Description

Astronomer by night, astronomer by day! Observe the closest star to Earth during the day with the Vespera solar filter. The filter allows you to observe sunspots (dark spots) that show the intensity of the Sun’s activity.

Photograph the Sun with Vespera
The Solar Pointing mode allows you to observe the Sun in almost real-time using the live display*. Capture photos at any time from the Observation tab of the Singularity mobile app.

Take several shots at different times of the day, week or month and compare your photos. Witness how the Sun’s activity changes with the appearance or disappearance of sunspots. These can have a life span of several days, more rarely several weeks.

Observe safely
The filter is made of a metalized foil with a dimming effect. It will reduce the amount of light and allow you to observe the Sun in a way that is safe for your instrument. You will be guided through every step of your adventure by the Solar Pointing mode of the Vaonis Singularity app, to ensure the observation runs smoothly and that you and your instrument are safe.

Learn more in the Vaonis blog article Observing the solar activity with Vespera.

Warnings

• Your Vespera station should never be pointed towards the sun unless a solar filter is installed.
• You can only use Vespera to observe the sun using the Solar Pointing feature of the Singularity app and the solar filter specially designed by Vaonis. The use of any other means to observe the Sun (pointing by coordinates, pointing by hand, use of any other filter, etc.) would void your warranty in the event of damage to your equipment.
• Never look directly at the sun without adequate protection. Direct observation of the sun without protection and without a solar filter, even for a short time, can lead to serious eye burns and potential loss of vision or even blindness.
• Do not attempt to open the lens ring that contains the filter

The Celestron PowerSeeker Accessory Kit is a great way to expand the enjoyment of your telescope. Inside the plastic, foam-lined carry case you’ll find these accessories:

• 15mm Kellner Eyepiece - 1.25”
• 9mm Kellner Eyepiece - 1.25”
• #80A Blue Filter - 1.25”
• #25 Red Filter - 1.25”
• Moon Filter - 1.25”
• Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

Eyepieces - The 15mm and 9mm eyepieces can be used in any telescope with a 1.25” focuser. Each eyepiece is fully coated to improve light transmission and protect the optics. The 15mm Kellner eyepiece offers a nice medium magnification view in most telescopes, and the 9mm provides high magnifications, great for the Moon and planets, especially when seeing conditions are good.

Filters - Coloured filters can be used to bring out certain details on a planet’s surface or its cloud structure. Both planetary filters, as well as the Moon filter, can be used on any 1.25” eyepiece with the proper filter threads, so they are very versatile. Just screw one onto your eyepiece of choice and slide it into the focuser.

• The #80A is a medium-blue filter that enhances the contrast of the cloud belts on Jupiter and the polar ice caps on Saturn. It also can be used to increase contrast on the Moon if you don’t mind the color shift.
• The #25 filter is a deep red color and is a good choice when you want to define the polar ice caps on Mars. It’s also fun to use this filter when observing Jupiter. The #25 Red filter blocks quite a bit of light coming through your telescope, however, so it is best used on bright objects with larger aperture telescopes.
• The Moon filter is one of the first accessories most new amateur astronomers buy, and for good reason! It helps block out a portion of the light the Moon sends into your eyepiece so that you can see details better. You can also try this filter on Venus; it helps you see which phase she’s in.

Cleaning Cloth & Case - Keep the microfiber cleaning cloth stashed in your PowerSeeker Accessory Kit case so that it will always be handy. It’s better to use a microfiber cloth on your optics than wipes or tissue, as it will not leave a residue, and can be reused. Remember to blow or brush any dust particles off of your optics before rubbing them with the cloth.

The black plastic carry case has die-cut foam inside to protect and cushion your accessories. Keep each one in its appointed place when not in use and you’ll keep them looking and performing like new.

