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iOptron Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter - Red

iOptron Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter - Red

by iOptron
SKU IOP-8432
CA$69.00 - CA$69.00
CA$69.00
CA$69.00 - CA$69.00
CA$69.00
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  • Universal smartphone clamp for afocal astrophotography
  • Comes with a 12.5mm PL eyepiece that fits a 1.25-inch eyepiece holder
  • Light aluminum design
  • Ideal for imaging the Moon, planets, and solar viewing (with proper filter)
  • Simple, easy-to-use mechanism for quick setup
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  • Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter - Red

    The Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter is a simple, direct way to begin capturing images of the sky using the camera you already own. The adapter attaches to the back of your phone and carries its own 12.5mm PL eyepiece, which slides into your telescope's 1.25-inch eyepiece holder, making it easy to take shots of the Moon, bright planets, and even the Sun (with a dedicated, full-aperture solar filter). Its straightforward design means you can get started with afocal astrophotography in minutes, without adding significant weight or complexity to your setup.

    Afocal Imaging: Turn Your Smartphone into an Astrocamera

    This adapter allows you to practice afocal imaging, where your smartphone's camera takes a picture directly through the telescope's eyepiece. It's an accessible entry point into astrophotography, perfect for capturing bright objects like the craters of the Moon or the cloud bands of Jupiter. It is particularly effective for solar photography, allowing you to document sunspots and solar events when used with a certified solar filter on your telescope.

    • Bright Object Imaging: Excels at capturing detailed images of the Moon, planets, and sunspots.
    • Important Safety Note: Never point your telescope at the Sun without a professional, full-aperture solar filter covering the front of the instrument. Viewing the Sun without a proper filter will cause instant and permanent eye damage and can damage your phone's camera sensor.
    • Ease of Use: A hand-tightened side bar positions the adapter's hole over your phone's camera lens, getting you from setup to imaging in minimal time.

  • What kind of objects can I photograph with the Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter?

    This adapter is designed for bright celestial objects. It is ideal for taking pictures of the Moon, showing its craters and seas in detail. You can also capture bright planets like Jupiter and Saturn, and with a proper, certified solar filter on your telescope, it's great for photographing sunspots.

    Do I need a special filter to take pictures of the Sun with this smartphone adapter?

    Yes, absolutely. To safely photograph the Sun, you must use a certified, full-aperture solar filter that fits securely over the front end of your telescope. Never look at or photograph the Sun through a telescope without a proper solar filter. Failure to do so will cause permanent blindness and destroy your phone's camera sensor.

    Will this Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter work with my 8-inch Dobsonian telescope?

    Yes, if your Dobsonian has a 1.25-inch eyepiece holder. The adapter comes with its own 12.5mm PL eyepiece, which slides into the 1.25-inch holder and is secured with your telescope's side screw. It's a great way to start sharing views of the Moon and planets from your Dobsonian.

    Is the Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter difficult to set up and use?

    No, it is designed to be very easy to use. Swing the side bar open, fit your phone so the adapter's hole sits over the camera lens and re-lock the screw, then screw in the included eyepiece and insert it into your telescope's 1.25-inch eyepiece holder. Most users are able to get set up and start taking pictures within a few minutes.

    How do I center my phone's camera on the eyepiece with the Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter?

    The best method is to turn on your phone's camera app before fully tightening it in the clamp. While looking at your phone's screen, move the phone around until you see the circular image from the eyepiece in the center of the display. Once it's centered, carefully tighten the clamps to secure the phone in that position.

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