How to Attach a Nikon Camera to an ETX-90 Telescope

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Astrophotography, or taking photos of space, is a hobby for many space enthusiasts. A powerful telescope, such as a Meade ETX-90, makes it simple to get high-quality photos of of the stars and nearby planets. However, before you can start snapping photos, you must first connect a camera to the telescope. Camera-to-telescope adapters, usually referred to as T-adapters, are readily available to fit any SLR camera. The adapter needed depends on what type of camera you have, so if you have a Nikon, you need to use an adapter made specially for a Nikon camera.

Things You'll Need

• T-ring
• T-adapter

Instructions

1. Press the lens release button and turn the lens counter-clockwise to remove it from the camera body. When looking at the front of the camera, the lens release button is located just to the right of the lens.

2. Install a T-ring in place of the lens on the camera. The T-ring screws into the camera the same way the lens does, with a clockwise turn.

3. Screw the T-adapter into the T-ring. The threads on the wide end of the adapter should easily screw into the internal threads on the T-ring. Make sure the adapter is screwed in tightly.

4. Unscrew the photo port disc on the backside of the telescope. There is a noticeable round, black disc that you must turn counter-clockwise to remove. Set the disc aside in a safe place.

5. Screw the T-adapter into the camera port on the telescope. Make sure the adapter is snug to ensure the camera does not fall.

References

• Meade: ETX-90 Manual