Reinforced aluminium construction

Foam: Base: Dice pre-cut

Lid: Profile-egg foam

Carry handle

Lockable (2x keys supplied)

Dimensions

Width - 400mm

Height - 90 mm

Depth - 250 mm

Annals of the Deep Sky - Vol 9 is a comprehensive reference that guides amateur and semipro astronomers into every mind-boggling corner of the observational universe. Each volume presents extensive descriptions of prominent stars and deep-sky objects. No other popular work in astronomy provides the comprehensive historical background and astrophysical appraisals of prominent stars and celestial objects.

This volume is dedicated to the Milky Way’s nearest and largest satellite galaxies, the Magellanic Clouds. Throughout history they have been the subject of awe and wonder, catching the eye of Indigenous peoples of Australia and New Zealand, 16th century mariners, and astronomy’s pioneer observers such as Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille, James Dunlop, and John Herschel. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, northern astronomers began traveling to the Southern Hemisphere to photograph, map out, and study the celestial constituents of what they referred to as Nubecula Major and Nubecula Minor. This book presents not only a thorough historical account of the clouds dating back 40,000 years, but also how astronomers’ ideas of the Clouds have changed over the decades — particularly on the Clouds’ origins, interactions with the Milky Way, and the quizzical aspects of star formation posed by their many unusual clusters and H II regions. Come discover the observational richness and astrophysical conundrums that are the Magellanic Clouds, true treasure islands lying just beyond our Galactic shores.

Annals of the Deep Sky - Vol 9 also includes two special fold-out maps for exploring the Magellanic Clouds in more detail, one showing the Large Magellanic Cloud and the other the Small Magellanic Cloud plus extra detail on the Tarantula Nebula, the star-forming region also known as 30 Doradus.

Author Jeff Kanipe has released the latest edition of this great series and for those of us in the South we are blessed. Volume 9 covers the Magellanic Clouds. Definitely will be in my Library of Southern Hemisphere books, can’t wait.

SKU:WBANN9

Thousand Oaks Threaded Camera Filter 77mm features universal camera threads and the same SolarLite filter material found in our telescope solar filters.

SolarLite Film is a metallic coating outside surface & absorptive material within the substrate.

It blocks 99.999% of the energy from entering the instrument. Suitable for visual and photographic use.

Instructions for use:

Warning: The Solar filters MUST be first in line with sun and in front of any telescope or camera lens or mirror. Filter should NEVER be used behind any lens, eyepiece or finder. This includes camera drop in holders behind lens or binoculars

SKU: 77-T

This dovetail bar is easily mounted to the top of the Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph 8 with the included hardware. Once installed it will allow you to attach any astronomy accessories that use CGE or Losmandy D-series dovetail plates.

Installation Guide

NOTE THIS IS THE PLUG for 1.25" accessories, eyepieces only

A simple plastic cover designed to keep dust out of 1.25" accessories. This includes all standard barlows, diagonals, focusers, eyepieces, etc. Perfect to replace the factory plugs you may have misplaced since buying your telescope.

Use a dust cap to cover the front end of your eyepieces and barlows by capping it on top of the lens.

Use a dust plug to cover the back end of your accessories by plugging it inside the optical tube.

This V-Style Dove tail bar is designed for DSLR camera attachment.

Attach the yellow dovetail bar to the DSLR camera body using the supplied ¼” inch screw.

Like all tripods or camera mounting systems, do not over-tighten the ¼” inch screw to avoid possible damage to the camera body.

Loosen the side clamps on the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTI mount head and slide the yellow bar with the camera body into the mount head. Tighten both mount clamps to secure the camera.

Again, please don’t over-tighten the mount clamps.

Able to support 3kg total weight.

Tools you’ll need:

A 4mm or 3/16^th Inch Allen Key

What accessories do I need to go with my telescope?

This is a question we get asked every day! We've put together some of our favourite accessories as the BINTEL Observer's Kit #1.

Included are:

BINTEL Plossl 32mm

Most telescopes come with at least one and sometime two eyepieces as standard. They usually offer a medium power around 25mm and a higher power 10mm. These are enough to get you started on your astro journey. While many beginners ask how to increase the magnification of their telescope with additional eyepieces, they often don't realise there's advantages to reducing the magnification with a longer focal length eyepiece.

