{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-prodigy-microfocuser-telescope-adapter-m68-female","title":"Pegasus Astro Prodigy Microfocuser Telescope Adapter M68 Female","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnects M68 Threaded Accessories to Prodigy Microfocuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eM68 x 1 Female Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecure, Direct-Fit Camera-Side Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for Pegasus Astro Prodigy Microfocuser\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\u003eProdigy Microfocuser Telescope Adapter M68 Female\u003c\/h2\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis camera-side adapter provides a solid, secure M68 x 1 female threaded connection point for the Pegasus Astro Prodigy Microfocuser. It enables direct integration of cameras, off-axis guiders, and other imaging accessories that utilize the M68 standard. This component ensures your imaging train remains rigidly attached to the focuser for precise, repeatable results.\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\u003eM68 Female Thread for Secure Imaging Train Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Prodigy Microfocuser Telescope Adapter M68 Female is engineered for a single purpose: to provide a robust M68 female connection on the camera side of your Prodigy Microfocuser. This allows you to assemble a threaded imaging train, eliminating the potential for flexure or tilt that can occur with compression fittings. By threading your components together, you create a solid optical axis from the focuser to your camera sensor.\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 use for the Prodigy Microfocuser M68 Female Adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed to connect imaging equipment with a male M68 x 1 thread directly to the Pegasus Astro Prodigy Microfocuser. It is the camera-side adapter, ensuring a secure, threaded link between your focuser and the rest of your imaging train, such as an off-axis guider or a full-frame camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I install the M68 Female Adapter on my Prodigy Microfocuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe adapter threads directly onto the drawtube of the Prodigy Microfocuser. You simply unthread the existing adapter on the camera side and screw the M68 Female Adapter on in its place until it is snug. No tools are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this M68 adapter work with focusers other than the Prodigy Microfocuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo, this adapter is specifically designed to match the threading and mechanical interface of the Pegasus Astro Prodigy Microfocuser. It is not compatible with focusers from other manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of camera setup benefits from using this M68 adapter with the Prodigy Microfocuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAn astrophotography setup using a full-frame camera, like a ZWO ASI6200MM Pro, paired with a large filter wheel and off-axis guider often uses M68 threads to maintain a wide, unvignetted light path. This adapter allows you to connect such an imaging train securely to your Prodigy Microfocuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this adapter add significant length to the optical path when installed on the Prodigy Microfocuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed to be as low-profile as possible while providing a secure M68 connection. The exact backfocus consumption should be minimal, but you should always measure your imaging train to ensure you can reach focus with your specific telescope, such as a fast Newtonian or Ritchey-Chrétien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this the correct adapter for connecting a telescope to the Prodigy Microfocuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo, this is a \u003cstrong\u003ecamera-side\u003c\/strong\u003e adapter. It is used to connect your imaging equipment (camera, filter wheel, etc.) to the focuser. To connect the focuser to your telescope, you would need a separate telescope-side adapter.\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\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eProdigy Microfocuser Telescope Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCamera Side Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eM68 x 1 Female\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\"\u003eProdigy Microfocuser Telescope Adapter M68 Female\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\n            \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\n          \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      \u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Pegasus_Astro_Prodigy_Microfocuser_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n            \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\n          \u003c\/svg\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload 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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/pegasus-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePegasus Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52686365098269,"sku":"PEG-PRDG-M68F","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/pegasus-astro-prodigy-microfocuser-telescope-adapter-m68-female-1.png?v=1793649428","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/pegasus-astro-prodigy-microfocuser-telescope-adapter-m68-female","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}