The Bintel 7.9 Bar is a universal Wide Style Dovetail bar, Designed all all refractors and reflectors in mind. Please look at the dimensions below to see if this dovetail is suitable for your telescope.

No Hardware is included with this dovetail

Take your stargazing to the next level with the Bintel Beginner Telescope Upgrade Kit, designed to enhance your lunar observations. The Moon has long been the first celestial target for astronomers, both amateur and experienced. Its proximity and striking beauty make it an inviting object to observe, often sparking the curiosity of those new to stargazing. With its craters, plains, and fascinating features, the Moon is an accessible and captivating starting point for anyone exploring the night sky. This essential kit includes two items that will transform your experience of the Moon: the Celestron Observer's Map of the Moon and the Orion Moon Map 260.

Orion Moon Map 260

Embark on a guided lunar adventure with the Orion Moon Map 260, a must-have for any backyard astronomer. This meticulously detailed map identifies over 260 lunar features, including craters, valleys, mountain ranges, ancient lava flows, and the successful landing sites of both US and Soviet lunar missions. The map offers two viewing perspectives: a correct-image view for standard observations, and a reversed (mirror image) view for easy use with binoculars or telescopes.

The map’s laminated design ensures it’s durable and weather-resistant, providing protection against dew, dirt, and the elements. It measures 64.5 cm x 27.9 cm when unfolded and folds to a portable 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm size. On the map, each lunar feature is cross-referenced by number, size, and description, making it easy to identify fascinating areas on the Moon’s surface. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or a beginner, the Orion Moon Map 260 is the perfect companion to guide your lunar observations, whether you're at home or on the go.

Bintel Moon Filter
Viewing the Moon through a telescope can often be overwhelming due to its intense brightness, which can obscure fine details. The Bintel Moon Filter reduces the Moon’s glare, allowing your eyes to relax and revealing more intricate features with greater clarity. Perfect for near-full Moon observations, this filter screws onto most 1.25” eyepieces in just seconds and enhances your overall lunar experience. It’s not only great for the Moon but also helps when observing bright planets like Venus or terrestrial scenes. (Note: this filter is not suitable for solar viewing.)

This kit is the perfect upgrade for anyone looking to enhance their lunar observations. With the Orion Moon Map 260 to guide your exploration and the Bintel Moon Filter to improve clarity, you'll be able to experience the Moon in a whole new way. It’s an ideal addition to your telescope setup, ensuring more detailed and enjoyable lunar views with every session.

Bintel Camera Adapter 40mm 2 Inch

Spacer and camera adapter in one package.

Precision machine, Black anodised aluminium construction

T-threaded will fit all T2 threads

Bintel Camera Adapter 48-42T

Step down ring allows you to couple standard M42 T-rings to accessories with the larger M48 thread.

Examples include Baader Coma Corrector, Bintel 2" Coma Corrector and 0.75X RC reducer, Skywatcher 0.85x reducer etc.

Precision machined, black anodised aluminium construction

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

A simple plastic cover designed to keep dust out 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.

NOTE THIS IS THE CAP 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.

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.

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.

An extension tube can also be used for increasing image scale when doing projection photography.

SKU: FF262

An extension tube can also be used for increasing image scale when doing projection photography.

SKU: FF113

An extension tube can also be used for increasing image scale when doing projection photography.

SKU: FF115

Bintel Eyepiece Case Large

Eyepieces are a very important and large investment. The Bintel Eyepiece Case Large is the best way to protect them when they are not being used. Pluck foam allows you to arrange your eyepieces as you wish.

Can fit up to 8 x 2" eyepieces or up to 12 x 1.25" eyepieces or a combination of. eyepieces, filters, diagonals, and other astronomical accessories.

A sturdy aluminium construction for storing with metal corners will keep you eyepieces and other valuable accessories dry, clean and safe

Dimensions: 450mm x 320mm x 145mm.

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

High quality, fast refractors have a lot going for them when it comes to astrophotography but they come with a downside - field curvature. This is where the image comes to sharp focus on a curved surface. The problem is that the sensors in cameras are flat. The larger the sensor - like those used in cameras with APS-C sized or larger sensors or DSLR cameras - the more effect is noticed.

A field flattener brings the image to focus on a flat surface, like your camera's sensor. At the same time, the basic optical performance of your telescope remains the same.

You will need 55mm of backfocus.

The Bintel T-thread Spacer Ring Kit (sold separately) is recommended to achieve proper distance for use with CMOS imagers.

Use with a DSLR only requires a T-ring for the camera (T-ring sold separately).

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

Metal block adapter allows finderscopes with dovetail to be mounted to Meade or Celestron SCT scopes. Accepts all Bintel models, GSO, some Orion, Skywatcher and other finderscopes.

Mounting holes are slotted to allow fitting to existing holes at the front or rear of Meade and Celestron SCT telescopes.

EX-Display Model, 6 Month Warranty

Bintel Ganymede 80mm Semi - APO

Bintel GSO RCA Focuser Collimation Ring
Fine collimation ring for GSO Ritchey Chretien focusers

Allows very precise collimation of GSO RC telescopes and takes up only 15mm of back focus.

Spring loaded adjustment screw allows fine tuning. 2 locking screws ensure the focuser remains square once collimation is set.

The Bintel ND96 13% Neutral Density filters reduce the glare by only partially transmitting (only 13%) of the reflected light uniformly across the entire spectrum. Not only will you see more surface features, but you can study them in greater comfort. These filters also reduce irradiation, which is the distortion at the boundary between light and dark areas, such as along the lunar terminator. Screws directly into the eyepiece barrel.

