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CaroleH
11-03-2019, 06:44 PM
Any recommendations for smartphone (android) adapters to be used with telescope? Thanks :)
Merlin66
11-03-2019, 07:02 PM
I found a very nice on on the SGL site. Available on eBay.
Details to follow.....
Ukastronomer
11-03-2019, 07:52 PM
Plenty on Amazon and ebay

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spotting-Scope-Smartphone-Adapter-Mount/dp/B01DG8ONGO
JeniSkunk
11-03-2019, 08:00 PM
I think this Celestron adaptor from Bintel would likely be the best bet, Celestron NexYZ 3-Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter
Celestron site (https://www.celestron.com/products/nexyz-3-axis-universal-smartphone-adapter)
Bintel (https://www.bintel.com.au/product/celestron-nexyz-universal-3-axis-smartphone-adapter/?v=6cc98ba2045f), $79
tvandoore
21-03-2019, 02:36 PM
Quick note to use "pro" mode, if your phone camera has it, so you can try a few different settings to see what works best.
iborg
21-03-2019, 09:40 PM
Hi Carole



I second Jenifur's option, or something similar of course.


I have a cheap one, that holds the phone OK, and attaches to the scope fine, but, getting the object you want to photograph into the cameras view is a pain in the butt!


Also, if your phone doesn't have some sort of pro mode, apparently there are apps that can add the functionality, at least for some phones.


Philip