Baader Planetarium Q-Turret Revolver 1.25″ eyepiece turret
Swapping eyepieces during an observing session is frustrating. You remove the eyepiece, put it down somewhere in the dark, pick up the next one, and refocus. The Baader Q-Turret solves this problem neatly. It holds four eyepieces at the same time. To change magnification, you simply rotate the turret around the optical axis. Each of the four positions locks with a precise click-stop, so the turret will not rotate on its own - even when you move the telescope.
The result is a smooth, uninterrupted observing session. No fumbling for eyepieces in the dark, and no risk of dropping one.
Compare eyepieces side by side
The Q-Turret is also an excellent tool for comparing eyepieces. Switching between them takes a fraction of a second - your visual memory of the image is still fresh when you look through the next eyepiece. This makes it easy to spot real differences in sharpness, field of view, and colour contrast.
Replace a flip mirror
The Q-Turret with a 1.25″ input and four 1.25″ outputs can also replace a flip mirror. Place a visual eyepiece in one position and a planetary camera in another. Switch between them whenever you need. This is a practical, compact solution for a permanent observing setup where you combine visual work with imaging.
Key features
- Holds four 1.25″ eyepieces at once
- Precise click-stop at each of the four positions
- Turret locks securely - will not rotate during use
- Switch magnification in a fraction of a second
- 1.25″ input, four 1.25″ outputs
- Can replace a flip mirror in a visual and imaging setup
- Compact and suitable for permanent observing stations
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Input diameter |
1.25″ |
| Output diameter |
1.25″ |
| Number of eyepiece positions |
4 |
| Position locking |
Click-stop at each position |
| Brand |
Baader Planetarium |
| Model |
Q-Turret Revolver |
Who is this for?
The Baader Q-Turret suits any observer who uses more than one eyepiece during a session. It is especially useful if you switch between low and high magnification often - for example when moving from deep-sky objects to planetary detail. It also suits anyone who wants to compare eyepieces quickly, or who works with both a visual eyepiece and a camera at the same telescope.
Typical uses
- Visual observing with quick magnification changes
- Side-by-side eyepiece comparison
- Combined visual and planetary imaging setups
- Replacing a flip mirror in a compact observing station
