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Threads on each end of a Daystar Quark ?
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:54 am
by Cliff
Just doing a bit of investigating if I can thread things together rather than the thumb screws etc ? A Baader click-lock is another possibility ?
Mine is the Quark Combo so has 1.25" Eyepiece adapter and also a 1.25" tube at the telescope end.
Is it possible to thread this straight onto say M42 threads or similar? Would provide a more solid connection ?
Appreciate any information ideas etc...
Cliff
Re: Threads on each end of a Daystar Quark ?
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 1:44 pm
by Lowjiber
I checked the manual for the Combo Quark, but didn't seen any thread specifications. You might email Tiffany at Daystar with the question. Here's her email address:
Tiffany@daystarinstruments.com
Re: Threads on each end of a Daystar Quark ?
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2021 5:46 am
by Cliff
Thanks John,
I got some white light Sunspots today too windy for the F30 setup though.
Cliff
Re: Threads on each end of a Daystar Quark ?
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:05 pm
by PhilPhree
I'm sure by now you have resolved any issues. Daystars use 1 3/8-24 UN not Metric (M42). Which is frustrating for compatibility reasons. Daystar is happy with this though because you need to buy their adapters at $50+
Re: Threads on each end of a Daystar Quark ?
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:22 pm
by Cliff
Hi PhilPhree,
Yes I came to the same conclusion looks like their adapter is the easiest solution, just what us astronomers need another non standard adapter.
Clear Skies
Cliff