This adapter provides a solid direct connection of the AO-7 Adaptive Optics Device to the CFW8A filter wheel when the filter wheel is also hard mounted to the camera. The entire train of Camera-CFW-AO becomes one unit. Previously the AO-7 had to be attached using a male-to-male thread adapter that screwed into the CFW8A and AO-7, but could also add flexure or unwanted rotation if the parts became loose for any reason.