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Daystar Quark to C and Quark to T adapter Bundle
Daystar Quark to C and Quark to T adapter Bundle
Daystar Quark to C and Quark to T adapter Bundle

Daystar Quark to C and Quark to T adapter Bundle

by Daystar Filters
SKU DAY-SZ1CT
$69.00 - $69.00
$69.00
$69.00 - $69.00
$69.00
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  • Includes both C-thread and T-thread adapters for Daystar Quark filters
  • Provides a rigid, direct-thread connection to eliminate camera tilt and flexure
  • Features internal knife-edge baffles for superior contrast
  • Compatible with the Daystar Interference Eliminator to reduce Newton's rings
  • Finished in durable, non-reflective anodized black
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  • Daystar Quark to C and Quark to T adapter Bundle

    For solar imagers using multiple cameras, the Daystar Quark to C and Quark to T adapter Bundle creates a secure, direct-thread connection for both common imaging systems. This two-adapter set is a cost-effective solution that eliminates flexure by rigidly mounting your C-thread or T-thread camera directly to the Daystar Quark, ensuring perfect and repeatable optical alignment for every session.

    Secure Camera Mounting: The Daystar C-Thread and T-Thread Solution

    This bundle provides both of Daystar's essential Quark adapters, allowing you to seamlessly switch between different imaging cameras without changing your setup. Whether you are using a dedicated planetary camera with C-threads or a DSLR/mirrorless camera with a standard T-ring, these adapters form a solid, threaded connection that is far more stable than a simple nosepiece and thumbscrew arrangement.

    Optical Path Optimization: Knife-Edge Baffles for Maximum Contrast

    Inside each adapter, knife-edge baffles are machined to trap stray light and prevent internal reflections from degrading your image. This design detail is critical in high-contrast solar imaging, helping to darken the sky background and reveal finer details in prominences and surface granulation. The adapters are also fully compatible with the Daystar Interference Eliminator, which is recommended for mitigating Newton's rings that can appear with some camera and sensor combinations.

  • What is the main benefit of the Daystar Quark adapter bundle?

    The primary benefit is versatility and value. This bundle includes both the C-thread and T-thread adapters, allowing you to rigidly connect nearly any type of astronomy camera to your Daystar Quark. Buying the bundle is more cost-effective than purchasing each adapter separately.

    Which cameras can I connect to my Quark with this Daystar adapter bundle?

    This bundle allows you to connect two main classes of cameras:

    • C-thread Cameras: Most dedicated high-frame-rate planetary, lunar, and solar cameras from brands like ZWO, QHY, and Player One use a C-mount.
    • T-thread Cameras: Any camera that can be fitted with a standard T-ring (M42x0.75 thread), such as DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and many larger-format astronomy cameras.

    I use a ZWO ASI camera with a C-mount and a DSLR with a T-ring for solar imaging. Will this Daystar bundle work for both?

    Yes, this bundle is the perfect solution for your exact situation. You can use the C-thread adapter for your ZWO camera and the T-thread adapter for your DSLR with its T-ring, ensuring a solid, threaded connection for both of your imaging setups with your Daystar Quark.

    What do the 'knife-edge baffles' inside the Daystar Quark adapters do?

    Knife-edge baffles are a series of sharp, concentric rings machined into the adapter's interior. Their purpose is to catch and absorb off-axis stray light that enters the adapter, preventing it from reflecting off the internal walls and reaching the camera sensor. This significantly improves image contrast, which is crucial for observing subtle solar features.

    I'm seeing a strange banding pattern in my solar images with my Daystar Quark. Will these adapters help?

    The banding pattern you're describing is likely "Newton's rings," an interference pattern. While these adapters themselves don't eliminate it, they are designed to be fully compatible with the Daystar Interference Eliminator. Daystar recommends using the Interference Eliminator in your imaging train to remove this specific artifact.

    How do these Daystar adapters improve the rigidity of my imaging train?

    These adapters create a direct, metal-on-metal threaded connection between the Daystar Quark and your camera body or T-ring. This is much more secure than inserting a 1.25" nosepiece into a holder and securing it with a thumbscrew, a method prone to slight tilt or "slop" that can ruin focus and alignment across the sensor.

  • Adapter 1 Connects Daystar Quark to C-thread (1"-32 TPI) cameras
    Adapter 2 Connects Daystar Quark to T-thread (M42x0.75) cameras
    Internal Baffling Knife-edge baffles for stray light suppression
    Material / Finish Black Anodized Aluminum
    Compatibility Daystar Interference Eliminator

    • Quark to C-thread Adapter

      × 1

    • Quark to T-thread Adapter

      × 1

  • Daystar Filters Warranty