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Baader Planetarium

Baader Planetarium

The history of the name Baader in Astronomy dates back to the year 1852, when Michael Baader opened an Optical Manufacturing Company in the middle of Munich, after having worked since 1838 in the optical glass works company of "Martin Woerle" and being married with Woerle's daughter. Woerle had gained deep knowledge in the production of optical glass and the secrets of production and testing of achromatic lenses under direct supervision of Josef von Fraunhofer, one of the founders of modern optics and inventor of the "German Mount".

Baader Telescopes won prizes for excellent optics and mechanical workmanship at a number of International Industrial Fairs of that time from Berlin to Paris. Seven telescopes of Michael Baader are still to be seen at the present company as well as the prize awarding documents.

Claus Baader, the founder of the modern company Baader Planetarium, had designed a sophisticated orrery in the early sixties, which was patented in 1966. It was one of the first astronomical instruments of German origin to be tested in the magazine "Sky and Telescope".

Picture of Expanding Ring T-2i/2"e
For use with all of the Baader Astro T-2 components, the T2-28a Expanding Ring is used to convert the 2" threading of the T2-17 holder into internal T-2 threads.

$19.00

Picture of T-2 Extension Tube (15mm long)
Baader Planetarium T-2 Extension Tubes enable you to securely set or vary the spacing between T-2 components.

$20.00

Picture of Adapter M36.4/T2 (Takahashi/Vixen Small)
The T2-03 adapter converts Vixen/Takahashi 36.4mm (small) internal thread to the T-2 standard external thread, enabling you to solidly attach T-2 accessories to your Vixen, Takahashi, or Chinese telescope with 36.4mm threads (i.e. Celestron, Synta, Orion, and other Vixen ‘clones’).

$21.00

Picture of T-2/T-2 Inverter
Baader Planetarium T-2/T-2 Inverter. The Inverter is a simple T-2 externally threaded ring, which can be used to convert internal T-2 threads to external T-2 threads (gender changer)

$21.00

Picture of Adapter M43/T-2 (Vixen)
The T2-22 adapter converts the Vixen M43 (medium) internal thread to external T-2 threading. This will permit you to solidly attach the full range of Baader mechanical and optical components to the medium Vixen threading.

$26.00

Picture of Russian/Pentax Camera Adapter M42/T-2
This adapter converts the external M42x1 threads of many Russian telescopes, into an external M42x.75 T-2 thread. The M42 x 1 thread is also common to Pentax threaded camera lenses.

$27.00

Picture of Baader T2 Precision Nose piece 1¼"
We offer two sizes of T-2 Nosepieces, which allow you to mount your T-2 accessories or Digital Camera into standard 1¼” or 2" focusers or accessories. Both nosepieces have an external T-2 thread on one end, for attaching to T-2 system components.

$27.00

Picture of Adapter 2" / T-2 / M48 (2" Filterholder)
Baader Planetarium Adapter 2" / T-2 / M48 (2" Filterholder)

$29.00

Picture of Double-T Filter Holder (adapt 1.25" filters to T-thread)
Baader Planetarium Double-T Filter Holder (adapt 1.25" filters to T-thread)

$32.00

Picture of Camera Adapter for Zeiss M44/T2 (outer)
These adapters allow you to convert Zeiss telescopes and M44 accessories to the Baader T-2 standard. Zeiss telescope and equipment owners will really appreciate the new flexibility they gain from converting over to the Baader Astro T-2 System.

$36.00

Picture of Baader T2 Precision Nose piece 2"
We offer two sizes of T-2 Nosepieces, which allow you to mount your T-2 accessories or Digital Camera into standard 1¼” or 2" focusers or accessories. Both nosepieces have an external T-2 thread on one end, for attaching to T-2 system components.

$36.00

Picture of Sliding T-2 Focuser
Baader Planetarium Sliding t-2 Focuser.

$37.00

Picture of Reducer 2"/1.25"
Baader Planetarium Reducer 2"/1.25" includes T-2 thread, permits you convert your 2" focuser for use with 1¼” eyepieces and accessories.

$47.00

Picture of 3" Celestron Nut (for C11/14, Meade 10/12)  (holds T2-17)
Baader Planetarium 3" Celestron Nut (for C11/14, Meade 10/12) (holds T2-17)

$47.00

Picture of Baader Clear Focusing Filter 1 1/4" (Optically Polished)
Baader Planetarium Clear parfocal filters to assist in focusing. Baader Clear Focusing Filter 1 1/4" (Optically Polished).

$49.00

Picture of Complete T-2 Quick Change System
The Baader Planetarium T-2 Changer System provides a convenient and secure way to rapidly couple and de-couple the wide range of ASTRO T-2 System™ components, as well as enabling full 360 degree rotation

$56.00

Picture of 2" Deluxe Clamping Eyepiece Holder
The T2-17 2" Deluxe Clamping Eyepiece Holder incorporates dual oversized stainless thumbscrews plus a captive spring-bronze clamp ring to protect your eyepiece and accessory barrels from damage.

$57.00

Picture of Baader UV-IR-CUT / L-Filter, 1.25"
Baader Planetarium has introduced the world's finest UV/IR cut filter. This filter is a must for all digital imaging with Digital Cameras, CCD Cameras, and modified WebCams. Also useful for protecting valuable H-Alpha filters from heat stress and damaging IR (Daystar, etc).

$59.00

Picture of Contrast Booster Filter 1.25"
The ultimate contrast filter for all refractive optical systems. Eliminates color error of inexpensive achromatic doublet objectives to provide the highest level of definition while correcting color balance. Surface details on the Moon and planets stand out boldly. You haven't really seen Jupiter's Great Red Spot though your achromatic refractor until you've used this filter.

$60.00

Picture of 1.25" Moon & Skyglow Filter
Baader Planetarium 1.25" Moon & Skyglow Filter (contrast filter, excellent for Jupiter & Mars).

$61.00

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