The saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian (153/1200) Telescope is the perfect partner to begin your astronomy adventure with. This affordable telescope comes with a "paraboloidal" primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a four-arm, secondary-mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick) to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss.

This telescope comes with an aperture of 153mm and a focal length of 1200mm in a 6" tube. This scope features quality parts and accessories - the special roller-bearing construction, rack and pinion focuser, eyepieces and finderscope are all designed to aid with your observing experience. Once assembled and with a little practice, you'll soon be able to find and view the rocky surfaces of the Moon, planets in the Solar System as well as deep sky objects such as star clusters, double stars, nebulae and galaxies.

The saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope requires no additional tools during assembly and is incredibly easy to use, making it the perfect scope for beginner astronomers. 

ZWO-T2-M48 16.5mm Adapter has a male T thread (M42 x 0.75) on camera side and a female M48 (2″ Filter Thread or M48 x 0.75) thread on scope side and adds 16.5mm in length to your image train. This helps to get the correct spacings required for your camera to reach optimal focus.

Precision machined aluminium and black anodised for long life.

SKU: ZWO-M42-M48-16.5mm

Astronomical OSC camera with large full well capacity
ASI585MC

ASI585MC adopts Sony IMX585 CMOS sensor. As one of ZWO's latest OSC planetary cameras, it features a large sensor format of 1/1.2", a high resolution of 3840*2160, and a surprisingly amazing characteristic of ZERO AMP GLOW! The pixel size is 2.9um*2.9um. In 12-bit mode, it produces 46.9 FPS with super low readout noise!

8.29MP Senor

ASI585MC has the same pixel size of the ASI462MC at 2.9um, but its resolution is 4 times that of ASI462MC, which is a total of 8.29 megapixels. The sensor size is 11.13*6.26mm, and the diagonal length is 12.84mm. The 1/1.2" large sensor format makes it very suitable for solar and lunar imaging. It can also be used as an all-sky camera or live camera to observe and monitor cloud cover, rain, meteors and other weather conditions.

STARVIS 2

ASI585MC adopts the Latest SONY IMX585 sensor with STARVIS 2 technology. Featuring zero amp glow, lower dark current noise, and 3 times larger full well capacity, this camera is regarded as an upgrade of ASI485MC. It is also more sensitive to red, green and near infrared (NIR) lights compared to ASI485MC, especially in >850nm wavelength range, its light sensitivity is 1.5 times greater than ASI485MC.

Upgraded Model

The ASI585MC is an upgraded camera to the ASI485MC. Compared with the ASI485MC, it has the characteristics of a larger full well depth and no amp glow.
Model

Large Full Well Depth

Thanks to the back-illuminated sensor structure and advanced pixel technology, the camera has very low readout noise and a large full well depth. Especially in low light conditions, the camera performs excellent, capturing very clear images of celestial objects.

Camera Curve

Low read noise, high dynamic range

The camera has a built-in HCG mode, which can effectively reduce readout noise at high gain and allow the camera to maintain the same high dynamic range as it does low gain. When the gain is 252, the HCG mode is automatically turned on and the Dynamic range reaches a level close to 12bit. 

The readout noise is as low as 1.5.

aintain the same high dynamic range as it does at low gain. When the gain is 150, the HCG mode is automatically turned on and the dynamic range reaches a level close to 12bit. The readout noise is as low as 0.8e.

TheTele Vue Plossl 32mm has been around for decades and is still one of the best eyepieces on the market.

With 22mm of eye relief it suits every observer, even with eye glasses the full field of view the Tele Vue Plossl 32mm offers is superb.

Great eyepiece for larger clusters and nebulae.

Crisp and sharp from edge to edge with the same true field of view as the 40mm Plossl but with higher magnification.

Edge blackend lenses and thread barrel to take standard 1.25" filters.

Everyone should own a Tele Vue Plossl 32mm at some stage in their astronomy life.

Televue's 32mm Plossl is a favourite for those wanting to upgrade to a quality low power eyepiece. Certainly one of the best simple eyepieces ever made.

Specifications

Focal length: 32mm
Barrel Diameter: 31.7mm (1.25")
Apparent Field: 50°
Eye relief: 22mm
Field Stop Diameter: 27mm
Weight: 180g

Review

This is a very good low power/wide field eyepiece for ideal or large open clusters, emission and reflection nebulae, or large extended objects that require a big field of view, perfect for scanning the Milky Way star clouds in Scorpius- Sagittarius from a dark sky site

The rubber grip gives sure grip and makes it comfortable to use in cold weather. As with all TeleVue eyepieces all edges are edge blackened.

