Can I find a adapter for every telescope to connect the camera to the eyepiece?

Question

I'm willing to by a Celestron® StarSeeker™ 130mm GoTo Telescope. i just want to make sure that i can find an adapter for the eyepiece to the camera lense for some astrophotography

Answer 1

The adapter you need depends on the style of focuser that your scope has. I would assume that the StarSeeker has a 1.25" focuser, so you will need something like this:

http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=73&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=6&iSubCat=29&iProductID=73

Answer 2

If you are asking about fitting a camera body to your telescope (that is, the telescope replaces the camera's own lens) then the adapter is called a T-ring and screws directly onto your telescope focuser or onto a sleeve that fits into your focuser. Once you have the sleeve piece you can fit T-rings for any camera. If you wish to use a camera having a built-in lens, then its a bit more complicated in that the camera must be mounted to look through the telescope eyepiece (called afocal astrophotography). The arrangement must accommodate your camera and if it is a compact probably you'll have to mount the camera from its tripod bush. If you have a good astro telescope shop nearby talk to them (I don't mean a camera shop that sells some telescopes) or email Adirondack Video Astronomy who I've found very helpful and provide great service.

Answer 3

Unfortunately Scopetronix, which used to make adapters to mate virtually any camera to any telescope, went out of business about a year ago. Some telescope stores may still sell their adapters.

Answer 4

There are adapters for most popular camera brands and styles. It would be best for you to contact a telescope shop (or email to Celestron folks) and inquire for your particular camera and telescope models.

Answer 5

You can get a variety of camera adapters for any telescope with a normal 1.25" or 2" focuser. Scopetronix ( http://scopetronix.com/ ) has all sorts of camera adapters.