The Celestron Universal Barlow & T-Adapter is a versatile 1.25” accessory, serving as a three-in-one tool for both visual observing and astrophotography. It's an excellent addition to your astronomy gear, enhancing your viewing and imaging capabilities in several ways.
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2X Barlow Lens for Visual Use:
- When used as a 2X Barlow lens, it doubles the magnification of any 1.25” eyepiece.
- Maintains the eyepiece's original eye relief.
- Suitable for enhancing your viewing experience during astronomical observations.
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Prime Focus Photography:
- The T-Adapter transforms your telescope into a large telephoto lens for prime focus photography.
- To use, simply detach the Barlow section and insert the chrome barrel into the telescope’s 1.25” focuser or adapter.
- The T-Adapter’s top end has T-threads to connect a T-Ring (sold separately), specific to your camera's brand.
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Tele-Extended Photography:
- Combining the Barlow with the T-Adapter allows for tele-extended photography.
- This setup doubles the focal length and f/ratio of your telescope, enlarging the image on the sensor, ideal for capturing more detailed images of celestial objects.
Note on Compatibility:
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Focus Travel Limitation: Some telescopes, particularly fast refractors and Newtonians, may not have enough inward focus travel for prime focus photography. In such cases, using the Barlow with the T-Adapter helps the telescope reach focus.
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Ideal for Short Exposure Imaging: Both prime focus and tele-extended photography modes are excellent for capturing short exposure images of terrestrial and celestial objects, like the Moon.
The Celestron Universal Barlow & T-Adapter is a handy accessory for any astronomer looking to expand their visual and photographic capabilities, effectively turning a telescope into a powerful photographic tool.
Specifications
| GENERAL |
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| Weight: |
2.3 oz (65 g) |
| Barrel Size: |
32mm (1.25") |
| External Length: |
76mm (3") |
| Solar Warning |
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| California Residents |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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