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We first became acquainted with Baader Planetarium (pronounced "Bahder") a number of years ago, as a result of our own interest in Zeiss astronomical equipment. As we discovered, Baader Planetarium products go way beyond the Zeiss equipment they are so well known for. Baader Planetarium has been innovating and producing a large array of equipment and astronomical accessories for the European market for decades, but their exposure in America has been limited to only a few products and they are a relatively unknown company here. In fact, Baader Planetarium was founded in Germany over 35 years ago, and the Baader family has been involved in producing astronomical instruments for over 100 years. For a more detailed summary of the history behind this company and it’s founders, please see the Baader Planetarium Historical Reference. Baader Planetarium products really do bring a level of ingenuity, quality, and detail that is unique in this hobby. Though it may sound cliché, the influence of German engineering and manufacturing is immediately obvious when you are able to see and use this equipment. Everywhere you look you will find small details that not only add to the fit-n-finish of the parts, but increase the part function as well. We encourage you to look over the product information we have put together, and these details will become apparent. As you will find, Baader Planetarium has carefully designed their products to all function closely together to provide a true system that enables many unique visual, photographic, and CCD applications. The result is the Baader Planetarium ASTRO T-2 System™. Based on the T-2 thread standard (M42 x .75) this system also includes the necessary adapters to couple onto virtually all major telescopes. In addition to their system of adapters, spacers, and couplers, Baader Planetarium provides a number of unique optical components that can expand the performance and usefulness of your telescope. Like us, you will likely find that this equipment is so flexible and useful that you will uncover potential uses or configurations beyond what you originally intended. As we tried many of these unique accessories, we began to realize the need for access to these products here in America. In order to acquire this equipment, we had to learn of their use (most of the information was only in German) and deal with the headaches of importing directly from Germany. Now, finally, Alpine Astronomical is able to offer a wide range of Baader Planetarium products to amateurs and dealers in North America. Now you can explore this wide range of products, with the convenience of local supply. Alpine Astronomical is a fully authorized Baader Planetarium dealer, providing expert and official support for their products. We invite you to tour the extensive line of Baader Planetarium products featured on this website. Of course, feel free to contact us by phone or email for answers to any remaining questions
last updated 02/19/03
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