Dismiss Notice
New Cookie Policy
On May 24, 2018, we published revised versions of our Terms and Rules and Cookie Policy. Your use of AstronomyConnect.com’s services is subject to these revised terms.

More Views

William Optics 2" Push-In Nosepiece for William Optics Diagonals

5.0 (3 Reviews) Read Reviews Write Review
Brand William Optics
Part Number WD-DIG2A
Availability available

Product Info

Manufacturer Description

William Optics' 2" nosepiece adapter will let you convert compatible William Optics SCT type diagonals into a standard refractor type diagonal without committing extra funds to a brand-new diagonal. With compatible diagonals, you simply unscrew the SCT adapter from the diagonal body, and screw this nosepiece on instead.

This adapter has a standard 48mm (M48 x 0.75) male thread on one side to connect to diagonal body and a standard 48mm (M48 x 0.75) female thread on the other side to accept 2" astronomy filters.

Features and Specifications:

  • Total length = 1.46" / 37.1mm
  • Optical length = 0.06" / 1.5mm
  • Length of 2" barrel = 1.22" / 31.1mm
  • Length of M48 male thread (including thread shoulder undercut) = 0.15" / 4mm
  • Weight = 1.5oz / 43g
  • Glossy black anodized finish outside; painted flat black and grooved inside for maximum contrast
  • Tapered barrel for added security

This adapter will work with the following diagonals:
- Our current stock of the William Optics 2" Dielectric diagonal (Carbon Fiber or Aluminum models)
- Our current stock of the William Optics 2" Quartz diagonal
- Our current stock of the William Optics 2" 90-deg Erecting Prism diagonal
- Our current stock of the William Optics 2" 45-deg Erecting Prism diagonal
- Our current stock of the William Optics 2" Dura Bright diagonal (2014 model and later only; will NOT work with Dura Bright diagonals sold prior to Aug 2013)
- Celestron XLT 2" SCT diagonal # 93527

This adapter will not work directly with the following diagonals:
- William Optics Dura-Bright diagonal (sold prior to Aug 2013)
- Most other diagonals not mentioned above

If you have an older William Optics diagonal (including the standard dielectric, carbon fiber, quartz, or erecting prism versions), this adapter may not - in fact, will probably not - work as William Optics has modified their threads over the years.

There is no standardization in the astronomy industry for the threads used on diagonal bodies. Hence, do not assume that this adapter will work with your diagonal. Please check the thread on your diagonal body before ordering this item - we do not have compatibility information for all the diagonals out there. An easy way to do this is to unscrew your 2" diagonal nosepiece and try threading on a standard 2" filter. If the filter threads on, so will this adapter.

Reviews

5.0 (Based on 3 Reviews) 100% of reviewers recommended this product.
Rating Distribution
Sort by
  • Date
  • Rating
  • Useful
    1. Guest

      Skill Level
      Unknown
      Time with Product
      Unknown
      User Notes:
      Review by alan t.
      1553573284
      Mar 25, 2019

      5.0 Nose Piece

      Pros:

      Cons:

      Comments:

      An excellently crafted piece. Most of all however I appreciated the time an effort that your customer service person spent in making sure that it was a compatable piece for my equipment.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
      Was this review helpful? Yes / No

      This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

    2. Guest

      Skill Level
      Unknown
      Time with Product
      Unknown
      User Notes:
      Review by Chris
      1491434666
      Apr 5, 2017

      5.0 Just what I needed

      Pros:

      Cons:

      Comments:

      The standard nosepiece for the 2" Lacerta Herschel Wedge didn't have an undercut and tried to swing my eyepiece to the concrete. This WO nosepiece is a perfect fit and insures that this heavy diagonal (due to the heat shield) is secure and won't move. A suggested part of a Herschel Wedge kit.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
      Was this review helpful? Yes / No

      This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

    3. Guest

      Skill Level
      Unknown
      Time with Product
      Unknown
      User Notes:
      Review by Bob of OKC.
      1413590400
      Oct 17, 2014

      5.0 Quality hardware!

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Lightweight,Easy to Use

      Cons:

      Comments:

      Bought this so I could use my WO diagonal with a Baader Clicklock. Quality piece of hardware as usual from William Optics.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
      Was this review helpful? Yes / No

      This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

    Sort by
    • Date
    • Rating
    • Useful