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Orion 2" Precision Centering Extension Adapter
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  • Handy extension adapter with helical compression mechanism
  • Precisely centers 2" eyepieces and accessories in a 2" telescope focuser
  • Avoid set-screw marks and scratches on your 2" telescope eyepieces and accessories
  • Ideal for accurate collimation tool use in reflector telescopes
  • Adds 1.7" (43mm) of extension


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Item #  52087
Mfg Model #  52087

The Orion 2" Precision Centering Extension Adapter allows you to accurately center any 2" eyepiece or accessory in a 2" telescope focuser. Most standard 2" focusers use a metal thumbscrew to secure an inserted eyepiece or accessory in place, which pushes the inserted barrel laterally, i.e., off-center. This can make observations less than ideal, and can reduce the usefulness of collimating tools. The Orion 2" Precision Centering Extension Adapter employs a nylon helical compression mechanism that precisely centers the inserted accessory as it is tightened in place. The adapter fits in all 2" focusers and will not scratch your inserted accessories with its nylon compression ring.

The Orion 2" Precision Centering Extension Adapter is especially useful for centering 2" eyepieces and imaging cameras on the center axis of a telescope’s light path. The adapter also provides 1.7" of extension which is often needed when a star diagonal is not used with refractor or cassgrain telescopes. It’s also ideal with reflector telescopes for critical centering of a collimating device.The Precision Centering Extension Adapter will securely house up to 1.3" of inserted 2" eyepiece barrels and accessories.

Made of machined, anodized aluminum with a knurled twist-lock ring, the Precision Centering Extension adapter adds 1.7" (43mm) of extension.

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Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-676-1343.

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Orion 2" Precision Centering Extension Adapter
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1 The Orion 2" Precision Centering Adapter precisely centers a collimating device, camera nosepiece, or eyepiece unlike a standard adapter which pushes it off center. Ideal for accurate reflector collimation with a laser or cheshire collimating device.
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Great centering and versatile adapter.
PostedJune 23, 2011
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I already own the 1 1/4 precision centering adapter, and used it for every 1 1/4 accessory. I often wished I had the same great adapter design for my 2" accessories, so when I saw Orion offer up this new 2" precision centering adapter...I jumped on it!
I have attached my 2x barlow lens to the bottom of it, so I now have a precision centered barlow for my 2", and I have 1 1/4 precision adapter that fits perfectly, so I have a nicely centered set-up now. It just makes so much sense after taking great care and using a Hotech self centering laser to collimate my newtonian, that I should make sure the eyepieces are centered as well.
I observed with it last night, and it was so easy to use, and held my eyepieces securely, and I think it helped keep my view sharper. With an f4.6 Newtonian Dob. like mine, collimation is critical to be able to focus sharply & clearly. With these two precision centering devices I have my light path as straight as I can.
Now if I could only get Orion to come up with a precision centering device for the primary focuser ring, I'd be all set. Are you listening Orion? A nice treaded ring that is precision centering to replace the primary focuser ring on my SkyQuest xx14i Intelliscope. Then I could eliminate all set screws! You probably already have one in the works...it seems you know what we want.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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