Waterproof silicon jacket for Kite Optics APC Binoculars

Suits both 12 x 42 and 16 x 42 models

Made from high quality aluminium material, the William Optics 48mm T-mount is compatible with all Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras.

Mounting : Nikon Z mount

Weight : 135g

Thread type: M48

Farpoint Dew Shield - Meade 12 Inch SCT is a virtually indestructible cover customized for Meade 12 Inch SCT telescopes. Simply attach the flexible cover to the front of the optical tube to prevent moisture build-up on the lens. Made with tough, flexible ABS plastic and lined with black felt to cut down the reflection and prevent sliding onto the telescope corrector plate.

Protects delicate optical equipment and allows for moisture-free observing sessions.

When you are out on the field, make sure that your night-long set up is not interrupted by dew on your optics.

Farpoint Dew Shields and Dew Heaters are part of a perfect series of preventative measures you can take to make sure that your setup is prepared for the journey ahead. Our Shields are made with ABS polymer and proud to be made in USA.

If you own a Bintel ED72 or ED80 scope with the 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 Fast Refractor Focusing.

The R&D department at Bintel has been busy 3D Printing Brackets to suit and the result is the AF ED72 and ED80 Focuser Bracket Focuser Bracket.

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

SKU: EAF-bintel72and80-BRK

Bintel Finder Shoe Bracket

The Bintel Finder Shoe Bracket is a sturdy, low-profile mounting base designed for telescopes with curved optical tubes or tube rings. Its cross-slot bridge design provides a secure platform for attaching a wide range of accessories, including finder scopes, guide scopes, and guide cameras.

Featuring a concave base to match curved surfaces, this bracket is well suited to popular Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tubes, where a flat dovetail-style base is not appropriate. Constructed from aluminium alloy with a durable oxidised finish, it offers reliable strength without adding unnecessary weight.

Key Features

• Cross-slot bridge-type finder shoe base

• Concave underside designed for curved optical tubes and tube rings

• Suitable for finder scopes, guide scopes, and guiding accessories
  

• Not compatible with dovetail plates

• Lightweight aluminium alloy construction with oxidised surface

Specifications

• Material: Aluminium alloy

• Finish: Oxidised black

• Dimensions: 54.1 × 39 × 22.6 mm

• Weight: 50 g

The Celestron USB Cooling Fan is the ideal cooling solution for your StarSense Exploerer 10” and 12" Dobsonian telescope. For those who can’t wait to observe, this handy accessory cools the primary mirror to the ambient outdoor temperature faster. The result is crisper, better-focused views sooner —and more time for you to observe.

This cooling fan mounts directly onto the rear cell of the StarSense Explorer 10” and 12" Dobsonian and works with any USB power source (portable power banks, AC wall adapters, and more). Once the primary mirror has cooled down and you are ready to observe, you can disconnect the fan’s USB power source. Connect the cable to the integrated storage clip to stay organized.

Powering the Cooling Fan

Any USB power source can charge the cooling fan. Unlike other fans on the market, this USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian Telescopes does not require an external, bulky 12V power source or disposable batteries. This fan uses less voltage (5V vs. 12V) than competing models. Still, our rigorous internal testing shows that the Celestron Cooling Fan provides better airflow and faster overall cooling compared to competitors.

Compatible Telescopes

The USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian Telescopes is compatible with the StarSense Explorer 10” and 12" Dobsonian telescope and many other third-party Dobsonians and Newtonian Reflectors that have a compatible fan mount (four M4 x 0.7 threaded holes in a square pattern with holes spaced 71.5mm apart).

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 11" 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 11" 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 11” optical tubes, under 25” in length, including these Celestron telescopes:

• EdgeHD 11" Optical Tubes
• Schmidt Cassegrain 11" Optical Tubes

Specifications

CBL-505 USB to RJ11 Cable gives you a direct connection to your Meade LX 90 Audiostar

1.8m cable length

FTDI compatible

FTDI Drivers required https://ftdichip.com/drivers/

No more dual cables to update your LX90 scope.

Application: for connecting PC to Meade Audiostar Hand Controller

Allows you to control your scope using ZWO ASIAIR Plus.

