A good Plössl eyepiece outperforms a simple Kellner. Through bulk purchase, we can offer this type of eyepiece at a price for which you would get only more simple eyepieces elsewhere. Nevertheless, the features are quite impressive.The 6.3 mm Plössl is a powerful eyepiece for the high magnification range, mainly used for moon and planets. Areas of application of Plössl eyepieces: Through the four-element design, the Plössl is a true all-rouder. It does not introduce an additional chromatic aberration to the system, in opposite to more simple eyepieces with fewer elements. As a consequence, these eyepieces can be very well used for observing moon and planets with higher magnifications.At lower magnifications, Plössl eyepieces are well suited for observing nebulae, star clusters and galaxies, they convince with a field of view relatively free of distortion.Astrophotographers can also work well with Plössl eyepieces, as they are well suited for eyepiece projection. The MgF2 coating prevents disturbing reflections and provide good contrast.However, many projection adapters are too narrow for the Plössl eyepieces with 32 or 40 mm focal length.
A good Plössl eyepiece outperforms a simple Kellner. Through bulk purchase, we can offer this type of eyepiece at a price for which you would get only more simple eyepieces elsewhere. Nevertheless, the features are quite impressive.The 40 mm Plössl offers maximum field of view with 1.25" and is a fine overview eyepiece. With its long focal length of 40 mm, it is especially suited for slow telescopes like Cassegrains or refractors not faster than f/8. The image stays still bright, making the eyepiece well siuted for observing nebulae, open star clusters and galaxies, but also for centering of objects. Areas of application of Plössl eyepieces: Through the four-element design, the Plössl is a true all-rouder. It does not introduce an additional chromatic aberration to the system, in opposite to more simple eyepieces with fewer elements. As a consequence, these eyepieces can be very well used for observing moon and planets with higher magnifications.At lower magnifications, Plössl eyepieces are well suited for observing nebulae, star clusters and galaxies, they convince with a field of view relatively free of distortion.Astrophotographers can also work well with Plössl eyepieces, as they are well suited for eyepiece projection. The MgF2 coating prevents disturbing reflections and provide good contrast.However, many projection adapters are too narrow for the Plössl eyepieces with 32 or 40 mm focal length.
Our Moon is the most popular object to observe with a telescope. It’s an obvious target that’s easy to locate and full of exciting geographical features to explore. Moon filters enhance lunar viewing by cutting down on the Moon’s bright glare, improving contrast and making faint details easier to observe. Amateur astronomers refer to Moon filters as “sunglasses for the Moon” because they provide a more comfortable view and reduce eye fatigue. This Moon Filter Set contains all the filters you will ever need to observe the Moon during its various phases. The set allows you to choose the best filter to use with different eyepiece and telescope combinations. Use the darkest filter with larger aperture telescopes and lower magnification eyepieces. Use the lighter filters with smaller telescopes and higher magnification eyepieces. This kit is essential for those looking to take the next step in exploring their telescope’s full lunar capability, or for seasoned lunar observers who use a variety of telescopes and eyepieces to observe the Moon. In this kit, you will receive: Three neutral density (ND) filters: ND96-0.9 13% T, ND96-0.6 25% T, and ND96-0.3 50% T —These filters dim the entire visual spectrum from 400-700nm equally. The ND96-0.9 filter transmits 13% of the incoming light, the ND96-0.6 transmits 25% and the ND96-0.3 transmits 50%. They do not impart any color to the Moon, but reduce lunar brightness. With several ND filters to choose from, you can find just the right level of light transmission for the Moon depending on its phase, the aperture of your telescope, and the magnification of your eyepiece. ND filters can also be used reduce the glare from Venus to better see its crescent phases, and to help dim bright daytime views when using a telescope terrestrially. A Moon & Sky Glow filter — This filter selectively reduces light transmission at different wavelengths and greatly improves contrast for observing subtle lunar features. This filter imparts a very light purple color to the Moon. For those in light-polluted skies, the Moon & Sky Glow filter provides some contrast enhancement when viewing deep sky objects due to the filter blocking some wavelengths associated with common forms of light pollution, e.g. low-pressure sodium (LPS) street lights. A durable plastic carrying case — The Moon Filter Set comes with a foam-lined plastic case to store all four filters when they are not in use and protect them during transit. Moon map and legend — Familiarize yourself with the Moon, our neighboring world with the help of our handheld Moon map. The Moon map comes complete with a legend highlighting 17 key features to explore including Sea of Tranquility, Tycho, Plato, Copernicus and many more. Housing Each filter is housed in an aluminum cell, providing a rigid, durable frame for the filter glass. The filters thread onto Celestron 1.25” eyepieces and most other 1.25” eyepieces with a standard filter thread. The filters have threads on the top and bottom to stack with other filters for even more light filtration options.