This one of the Classic eyepieces to own offering improved edge-to-edge sharpness, and a wider and brighter field of view to the standard 25mm eyepiece that comes with most telescopes.. The 22mm of eye relief offers unvignetted viewing for eyeglass wearers.

It is parfocal with the shorter focal length Plossls.

The 32mm Plossl, with its larger 50 degree apparent field, will deliver the same true field as the 40mm but with higher magnification. Filter threads to fit your filters.

Specifications

Celestron T-adapter Edge HD 925, 1100, 1400

Celestron T-adapter Edge HD 925, 1100, 1400 suits these optical tubes. It threads onto the rear cell.

This T-Adapter allows you to attach your 35mm DSLR camera to the prime focus of your EdgeHD telescope.

This arrangement is used for terrestrial photography and short exposure lunar and planetary photography.

It can also be used for long exposure deep-sky photography when using a separate guidescope.

Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount a 35mm SLR camera to your instrument.

Capture the stars with the ZWO CS Lens 2.8-12mm. With its F1.4 aperture and 2.8-12mm range, this lens is perfect for ASI120MM/MC, ASI290MM, and ASI224MC cameras. Its larger diameter and excellent low-light performance make it ideal for capturing meteors. Take your astrophotography to the next level with this powerful lens.

Celestron’s new EdgeHD reducer Lens 0.7X features a custom 4 element optical design engineered to maintain the flat-field performance of our award winning EdgeHD optical system. Unlike generic reducers, our premium reducers provide substantial back focus to accommodate an assortment of imaging accessories.

EdgeHD reducers offer high index optical elements, including extra low dispersion, exotic Lanthanum elements, which provide high contrast viewing while minimizing chromatic aberration. All air to glass lens surfaces feature multiple layers of coating for maximum light transmission and color correction and contain blacken edges to minimize internal reflection and maximize image contrast.

Incorporating computer assisted CNC machined aluminum housing, for precise spacing and alignment of optical elements, and threaded metal covers on the lens assembly to protect your investment from dust and scratches, our reducers offer you an outstanding mechanical design.

With the Fastar option on all EdgeHD optical systems, coupled with the .7x reducer, your telescope becomes the most complete imaging system available in its price range today.

Reducer Lens 0.7X Performance

• Design: 4-element optical layout designed specifically for the EdgeHD 8" to maintain the flat-field performance of the Edge HD optical design
• 105mm of back focus: Provides generous back focus to accommodate additional accessories and a wide variety of cameras. Also allows use of existing T-adapters for EdgeHD 800 and other Celestron imaging accessories
• One full F-Stop faster than f/10: Reduces the exposure time by one-half to capture the same brightness of object
• Increase field of view by 43%: Better for capturing wide field images of larger galaxies and nebulae

Glass

• Lanthanum Glass Elements: EdgeHD reducer uses "rare earth" Lanthanum glass elements for clear, high contrast viewing while minimizing chromatic aberration
• Fully multi-coated lens elements: All air-to-glass surfaces have multiple layers of coating for maximum light transmission and color correction
• Blacken edges: All lens elements have blacken edges to minimize internal reflection and maximize contrast

Large Illuminated Field

• Optimized for APS-C sized sensors: Including most DSLR cameras and Nightscape CCD cameras

Mechanical Design

• Machined aluminum housing: Computer assisted CNC machined aluminum housing for precise spacing and alignment of the optical elements.
• Threaded metal covers for both ends of the lens assembly: To protect your investment from unwanted dust and scratches.

Versatility

• Provides and intermediate focal length between EdgeHD's native f/10 (or f/11) and the optional Hyperstar accessory at f/2, making the EdgeHD the most complete imaging system in its price range

Tele Vue 4x Powermate T-Ring Adapter

TeleVue's 4x Powermate T-Ring adapter allows you to unscrew the standard eyepiece fitting of your powermate. With the T-ring adapter installed you have a secure and much more compact connection between your camera and 4x Powermate. It also guarantees perfect camera sensor alignment, a very important consideration when imaging with such high amplification.

Imaging the Solar System with Powermates™

Some of the finest Solar System images have been made with Powermates™. Used singly or stacked, Powermates™ help any scope achieve the long focal-length required to image details on Solar System bodies. The increased image scale allows for imaging without an intervening eyepiece. Powermate T-Ring Adapters fit on the Powermate lens assemblies to allow attachment of your camera's T-Ring or other T-threaded imaging accessory.

Powermate Magnification Chart for Imagers

The above chart indicates the magnification for each Powermate™ as a function of distance from the Powermate™ top surface to the imaging surface. Using the 4x Powermate T-Ring adapter will produce a magnification factor right on the nominated 4x amplification intended.

