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Adapter for a camera and telescope

US8210757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Swarvoski-Optik KG. · AT

Inventors

Michael Sterns · Hall, AT
Christian Steinlechner · Volders, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 10, 2009
Grant date	Jul 3, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 10, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG03B17/561
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter (1) for securing a camera (2) or an optical measuring device onto a telescope (3). The adapter (1) comprises a platform (6) for securing the camera (2) and a cylindrical sleeve (4) for securing onto an eyepiece (16) of the telescope (3), wherein the sleeve (4) is attached by flange onto a base plate (5) extending at right angles to a sleeve axis (7). On the base plate (5) a guide is formed, which is formed by two guiding tracks (9, 10) and runs at right angles to the sleeve axis (7), wherein the platform (6) can be adjusted by said guide. On the platform (6) a mechanical stage (23) is also arranged by means of which the camera (2) can be adjusted in a plane running parallel to the sleeve axis (7).

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