How to mount a phone on a telescope?

[fada54]

Guys, tell me what is the best way to mount a phone on a telescope? I want to try taking photos of the Moon and planets, but I can’t get my smartphone to hold it properly. I tried holding it with my hands — it shakes, and the image is blurry. I tried some homemade holders, but it’s of little use. Maybe there are some special adapters? My phone is not the smallest, and the telescope’s eyepiece is quite wide.

[Adrian4]

Yes, holding it manually is useless, it will always shake. There are special adapters for such purposes that attach the phone to the telescope’s eyepiece. Here are some good options: www.widescreen-centre.co.uk/telescope-phone-mount.html. I have a Celestron Basic Smartphone Adapter. It fits most smartphones and telescopes, plus it can be used with binoculars or a microscope. It's easy to use: you put your phone in the mount, align the camera with the eyepiece and secure it with screws. It holds securely, even if the telescope is pointed at an angle. The adapter is metal, so it will last a long time. I use one myself - the photos of the Moon are clear, without blur. I recommend trying it!