Pyxis Accessories - page 1
Optec, Inc.
Optec, Inc.
#17640 - L mounting bracket with 1/4 -20 thread. This L shaped bracket allows
the Pyxis to be mounted on a side support or optical bench.
PYXIS ADAPTERS for 2-inch model
#17644 - Pyxis STL camera mount. The SBIG STL camera is one of the largest cameras
that can be attached to the Pyxis. Unlike the more common ST-X cameras with
the T-thread mount, this camera requires a special mounting plate that is attached
to the camera by means of 4 socket cap screws that screw directly into the camera
front plate.
#17646 - Pyxis T-thread camera mount. Most CCD cameras used in astronomy use
this type of threaded mount. This adapter allows use of the NextGEN (0.33X and
0.50X only) reducers to work with most SBIG cameras without the CFW wheel. However,
SBIG cameras using the CFW wheel must also purchase the #17654 extender tube.
This moves the camera further back so that the CFW motor does not interfere
with the Pyxis.
#17647 Pyxis Pentax camera mount. A few CCD cameras still use this thread standard
for mounting. Not very popular at this time.
#17648 & #17657 - Pyxis SCT thread mount. Some cameras from Apogee and others
use this 2" x 24 TPI thread. This thread also is common for the small Meade\Celestron
telescopes, AO-7 and f/6.3 reducer. Use the short thread version #17648 for
the Apogee cameras and the long thread version #17657 for everything else.
#17649 - Pyxis C-thread mount. Most video cameras use the 1" x 32 TPI thread
standard. This adapter will allow the use of the NextGEN (0.33X and 0.50X only)
reducers to be used
#17654 - Pyxis extender tube, 16mm. The extender tube moves the camera away
from the Pyxis by 16 mm. Mounts between the camera mount and Pyxis. This is
sometimes heeded if some member of the camera or camera filter wheel obstructs
the Pyxis during rotation. In order for the CFW-8 (not the CFW-10) filter wheel
from SBIG to be used, this adapter must be added to the T-thread camera mount,
#17646. Use of this extender prevents the use of the NextGEN reducers because
of the extended back focus distance.
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#17650 - T-thread to Nikon adapter. Allows the popular Nikon digital cameras
to attach to the #17646 Pyxis T-thread camera mount.
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