Lower magnification brings a wider field of view. Some wonderful astro objects in the night sky such as large nebulae and star clusters might not fit into the eyepiece at higher magnifications. They'll need a wider view to see them in their fullest detail.

2x Barlow Lens with T-Adaptor

A Barlow lens effectively changes the focal length of each eyepiece. You insert the Barlow into your telescope and then your eyepiece into the Barlow. This doubles the magnification of each of your eyepieces. Your 10mm eyepiece becomes a 5mm, your 25mm a 12.5mm and so on. It's a quick and effective way of making your telescope more versatile.

This Celestron Barlow also had a T-Adaptor thread. If you have a DSLR camera, simply buy the matching low-cost T-ring for your camera body type (Nikon, Canon etc) here and this can be used to attach a DSLR to your telescope.

Celestron Night Vision Red Torch - RRP $29.95

Why do astronomers use red torches?

No matter the size of the telescope you're using, what's seen through the telescope will be faint. Luckily, our eyes get used to low light after spending a short time in the dark. It takes about 30-40 minutes for us to become "dark adapted". Our eyes are then some 10,000 to 1,000,000 more sensitive to light compared to when we're in full daylight.

(Needless to say, our eyes become less sensitive in the dark as we age and take longer to adapt.... )

This is something we're all used to seeing. At low light, our sight moves from full colour to black and white as different parts of our eyes become active. This dark adaption or night vision is especially important when observing at night. The problem is that even a short burst of white light from a car headlight, an outdoor light or a normal torch can "reset" dark adapted eyes and you need to start the entire process of adapting to the dark all over again.

It's easy to avoid the loss of night vision by using a low intensity red light. This Celestron Night Vision Red Torch lets you adjust your telescope, red maps and book or even attach cameras - all without losing your night vision. Many experienced astronomers will tell you their red lights are some their most used and handiest accessories in their observing toolkit!

Celestron Moon Filter RRP $19.95- yes, I wear my Sunglasses at Night

The Moon is bright enough to cast shadows! It's also sometimes overwhelmingly bright in a telescope eyepiece. The glare can make it uncomfortable to view.

A Moon filter simply reduces intensity to make the Moon easier to observe. With glare reduced, you'll also be able to pick out the finer details on the Lunar surface. This Celestron Moon Filter screws into the base of all 1.25" eyepieces.

Observer's Map of the Moon - RRP $19.95

This is a handy fold out, two-sided map of the Moon.

You can observe features with your telescope and locate them on the map or vice versa. This map also features a directory of all the key lunar regions with coordinates to find them.

On the reverse side of the map, there are close-up photos and information about the most exciting lunar regions to explore. You’ll also find images of the North and South polar regions for reference​. Refer to the lunar observing tips for practical information about using your telescope or binoculars to explore the Moon.

The Observer’s Map of the Moon is waterproof, tear-resistant, and can be folded into an 20cm x 10cm size, making it easy to take along on your next camping trip, star party, or evening in your backyard. When not in use, the Moon map will be a stylish decorative poster on your wall. It makes a great display for your classroom or astronomy club.

A T-ring is used to connect your DSLR camera to a telescope.

Select the T-Ring which matches your camera type in much the same way you need to get the correct lens to attach to it. (Nikon, Canon EOS, Sony etc)

This BINTEL T-Ring is for Nikon DSLR camera bodies.

One end of the T-Ring connects to your camera body in place of the lens and the other end connects to the telescope. Some telescopes may already have a "T-thread" connector while others may require a camera connector.

BINTEL can help with the best way to attach a camera to your telescope.

Universal Dovetail Plate

Hole Separation of 60mm, 2.00 inch, 35mm, 1.5 inch, 1.25 inch.

