Patent ID: 8210757

Claim:
An adapter for securing an image recording device or an optical measuring device onto an observation telescope, comprising: a cylindrical sleeve for securing onto an eyepiece housing of the observation telescope, the sleeve defining a longitudinal sleeve axis; a base plate extending at right angles to the sleeve axis, the sleeve being attached to the base plate, the base plate including a first guide formed by two guiding tracks running at right angles to the sleeve axis; a platform for securing the image recording device or the measuring device, the platform being adjustable along the first guide of the base plate; a mechanical stage arranged on the platform, the mechanical stage being configured to adjust a position of the image recording device or the measuring device along a first dimension and a second dimension with respect to the platform, such that the image recording device or the measuring device is positionable at any location within a plane parallel to the sleeve axis; and a second guide between the platform and the mechanical stage, the second guide being aligned parallel to the sleeve axis, the second guide including two parallel aligned guiding tracks on the platform and two mechanical stage guides on the mechanical stage, the mechanical stage guides being in engagement with the guiding tracks of the platform.