SKU CBL-505

Meade RA Power Extension Cable

Have you ever had the problem of your power cable being hit by the fork arm as it transits and disconnecting the power. It's a real pain especially if your in the middle of a session and having to do a realignment. The Meade RA Power Extension Cable plugs into the control panel with a Right Angled plug and is 1m in length. It the connects to your normal cable and no more problems.

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 4mm TMB PlanetView:

The TMB PlanetView 4mm Planetary Eyepiece is well suited to compact refractors and mid-sized reflectors for lunar and planetary detail.

Works particularly well with:

• • Celestron StarSense Explorer DX102 Refractor Telescope

  • Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope

Specs:

With the RB rechargeable battery, your AX Visio is always supplied with power for your discoveries in nature. Especially when one discovery follows the next, an empty battery should not end your adventure prematurely. With a charged RB battery in your pocket, there are no limits to your outdoor adventures.

The RB AX Visio rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery with lithium-ion cells. Please note the corresponding hazard information in the instruction manual.

Battery life:

• In normal operation: up to 15 hours
• In maximum mode: up to 2 hours

The actual battery life is influenced by various factors, such as ambient temperature, screen brightness, functions used (e.g., identification or Live View), active WiFi connection, etc.

Charging time:

• 90 % battery charge level: after 3.5 hours
• 100 % battery charge level: after 5 hours

The corresponding RBC battery charger and USB charging cable are included with the AX Visio.

Description

Reach new heights

The Vespera extendable tripod is the ideal accessory for setting up your observation station on rough terrain or on uneven ground thanks to the independent adjustment of each tube. Offering a maximum height of 30 cm (11.8 in), it overcomes small obstacles such as low walls or bushes.

Light and compact tripod

The tripod legs screw and unscrew at the base to easily slip into your Vespera backpack. The mount, with a sleek design, weighs only 620 grams (1.4 lbs).

Enhance your experience

Improve your comfort by using the Easy Lock plate*. This accessory makes the installation and uninstallation of your station on its tripod even easier. Thanks to its quick-mounting technology, save time and freedom of movement to focus on the essentials: observing and photographing the sky.
* Sold separately

Normally available for pickup or shipping approx. 2-3 business days from your order

This dovetail bar kit allows you to replace the wider CGE dovetail bar found on most Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain and 8" EdgeHD optical tubes with a narrow dovetail, allowing them to be used on mounts that require the narrower CG-5 dovetail bars, such as the Advanced VX mount.

• Fits pre-drilled holes in the front and rear cells of current 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain and 8" EdgeHD Optical tubes
• Aluminum bar with orange anodizing provides a sturdy mounting platform.
• Easy to install and comes complete with all necessary hardware

Universal Dovetail Plate 24 inch

Hole separations of:3.5",60mm, 2", 1.5", 35mm,1.25".

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

Wt. 4.2 lbs., Length 24", thickness 0.7"

Includes 1 safety stop screw

0.9x thread-on reducer/corrector produces a flat field across the entire image while shortening exposure time by 24%. Optimized for Evolux 62mm refractors.

• 62mm, f/5.8, 360mm focal length
• 55mm back focus
• 30mm illuminated field
• Includes one ED element
• M56x1 female / M48 male threads
• Includes rotator/adapter with built-in cavity for 2-inch filters

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 9mm TMB PlanetView:

The TMB PlanetView 9mm Planetary Eyepiece is suited to longer focal length Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes as well as some refractors where slightly longer focal length high magnification eyepieces are preferred.

Works particularly well with:

• • Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope

  • Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope

  • Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 Telescope
•  
  • Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 Telescope
•  

  • Celestron StarSense Explorer LT80 AZ Refractor Telescope

Specs:

The Celestron 2” Luminos Barlow Lens increases the magnification of your 2” and 1.25” eyepieces by 2.5x. The premium 4-element apochromatic optics are fully multi-coated for optimum light transmission and yield high contrast, true colour images.

The beautiful hard-anodized aluminum housing matches the eyepieces in the Celestron Luminos line. A centralized rubber grip helps to keep your hands securely on the barrel, even when your fingers are cold or you are wearing gloves. A brass compression ring just inside the top of the Luminos 2.5x Barlow grabs your 2” eyepieces gently but firmly when you turn the oversized thumbscrew. Once the thumbscrew has been secured in place, the brass ring keeps your eyepiece in the Barlow instead of relying on the tip of the thumbscrew itself, offering a better grip and protecting the barrel from scratches. A matching 2” to 1.25” adapter is included so that you can increase the magnification of all of your eyepieces, both 1.25” and 2”, in this versatile Barlow lens.

