Telescope Filter Size Specification



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Good summary of common astronomy threads.

Filter Connections

2″ filters use:

Male M48 x 0.75 thread

1.25″ filters use:

Male M28.5 x 0.6

T Connection

Male T/T2 thread (M42x0.75)

ZWO cameras

ZWO has standardized their connections. They use a T/T2 M42 x 0.75 thread. Therefore you can attach either a 1.25″ or 2″ nose adapter to the camera that uses a T/T2 male thread.

Eyepiece Filters

These filters fit on the back of the eyepiece.  For a 1.25″ filter, they commonly use an M28.5 x 0.6 thread.

1.25″ Filter Wheel

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