TS-Optics Carbon Tube Upgrade for TS - GSO 12" f/4 Newtonians

TS-Optics Carbon Composite Tube Upgrade for your TS 304 mm f/4 Newtonian

Equip your TS-Newton with a carbon tube, increase the stiffness and reduce the dead weight considerably. For all owners of TS and GSO Newtonian telescopes, we offer this very special accessory.

The advantages of carbon tubes over metal tubes:

We recommend the carbon tube upgrade especially for astrophotography. The focus drift during temperature changes due to the thermal expansion of the tube is significantly reduced. The images become sharper. In addition, the carbon tube reduces weight while being stiffer than a metal tube. This improves the adjustment stability.

The conversion of your telescope:

The carbon tube is suitable for 10" f/4 TS-Photon Newtonians. The large hole for the draw tube of the 2" focuser is set. You can use the original parts of your Newtonian as a drilling template. Please make sure that the four holes for the spider are set exactly at an angle of 90°, otherwise unsightly spikes will result. On request and for an additional charge, we can set the holes for you.

The actual conversion is very simple, just remove all parts of your telescope until you have the bare metal tube. Then simply install the parts into the new carbon tube. You can use the existing screws.

Safety note and practical tips - Drilling in carbon:

We recommend a sharp wood drill for drilling in carbon. On the one hand, the drill bits have a sharp tip, so you can set them precisely, and on the other hand, the drill bit goes well through the material. Metal drills are not so well suited for carbon.

Since carbon dust is hazardous to health, we recommend drilling only outdoors and please wear a mask when drilling.