The insert barrel of the Celestron Luminos 2.5x Barlow is threaded to accept 2” filters. This is a nice feature, because you can change eyepieces without removing and reattaching the filter each time.

Kite APC 42 Full Black

Embark on your next adventure with saxon lightweight, multi-purpose power station, a traveler’s best companion for off-grid power. With an internal high-capacity 11.1V 14Ah Li-ion battery, which equates to a formidable 42000mAh at 3.7V, this unit delivers up to 155Wh of power, keeping your devices charged and ready.

Equipped with a 100W (150W peak) modified sine wave inverter, this power station can effortlessly run small tools, computerised telescopes and mounts, and even your laptop's power supply. Its 12VDC outlets are perfect for powering a range of accessories like lights and air compressors, while the dual 2.1A USB ports and a USB-C port with Qualcomm™ QuickCharge® 3.0 ensure your smartphones and tablets stay powered.

Not just a power source, it also includes a Red LED light panel for reading with a flashing mode for emergencies. The intuitive LCD screen keeps you informed of the power levels at a glance.

For recharging, connect to a 12V solar panel (sold separately) and let the built-in MPPT charger maximize efficiency, or use the included mains or in-car charger. Rest assured with its comprehensive safety features, including short-circuit, overload, and over-temperature protections. Whether you're out camping or facing a power outage, this power station is your reliable source of energy.

Meade Telescope Cover 8-inch LX Series

This weather-resistant and UV-resistant cover protects your 8-inch LX Series Telescope for short-term outdoor usage, such as multiple day/night star parties or setting up in the Meade Telescope Cover for LX Series backyard for a long weekend. Not intended for long-term storage. Made from silver fabric material with black interior lining. Suitable for daytime heat, cold, light rain, and dew. Blocks UV to prolong telescope life outside.

Weather-resistant and UV-resistant cover protects your LX Series Telescope for short-term outdoor usage, such as multiple day/night star parties or setting up in the backyard for several days.

This is a very handy gizmo is ideal for attaching all sorts of equipment.

Velcro cable supports can be used to secure and tidy cables for the following astronomy items:

• USB astronomy camera cables
• Telescope power and motor cables
• USB power cables for telescopes with smart phone integration
• Guide scope cables
• Electronic focuser cables
• + much more

Please - mounts and accessories shown in the images are not included.

ZWO M48 Male to M48 Female Extender 16.5mm

Farpoint Dew Shield - Celestron 4/4SE SCT is a virtually indestructible cover customized for Celestron 4/4SE SCT telescopes. Simply attach the flexible cover to the front of the optical tube to prevent moisture build-up on the lens. Made with tough, flexible ABS plastic and lined with black felt to cut down the reflection and prevent sliding onto the telescope corrector plate.

Protects delicate optical equipment and allows for moisture-free observing sessions.

When you are out on the field, make sure that your night-long set up is not interrupted by dew on your optics.

Farpoint Dew Shields and Dew Heaters are part of a perfect series of preventative measures you can take to make sure that your setup is prepared for the journey ahead. Our Shields are made with ABS polymer and proud to be made in USA.

Farpoint Bahtinov Mask RASA 8" designed for the Celestron 8 inch RASA telescope, is an ingenious way to easily focus a telescope. Pavel Bahtinov, a Russian amateur telescope maker and astronomer, created this simple, very intuitive method and the device has universally been named after him: The Bahtinov Mask.

Farpoint Bahtinov Mask RASA 8"

Farpoint Bahtinov Mask RASA 8" is an ingenious way to easily focus a telescope. Pavel Bahtinov, a Russian amateur telescope maker and astronomer, created this simple, very intuitive method and the device has universally been named after him: The Bahtinov Mask.

Attach a camera to the telescope, center a fairly bright star and achieve rough focus. Then place the mask over the front aperture of your telescope by “hanging” it on the plastic screws from the front dew shield. Take a short exposure. The image of the star will show diffraction spikes. The “center” set will most likely be shifted to one side or the other. This is showing the defocus.

Adjust the focus of the telescope and re-expose the star, once again showing the diffraction spike pattern. Iterate the process until the central diffraction spike is centered against the star and the other spikes. When a symmetrical pattern is achieved, the best possible focus is then reached. Simply remove the mask, center the target object and take amazing, sharp images!

