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On the evening of August 12, 2026, an extraordinary celestial event is on the horizon: A total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Europe—though not over Germany.
Here in Germany, we will experience an impressive partial eclipse, which will nonetheless offer a rare and spectacular sight. Germany will be entirely within the Moon’s penumbra. As a result, the sun will not be completely, but clearly and visibly “nibbled away.”
What do you need to safely observe the solar eclipse? You can find a list 👉 here!
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Mechanical Accessories
Little things and components for Self-Made-Man, accessories and adapters, updates and upgrades. Everything you need and could need can be found here.
The rack and pinion focuser is suitable for do-it-yourself construction or improvement of an 8" Newtonian telescope and also accepts correctors with 3" diameter.
- Suitable for telescope tubes with 230mm to 250mm diameter
- Including 360° rotation and tilting possibility
- 2" connection and auxiliary thread M82x1 (female) for adapting large correctors for astrophotography
- Micro-reduction for precise focusing
- The bearing of the extension tube is decoupled from the adjustment via gear drive (rack-and-pinion)
The rack and pinion focuser is suitable for do-it-yourself construction or improvement of a 10" Newtonian and also accepts correctors with 3" diameter.
- Suitable for telescope tubes with 230mm to 250mm diameter
- Including 360° rotation and tilting possibility
- 2" connection and auxiliary thread M82x1 (female) for adapting large correctors for astrophotography
- Micro-reduction for precise focusing
- The bearing of the extension tube is decoupled from the adjustment via gear drive (rack-and-pinion)
Telescope connection: female M117x1 thread with 360° rotation Can also be attached to refractors via special adapter Connection on the eyepiece side is 2" and 1.25" M82x1 male thread, M77x1 female thread, M74x1 male thread and M69x1 female thread for screw adaptations Drawtube travel is 50 mm Bearing via stainless steel rail with ball bearings Adjustment via toothed rack - rack-and-pinion principle Suitable for EAF motorized focus without additional adapter
