Celestron NexYZ 3 Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter

Further details

Celestron NexYZ connects your smartphone to your telescope, spotting scope, binoculars, monocular, and microscope so you can capture images and video through the eyepiece. This adapter works with a wide range of mobile phone models, including all the latest devices from Samsung, Google, and Apple. Modern phone cameras are exceptionally good and this adapter allows you to take full advantage of that easy to use technology.

Fully adjustable
Unlike other universal adapters, NexYZ features three directional knobs (X, Y, and Z axis) that perfectly align your phone’s camera with the eyepiece in seconds so you are ready to take the perfect image. NexYZ stands up to rigorous field use thanks to its robust, durable construction with a metal frame and polymer body.

Astronomy Now Magazine wrote
In a radical new approach, Celestron created a SmartPhone holder with a new dimension: the z-axis

Compatible with virtually and optic
NexYZ fits any eyepiece from 30 mm to 60 mm in diameter including telescopes with 1.25” and 2” eyepieces, spotting scopes, monoculars, and binoculars. NexYZ will also attach to microscopes with the addition of the included microscope adapter ring, which takes the usable diameter down to 25 mm, the size of a standard microscope eyepiece. A strong spring and a threaded twist lock provide a two-level strong and secure grip on the optical instrument’s eyepiece so you can image with confidence.

Works with virtually any phone
NexYZ also accommodates a huge range of smartphones. The phone platform is fully adjustable and can fit any device. Even larger “phablets” like the iPhone 8 Plus and latest Samsung Galaxy devices work perfectly. The secure platform stands up to the weight of these heavier devices with ease.

If multiple people want to capture a shot through your optic, NexYZ’s simple spring-loaded clamps make it easy to remove one device and replace it with another in seconds. NexYZ is the ideal solution for star parties and group bird walks where everyone wants their own shot of the action.

Easy as X-Y-Z
What makes NexYZ different from other smartphone adapters? The three-axis adjustment. Most adapters rely on you placing your phone perfectly on the platform and only offer limited adjustment in two axes. But NexYZ gives you the power to place your phone on the platform, center it over the eyepiece with the X and Y knobs, and then move up or down over the eyepiece until you have the entire field of view in your shot.

And even though this adjustment is ultra-precise, it’s still quicker and easier than with other adapters. From start to finish, the process only takes about 30 seconds, including the time it takes to insert the phone into NexYZ, attach NexYZ to an eyepiece, start the camera app, and center the camera over the eyepiece using the knobs. If you switch phones, eyepieces, or optical instruments, you will need only slight adjustments to re-center the camera over the new eyepiece.

You can also switch your image from portrait to landscape simply by turning the padded eyepiece clamp and readjusting the X, Y, and Z axis to realign your phone with the eyepiece.

Please note: NexYZ fits telescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes. NexYZ will work with some phone cases, but we recommends removing it for optimal use.

Smartphone not included!

Delivery charge £5.95

Reviews

  Gret Product Great Service  Arrived next day. Tried it out on telescope during the day and works well. As the is the UK not had a clear night yet for a full trial.  (15/08/2024) DMc - Kent

  Good  Great adjustment on this Adapter.  (20/06/2023) - uk

  A real quality product  Very easy to use straight out of the box. At the moment the XY adjustments are a little stiff but I expect they will wear in with use.  (30/10/2022) -

  Great quality piece of kit  Fantastic sturdy piece of kit. holds an iPhone X very solidly and it is easy to use the Z axis setting which is really the best bit about it as it ensure optimum imaging. Its a bit bulky to carry but worth it as it is so easy to use with the simple x-y and z adjustments. Highly recommended.  (29/07/2021) Nick - Isle of Wight

  Seems really good  Easily accommodated my largish phone (Moto g7 power) which is very simple to fit into the spring loaded holders. Referred to the manual to see how to tighten the holder to the eyepiece. After adjusting the knobs to locate the camera quickly I soon had some photos of the crescent moon.  (16/03/2021) Andy - Hampshire

  Sturdy piece of kit  Does exactly what I bought it to do  (07/02/2021) -

  Good piece of kit  Easy to use and adjust. A bit flimsy and plasticky but does the job. No clear skies yet so haven’t used it properly but hopeful.  (31/01/2021) J Wills - Worcester

