{"product_id":"idas-ad19-4-drop-in-filter-adapter-for-rasa-8","title":"IDAS AD19.4 Drop-in Filter Adapter for RASA 8","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapter for the Celestron RASA 8, camera end for ZWO cameras with a 6.5mm flange back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables use of IDAS Di2 drop-in filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale M42 telescope end (6.5mm thread depth), female M42 tapered ring on the camera end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 0.1mm and 0.2mm stainless steel spacers for fine adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eIDAS AD19.4 Drop-in Filter Adapter for RASA 8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IDAS AD19.4 Drop-in Filter Adapter is made for the Celestron RASA 8 and is designed exclusively for IDAS Di2 drop-in filters. The camera end is a female M42 tapered ring for ZWO cameras with a 6.5mm flange back. The package includes 0.1mm and 0.2mm stainless-steel spacers.\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\u003eRASA 8 to 6.5mm Back-Focus Camera Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope end is a female M42 thread with a 6.5mm thread depth. The camera end is a female M42 tapered ring (TR) for ZWO cameras with a 6.5mm flange back. Four short and four long screws are included for camera rotation alignment and for fixing the tapered ring; use one set or the other depending on your configuration.\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\u003eExclusive Compatibility with IDAS Di2 Drop-in Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core function of the AD19.4 is to house IDAS Di2 (drop-in) filters. This adapter is exclusively designed for this filter format and will not accept other filter types. IDAS Di2 filters include the ODW Di2, NGS1 (ex LPS-D3) Di2, HEUIB-II Di2, NB1 Di2, NB3-PM Di2 and NB12 Di2. The NB3-PM Di2 and NB12 Di2 must be used with a camera that has a UV\/IR-blocking filter, or with an IDAS ZF filter (NGS1 ZF, NB1 ZF or HEUIB-II ZF) between the tapered ring and the camera.\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\u003ePrecision Spacing with 0.1mm and 0.2mm Shims\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes two stainless-steel spacers, 0.1mm and 0.2mm thick. When you add a ZF filter, the optical path length can be adjusted by placing the spacer ring(s) between the M42 tapered ring and the camera, or between the RASA 8 and the AD19.4 body.\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 IDAS AD19.4 adapter designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIDAS AD19.4\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed to be used on a Celestron RASA 8 with ZWO cameras that have a 6.5mm flange back. Its primary purpose is to enable the use of \u003cstrong\u003eIDAS Di2 drop-in filters\u003c\/strong\u003e within the optical train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use non-IDAS filters with the IDAS AD19.4 adapter on my RASA 8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The IDAS AD19.4 adapter is exclusively designed for the IDAS \"Di2\" drop-in filter format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy does the IDAS AD19.4 kit include 0.1mm and 0.2mm spacers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel spacers are included for fine-tuning the optical path length. They adjust the optical path length when you add a ZF filter, placed between the tapered ring and the camera or between the RASA 8 and the adapter body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I install my ZWO camera onto the IDAS AD19.4 adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter includes a female M42 tapered ring (TR) designed for ZWO cameras with 6.5mm back focus. The package includes four short and four long screws for camera rotation alignment and for fixing the tapered ring; use one set or the other depending on your configuration. See the installation manual in the Downloads tab.\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDAS (ICAS Enterprises, Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron RASA 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDAS Di2 drop-in filters only (ODW Di2, NGS1 Di2, HEUIB-II Di2 and other IDAS Di2 filters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale M42 (thread depth 6.5mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale M42 tapered ring (TR) for ZWO cameras with 6.5mm flange back\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\"\u003eAD19.4 (M42) main body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFemale M42 tapered ring (TR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eStainless-steel spacer 0.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eStainless-steel spacer 0.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eShort screws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eLong screws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/idas-ad19-4-adapter-rasa8-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIDAS AD19.4 Adapter for RASA 8 Manual (for Di2 filters)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/idas-filter-cleaning-procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIDAS Filter Cleaning Procedure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us for warranty details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IDAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68030180131101,"sku":"IDA-AD19.4","price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/idas-ad19-4-drop-in-filter-adapter-for-rasa-8-1.png?v=1794332106","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/idas-ad19-4-drop-in-filter-adapter-for-rasa-8","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}