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Daystar Front Gold Side 1.25" Drawtube Snout
This Daystar Front Gold Side 1.25" Drawtube Snout is a genuine OEM replacement part designed for specific Daystar solar filter and telescope systems. Identified by part number GM1D1, it ensures a perfect fit and maintains the optical alignment for equipment requiring a front-mounted, gold-side, 1.25" drawtube.
A Genuine 1.25" Replacement Part for Daystar Solar Systems
Maintain the integrity of your specialized solar observation equipment with this official Daystar replacement part. Using the correct GM1D1 drawtube snout guarantees compatibility and preserves the precise optical tolerances required for high-resolution solar viewing. This part mounts on the Gold (Sun) side of a Daystar Quantum through the Q3GF1F Quantum Front Flat Plate.
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What is the Daystar Front Gold Side 1.25" Drawtube Snout used for?
The Daystar GM1D1 Drawtube Snout is a genuine replacement part for specific Daystar solar filters or telescopes. It threads into the female 1.375" x 24 threads of the Q3GF1F Quantum Front Flat Plate on the Gold (Sun) side of the filter and provides the 1.25" drawtube that slides into the telescope's focuser.
Will this Daystar drawtube snout fit my Quantum SE filter?
Daystar lists the GM1D1 as the 1.25" snout accepted by the Q3GF1F Quantum Front Flat Plate, which has female 1.375" x 24 threads. If your Quantum uses that front plate, this is the matching snout.
How do I know if I need the "Front, Gold Side" version of the Daystar drawtube snout?
The "Front, Gold Side" designation refers to the side of the filter the part mounts on: Daystar filters are installed Gold side towards the Sun and Red side towards the eye. Please inspect your current setup to verify that the part you are replacing is mounted on the Gold (Sun) side of the filter. If you are uncertain, contacting Daystar Filters with your product's serial number is the best way to confirm the correct replacement part.
Why should I use a genuine Daystar replacement part like the GM1D1 snout?
Using genuine Daystar parts ensures that the mechanical fit, threading, and material specifications match the original design. For sensitive optical instruments like solar telescopes, even minor deviations in third-party parts can lead to alignment issues, instability, or damage. An OEM part guarantees correct function.
Can I use 2" accessories with this Daystar 1.25" drawtube snout?
No. This is a 1.25" drawtube snout for the telescope side of the filter. For a 2" drawtube, Daystar lists the GM2DT 2" drawtube snout (discontinued, limited availability) with the Q3GFTF Front Flat T Plate.
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| Part Number |
GM1D1 |
| Kind |
1.25" drawtube snout (Front, Gold Side) |
| Telescope-side connection |
1.25" Drawtube Snout |
| Camera-side connection |
1.375"-24 Male (fits Q3GF1F plate) |
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Daystar Front Gold Side 1.25" Drawtube Snout
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