Celestron T-adapter 48mm (Edge HD 925, 1100, 1400)

The Celestron T-adapter 48mm is the accessory of choice if you’d like to attach your full frame DSLR or astronomical camera to a Celestron EdgeHD optical tube. With DSLR CCD chips getting larger, Celestron created the 48mm T-Adapter to reduce vignetting and provide a larger light path to your camera’s sensor, producing exceptional astrophotos.

ZWO’s legendary Electronic Automatic Focuser (EAF) platform gets a smart, modern update with the new EAFN. Designed for astrophotographers who value precision and simplicity, the EAFN retains the solid mechanical design of the original while introducing a USB-C connection and micron-level focus accuracy for today's imaging demands.

It’s the perfect fit for users who want a clean, efficient setup without sacrificing performance.

What’s New in the EAFN:

• USB-C Interface: Easier to connect in the dark, more robust, and in line with modern gear.

• High-Precision Focusing: Delivers micron-level step resolution for ultra-fine focus control.

Tech Specs:

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

• Supported Platforms: ASIAIR, ASCOM, INDI

• Payload Capacity: Up to 5 kg

• Status Indicator: Integrated LED

The ZWO EAFN is a sleek and dependable option for both new and experienced imagers looking to enhance their focusing precision—without the extras. Reliable, accurate, and easy to integrate, it’s everything you need and nothing you don’t.

New Improved from ZWO-OAG-L

ZWO-OAG-L is the latest iteration of M68 OAG with a larger prism size of 12mm x 12mm. The bigger clear aperture brings wider field of view in guiding. It is easy to use, and suitable for users who are interested in long focal length photography. To take the most advantage of it, we recommend you to match it with large format guiding cameras.

Features:

1. Lightweight and exquisite, 17.5mm thickness.

2. Prism size: 12mm x 12mm.

3. The effective light-passing aperture is 11.7mm x 8.3mm.

4. Can be used to connect the main camera and guide camera simultaneously. No guide telescope required.

5. Packaged with an M48 sensor tilt plate (5mm).

Operating Guide:

1. For guiding, OAG-L can only work with ASI Mini cameras like ASI174MM Mini, ASI290MM Mini and ASI120MM Mini.

2. Considering the large prism size, we don’t recommend you use OAG-L with telescopes whose clear aperture is smaller than M48.

3. Yet it is recommended to use with 2” EFW or 7x36mm EFW, and with APS-C cameras (ASI2600) or full frame cameras (ASI6200/2400). The large clear aperture supports full frame cameras without vignetting.

4. The major differences between ZWO-OAG-L and M68 OAG are about the prism size and the threads. ZWO-OAG-L removed the inner threads so you can directly use the screws to connect it to other equipment.

5. If the thread of your telescope side is M48, then you don’t need to remove the M48 sensor tilt plate coming with ZWO-OAG-L. On the contrary, you need to remove it and use some other sensor tilt plate at the corresponding thread of your telescope.

The pictures below show how to remove the sensor tilt plate:

OAG-L Mechanical Drawing

OAG-L & OAG-L-68 Mechanical Drawing

Connection Guide:

Please Note:

While adding ZWO-OAG-L into your optical train, please make sure the prism won’t block the camera sensor.

You can use the guiding screw to adjust the guiding camera’s focus length. Please make sure the distance from the prism to the main camera and to the guide camera are the same. To ensure the result, it is better to do this in the daytime for the adjustment will be very difficult at night.

The saxon 25.4mm Red Dot Finder with Bracket is a no magnification finder that, when properly aligned with your telescope, will pinpoint what you are looking at with an illuminated red dot. Unlike finderscopes red dot finders will keep the image of the sky upright and non-reversed, making the saxon 25.4mm Red Dot Finder with Bracket easy to use for amateurs and experts alike.

Will fit all dovetail mounting brackets.

Skywatcher does it again. An old favorite gets a complete facelift with new features and upgraded components!

The venerable Dobsonian reflector design has recently undergone some important upgrades and improvements: Skywatcher is pleased to introduce the all-new Collapsible Dobsonian complete with Crayford focuser – the ultimate in large aperture portability and performance.

This elegant truss tube design was carefully engineered to combine ease of use, extreme portability and consistent performance in an affordable package. Unlike other truss tube designs, the Skywatcher Collapsible Dobsonian does not need to be disassembled between uses. It transports as two compact pieces that can be assembled and ready to use in just seconds! It is easy to collimate once set up, and it holds its collimation throughout the evening!

