{"product_id":"ioptron-8432","title":"iOptron Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter - Red","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal smartphone clamp for afocal astrophotography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches your phone camera to a telescope eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight design minimizes focuser strain and balance issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for imaging the Moon, planets, and solar viewing (with proper filter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, easy-to-use mechanism for quick setup\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\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eUniversal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter - Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter is a simple, direct way to begin capturing images of the sky using the camera you already own. This adapter securely holds your smartphone against your telescope's eyepiece, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eAfocal Imaging: Turn Your Smartphone into an Astrocamera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright Object Imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excels at capturing detailed images of the Moon, planets, and sunspots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Safety Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEase of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e The simple clamping mechanism allows for quick alignment of your phone's camera lens with the eyepiece, getting you from setup to imaging in minimal time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eLightweight Design: Protect Your Focuser and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOne of the key challenges with eyepiece accessories is added weight, which can cause focuser droop or throw off a telescope's balance. This adapter is intentionally lightweight to avoid these problems, making it an excellent match for smaller telescopes and lighter-duty mounts. You can attach your phone without worrying about putting undue stress on your equipment, ensuring your views remain sharp and your tracking remains accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Focuser Flexure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its minimal mass prevents the focuser tube from sagging, which is critical for maintaining sharp focus across the image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Small Scopes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A perfect accessory for compact refractors and portable \"grab-and-go\" setups where maintaining balance is crucial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable and Secure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its light weight, the adapter provides a firm grip on both the eyepiece and your smartphone, preventing slips during an imaging session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of objects can I photograph with the Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed for \u003cstrong\u003ebright celestial objects\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need a special filter to take pictures of the Sun with this smartphone adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes, absolutely.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter work with my 8-inch Dobsonian telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, this adapter should work well with an 8-inch Dobsonian. Its lightweight design will not upset the balance of the telescope, and it can clamp onto most standard 1.25\" and 2\" eyepieces used with such instruments. It's a great way to start sharing views of the Moon and planets from your Dobsonian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter difficult to set up and use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, it is designed to be very easy to use. You first clamp the adapter onto your eyepiece, then place your phone in the holder and adjust its position until the camera's view is centered in the eyepiece. Most users are able to get set up and start taking pictures within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is a lightweight adapter important for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA lightweight adapter is crucial because it prevents two main problems: \u003cstrong\u003efocuser flexure\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eimbalance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Heavy accessories can cause the focuser tube to sag, ruining sharp focus. They can also make a carefully balanced telescope drift, which is especially problematic on smaller equatorial or alt-az mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I center my phone's camera on the eyepiece with the Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Identifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmartphone Eyepiece Adapter - Red: December 19, 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\"\u003eUniversal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter - Red\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\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Warranty information not available in source data. --\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917292073245,"sku":"IOP-8432","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-Universal-Smartphone-Eyepiece-Adapter-Red-1_886ca683-30ce-49b3-9fc5-e383899594bf.jpg?v=1789142067","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/ioptron-8432","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}