Farpoint manufactures this "lifesaving" astrophotography tool out of virtually indestructible ABS plastic, which comes in two major types and in a range of sizes. In addition to Bahtinov masks for telescopes, Farpoint also makes Bahtinov masks for DSLR camera lenses.

Farpoint Bahtinov Masks Are one of the best tools for manually focusing your telescope available to astrophotographers. In 2005, Pavel Bahtinov, a Russian amateur telescope maker and astronomer detailed a way to easily focus your DSLR, CMOS or CCD camera for astrophotography by adding a mask that matches the diameter of your telescope.

Bahtinov mask are a less expensive method of getting focus on objects in the night sky compared to a standard motor focuser.

With the right mask and setup it’s easy to get crystal clear focus on a star in less than 90 seconds.

How it works

The slits in the mask are the focus assist, when the star is in focus it will appear on your screen display as an “X” with a line through the center (see above).

These masks will work equally as well on the end of a scope or on the end of a dew shield on top of that the mask itself does not need to be perfected centered on the scope this is due to the angle of the slits themselves.

Select a bright star, this will be your guiding object. Place the Bahtinov focusing mask on your telescope’s lens and secure it into place using the provided rubber tabs.

The slits in the mask design create a set of diffraction spikes on the star that will assist in the accuracy of our focus. It will appear on your DSLR display screen or computer as an “X” with a line through the center (when in focus).

SKU: FP410-R

Kite APC 50 Full Black

A zoom lens with radiant clarity allows for an ultra-narrow light beam which has a 500m distance, ideal for accurate pointing at the night sky objects and astronomy presentations.

This versatile flashlight supports a USB powerbank output, powered by three large lithium rechargeable batteries, providing additional charge to your mobile phone or drone as well as running USB lens heaters.

HL-X1 is inspired from the hyper luminous x-ray source HLX-1, radiating from a black hole from the lenticular galaxy ESO 243-49 constellation which is approximately 290 million light years away from Earth.

RUNTIME

Flashlight
6.5 hours - High
12 hours - Medium
20 hours - Low

Tail Floodlight
20 hours - High

Charge time: 5 - 8 hours
Recharging time will vary depending on your USB charging devices performance.

CONNECTIONS

USB input: Type C, 5.0 Vdc, 2.0A, 10.0W
USB output: Type A, 5.0 Vdc, 2.0A, 10.0W

SPECIFICATIONS

A series designed to help young children discover and learn about various subjects in an original and entertaining way.

Each book contains 8 pop-up scenarios created on a variety of levels, offering a surprising three-dimensional effect.

The horizontal format makes the scenarios even more spectacular and these books easy to handle.

The many colourful illustrations will project young readers into amazing worlds, guiding them in learning more about the various subjects thanks to the text that accompanies each scenario and provides important messages and fun facts, making these books both stimulating reading and fun to play with.

AGES: 3 plus

AUTHOR:
David Hawcock studied art in York, UK, majoring in graphic design. He opened a design studio in Bath specialising in children's books. He has designed and produced many successful pop-ups, which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, including The Amazing Fold-Out Pop-Up Body in a Book and the Journal of Inventions: Leonardo Da Vinci.

Kendrick Secondary Heater Wrap-Medium heaters are designed to work with Newtonian/Dobsonian secondary mirrors that are attached to a "stalk", but don't have enough exposed mirror to use our "Split-Ring" or Elliptical style heaters. The heater warms the stalk, and that heat is then conducted to the mirror.

How to choose the right model for your telescope?

It's easy! You just need to make a few easy measurements. We can't help choose because we don't have your telescope in our shop and there are literally thousands of models and "eras" of these telescopes. Even models that have been in continuous production for decades frequently change the mirror assembly design, so we don't want to suggest a model that might not work. The good news is .... you have the telescope in-hand, so a few quick measurements is all it will take to find the perfect fit. 

All models include easy electrical connectors and a neoprene wrap-around insulator which greatly enhances the performance of these heaters as it prevents the warmth generated by the heater from dissipating into the atmosphere.

The power draw is incredibly low using only 0.2amp or 3 watts at 100% Controller setting

This model is a simple strip-heater that can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. There are 3 sizes available.

SKU: 2028-NXT-2