Quick coupling adapter for Zeiss Telementor in M44

[AstroSylv1]

Hi everyone,

For those of us who own and use a Zeiss Telementor, Telemator, or other Zeiss scope equipped with an M44 output thread, with accessories in M44 (like a Zeiss diagonal), there was, back then, as an option, a quick coupling solution, with M44 threads, and a circular dovetail system. It helps positioning and rotating the diagonal in the direction we want. Otherwise, it is not easy since it is screwed in.  Baader have a similar solution based on M44/T2 adaptor rings, which is less practical than a native M44 coupling. I asked a turner/miller in France, SkyMeca, who is specialised in astro gears, to take measurements of my original one, and to come up with a similar version : one is full aluminum (cheaper) and one version is an hybrid alu/stainless steel (avoid thumb screw marks).

It's a long story/discussion on CN forum, and now, the project is completed. If some of you are interested, SkyMeca can make some again, here are some photos. For questions, let me know, within limits, I am not a seller, I was helping the astro community and was the interface between SkyMeca and astro amateurs. We got 10 pieces produced and all are on the way to their owner.

[markse68]

Hi Astrosylv, do they compare price wise with the Baader offering?

[AstroSylv1]

Hi there, with the Baader system, you need an additional ring from M44–> T2, and then only their QCA, which is thinner / weaker. Skymeca made a M44 QCA directly, heavy duty, based on the design of the original one that came with my Zeiss refractor. So, in the end, cheaper than Baader solution. Skymeca have 5 pieces left of the hybrid (stainless steel male part with aluminum female part). Send me a private message if you are interested, it costs 90 euro + shipping costs from France, I am just the messenger and dispatcher since Skymeca don’t handle requests outside of France (due to language barrier).

[AstroSylv1]

Hi there, I picked up all units from SkyMeca, and two pieces are left now. Let me know if you're interested.

[oceanoprofondo81]

Hi, you have again? Thanks