The Moon has the distinction of being the most often viewed celestial object through backyard telescopes. It is undoubtedly beautiful and mysterious, and is one of those constants in our lives that connects us to every other being on our planet. Regardless of who we are or where we live or travel, we all look at the same moon. It is difficult to look at the Moon through a telescope and see all of the details due to its brightness. Our eyes are not ready for the bright beam of light that emits from the eyepiece, and they “stop down”, just as they would when you step out into the sunlight on a bright summer’s day. When we’re in the sunlight, we often wear sunglasses. They help us relax our eyes, protect us from glare, and help us see things more clearly. When amateur astronomers observe the Moon, we use a moon filter. A Celestron Moon Filter provides similar benefits to those of sunglasses...our eye relaxes and opens up to let us see more detail. This is especially important when observing the Moon when it is near full. The Celestron Moon Filter simply screws onto the insert barrel of most 1.25” eyepieces. It only takes a second or two to transform your regular eyepiece into one suited for lunar observations. A Moon Filter is also helpful when observing Venus or bright terrestrial scenes. This filter is not suitable for viewing the Sun.
AstroSolar® Safety Film 5.0 for solar observation and photography at high magnification Size: 100 x 50 cm (~ 40 x 20 inch) – telescope quality – Optical Density (OD) = 5.0 Safe for visual solar observation (with additional optics) and imaging This highest precision film consistently produces strehl ratios of 94 to 96 percent at interferometric tests – thus it performs optically like a Fluorite Triplet Lens by Carl Zeiss or Astro Physics AstroSolar Safety Film is best suited for precision work with all astronomical telescopes and binoculars – just as well as for all photographic camera- and tele-lenses For more than 25 years on the market, the only film-material made to not deteriorate the optical wavefront, it does allow to attain high magnification with any long-range optics without reducing sharpness or contrast of the solar surface.
The Explore Scientific EXOS2-GT with PMC-8 Electronics is quite unique and special. Most of the serious amateur mounts on the market today offer single processors. The PMC-8 electronics are extremely robust. They include a 2-Channel Multi-Processor Micro-controller with 8 CPUs that run independently and are completely deterministic in their behavior, thus the name PMC-8. Within this multi-processor system is a 64 Kbyte EEPROM Non-Volatile Memory bank used to store parameters; a Wireless Ethernet 10/100 with full IP function which permits operation from anywhere using a browser, ASCOM, or APP over the web or serial port; and Non-Volatile Memory used to store user selected parameters. The electronics also includes an Auto-Guide port (ST4 contact input) and features the only wireless ASCOM driver on the market. The belt driven system uses 2 timing pulleys (1-45 groove and 1-10 groove) with fiberglass re-enforced neoprene belt connected to a Nema11 bi-polar stepper .67 amps 12ncm motor then connected to the worm. Precise ball bearings in both axes ensures minimal backlash at all nine possible tracking speeds. The included battery pack (12 V) takes eight size "D" batteries. The head rests on a very tough and rigid stainless steel tripod with adjustable 2" legs from 26.8" to 42.5" and can support up to 28 lbs. of equipment. This system is all controlled from a tablet, notebook or desktop pc with 7" display and WIN8.1, WIN10, iOS or Android 4.4 with a beautiful full graphical user interface using our very own ExploreStars OpenGoto® Software. The ExploreStars OpenGoto® Software has the same basic functions as most all other