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Old 09-03-2014, 01:18 AM
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2" extension tubes in Aus?

Hi all,
Anywhere in Aus selling 2" extension tubes? A quick search doesn't seem to bring any, although there's plenty of T2 extensions. Teleskop-express.de have what I need but they also charge a killing on shipping!
Any help?
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Old 09-03-2014, 01:42 AM
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If you want 2" diameter M48 threaded, Telescopes & Astronomy should have Baader - nose piece extension and the Hyperion tuning rings.
http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au/

From the US you can get Blue Fireball extensions from Agena.
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Old 09-03-2014, 01:57 AM
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Cheers Patrick.
I had a look at telescopes & astronomy but my God is that a hard place to navigate! I'll have another go..
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Try Edmund Scientific as well
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Old 09-03-2014, 08:45 AM
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http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories...7/catmenu.aspx

Andrews has them too - same GSO made ones.

myastroshop has them too and in 1.25" as well:

http://myastroshop.com.au/products/visual-adapt.asp
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I think Chris is looking for this type
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Old 09-03-2014, 10:27 AM
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Cheers Alexander, but Patrick's right I'm after the screw in type to help fine tune the spacing for my focal reducer. I already have a full set of the ones you linked.
And thanks Laurie I'll check them out if I can't find anyone local.
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Old 09-03-2014, 11:30 AM
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Old 09-03-2014, 10:48 PM
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If you are willing to partly screw an m42 thread into a T - thread , a cheap alternative is to look on eBay for "M42 extension tubes". You can buy them for as low as $6.50 a set post free . I bought a set last year and they work well . I just looked on EBay and they are still $6.50.
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Old 10-03-2014, 02:55 PM
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2" extensions

Often you cannot get more specialised items in Australia

I would buy from agrenaastro.com -They are fantastic- low shipping costs+ goods sent out usually on the day the order is received+ good prices
See these -USD
Blue Fireball 2" Spacer Ring with 1.5" Extension # S-2E $22.95
Blue Fireball 2" Spacer Ring with 1" Extension # S-2D $20.95

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Old 11-03-2014, 02:24 PM
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If you are willing to partly screw an m42 thread into a T - thread , a cheap alternative is to look on eBay for "M42 extension tubes". You can buy them for as low as $6.50 a set post free . I bought a set last year and they work well . I just looked on EBay and they are still $6.50.
Philip
Just had alook at my set , they're 8mm, 15mm & 28mm , very useful and screw into T - Thread enough to hold well. How could you lose at $6.50 including postage ?
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Chris I've got about 10 I'm not using you can have one PM me
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Cheers for the replies and your offer Barry, but a local club member had a few spares which totalled exactly the distance I needed. Problem solved!
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