Fits Astro Physics, Astro-Tech, Borg, Celestron, Explore Scientific, Meade, Orion, Parallax, Questar, Stellarvue, Takahashi, TeleVue, Vixen, William Optics

Wt. 2.4 lbs., Length 14", thickness 0.7"

Includes 1 safety stop screw

DUP Pattern here

ZWO EAF Pro – The Next Evolution in Electronic Focusing

ZWO’s best-selling Electronic Automatic Focuser (EAF) just got even better. The new ZWO EAF Pro builds on the rock-solid performance of the original by adding Bluetooth wireless control, a built-in rechargeable battery, and onboard manual focus buttons—all in the same compact form factor. It’s the perfect upgrade for astrophotographers looking to cut down cable clutter and gain more control at the scope.

What’s New in the EAF Pro:

• Go Wireless: Integrated Bluetooth and a 2500 mAh battery let you focus remotely without a tangle of cables.

• Streamlined Upgrades: Shares the same mounting footprint as the standard EAF (5V bracket compatible), so switching over is simple.

• Manual Control Onboard: New physical Focus In/Out buttons allow fast and precise adjustments at the scope—no need to reach for your phone or controller.

Tech Specs:

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm port for hand controller or temperature sensor

• Battery: 2500 mAh rechargeable

• Supported Platforms: ASIAIR, ASCOM, INDI

• Hardware Controls: Power switch, Focus In/Out buttons

• Payload Capacity: Up to 5 kg

• Status Indicator: Integrated LED

Whether you're fine-tuning critical focus for deep sky imaging or just want fewer cables in the dark, the EAF Pro is a smart, streamlined upgrade for any astrophotography rig.

NOTE THIS IS THE PLUG for 2" accessories, eyepieces only

A simple plastic cover designed to keep dust out 2" accessories. This includes all standard barlows, diagonals, focusers, eyepieces, etc. Perfect to replace the factory plugs you may have misplaced since buying your telescope.

Use a dust cap to cover the front end of your eyepieces and barlows by capping it on top of the lens.

Use a dust plug to cover the back end of your accessories by plugging it inside the optical tube.

A Visual Back is a metal adapter that screws onto the standard rear cell threads of Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes and accepts 1.25” accessories, including diagonals, eyepieces (for straight-through viewing), Barlows, webcams, and any other accessory with a 1.25” insert barrel.

All Celestron 5”, 6”, 8”, 9.25” and 11” Schmidt-Cassegrains come standard with the 1.25” Visual Back.

To use 2” diagonals on a Celestron 5” - 11” Schmidt-Cassegrain, remove the visual back and thread on a 2” diagonal made especially for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, such as the Celestron 2” XLT Diagonal (#93527).

Instruction Manual Addendum

The Vespera light pollution filter or CLS (City Light Suppression) filter allows you to improve the quality of your photos when observing in the city or suburbs. It attenuates the effects of light pollution and thus increases the contrast between the celestial object being photographed and the background sky.

The broadband filter blocks wavelengths mainly emitted by urban night lighting or undesirable natural light, while allowing the main wavelengths from celestial objects.

The Vespera light pollution filter or CLS (City Light Suppression) filter allows you to improve the quality of your photos when observing in the city or suburbs. It attenuates the effects of light pollution and thus increases the contrast between the celestial object being photographed and the background sky.



The broadband filter blocks wavelengths mainly emitted by urban night lighting or undesirable natural light, while allowing the main wavelengths from celestial objects.

The broadband filter blocks Na (sodium) and Hg (mercury) wavelengths mainly emitted by urban night lighting or undesirable natural light (atmospheric oxygen radiation, etc.), while allowing the main wavelengths from celestial objects.

The anti-light pollution filter is particularly useful for improving the brightness of deep sky objects: nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, etc. It is especially effective on emission nebulae because of the filtered wavelengths.

Examples of emission nebulae: Bubble (NGC 7635), Crescent (NGC 6888), Eagle (M16), Elephant’s Trunk (IC 1396), Flame (NGC 2024), Lagoon (M8), North America (NGC 7000), Omega (M17), Orion (M42), Pacman (NGC 281), Rosette (NGC 2237), Tarantula (NGC 2070), Thor’s Helmet (NGC 2359), Trifid (M20), Tulip (Sh2-101).

Designed specifically for the Vespera lens, it fits easily and discreetly into the optical arm. The lens ring that holds the CLS filter is equipped with an electronic card that allows Vespera to detect it.