mounts on the market today. ExploreStars is a free App downloadable from the Microsoft App store and GooglePlay. The basic download includes a standard 2 star or 3 star alignment procedure, over 70,000 star database, the Messier Catalog and Solar System objects. The software interface features a Classic four-button pattern for guiding, centering, moving and slewing on the touch screen of your tablet or phone. Pull-down menus open to offer the intuitive 2 star and 3 star alignment procedure, selection of the various catalogs, guided tours, the sync button, the park position, search feature and the coordinate input screen to enter RA and DEC coordinate information. Numerical key pad allows for selectable and user enterable GOTO speeds for slewing, centering and guiding rates. You can also set sidereal, king, lunar, solar, and user defined tracking rates. What makes this software different is that YOU can write your own code and import it into this software. Create a Messier challenge. Create a selectable list of objects you want to photograph and program that information into the software. With the ability to write your own code, you can create whatever your heart desires. Share it with the community of astronomers that are using this software.In addition, this mount can be controlled by any ASCOM compliant software using the built-in wireless ASCOM driver. GPS-compatible and auto time / date settings are dependent on optional receiver on computer, tablet or phone.Here are most of the ASCOM software packages available for use with the Explore Scientific / Losmandy G-11 with PMC-8 mount: ACP; APT; AST / ATC & Ricerca (Omega Lab); AstroArt; AstroMB; Cartes du Ciel / Sky Chart; CCD AutoPilot; DeepSky; Deepsky Planner; DFM Engineering; Earth Centered Universe Pro; EasySky; Eye and Telescope; Project Pluto; Hallo Northern Sky; Maxim DL; MaxPoint; PinPoint Astrometric; Prism; Sequence Generator Pro; Sidereal Technology; The Sky; SkyMap Software; SkyTools 3; Star Atlas PRO; Sky Observer; StarryNight; Stellarium; Virtual Moon Atlas; and WorldWide Telescope.
A T-Ring is one of the first accessories you will need if you want to take pictures through a telescope or spotting scope. If you have a Nikon SLR or DSLR camera body, the Celestron Nikon T-Ring is the one for you. In order to use the Nikon T-Ring, remove the lens from your camera, and attach the T-Ring in its place, just as you would if you were mounting a lens. The telescope side of the T-Ring has threads that will accept a variety of camera adapters, including the Celestron T-Adapter or Tele-Extender. The adapter you choose depends on the type of photography you wish to do.
Ideal No Fuss, Grab-and-Go Telescope Mount for Easy Visual Astronomy as well as Daytime Terrestrial Observations!! The elegant and well engineered Sky-Watcher AZ5 is a lightweight, highly portable Alt-Azimuth mount constructed from cast aluminium, designed to attach small telescopes up to 5kg in weight, fitted with a 45mm dovetail bar. The aluminium telescopic tripod legs can be extended and clamped in any position using the integral leg locks. Supplied with two flexible slow-motion cables, one for vertical and one for horizontal smooth fine motion control. The mount can also be moved manually around each axis, for rapid panning and elevation adjustments. Accurately tracks distant moving objects with ease. A superb grab-and-go mounting suitable for both terrestrial observations and astronomical viewing.
Available for easily upgrading the standard (non-PRO) mountings for computerised GO-TO capabilities. Kits comprise V.3 SynScanTM Flash Upgradeable GO-TO handset, 2 x Stepper Motors for DEC and R.A. Drives, Replacement Control Panel / Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Cable Clamp and Hand Control Holder (12V D.C. Power Supply required - not supplied).
