Celestron Basic Smartphone Adapter DX with Bluetooth

Description

Celestron Basic Smartphone Adapter DX with Bluetooth (#81037)

Snap the sky. Share the view.
The Celestron Basic Smartphone Adapter DX with Bluetooth is your all-in-one gateway to digiscoping and astroimaging. Whether youre capturing lunar craters, distant birds, or microscopic details, this rugged, easy-to-use adapter holds your smartphone steady over a wide range of eyepieceswhile the included Bluetooth remote helps eliminate camera shake for sharper shots.

If youve ever tried to hold your phone up to an eyepiece by hand, you already know how frustrating that can be. This adapter solves the problemand makes imaging through your telescope, spotting scope, binoculars, or microscope a snap.

Designed for Everyday Observers

This adapter works with nearly any eyepiece in the 29mm to 45mm outer diameter range, including most 1.25″ telescope eyepieces. Its also a great fit for spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes. (Just dont try it with a riflescopethis model isnt designed for that.)

The spring-loaded phone holder accommodates a wide range of smartphone sizesfrom 56mm to 97mm wide (2.20″ to 3.81″)and usually fits with the case still on. If you have a large folio-style or battery case, you may need to remove it for a secure fit.

Easy Setup, Steady Shots

Using the adapter couldnt be simpler:

• Slide your phone into the holder and tighten the adjustment knob.

• Center your camera over the eyepiece using manual adjustments.

• Tighten the eyepiece clamp to lock the adapter in place.

Thats it. Your phone is now ready to record the view. No slow-motion knobs or alignment guides neededjust quick, intuitive setup that gets you imaging fast.

The included Bluetooth shutter release remote makes it easy to snap photos or start/stop video recording without touching your phonehelping you avoid motion blur and keep your subject perfectly centered. It pairs with virtually any iOS or Android smartphone and includes a CR-2032 battery.

Built for the Field

The Basic Smartphone Adapter DX is housed in a tough cast metal frame that stands up to frequent use, travel, and varying weather conditions. Its compact enough to stash in your backpack or accessory case, and tough enough to survive years of observing sessions.

Tech Specs

• Compatible Optics: Telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, microscopes

• Eyepiece Clamp Range: 29mm 45mm (1.14″ 1.77″)

• Phone Clamp Range: 56mm 97mm (2.20″ 3.81″)

• Clamp Style: Manual thumb screw clamps

• Fine Adjustments: Manual positioning (no gear-driven controls)

• Materials: Cast metal

• Included Accessories: Bluetooth shutter release, CR-2032 battery

• Dimensions (Closed): 7″ x 4″ x 1.5″ (177.8mm x 101.6mm x 38.1mm)

• Weight: 6 oz (170.1 g)

Solar Safety Warning

Never look directly at the Sun with your eyes or through any optical device without a certified solar filter in place. Doing so may result in permanent eye damage or blindness. Always supervise children when using any telescope or scope.

Final Thoughts

The Celestron Basic Smartphone Adapter DX makes digiscoping and telescope photography easy, reliable, and affordable. Whether you’re a beginner capturing your first moon shot or an experienced observer sharing views at a star party, this adapter helps you connect and capture the momentone stable shot at a time.

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