The filter is delivered in a transparent storage box.

Transmission Curve

Additional information

The SkyWatcher Light Shroud for Truss Dobsonian 10 Inch is essential for every 10" Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope for high image contrast. It helps to prevent stray light and dew from entering the telescope setup and subsequently disrupting the telescope image. The shroud also serves as a care cloth that helps to block dust particles and impurities from entering the telescope.

TMB PlanetView Planetary Eyepieces:

The TMB PlanetView Planetary Eyepiece series is designed for high-magnification planetary and lunar observing, delivering sharp, high-contrast views with excellent eye comfort. Choosing the right focal length for your telescope typically provides a significant upgrade in magnification and fine detail compared to the stock eyepieces supplied with most telescopes, making planetary features clearer and easier to observe. Featuring a 5-element optical design and a wide 58° apparent field of view, these eyepieces offer a more immersive experience than traditional narrow-field planetary designs while maintaining the crisp detail needed for serious observing.

Fully multi-coated optics and internal baffling maximise light transmission and suppress stray reflections, improving contrast on subtle planetary features and fine lunar detail. The large eye lens and generous eye relief make these eyepieces comfortable to use, especially during long observing sessions or when wearing glasses.

Built with an all-metal housing and a fold-down rubber eyecup, TMB PlanetView eyepieces are robust, practical, and compatible with all standard 1.25" focusers and filters. They are also Bintel’s number one recommended first upgrade for most telescopes, offering one of the simplest and most noticeable improvements you can make to planetary and lunar performance.

The 6mm TMB PlanetView:

The TMB PlanetView 6mm Planetary Eyepiece is a versatile high-power option suitable for medium and large aperture Dobsonians.

Works particularly well with:

• • Celestron StarSense Explorer LT127 AZ Telescope

  • Celestron StarSense Explorer LT114 AZ Newtonian Telescope

  • Saxon 8" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Sky-Watcher 8" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Saxon 6" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Sky-Watcher 6" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Celestron StarSense Explorer 6" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Saxon 10" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Sky-Watcher 10" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Celestron StarSense Explorer 10" Dobsonian Telescope

Specs:

To achieve the best astroimages, it is important to attain the proper back-focus distance for your camera relative to the telescope it is being used with. If the back-focus distance your camera consumes is not exact, the performance at the corners of full frame imaging sensors will suffer—stars will appear elongated and not as pinpoints.
Example: RASA 8 with a ZWO ASI 183 MC PRO camera

• Required back-focus distance for RASA 8 with included M42 camera adapter: 25mm
• Back-focus consumed by ZWO ASI 183 MC PRO camera: 17.5mm
• To achieve equal back-focus distance, a 7.5mm M42 spacer ring is required

Celestron’s M42 Spacer Ring kit includes three different length spacer rings to achieve the proper back-focus distance with our popular Celestron optical tubes and T-thread camera adapters.

How to Use
Depending your method of astrophotography (DSLR or CCD/CMOS), there are two ways to use the M42 Spacer Ring. If you are using a DSLR, place the desired M42 Spacer Ring between your T-Ring and your T-Adapter for your optical tube. If you are using a CCD or CMOS camera, place the desired M42 Spacer Ring between the camera and the T-Adapter for your optical tube.

Below is a quick guide to help you determine which spacer ring to use for our EdgeHD, Schmidt-Cassegrain, and RASA 8 optical tubes:

The filter adapter ring that allows you to use the filter with a smaller filter thread size.

No need for buying another set of filter drawers, the 2”-1.25”filter adapter ring will help you directly fit the 1.25”filter onto 2” filter drawer or filter wheel.

Supported list:

ZWO 5×2”EFW

ZWO 7×2” EFW

ZWO filter drawer series, including M42 filter drawer and M54 filter drawer

Enjoy the most dazzling views of nebulae with your Celestron Origin when you add this H-alpha H-beta OIII (Hα-Hβ-OIII) imaging filter. This specialized filter allows high throughput of light wavelengths in emission nebulae while blocking other wavelengths that could diminish image quality and detail. The result is bright, colorful nebulae images that “pop” with detail against the black sky background.