Top Offer! TS Optics 17 mm Plössl Eyepiece with 1.25" barrel sizeA good Plössl eyepiece outperforms a simple Kellner. Through bulk purchase, we can offer this type of eyepiece at a price for which you would get only more simple eyepieces elsewhere. Nevertheless, the features are quite impressive. The 17 mm Plössl is a fine all-round eyepiece, it delivers a good performance on planets, but also when viewing nebulae and galaxies. It is often chosen for binoviewers, too, due to the very good ease of view. Areas of application of Plössl eyepieces:Through the four-element design, the Plössl is a true all-rouder. It does not introduce an additional chromatic aberration to the system, in opposite to more simple eyepieces with fewer elements. As a consequence, these eyepieces can be very well used for observing moon and planets with higher magnifications. At lower magnifications, Plössl eyepieces are well suited for observing nebulae, star clusters and galaxies, they convince with a field of view relatively free of distortion. Astrophotographers can also work well with Plössl eyepieces, as they are well suited for eyepiece projection. The MgF2 coating prevents disturbing reflections and provide good contrast. However, many projection adapters are too narrow for the Plössl eyepieces with 32 or 40 mm focal length.
Long external battery 6V 4.5Ah will be a great help for wildlife cameras, to sustain its power. Battery is durable and you can charge it multiple times.
Camera adapter for Schmidt-Cassegrin or ACF telescopes Enables focal photography 5 adapter sleeves (5/7.5/10/15/30 mm) Can be screwed directly to the rear end of the tube Scope of delivery: Photo adapter with 50.8 mm (2")
In addition to our 2.3 metre Home Model, 3.5m School Model and 6.7m University Models, demand from customers has meant we have increased the size of the Sirius family to include the 5 metre College Model. This latest design gives plenty of room, yet is still small enough that it can be put together without a specialist supervisor. An easy to follow instruction manual is sent with every observatory sold. All our observatories are made from extremely high quality materials, yielding a deterioration rate of only 0.1% per annum after 20 years under normal conditions, if properly maintained. We can provide them in any colour, although most people choose white to keep things cool in the summer months. For those that prefer a simple approach to life, the 2.3m and 3.5m can come in either a manual or a motorised version. (The 5m and 6.7m are too large to operate manually.) All sizes can have a Maxdome motor installed to co-ordinate the shutters; the dome rotation and the telescope direction. Developed and built in Australia, our observatories withstand some of the coldest regions on the planet (including northern Finland), to some of the warmest (including Australia, the Utah desert, Arizona etc). Specifications: Wall height: 1,8m Dome Only Height: 2,65m Total Height: 4,45m Dome Outer Diameter: 5,0m Dome Inner Diameter: 4,8m Included Observatory with walls, Race and attachment ring for existing foundation.
The School model with a diameter of 3.5m sufficient place for instruments with an opening of up to 600mm. This dome size is suitable for Newton telescopes, SC telescopes (like the LX200GPS 16") or a RC-telescope with 500mm opening on an equatorial Mount. The School Model is for associations and schools, up to 9 persons. The School-Model is not motorised, motorisation for dome rotation and/or shutters is optional available. Specification: Total height: 3.25m Wall height: 1.5m Dome diameter: 3.5m Aperture width: 1.0m Aperture length (to Zenit): 400mm Wind speed: 144km/h Door size: 1.15m × 1.0m Included Observatory with walls, Race and attachment ring for existing foundation.
The 2.3m Observatory is suitable if you have a 14" SC- or RC-Telescope. With sufficiently place for an instrument and two to three persons the Home model is particularly meant for ambitionierte amateurs, is suitable however perhaps even for smaller associations. The Home-Model is not motorised, motorisation for dome rotation and/or shutters is optional available. Specification: Total height: 2.83m Wall height: 1.5m Dome diameter: 2.3m Aperture width: 0.6m Aperture length (to Zenit): 250mm Wind speed: 144km/h Door size: 1.15m × 0.8m Included Observatory with walls, Race and attachment ring for existing foundation.