  Well worth getting.  Easy to fit and align when used with a Moto G5. No clear skies to try any Astro photography yet but got some good wildlife shots. It's like having a 1500mm telephoto on your cellphone. Good service from Harrison Telescopes  (10/01/2021) John - South Wales

  Excellent bit of kit  I purchased this so that i can use my Samsung phone for taking pics through either my binoculars or telescope. It's worked really well on both. I would recommend it  (10/01/2021) Sonia Luff - Lincs

  Worth the money  This is worth the money and is very easy to use compared to cheaper alternatives The 3 axis control means fine tuning is easy and not fiddly to do. I could even adjust it with gloves on. Only slight negative. It is possible to open it too much when inserting phone but it’s easy to sort.  (10/01/2021) David - Tobermory Scotland

  Excellent quality eyepiece/ phone clamp.   Easy to use quality phone clamp fits my iPhone XR with the case on. I got it to image the great conjunction through my 12” dob with decent results. Quick and easy to set up. Also got nice images of the moon. Doesn’t work well with large aperture eyepieces.  (27/12/2020) -

  Great product - great service  I purchased this to try and capture some of the views through my eyepiece with my smartphone. Really pleased with the quality of the product. Heavier than expected, but rock solid. Delivery was ace. Ordered 6pm on a Tuesday and was delivered on Thursday. Can't argue with that.  (22/11/2020) Andy - Peterborough

  Nice piece of kit  Excellent service from HarrisonTelescopes as usual. Nice piece of kit, solid and well made, with a 3 dimensional axis allowing very good focusing with my iPhone. Fits all my telescope eyepieces and definitely not the gimmick I thought it might be.  (24/10/2020) Pete - Essex

  Great product!  Strong and versatile product! Three way adjustment ensures accurate alignment.  (10/10/2020) Gurdeep - Essex

  Warmer hands now.  X,Y adjustment is smooth and easy to line up phone lens with telescope eyepiece. There is also a height adjuster to allow for various viewing positions. I have found that phone video footage is more stable, especially on zoom. Bought on recommendation and very happy.   (28/01/2020) Jen - Dorset

  Fantastic   This is a great gadget which has turned our meagre telescope into a fabulous zoom camera. We love it. It arrived really quickly too.   (04/10/2019) Victoria - Colchester

  Better Than Expected  Normally these things are a gimmick, but was pleasantly surprised, good very good quality pics of the moon   (09/08/2019) Gary - Waltham Abbey

  Excellent product easy to use!   I have found this v easy to set up. The limitations are more because of my equipment and my expectation of the size of the image. Fine adjustments are good but it is hard to align with a high powered eye piece.   (09/08/2019) Colin -

  Great bit of kit  super quick delivery item well packaged and easy to use. Fantastic for being able to use your mobile phone as a camera.   (26/07/2019) Brian - Kent

  Not another Smartphone gadget I hear you say!  Yes, a good adapter to attach to your telescope, for taking photographs, or even going "Live" on social media. Easy to setup but as it needs to be close to the eyepiece on a SCT, the bottom of the adapter actually touches the telescope focus knob. Just attach an extender tube to eyepiece and OK.   (11/05/2019) Karl - West Midlands

  Excellent addition to my telescope   Having searched online and looked at other versions I am glad I bought this. It does what it says on the box. Not difficult to use and good results with my phone. Have also tried it on my binoculars and same result. Well up to the job   (03/05/2019) Peter Southern - Corby, Northants

  Worth the extra few quid  After buying several cheaper versions that never really worked I eventually purchased this one. For the few extra quid it was well worth it. It’s very strong, exceptionally easy to adjust, and locks in place well. Wish I’d saved myself a few quid and bought this first   (29/03/2019) -

  Fantastic bit of kit  For using you smart phone to video or photograph the views through the eyepiece you couldnt ask for moor   (16/03/2019) Martin - Ellesmere Port

  Initial test satisfactory  I previously purchased the Bresser Smartphone adapter prior to the release of the Celestron unit. My daylight use of the Celestron was perfect & showed the superiority of this adapter. My use in the dark, in poor seeing, on a CPC800 was more hit & miss on planet targets. Harison's delivery next day.   (10/08/2018) Pete - Saddleworth Moor

  Great  Used with my Galaxy S9 with no issues. Really nice bit of kit.   (28/07/2018) Paul Davies - Manchester

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