What is the T-mount – 31.75mm nosepiece adapter for?
This adapter allows you to connect any accessory that has a female M42x0.75mm T-thread to a standard 1.25" (31.75mm) telescope focuser. It converts the threaded T-mount into a simple barrel that can be inserted and secured just like an eyepiece.
Can I use this T-mount adapter to attach my DSLR to my telescope?
Yes. You will need two components: a T-ring specific to your camera brand (e.g., Canon, Nikon, Sony) and this T-mount to 1.25" adapter. The T-ring attaches to your camera body, and this adapter threads into the T-ring, allowing the entire assembly to slide into your telescope's 1.25" focuser.
Is this T-mount adapter compatible with the Shelyak Alpy 600 spectroscope?
Yes, it is fully compatible. In fact, this exact adapter is included with the Shelyak Alpy 600 spectroscope as the standard method for attaching the instrument to a telescope's 1.25" focuser.
How do I attach a Star Analyser 100 to my DSLR using this adapter?
To use a Star Analyser 100 grating with a DSLR for stellar spectroscopy, you first attach a T-ring to your camera. Then, you thread this T-mount to 1.25" adapter into the T-ring. Finally, you thread the Star Analyser 100 into the filter threads on the base of this adapter's 1.25" barrel before inserting the whole assembly into the telescope.
Will this adapter cause vignetting with my APS-C camera on an f/10 SCT?
Generally, no. The 1.25" barrel format can cause some corner illumination drop-off (vignetting) on larger APS-C sensors, especially in faster optical systems. However, in a slow f/10 system like a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT), the light cone is narrow enough that vignetting is typically minimal and can be easily corrected with flat frames.
Are the threads on this T-mount adapter M42x0.75mm or M42x1mm?
The threads are M42x0.75mm. This is the standard "T-thread" or "T-mount" used in astronomy and photography. It is not compatible with M42x1mm threads (often called Pentax screw mount) found on some older camera lenses.