Quick Summary
The Celestron 81035 Basic Smartphone Adapter is a black smartphone adapter for use with telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes. It is made for capturing images and video through an eyepiece, with compatibility stated for most telescope eyepieces and eyepieces with an outside diameter from 29 mm to 45 mm.
The adapter is described as a simple digiscoping solution, with a phone placed in the holder, the camera centred over the eyepiece and knobs used to secure it in place. It is also described as suitable for a wide range of phone models.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Brand | Celestron, for buyers matching the adapter to an existing setup. |
| Model | 81035 Basic Smartphone Adapter, the exact version to check before choosing an offer. |
| Colour | Black. |
| Compatibility | Works with telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes. |
| Eyepiece fit | For most telescope eyepieces and eyepieces with an outside diameter from 29 mm to 45 mm. |
| Use | Capture images and video through an eyepiece. |
| Construction | Metal bodied construction. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Eyepiece size: This adapter is stated to work with eyepieces from 29 mm to 45 mm outside diameter. Check the eyepiece you want to use it with.
- Device fit: It is described as working with a wide range of mobile phone models, so compare your phone size and camera position against the holder layout.
- Viewing equipment: It is intended for telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes. Make sure your equipment uses an eyepiece arrangement that matches the adapter.
- Use goal: It is for capturing images and video through the eyepiece, so it suits buyers who want to attach a phone for digiscoping rather than a general phone mount.
What Else You May Need
You need a compatible smartphone and a suitable eyepiece within the stated size range for the setup to work as intended.
Before You Decide
Check that the exact model is the Celestron 81035 Basic Smartphone Adapter. Confirm your eyepiece diameter falls within 29 mm to 45 mm and make sure your phone can be centred over the eyepiece before choosing an offer.
