Attaching Flip Mirror to SCT??

[Astrosurf]

I've had a Vixen flip mirror which I bought ages ago which didn't focus with my 200P but now I have a Meade SCT, I wondered if that would work. If so, how would I attach it? I don't have any adaptors so I'm obviously going to need to spend yet more money!   Here are pics of the flip mirror and SCT: with and without EP holder. The flip mirror's inner and outer diameters are 47mm (widest part) and 51mm . The SCT's are 38mm and 51mm. There are threads on the inside and outside of the SCT's connector (with no EP holder) and on the inside of the flip mirror's connector, on two levels, the inner being narrower.

Can anyone help??

Alexxx

 

 

[PeterCPC]

The way I use my flip mirror with my C9.25 is to use a Baader Clicklock SCT adapter on the back of the SCT then the flip mirror then the camera/barlow. This one.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adapters/baader-click-lock-2-for-celestron-meade-sct.html

Peter

 

[Astrosurf]

2 minutes ago, PeterCPC said:

The way I use my flip mirror with my C9.25 is to use a Baader Clicklock SCT adapter on the back of the SCT then the flip mirror then the camera/barlow. This one

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adapters/baader-click-lock-2-for-celestron-meade-sct.html

Peter

 

Eek! Cost! Well, this business is expensive!

[PeterCPC]

Oh and I also use a Revelation 2" to 1.25" self centering adapter in the Clicklock as I use a 1.25" flip mirror.

Peter

[Astrosurf]

Hmmm, I might try and do without the flip mirror first!

[PeterCPC]

I had awful trouble sometimes finding the planet(s) but the flip mirror makes it so much easier. You may have trouble getting the EP to focus but, even out of focus, it's easier to locate your target. You may also find that the flip mirror needs collimating but it's quite easy to do if there adjusting screws.

Peter

[Astrosurf]

Would something like this fit the 2" flip mirror to the 1.25" EP holder? Or would it all be too flimsy?

http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=106478

 

Or this? I can't picture things so have to actually do it!

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adapters/baader-sct-to-2-inch-adapter.html

 

[PeterCPC]

Pass. Difficult without being able to see it. I can't see how you fit a 2" flip mirror to a 1.25" EP holder anyway. But, if your flip mirror is 2" then you would not need the 2" to 1.25" revelation adapter, it would go in the Baader clicklock by itself.

Peter

[Astrosurf]

Thanks guys. Now to save up. And, oh yes, need to save up for PixInsight, and there was that other thing too. Now what was it . . . ?

[PeterCPC]

The Baader SCT to 2" would do fine if the flip mirror is 2". Sorry I didn't see that.

Peter