Multi-purpose Rechargeable Power Supply ideal for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan, Syntrek, SupaTrak, AllView and Virtuoso mountings, and computerised telescopes of other brands requiring a 12V DC power supply. Also useful camping accessory device. Specifications: Built-in 12V 7Ah Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Diagostic LED Display, Protective Fuse. Built-in Multi-angle with 30 x high-output LED Spotlight 2 x DC 12V output car jack 2 x USB output sockets (5V, 1.5A) Built-in flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function Built-in Circuit Breaker for safety operation DC power cord with car cigarrete lighter plug is included Light diffuser for flashlight is included Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs
Multi-purpose Rechargeable Power Supply ideal for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan, Syntrek, SupaTrak, AllView and Virtuoso mountings, and computerised telescopes of other brands requiring a 12V DC power supply. Also useful camping accessory device.Specifications:Built-in 12V 17Ah Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Diagostic LED Display, Protective Fuse.Built-in Multi-angle with 30 x high-output LED Spotlight2 x DC 12V output car jack2 x USB output sockets (5V, 1.5A) Built-in flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH functionBuilt-in Circuit Breaker for safety operationDC power cord with car cigarrete lighter plug is includedLight diffuser for flashlight is includedMains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs
Baader OTP Outdoor Telescope Power 19WThis 12.8 volt /1.5 Amp switching power supply with protective-disconnect plug serves all Celestron telescopes up to the CGEM-DX series. At little higher price it offers enormous benefits compared to common department store indoor units.Conventional power supplies having a 12V nominal voltage are made for use in your "living room". When used outside in the cold the voltage will reduce with temperature. Already at -10°C the remaining voltage output may have gone down to only 10.5 V. The motors of many telescope mounts will behave erratic at such low voltage. Especially the motor driver electronics then tries to replace the missing voltage by draining ever more Amps until both - power supply and mount electronics - will stall or become damaged. Many users then blame the mount and it´s messy electronics - instead of checking wether an inadaequate power supply may be the culprit.The Baader Outdoor Telescope Power supply offers continuous 1.5 Amp/ < 12 volt DC voltage all accross the AC voltage range from 90 to 260volt. Even at extreme cold the voltage can not go down as far as to damage the electronic components or motors of your telescope mount.19 Watt/ 1.5 Amp permanent power ensure ample reserve for smooth tracking even at full photographic instrument load and high torque variations due to changing telescope balance. In addition to the outdoor voltage of 12.8V also the thermal working temperature has been designed for -25°C to +40°C.The connecting cord measures 2.5m in length. This is longer than usual to ensure that the wall plug portion of the power supply can be safely stored down the tripod legs so that the power cord will not become a trip-wire. The ellbowed plug does protect the power cable from accidental breakage and especially the telescope power input socket from damage when actually someone would trip over the cable. When accidentally the cable gets tightened the connecting ellbowed plug will release the cable straight, without ripping or damaging the power socket affixed in the telescope.
Conventional nominal 12V power supplies are made for use in your "living room". When used outside in the cold, their voltage will drop with temperature. At -10°C (18F), the voltage output may have gone down to only 10.5 V, and the motors of many telescope mounts will behave erratically at such a low voltage. The motor driver electronics will try to compensate for the low voltage by drawing more current (amps) until both power supply and mount electronics will fail to work properly or suffer damage. Many users blame the mount and its internal electronics when an inadequate power supply may be the culprit. The Baader Planetarium 60W Outdoor Power Supply is designed for outdoor use, just like the proven, smaller, Baader Planetarium 19W Outdoor Power Supply. Both, the elbowed disconnect plug as well as the straight pull linkage perfectly protect the power input and electronic board of the telescope against damage when tripping onto the cable. Also this protects the cable itself from breakage. Altogether the distance between telescope and power socket may reach 4 meters. This is longer than usual and assures that the power supply will not become a tripping hazard or dangle in the air. Even for larger telescopes, the power supply can be placed on the ground or onto the accessory tray of a tripod or pillar. The housing is sealed against moisture, but it is not waterproof. So, of course the plugs must not contact wet ground. The Baader Planetarium 60W Outdoor Power Supply continuously supplies up to 5 Amperes at a minimum of 12 Volts, so it is perfect for modern, powerful mounts like the Celestron Advanced VX, CGEM (DX), CGE Pro and CPC HD Deluxe. Of course, it can be used with any mount having a Celestron-Standard receptor (2.1mm x 5.5mm), requiring up to 5 Ampere.