How does the Nebula Filter for Origin work? Emission nebulae primarily emit at discrete wavelengths of light—Hα at 656nm, Hβ at 486nm, and OIII at 496/501nm. By strategically transmitting only these wavelengths of light and blocking the rest of the spectrum, the filter dramatically reduces the effect of light pollution. The “bad” light is blocked while the “good” light associated with emission nebulae passes through to Origin’s sensor.

You’ll immediately notice much higher contrast in your images, especially from your light-polluted backyard! And since the transmission at the critical wavelengths is so high, the nebula will not be dimmed—only the background will be blacker. You’ll also notice some contrast improvement in images of nebulae from darker skies, as the filter serves well in blocking natural skyglow.

Nebula Hunting

The Nebula Filter is perfect for imaging emission nebulae like the North America Nebula (NGC 7000), Lagoon Nebula (M8), Orion Nebula (M42), the Carina Nebula (NGC 3372), and dozens more. The imaging filter offers maximum light transmission in the key Hα-Hβ-OIII wavelengths, producing high contrast for emission nebulae like these.

The transmission spectrum for the Nebula Filter is 85% or greater at key wavelengths (486nm, 496nm/501nm, 656nm) and less than 0.5% transmission elsewhere. As a narrowband filter, it blocks much of the visible spectrum and only lets these specific wavelengths through. Because of this, you should not use this filter while observing or imaging broadband emission objects, such as galaxies and star clusters. For those objects, you’ll achieve the best results by removing the nebula filter and reinstalling Origin’s clear optical window.

Other similar imaging filters on the market have much narrower bandpasses at the critical Hα-Hβ-OIII wavelengths. Unfortunately, these filters block much of the incoming Hα-Hβ-OIII light for an f/2.2 optical system like Origin’s 6” RASA. This is because a RASA brings light into the filter at a steeper angle, which causes a spectral shift. If you use filters not explicitly designed for use at f/2.2, some of the light from the nebula will be blocked, resulting in a dimmer image. The Nebula Filter for Origin was custom-engineered to work at f/2.2, so none of the “good” light from the nebula is inadvertently blocked by the filter.

Body and Storage

The filter features a machined aluminum black anodized cell with a knurled rim for easy grip during installation. We’ve added anti-reflection coatings to help suppress reflections on the glass. The filter fits directly into the filter drawer in the Celestron Origin’s front lens cell, where the optical window sits. Simply remove the clear window and replace it with the filter. Origin maintains its optical performance across the entire system with the filter installed. No other adapter is needed.

Each filter comes with a foam-lined plastic storage case to safely store the filter or the optical window glass that came with your Celestron Origin when not in use.

Celestron tests every Nebula Filter for Origin individually to verify its performance. Along with your filter, you will receive a spectral transmission graph (like the one pictured above) showing the results of your filter’s test and verifying it performs as expected throughout the spectrum.

Please note this is for the Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory

Specifications:

The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTI is a great value for money mount famous for helping astrophotographers of all levels take breath taking images of the night sky with a DSRL camera or small telescope.

However getting an accurate polar alignment in the Southern Hemisphere to obtain the best results from your Star Adventurer GTI can be a tricky process.

This 3-D printed bracket from BINTEL connects a QHY PoleMaster electronic polar assistance tool to a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTI to eliminate polar alignment hassles.

(Please note this is the bracket only. QHY PoleMaster and Star Adventurer mount not included.)

If you own a Bintel /GSO Ritchey Cretien scope with the Lineal Crayford Focuser and want to fit the ZWO EAF focuser so you can control your focusing from PC/ Tablet. It has always been hard to get the brackets to fit these focusers. At Bintel we recognised the number of people frustrated with not being able to automate their RC Focusing.

The R&D department at Bintel has been busy 3D Printing Brackets to suit and the result is the EAF RC LRS Focuser Bracket.

