The Baader M48 Extension Tube 30 mm adjusts the optical distance of cameras and accessories with M48 threading. It can also be used as a 2" nosepiece with safety kerfs, ensuring optimal compatibility with the modern M48 system. Built from high-quality aluminum, it is robust and lightweight.
The Baader M48 Extension Tube 30 mm is a versatile adapter designed to fine-tune the optical path length of cameras and accessories equipped with M48 threads.
On the telescope side, it features an internal M48 thread with 3.5 mm depth, while the camera/eyepiece side provides an external M48 thread with 3 mm depth. Its optical path length is 30 mm.
It can also serve as a 2" (50.8 mm) nosepiece with 26 mm insertion depth. The safety kerfs increase mechanical security, and its optical height in nosepiece mode is 4 mm.
Made of high-quality aluminum, this adapter provides a 45 mm clear aperture and weighs only 0.04 kg.
Following Baader’s modern 3 mm thread depth standard, it is fully compatible with new generations of astrophotography cameras and accessories.
Manufacturer: Baader Planetarium
Model: M48 Extension Tube – 30 mm
Adapter family: M48 System
Optical length: 30 mm (or 4 mm in nosepiece mode)
Adapter type: Extension / 2" Nosepiece
Usage: Adjusting distances for M48 accessories, M48 / 2" nosepiece
Telescope side thread: M48 internal, 3.5 mm depth
Camera/eyepiece side thread: M48 external, 3 mm depth
Nosepiece insertion: 26 mm with safety kerfs
Inner diameter / clear aperture: 45 mm
Outer diameter: 53 mm
Net weight: 0.04 kg
Material: High-quality aluminum
Compatible with: Baader Planetarium and M48 system