{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-adapter-m74-female-to-m68-male-for-sw-esprit-100","title":"Pegasus Astro Adapter M74 Female to M68 Male (For SW Esprit 100)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects Pegasus Falcon Rotator v2 to Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 Stock Focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a precise 8.5 mm of back focus to the optical train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures M74x1 female threads and M68x1 male threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered for a secure, non-flexing fit\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\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\u003eAdapter M74 Female to M68 Male (For SW Esprit 100)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pegasus Astro Adapter M74 Female to M68 Male provides a secure, direct-thread connection for the Falcon Rotator v2 to the stock focuser of a Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 telescope. The adapter consumes exactly 8.5 mm of back focus, featuring a 6 mm long female M74x1 thread on the telescope side and a 6 mm long male M68x1 thread on the rotator side.\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\u003eEsprit 100 to Falcon Rotator v2 Connection: An 8.5mm Back Focus Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving a rigid, perfectly aligned imaging train is critical, and this adapter is engineered specifically for that purpose. It bridges the M74 female thread on the Esprit 100's focuser drawtube to the M68 female thread of the Pegasus Falcon Rotator v2. Its 8.5 mm thickness is a key dimension for calculating the final back focus of your imaging train, ensuring sensors land at the optimal focal plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescope Side Thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female M74 with a 1.0mm pitch and 6 mm of thread length provides a secure fit onto the Esprit focuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotator Side Thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male M68 with a 1.0mm pitch and 6 mm of thread length ensures a solid connection to the Falcon Rotator v2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Optical Path:\u003c\/strong\u003e At only 8.5 mm thick, the adapter preserves precious back focus for use with filter wheels, off-axis guiders, and cameras.\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 primary function of this M74 to M68 adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed to connect the \u003cstrong\u003ePegasus Astro Falcon Rotator v2\u003c\/strong\u003e directly to the stock focuser of a \u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher Esprit 100\u003c\/strong\u003e telescope. It converts the M74 female thread of the telescope's focuser to the M68 male thread required by the rotator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow much back focus does the M74 to M68 adapter consume?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter has a precise thickness of \u003cstrong\u003e8.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. You must include this value in your total back focus calculation when setting up your imaging train with the Esprit 100 and Falcon Rotator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this adapter work with other telescopes besides the SW Esprit 100?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile designed for the Sky-Watcher Esprit series, it may be compatible with any focuser that presents a female M74x1 thread and requires a male M68x1 connection. However, its primary tested and intended use is with the Esprit 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I install this adapter on my Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. First, unthread the stock visual back or camera adapter from your Esprit 100 focuser drawtube. Then, carefully thread the M74 female side of this adapter onto the exposed male threads of the focuser until it is snug. Finally, thread your Falcon Rotator v2 onto the M68 male threads of the adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eAre the M74 and M68 threads on this adapter a standard pitch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, both threads use a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1.0mm pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The M74 female thread has a length of 6 mm, and the M68 male thread also has a length of 6 mm, ensuring a secure grip on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this adapter cause any vignetting with the Falcon Rotator v2 and an Esprit 100?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed to provide a clear light path between the Esprit 100 focuser and the Falcon Rotator v2. The M68 connection is large enough to prevent vignetting with most common full-frame and smaller astronomy camera sensors.\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\u003eAdapter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM74 Female to M68 Male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Thickness (Back Focus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope Side Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM74x1.0mm Female (6 mm length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Side Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM68x1.0mm Male (6 mm length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnect Falcon Rotator v2 to SW Esprit Stock Focuser\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\"\u003eAdapter M74 Female to M68 Male\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pegasusastro.com\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\" class=\"DAV-img-box\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#0047a7\" d=\"M128 32C92.7 32 64 60.7 64 96l0 256 64 0 0-256 384 0 0 256 64 0 0-256c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64L128 32zM19.2 384C8.6 384 0 392.6 0 403.2C0 445.6 34.4 480 76.8 480l486.4 0c42.4 0 76.8-34.4 76.8-76.8c0-10.6-8.6-19.2-19.2-19.2L19.2 384z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Software\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\/pegasus-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePegasus Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52686357397789,"sku":"PEG-ADAPT-M74F-M68M","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/pegasus-astro-adapter-m74-female-to-m68-male-for-sw-esprit-100-1.png?v=1793649427","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-int\/products\/pegasus-astro-adapter-m74-female-to-m68-male-for-sw-esprit-100","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}