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The Orion 1.25" Astrophotography Flip Mirror is a real time saver. It allows you to find and focus your target visually through an eyepiece instead of by tediously taking pictures. Focus through the eyepiece, then flip the mirror for photographing.
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A worthy upgrade and time saver
PostedNovember 24, 2011
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Owned this product for:Less than 3 mos
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The Orion Astrophotography Flip Mirror works as advertised. I bought this to put between my 80mm Short Tube 80 and the Starshoot Autoguider. Unscrew the nosepiece from the SSAG and attach it directly to the back of the Flip Mirror for a more secure connection. There is a lock ring back there so you can orient the camera to whatever position you want. On a down note the front nosepiece is too slick and I noticed the Flip Mirror sliding out of the back of the Short Tube 80 during astroimaging when the scope was pointed near the meridian. The solution for this is to remove the nosepiece from the front of the Flip Mirror as well. I did not realize it immediately but the back of the Short Tube 80 has threads and a locking ring there as well. Now it is a very solid connection and no more slipping out of focus on my guide stars. the parfocal ring on the top works well and using a 25mm Orion Plossl and focusing through that puts me very close to perfect focus for the guide stars after I flip the mirror out of the way. This has saved me time and I really like this product.
Favorite viewing location: Spruce Knob, WV
Favorite object to observe: Nebulas
Yes, I recommend this product!
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