What is the primary use for the WO-AD-M80-45-M48 adapter?

This adapter is designed to provide a precise 45mm of optical spacing. It's used to connect a William Optics FLAT68III or FLAT7A flattener (which has an M80 thread) to an imaging train that uses the standard M48 thread, helping you achieve the correct back focus distance required by the flattener.

How do I know if I need this 45mm adapter for my FLAT68III and imaging setup?

You need to calculate the total back focus of your imaging train. Start with the flattener's required back focus distance, then subtract the back focus of your camera and any accessories (filter wheel, off-axis guider). If the remaining distance you need to fill is 45mm, this adapter is the perfect single-piece solution.

Are the threads on the WO-AD-M80-45-M48 adapter male or female?

Both the M80 x 0.75 (Light-In) and M48 x 0.75 (Light-Out) threads on this adapter are male. It is designed to thread into the female port on the flattener and connect to a female M48 thread on your next accessory.

Is the optical length of the WO-AD-M80-45-M48 adapter adjustable?

No, it is not. The adapter provides a fixed, rigid optical length of 45mm. The term "adjusting adapter" in the title refers to its role in helping you *adjust* your overall back focus to the correct distance, not that the adapter itself is variable.

Can I use the WO-AD-M80-45-M48 with a flattener other than the FLAT68III or FLAT7A?

Physically, it might thread on if another flattener uses an M80 x 0.75 female port. However, it is mechanically and optically designed specifically for the William Optics FLAT68III and FLAT7A to achieve their intended back focus. Using it with other flatteners is not recommended as it will likely result in incorrect spacing.

Why use a single 45mm adapter instead of stacking smaller spacers?

Using a single, solid 45mm adapter like the WO-AD-M80-45-M48 is mechanically superior to stacking multiple smaller spacers. A single component minimizes the potential for tilt, flexure, and light leaks in the imaging train, leading to sharper stars across the entire field of view.

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William Optics Adaptateur de réglage plus long pour FLAT68III, FLAT7A

par William Optics

UGC WO-AD-M80-45-M48

$58.00 - $58.00

$58.00

$58.00 - $58.00

$58.00

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Plage de réglage plus longue pour une mise au point plus précise
Compatible avec les télescopes FLAT68III et FLAT7A
Permet un réglage plus précis de l'optique du télescope

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L'adaptateur de réglage plus long William Optics pour FLAT68III et FLAT7A est un accessoire pour télescopes qui permet une mise au point et un réglage plus précis de l'optique du télescope. Il est conçu pour fonctionner avec des modèles spécifiques de télescopes, notamment le FLAT68III et le FLAT7A.

Strictement réservé aux FLAT68III et FLAT7A
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Voici quelques avantages clés de cet adaptateur :
- Qualité d'image améliorée grâce à une mise au point plus précise
- Plus facile à utiliser et à régler que les adaptateurs standards
- Compatible avec une gamme de télescopes, ce qui en fait un accessoire polyvalent

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