{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-adapter-m48i-to-t-2a","title":"Baader Planetarium Adapter M48i to T-2a","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects M48 Female Threads to T-2 Male Threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Baader Astro T-2 System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-Profile Design Minimizes Optical Path Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Machined for Secure, No-Flexure Connections\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 M48i to T-2a\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baader Planetarium Adapter M48i to T-2a provides a simple, robust solution for connecting accessories from two of astrophotography's most common thread standards. This adapter allows you to attach a component with a female M48 thread to an element in your imaging train that requires a male T-2 thread. It is an essential \"problem-solver\" for integrating filter wheels, off-axis guiders, and cameras that would otherwise be incompatible.\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\u003eBridging M48 Female and T-2 Male Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is specifically designed to screw into a female M48 port and present a male T-2 thread. This is a common requirement when, for example, connecting a T-2 based camera or off-axis guider to the output of a filter drawer or flattener that terminates in an M48 female thread. As part of the comprehensive Baader Astro T-2 System, this component is precision-machined to ensure a secure, light-tight fit with minimal added optical length, preserving your critical back focus.\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 primary function of the Baader Adapter M48i to T-2a?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts function is to convert a female (internal) M48 thread into a male (external) T-2 thread. This allows you to physically connect components from these two different but common threaded systems in astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Adapter M48i to T-2a to attach my 2\" filter wheel to a T-2 focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends entirely on the specific threads of your equipment. This adapter screws \u003cstrong\u003einto\u003c\/strong\u003e an M48 female port and provides a T-2 male thread. If your filter wheel has an M48 female port on the telescope side and you need to connect to a T-2 female port on your focuser, this is the wrong adapter. Always verify the gender (male\/female) of the threads you need to connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this Adapter M48i to T-2a add a lot of length to my imaging train?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile any adapter adds some optical length, this component is engineered to be as low-profile as possible. Its purpose is to solve a connection problem with minimal impact on your available back focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat do \"M48i\" and \"T-2a\" mean on the Adapter M48i to T-2a?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe naming convention describes the adapter's function:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM48i:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refers to an M48 \u003cstrong\u003einternal\u003c\/strong\u003e (female) thread. This is the side that screws into your existing M48 component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-2a:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refers to a T-2 \u003cstrong\u003eexternal\u003c\/strong\u003e (male) thread. This is the side that is presented for the next component in your train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this the right adapter to connect my T-2 camera to an M48 field flattener?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a common scenario, but you must check the threads on your flattener. If your flattener has an M48 \u003cstrong\u003efemale\u003c\/strong\u003e thread on the camera side, this adapter will screw into it and provide the male T-2 thread needed to attach your T-2 camera. If your flattener already has an M48 \u003cstrong\u003emale\u003c\/strong\u003e thread, this adapter will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eAre M48 and 2\" filter threads the same standard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in astrophotography, the M48 thread standard (M48x0.75mm pitch) is the same thread used on standard 2-inch astronomy filters. This adapter is compatible with that standard.\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\u003eInput Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM48 Internal Thread (Female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-2 External Thread (Male)\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 M48i to T-2a\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913158652189,"sku":"BAA-2958556","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-Adapter-M48i-to-T-2a-1_5e415ff3-ba68-4153-8a7e-075923f8e2b5.jpg?v=1789086895","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/baader-planetarium-adapter-m48i-to-t-2a","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}