The Moon’s disk, even at partial phases, is intensely bright with reflected sunlight. The glare washes out most of the craters, rilles, and other surface details from view, particularly in telescopes of 6 inch aperture and larger.

With standard filter threads (M25.5 x 0.6) it can be screwed into almost any 1.25" eyepiece, 1.25" diagonal or can be stacked with other coloured filters to enhance lunar and planetary detail.

The ND96 filter may also be employed in the splitting of close double stars where one of the binary pair significantly exceeds the other in brightness.

Comes in plastic case for clean, safe keeping.

SKU: AD085

Accurate collimation makes a real difference at the eyepiece. The Bintel Laser Collimator is a simple, time-saving tool for collimating Newtonian telescopes, helping you get the sharpest views possible with minimal fuss.

Designed to fit both 1.25" and 2" focusers, it includes a removable 2" adapter for a secure, repeatable fit. The bright red laser features seven adjustable brightness levels, making the target easy to see in daylight or under dark skies without straining your eyes.

Key Features

• Fits both 1.25" and 2" focusers (removable 2" adapter included)

• Seven adjustable brightness levels for day or night use

• Bright red laser (635–655nm) with <5mW output for safe operation

• Sealed adjustment screws for precise collimator alignment

• Lightweight, durable aluminium alloy construction
  

Specifications

• Material: Aluminium alloy

• Output power: <5mW

• Wavelength: 635–655nm

• Brightness levels: 7

• Power: 1 × CR2032 battery (not included)

In the Box

• Bintel Laser Collimator

A straightforward, reliable collimation tool for anyone who wants better performance from their reflector telescope.

Changing the Battery

PLEASE NOTE: Only unscrew section A when changing the battery. Twisting section B will lead to tension on the wires and potential breakage.

Bintel Logo Cap

Have you found yourself clicking through our pages, cooking up new ideas for your next astronomy set-up? Do you sometimes feel like you have us on speed dial? Show your love for astronomy, telescope equipment, and Bintel; even in the daylight! This is a pre-curved cotton cap with crossover velcro in the back to find your best fit.

Bintel Lunar New Year Accessory Bundle

Celebrate the Moon with a trio of accessories designed to enhance your lunar observing experience. The Bintel Lunar New Year Accessory Bundle is perfect for anyone who wants to see more detail and enjoy longer, more comfortable viewing sessions.

This bundle includes:

Celestron T-Adapter-Barlow Lens Universal (1.25")
A flexible 2× Barlow and T-adapter all in one. Use it to double the magnification of your 1.25" eyepieces, giving you closer views of lunar craters, mountains, and valleys. Compact and lightweight, it lets you explore the Moon and planets in more detail without complicated setups.

Celestron Moon Filter (1.25")
The Moon is bright and beautiful, but its glare can make details hard to see. This simple screw-on filter reduces brightness and improves contrast, helping your eyes relax and revealing subtle surface features. Perfect for evenings near the full Moon, and useful for bright planets or terrestrial scenes.

Orion Moon Map 260
A laminated, fold-out map showing over 260 lunar features, including craters, mountain ranges, valleys, and historic landing sites. Both correct-image and mirror-image views are included, making it easy to identify features through binoculars, a telescope, or even with the naked eye.

Together, these three accessories make the Bintel Lunar New Year Accessory Bundle the ideal kit for exploring the Moon. See more, understand what you’re seeing, and enjoy longer, more detailed lunar observing sessions.

Bintel 48mm T-thread spacer set allows you to adjust the spacing between the newer M48 scopes and accessories and CCD / DSLR cameras and Wide 48mm T-Rings

The Bintel 48mm T-Thread Spacer set includes 4 parts:

• 5mm spacer
• 10mm spacer
• 20mm spacer
• 30mm spacer
• Variable t-thread spacer and locking ring

Be sure to get the exact spacing correct with the Bintel T-Thread SpacerSet

Made from black anodized aluminium and top quality machining on the threads.

Each adapter has male M48 thread to female M48 thread as used by many of the larger Refractor telescopes and imaging accessories.

M48x 0.75 pitch

SKU : FF358 FF360 FF361 FF362 FF363

Bintel M57- M42 T-Adapter

Step down ring allows you to couple a Bintel 2" Superview Projection eyepiece with any standard T-Ring

Precision machined, black anodised aluminium construction

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.

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.

The filter set work by blocking certain frequencies of light and allowing others to pass. An Orange filter will block the blue and green and let Orange pass. Different coloured filters will allow different transmissions of light and consideration must be made to the aperture of the telescope for some filters.

Our Filter set have been chosen to enhance you views of the planets that can show detail.

We hope you enjoy your new filter set.

#12 Yellow
Contrasts strongly with blue-coloured features on Jupiter and Saturn, while enhancing red and orange features. Lightens red and orange features of Mars, while reducing or blocking the transmission, and thereby increasing the contrast, of blue-green areas. Useful in increasing the contrast of lunar features in telescopes 6″ aperture and larger.

#21 Orange filter has 46% transmission, it will enhances lunar detail, darkens the Maria and lightens the orange deserts on Mars and also helps show off polar ice caps when visible. A good filter for Mars in 6” –16” telescopes.

#56 Green filter has 53% transmission and is quite good on lunar surface detail, it can help locating GRS (Great Red Spot) on Jupiter, offer great contrast to Polar caps, low clouds and dust storms on Mars.

#80A Blue filter has 30% transmission, it turns Saturn more Grey /Whitish and helps with the Cassini Division in larger telescopes, On Jupiter it enhances contrast between the bright areas and cloud boundaries and is also very good for the GRS. Worth having in your kit.

Choosing Filters Fact Sheet