Custom-made for Sky-Watcher EQ3, EQ5, HEQ5 and EQ6 Mounts. These mounting plates can be adapted to fit any standard Intes mounting plate (customer required to drill/tap both mounting plates as necessary) for the secure mounting of your Intes telescope on the above mentioned precision Sky-Watcher mounts.
Custom-made for Sky-Watcher EQ3, EQ5, HEQ5 and EQ6 Mounts. These mounting plates can be adapted to fit any standard Intes mounting plate (customer required to drill/tap both mounting plates as necessary) for the secure mounting of your Intes telescope on the above mentioned precision Sky-Watcher mounts.
Custom-made for Sky-Watcher EQ3, EQ5, HEQ5 and EQ6 Mounts. These mounting plates can be adapted to fit any standard Intes mounting plate (customer required to drill/tap both mounting plates as necessary) for the secure mounting of your Intes telescope on the above mentioned precision Sky-Watcher mounts. Should be mentioned that as there is a similarity between the SkyWatcher and Celestron mounts, therefore this mounting plate will be most likely compatible with the Celestron CG-3, CG-4 and CG-5 mounts. Full length: 150mm Length of the widest part: 89mm Width: 44mm at widest and 29.5mm at ends
The Celestron CG-5 Universal Mounting Plate is a basic accessory that allows you to attach a wide range of telescope accessories to the mounting platform of an Advanced CG-5 or Advanced VX mount. It will accept standard mounting rings, spotting scopes, and cameras. The mounting plate is drilled with several of the most common hole types and patterns, including 3/8”-16, 5/16”-18, and 1/4”-20.
If you are loading extra equipment on your Celestron Advanced VX Equatorial Mount, you may need additional counterweights. This anodized counterweight is made for the 20 mm Advanced VX counterweight shaft, and weighs 11 lb., or 5 kg. A sturdy knurled knob locks the counterweight safely in place.This counterweight is designed for any telescope system that uses the Advanced VX Equatorial Mount. It can also be used on the Advanced CG-5 GT mount.
If you are loading extra equipment on your Equatorial Mount, you may need additional counterweights. This anodized counterweight weighs 11 lb., or 5 kg. A sturdy knurled knob locks the counterweight safely in place.This 11 lbs Counterweight Accessory is designed for Celestron's telescopes with a 0.75" shaft hole size.
For V.2 owners wanting to upgrade, the V.4 SynScanTM hand control includes new features such as Firmware-updateability via the internet, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data. Also can accept new GPS mouse attachment. (n.b. handset cable not included - available separately).
The EQ3-2 mount receives high marks from experienced observers. This sturdy mount offers precision and stability along with a host of other features for the serious astronomer. Slow-motion control knobs allow for continuous manual tracking of celestial objects. The precision mount features full 360º worm-gear tracking controls on both R.A. and DEC. axes. Dual metal setting circle dials allow quick location of target using celestial coordinates. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes.With the appropriate upgrades and accessories the mount is fully suitable for astro imaging, including long exposures.EQ3 for Astro Imaging offer these:Precise adjustment of the polar axis in azimuth and altitude for precise polar alignment.Availability of a polar alignment scope.Availability of a dual axis motor drive. During long exposures a correction of drift in the DEC axis will usually be necessary. Since you cannot touch the mount during exposure you will need a motor for this!
The very sturdy EQ5 Equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory tray. Supplied complete with a bubble level, latitude adjuster with micrometer scale and an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster. It also features engraved aluminium setting circles and manual slow motion tracking controls. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes.
Compared with its weight, the EQ2 is a solid mount that comes with an aluminium field tripod. It is a good choice for the beginner who wants a mount for medium-class telescopes. It offers good stability and the tall, fully adjustable aluminium tripod with large accessory tray is a real plus. This mount features 360º slow-motion tracking gears on both the right ascension and declination axes with flexible controls. Dual metal setting circles allow location of objects by their R.A. and DEC. coordinates. A separate latitude adjustment aids in polar alignment. An optional D.C. Motor Drive can be installed to the R.A. axis for auto-tracking.
