{"product_id":"shelyak-pu0024","title":"Shelyak Lhires III Photo Tripod Adapter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts Lhires III Spectroscope to a Standard Photo Tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses Standard Kodak Tripod Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Public Outreach and Solar Observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple Two-Screw Installation\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\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\u003eShelyak Lhires III Photo Tripod Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shelyak Lhires III Photo Tripod Adapter provides a dedicated, secure connection between your spectroscope and any standard photo tripod, attaching quickly with just two screws for a stable, portable setup.\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\u003eQuick Two-Screw Mounting for the Lhires III Spectroscope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed specifically for situations where an astronomical mount is impractical, such as public outreach events or quick visual solar checks. By mounting the Lhires III on a standard photographic tripod, you can create a stable, accessible platform for naked-eye solar spectrum demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Tripod Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a standard Kodak thread for use with virtually any photo or video tripod.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts directly to the underside of the Lhires III body with two screws for a rigid, stable connection.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Outreach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for daytime solar viewing at public events, schools, or science fairs where portability and ease of use are critical.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 purpose of the Shelyak Lhires III Photo Tripod Adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter allows you to mount the Lhires III spectroscope directly onto a standard photographic tripod. This provides a stable, portable setup ideal for public outreach, educational demonstrations, and visual observation of the Sun's spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of tripod is compatible with the Lhires III Photo Tripod Adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter uses a standard Kodak thread, which is the universal standard for photographic tripods. It will connect to virtually any photo or video tripod head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I install the Photo Tripod Adapter on my Lhires III?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. The adapter is designed to be quickly mounted to the underside of the Lhires III body using two screws, providing a secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Lhires III Photo Tripod Adapter suitable for long-exposure spectroscopy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this adapter is intended for quick setups and visual use, particularly for solar observation. For long-exposure scientific work that requires tracking, you should mount the Lhires III to a telescope on a properly polar-aligned equatorial mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary use case for putting a Lhires III on a photo tripod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common use is for public events or educational settings to observe the Sun's spectrum visually. A photo tripod provides a simple, stable, and easily transportable platform that doesn't require the complexity of an astronomical mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I mount a Lhires III directly to an equatorial mount with this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This adapter features a photo tripod thread, not a Vixen or Losmandy-style dovetail bar. To attach the Lhires III to an astronomical mount, you would typically attach it to a telescope that is already on the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\/Shelyak_Lhires_III_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\"\u003eShelyak Lhires III 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\/shelyak-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShelyak 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shelyak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52943041495325,"sku":"SHK-PU0024","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Shelyak-Photo-tripod-adapter-1_0c022ee9-6aff-4d9e-9e42-fb7c98bfb134.jpg?v=1789616170","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/shelyak-pu0024","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}