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Starlight Instruments 3.5" Adapter for Teleskop Service TS130/TS150 Photoline
Starlight Instruments 3.5" Adapter for Teleskop Service TS130/TS150 Photoline

Starlight Instruments 3.5" Adapter for Teleskop Service TS130/TS150 Photoline

by Starlight Instruments
SKU SI-A35-503-136
$250.00 - $250.00
$250.00
$250.00 - $250.00
$250.00
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  • Connects 3.5" Feather Touch Focusers
  • Designed for Teleskop Service TS130 Photoline Telescopes
  • Designed for Teleskop Service TS150 Photoline Telescopes
  • High-Precision Aluminum Construction
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  • Starlight Instruments 3.5" Adapter for Teleskop Service TS130/TS150 Photoline

    The Starlight Instruments 3.5" Adapter for Teleskop Service TS130/TS150 Photoline provides the critical mechanical link to upgrade your telescope with a world-class 3.5" Feather Touch focuser. Machined from a solid piece of high-quality aluminum, this adapter ensures a rigid, zero-flexure connection between your TS130 or TS150 optical tube and the precision of a Starlight Instruments focuser, which is essential for supporting heavy imaging trains.

    A Precision Interface for Your 3.5" Feather Touch Focuser

    This adapter is engineered specifically to match the tube of the Teleskop Service TS130 and TS150 Photoline refractors, creating a seamless and secure attachment point for a 3.5" Feather Touch focuser. By replacing the stock focuser with this combination, you eliminate potential sag and image shift common with heavier cameras and filter wheels.

    • Perfect Fit: Custom-designed for the threaded optical tube of the Teleskop Service TS130 and TS150 Photoline series, ensuring perfect optical alignment.
    • Solid Connection: High-grade aluminum construction prevents flexure under load, maintaining a rigid imaging train for sharp, consistent focus.
    • Seamless Integration: Finished to match the beautiful look and feel of Starlight Instruments components, preserving the premium quality of your setup.

  • What is the purpose of the Starlight Instruments 3.5" Adapter for TS130/TS150?

    This adapter serves as the mechanical interface to securely mount a Starlight Instruments 3.5" Feather Touch focuser onto the optical tube of a Teleskop Service TS130 or TS150 Photoline refractor. It ensures a rigid, perfectly aligned connection required for high-precision imaging.

    Why do I need this specific adapter to mount a 3.5" Feather Touch focuser on my TS150?

    Telescope manufacturers use specific thread sizes and mounting patterns on their optical tubes. This adapter is custom-machined to match the exact specifications of the TS150 Photoline, guaranteeing a perfect fit that a generic adapter cannot provide. This prevents tilt, flexure, and alignment issues.

    What are the benefits of upgrading my TS130 Photoline with a 3.5" Feather Touch focuser using this adapter?

    Upgrading your TS130 Photoline with a 3.5" Feather Touch focuser provides superior load-bearing capacity for heavy cameras and accessories, along with ultra-fine focusing control. This adapter makes that upgrade possible, eliminating image shift and enabling sharper, more consistent results for astrophotography.

    Is this adapter compatible with other telescope models?

    No, this adapter is specifically designed for the Teleskop Service TS130 and TS150 Photoline series refractors. Starlight Instruments manufactures a wide range of adapters for different telescopes; using the correct model is critical for proper fit and optical alignment.

    What material is the Starlight Instruments 3.5" TS Photoline adapter made from?

    The adapter is machined from high-quality aluminum and finished in Starlight Instruments' own shop to ensure maximum rigidity, durability, and a precise fit, preventing any flexure in the optical train.

    Is installation of the Starlight Instruments adapter difficult?

    Installation is typically straightforward. It involves unthreading the stock focuser from the rear of the optical tube and threading this adapter in its place. The 3.5" Feather Touch focuser then attaches directly to the adapter. Always ensure threads are clean and not cross-threaded during installation.

  • Product Type Telescope Focuser Adapter
    Focuser Compatibility Starlight Instruments 3.5" Feather Touch Focusers
    Telescope Compatibility Teleskop Service TS130 & TS150 Photoline
    Material High-Quality Aluminum

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