The Skywatcher 1.25" 8-24mm Zoom Eyepiece provides the benefits of a continuous adjustable power for an affordable price. It gives you the ability to see a wider field of view, find your target, and then zoom in without ever having to change eyepieces. The fold-down rubber eyecup provide easy viewing for eyeglass wearers.
The Skywatcher HyperFlex-7E 7.2mm-21.5mm eyepiece - the flexibility of a set of quality eyepieces, All-In-One!! A high-performance zoom eyepiece of top quality construction, providing an extra flat field of view and crisp, clear distortion-free images. Apart from the design and style, the imaginative approach that the item work proceeds some distance toward which makes this an amazing.
This 1mW red laser collimating device boasts some of the best and most practical functions collimators can offer. A large display window allows the user to clearly see the face of the device. Whilst most other brand name collimators only have one setting, this has seven adjustable brightness levels. The 1.25” laser collimator comes complete with a removable 2” adaptor, for use in all sizes of focuser. Designed for the accurate collimation of Newtonian Reflectors, Dobsonians and Refractors.
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ5 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed (1x/2x/8x) motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery-powered.
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed (1x/2x/8x) motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery-powered. Batteries not supplied.
Available for easily upgrading the standard (non-PRO) mountings for computerised GO-TO capabilities. Kits comprise V.3 SynScanTM Flash Upgradeable GO-TO handset, 2 x Stepper Motors for DEC and R.A. Drives, Replacement Control Panel / Motor Board, Hand Control Cable, Cable Clamp and Hand Control Holder (12V D.C. Power Supply required - not supplied).
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed (1x/2x/4x) motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery-powered. Batteries not supplied.
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed (1x/2x/8x) motor tracking of the R.A. & DEC. axes. Battery-powered.
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ5 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed (1x/2x/8x) motor tracking of the R.A. & DEC. axes. Battery-powered. Batteries not included.
Can be fitted to any of our telescopes supplied with the EQ1 equatorial mount, provides multi-speed (1x/2x/4x) motor tracking of the R.A. Axis. Battery-powered.
Sky-Watcher offers simple solutions for users who would like to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do not wish to deal with the weight of the HEQ5 or EQ6 mount. The EQ5 Pro mounts use the same Go-To system found in the HEQ5 and EQ6 Pros-- SynScan. It allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The EQ5 SynScan mounts are the perfect instrument for novice visual observers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and in-depth knowledge of the night sky. For novice users, the user-friendly menu allows automatic slewing to 42900+ objects. Main advantages • Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.• Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 32 micro steps driven.• Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).• Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.• Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.• Periodic Error Correction.• PC compatibility.• Upgradeable hand control via internet download.
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the NEQ6 PRO SynScan is your answer. The Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO SynScan is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user friendly push-button hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,000 + objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The NEQ6 SynScanTM also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate: Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation. Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven. Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X). Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography. Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X. Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues. Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
A straightforward alt-azimuth mount with adjustable aluminium tripod and large accessory tray. It features two flexible slow-motion cables, one for vertical and one for horizontal control. Accurately tracks distant moving objects with ease. This mount is ideal for terrestrial observations but can also be used for a no-fuss grab-and-go astronomy setup.
Designed to fit into a standard 1.25" eyepiece tube. This binocular attachment features high-quality BaK-4 prisms for clearer, sharper images. An excellent accessory which helps to reduce eyestrain. An x2 specially-designed Barlow Lens is included which effectively doubles the magnification of eyepieces used. Supplied in Aluminium Case.
These eyepieces with their huge apparent field of view not only gave the observer a panoramic visual experience, but they relax the eye so the observer could pay attention to subtle details for extended periods.These ultra-wide angle eyepieces played a critical role in the military for aiming at targets, and their long eye-relief counterparts helped reduce eye injury from recoil.Each 100° Series Argon-Purged Waterproof eyepiece is internally sealed and purged with inert, dry argon gas to prevent internal fogging, to halt the intrusion of fine particulates and fungus. This also maximizes the life of the internal coatings.To make sure, every 100° eyepiece is tested by submerging them down to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.All 100° Series eyepieces are fully multi-coated and edge-blackened to produce maximum contrast.
