Product Description

The #64ST Photo Adapter (T-Adapter) transforms your ETX 60 or 70 telescope into a powerful telephoto lens for spectacular photographs. Simply flip the telescope's internal mirror to the straight-through position and thread a T-Mount for your brand of 35mm camera to the Photo Adapter. Then you're all set to begin photographic exploration of the sky in all its majesty. (T-mount sold separately)

Product Details

• Brand: Meade
• Model: 64ST
• Dimensions: .80" h x 2.00" w x 2.30" l, .10 pounds

Features

• Photo adapter
• For SLR cameras
• Mounts camera to telescope
• Camera becomes 350mm optical system
• Take pictures of celestial objects

Amazon.com Product Description
For photographing the moon, planets, or terrestrial objects, connect your 35mm SLR camera to a telescope using the Meade 64ST T-Adapter. This connection rigidly couples your camera to the telescope's optical system, which in effect becomes the camera's lens.

Customer Reviews

What you need to take pictures with your 35mm SLR camera...
I know I was really confused on what I would need to do this. But I figured it out so I thought that I would let you all know! First of all you need to get the correct T-ADAPTER for your telescope (For the ETX-60AT & 70AT the #64ST, for the ETX-90 and higher you need the #64) That is part that actually atteches to the telescope. Then you need a T-RING that fits your specific 35mm SLR removeable-lens camera. You should be able to get a T-RING at any camera reseller store, for around [..].

The only other thing that Meade suggests is using a cable-operated shutter release cord. You should be able to get this on Amazon, through your camera manufacuar or an autorized camera reseller. I have not yet recieved my #64ST adapatr and T-Ring, I will write a review after i try them out!

The Comments are Largely Offbase
Just a little research into how this works shows that this is a two-piece system. First, something to attach to your particular model of telescope and then something to attach that piece to your particular brand of camera. Such low ratings based upon not understanding this are unjustified.

Update: I've used this (along with the appropriate adapter) with my Canon 300D and a Meade ATX70 telescope. While it's difficult to focus (sensitive controls), it produced excellent pictures. For the amount of money the adapter costs, it opens up a lot of possibilities for photography.

Great product
As a photographer who has always enjoyed looking up at the stars, I love the fact that there is a way to attach my camera to the telescope. It works really well.

It is very easy to attach. My suggestion would be to make sure you have a remote switch, just to help reduce the movement of the camera, since of course it will be longer exposures. Also, just make sure that the telescope is secure on the tripod and the tripod is balanced. Just anything to help reduce any movement while the camera is taking the picture.