapter all I need to connect my camera?

    No. This is only the telescope-side adapter. To complete the connection, you will also need:

    • The Baader UFC Base (Filter Chamber)
    • UFC S70 Spacers (of various lengths to achieve correct distance)
    • A UFC camera-side adapter specific to your camera's thread type and flange distance

    Which telescopes are compatible with this UFC adapter?

    This adapter is designed specifically for Celestron 14" (C14) Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) and EdgeHD optical tubes that are being used with a Starizona Hyperstar C14 lens.

    How does this adapter help when imaging the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with my C14 EdgeHD and Hyperstar?

    When imaging a large target like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with a C14 Hyperstar, you are capturing a very wide field of view. To ensure stars are sharp from the core all the way to the edges of the frame, the camera sensor must be perfectly parallel and at the exact distance from the Hyperstar optics. This adapter provides the rigid, non-flexing foundation for the rest of your UFC imaging train, preventing tilt and spacing errors that would ruin a wide-field image.

    What problem does the Baader S70/C14 adapter solve when using filters on my C14 Hyperstar setup?

    Adding a glass filter to an optical path shifts the focus point outwards by approximately one-third of the filter's thickness. The Baader UFC system, starting with this adapter, is designed to let you easily account for this shift. By choosing the correct UFC spacers, you can precisely compensate for the focus shift caused by different filters, maintaining perfect focus without having to re-collimate or rebuild your entire setup.

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    Net weight (kg) 0.02
    Inner Diameter / Clear Aperture (mm) 64
    Outer Diameter 75.5
    Type of Adapter Expanding Adapter
    Optical length (mm) 8.3
    Outer Connection (eyepiece/-camera-sided) S70
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  • No product-specific manual or software is available for this component.

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