#19836 - Meade 10", 12", 14" SCT to OPTEC-4300 Adapter

$135.00

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The #19836 adapter converts the larger 3.29-inch rear cell thread on the back of Meade's 10", 12", and 14" class OTA's to a male OPTEC-4300 dovetail standard. This allows attachment of Optec's Gemini Focusing Rotator or TCF-Lynx3 Gen2 3-inch focuser.

  • Meade 10"/12"/14" LX200 / LX200 GPS SCT telescope,
  • Meade 10"/12"/14" LX600 ACF telescope,
  • Meade 10"/12"/14" LX650 ACF telescope,
  • Meade 10"/12"/14" LX850 ACF telescope,
  • Gemini Focusing Rotator,
  • TCF-Lynx3 Gen2 Focuser,
  • Any OPTEC-4300 receiver adapter.
  • Inside Diameter: 3.1" (78.7mm)
  • Outside Diameter: 4.95" (125.6mm)
  • Overall Height: 0.52" (13.2mm)
  • Clear Aperture: 3.1" (78.7mm)
  • Weight: 6.4 oz (185 g)
  • Back-Focus Usage: -0.22" (-5.6mm)

Note that most SCT back-focus distance measurements are made from the TOP of the threads. Thus, some adapters can have a negative back-focus consumption or usage when the focuser actually rests below the top of the OTA threads.