Designed to fit snugly to your LRS Crayford focuser and interface with the ZWO EAF focusing unit. 5-minute set up, all hardware supplied.

Focuser not included

Fits Bintel 8" GSO RC telescopes

Dew is one of the many enemies of amateur astronomers. In a cold or humid environment, droplets and dew can form on the lens of telescopes and cameras, affecting both the quality of observation and photos.

Vespera’s anti-dew system will activate when a certain temperature and humidity threshold is reached. Heat generated continuously around the lens will remove the fog, creating better viewing conditions and sharper pictures.

It is ideal for people living in a humid region (sea, ocean, river, lakes, ponds, etc.) or in a region where temperatures are cold. The sensor is also great in winter when temperatures are close to 0° Celsius.

Anti-dew system

By equipping your station with this sensor, Vespera’s integral demister will activate when a certain temperature and humidity threshold is reached. Heat generated continuously around the lens will remove the dew, creating better viewing conditions and sharper pictures.

Improved focus

The condensation that produces dew or fogging affects the focus of Vespera’s photo sensor:

• Initialization and acquisition times may be longer because a larger number of photos will be rejected by our image processing algorithms, which check the quality of the images and discard them if they are not of sufficient quality.
• The sharpness of the pictures, which in astrophotography is mainly judged by the sharpness of the stars and the absence of any halo, is not as good.

The hygrometer and the associated demisting system will improve both your observation and your photos.

A discreet design

Measuring under 13mm, the hygrometer is equipped with an electronic board which is the smallest board our expert engineers have ever designed. The sensor fits discreetly into Vespera’s optical arm and is compatible with the use of filters. It will automatically turn the anti-fog system on and off, so you never have to worry about it.

Instructions for installation

The box comes with:

• the hygrometer and a screw ready to be fitted,
• a mini screwdriver.

Remove the standard Vespera lens ring and carefully insert the hygrometer into the notch above the lens. Screw the sensor in tightly using the screwdriver provided in the box. The sensor must not move in its housing.

To verify that the sensor is properly positioned, connect Vespera to your mobile device and launch the Singularity app. In the Space Center and then the Instrument screen, the ambient temperature and humidity are displayed.

Directions for use:

• Make sure Vespera is turned off before installing or removing the hygrometer.
• You do not need to remove the sensor on each use. We recommended leaving it in your Vespera to avoid any loss or damage.
• Activating the demisting system results in higher battery consumption. We recommend you charge your station before using it.

Dew also occurs during large temperature changes, for example in winter, when you move from a warm to a cold environment and the air inside your Vespera has remained warm. We therefore recommend that you take your Vespera outside for at least 30 minutes before starting any observations so that it can adjust to the ambient temperature.

Description

Take your Vespera wherever you go with this specially designed backpack to safely carry your observation station.

Take Vespera with you wherever you go
Weighing only 1 kg, the bag makes it easy to carry Vespera when traveling or enjoying an evening under the stars. It’s small enough to fit easily in the car or on public transport. It can also be transformed into a hiking or leisure bag by simply removing the removable interior compartment.

Protect your station
The backpack is made of a soft material that is resistant to rain, dust and wear. The Vespera’s shell is protected from impacts and scratches thanks to the foam padding over the entire surface of the bag and a fully padded interior. The compartments and numerous pockets prevent the accessories from rubbing against the observation station.

Storage space for all your accessories
The Vespera backpack designed by Vaonis offers a host of storage spaces for your observation station and its accessories: tripod, charger, filters, tablet, cell phone, back up battery, etc.

Exterior storage:
– 1 side pocket on the front of the bag to store a tablet or laptop
Interior storage:
– 2 pockets, 1 of which is zippered on the flap of the backpack
– 1 compartment for your Vespera
– 1 removable accessory compartment with 3 spaces

Unparalleled comfort for carrying a telescope
The back panel is reinforced to provide greater comfort when carrying the bag. The shoulder straps are padded and lined with mesh fabric for improved ventilation when wearing the bag on your back for long periods of time or in high temperatures.

Other features

• Top handle for a great grip
• Front opening
• Padded exterior and interior (foam)
• Adjustable straps with chest strap
• Vespera and Vaonis logo on the front panel

Additional information

Still carrying your bulky optical tube box to remote observing sites? Let us lighten your load with our sleek, protective optical tube carrying case, the perfect storage solution for transporting your tube anywhere with ease and confidence. It’s truly a must-have for telescope owners of all stripes.

Ultra-durable Material

The 8" Optical Tube Soft Case is constructed from 900 denier polyester for durability and weather resistance. Its walls are lined with 16mm thick EPE foam to protect your telescope. Unzip the case and you’ll discover a soft polyester interior lining with adjustable straps to hold your optical tube firmly in place.

The 8" Optical Tube Soft Case has a hidden external zipper pocket to hold eyepieces and other accessories. It is designed with cinching straps to firm up the pocket when in use and to hide it when empty.

The interior has one sewn in cinching strap to hold the optical tube firmly in place.

Grab and Go

Transport your case one of two ways: via the pair of sewn in handles or optional, clip in padded shoulder strap for hands-free carrying.

Compatible Telescopes

This optical tube soft case can hold most 8” optical tubes, under 18” in length, including these Celestron telescopes:

• EdgeHD 8" Optical Tubes
• Schmidt Cassegrain 8" Optical Tubes

V2 model now available!

The BG-58 astronomy flashlight v2 model now turns onto the red COB light low setting first, offering a soft red glow without cycling through any white lights interfering with your night vision.

Other new improvements include the 60% increase in battery capacity, now supporting a long 72 hour runtime on low with reduced LCD brightness for improved astro night vision support.

Designed for astronomers, the BG-58 red light astronomy torch offers two lighting outputs, a single white LED flashlight and dual coloured red or white COB light output.

Both the flashlight and COB light incorporates full brightness adjustment control with LCD digital display, ideal for astronomers and night vision support.

Also, The BG-58 comes integrated with an adjustable stand and two separate magnets to assist with placement for that perfect light direction.

Powered by a high capacity 4000mA lithium battery, recharging is super fast via the modern USB-C input, USB power output is also supported to help charge your smart phone or other USB devices such as drones or cameras.

BG-58 is inspired from the star 58 Orionis (Betelgeuse), a red supergiant from the Orion constellation and is approximately 760 times bigger than our sun. Betelgeuse is the 10th brightest star in the sky and the second brightest in Orion.

Features

Dual colour COB light with red and white light output

Adjustable brightness from 1 - 100% for optimal brightness control

Red light 1000 Kelvin output, the ideal colour to support your vision at night

USB power output, allowing you to charge or run other USB devices

Dual magnets and hook support options for complete light direction control

Power bank with USB output

LCD Battery level and output power indicator

Specifications

Flashlight maximum Lumens: 300
Flashlight colour temperature: 6000 Kelvin
Flashlight LED wattage: 5 Watt
COB light maximum lumens: 350
COB light colour temperaure (white): 6000 Kelvin
COB light colour temperaure (red): 1000 Kelvin
COB light wattage: 6 Watt
Operating temperature: 0 - 50
IP Rating: 42
Dimension (mm): 190 x 59 x 30
Weight: 260 grams


Included in the box:
x1 Flashlight
x1 USB-C 1.0m cable
x1 USB-C to Micro adapter
x1 Velcro cable support strap

Runtime

Flashlight
8 hours - High
72 hours - Low

COB light white
8 hours - Maximum
72 hours - Low

COB light red
8 hours - Maximum
72 hours - Low

Charge time:
5 - 6 hours

USB output:
3 hours @5 Watts

Battery Information

Battery Type: 18650
Battery size: 2000 mAh, 3.7V (x2)
Battery capacity: 4000 mAh @3.7V, 14.8 Wh
Battery chemistry: Lithium ion NMC

Connections

USB input: Type C, 5.0 Vdc, 1.0A, 5.0W
USB output: Type A, 5.0 Vdc, 1.0A, 5.0W