The bearing system has been redesigned as well. The new Skywatcher Collapsible Dobsonians feature buttery smooth azimuth bearings. Even the twelve-inch model can be rotated with just the push of a finger. Like our traditional Dobsonians, the new Collapsible Dobsonians feature Skywatcher’s patented tension adjustment control on the altitude bearings. This eliminates the need and added cost of clumsy counterweight systems to balance the telescope.

To top it off, all of the new Collapsible Dobsonians are shipping with ultra smooth Crayford focusers.

Skywatcher 8 Inch Collapsible Dobsonian Key Specifications

ZWO ASI220MM Mini New Generation Guide Camera

ZWO ASI220MM Mini camera integrates a 1/1.8" SC2210 sensor (7.68mm x 4.32mm). It is a mono guide camera with excellent near-infrared sensitivity. This camera has 4um x 4um pixels with an array of 1920 x 1080 and a full well capacity of 8780e. The protective window is AR coated.

Instruction Manual

SKU: ASI220MINI

Specifications

The faster the focal ratio of your telescope, the greater your visual reward for using Tele Vue eyepieces. Tele Vue Plössls feature full multicoatings for greatest light transmission and contrast.

Blackened lens edges and internal anti-reflection threads tweak the last bit of contrast for maximum image detail. The sharper field focuses faint star light into perceptible points and allows those with undriven mounts to gaze longer before repositioning the image.

The 25mm, 20mm, 15mm, 11mm and 8mm Plössls round out the focal lengths for various observing from deep sky to planetary. They work best with Tele Vue Barlows or Powermates to effectively double the number of focal lengths in your collection.

Far superior to eyepieces usually provided as standard with most instruments.

Review

This is a very good medium power eyepiece for lunar observing, resolving globular clusters, picking up detail in the more compact emission and reflection nebulas, etc.

This 15mm focal length is a very good in between power eyepiece, filling the gap between the 25mm eyepiece that comes standard with most scopes and a high power eyepiece.

It has 10mm eye relief . Like all TeleVue Plossls it has filter threads to fit your filters and blackened lens edges as well as being parfocal.

Specifications 

The faster the focal ratio of your telescope, the greater your visual reward for using Tele Vue eyepieces. Tele Vue Plössls feature full multicoatings for greatest light transmission and contrast.

Blackened lens edges and internal anti-reflection threads tweak the last bit of contrast for maximum image detail. The sharper field focuses faint star light into perceptible points and allows those with undriven mounts to gaze longer before repositioning the image.

The 25mm, 20mm, 15mm, 11mm and 8mm Plössls round out the focal lengths for various observing from deep sky to planetary. They work best with Tele Vue Barlows or Powermates to effectively double the number of focal lengths in your collection.

Far superior to eyepieces usually provided as standard with most instruments.

Review

This is a very good medium high to high power eyepiece for resolving globular clusters, lunar and planetary detail, some smaller galaxies (depending on aperture).

It has 8mm of eye relief and so eyeglass wearers may wish to remove their spectacles.

This 11mm TeleVue Plössl was rated the best 10 -12mm Plossl in a recent test report of 31 eyepieces in Sky & Telescope magazine.

Like all TeleVue Plossls it has filter threads to fit your filters and blackened lens edges as well as being parfocal.

Tele Vue 11mm Plossl Specifications

Replacement Celestron dovetail bar for the CG-5 bar.

Used if mounting your scope to a Losmandy type saddle as opposed to Vixen type.

Please note : This requires fitting so you should feel comfortable in attempting this.

Also note that this product will not work with CPC 800 GPS or CPC Deluxe 800 HD telescopes without completely removing the finder scope bracket.

ZWO Pier 200 Pier Extension for the AM5 Mount

The NEW ZWO Pier 200 is a multi-functioning easy-to-install extension with a large load capacity.

Made of Aircraft grade Aluminium it has high-temperature resistance and is highly durable for years of trouble-free service. The weight is only 1.6kg yet it has up to 50kg load rating.

Simple Installation

Out of the box, functionality simplifies the whole installation process to just one step. Just tighten the locking knobs.

Artistic Appearance

The matte surface brings a classic colour contrast when used with the Red ZWO AM5 mount.

Wide Range of Compatibility

The ZWO Pier 200 works with other tripods. It is not only suitable for the ZWO Carbon Fibre tripod, but it can also be used with the 1.75-inch steel tripods from iOptron and Skywatcher, and with the 2-inch tripod for the Celestron Advanced VX Mount.

ZWO provides 3 optional thin pillars. You can take off the tube and install the pillars to get a more portable PE 160, which will reduce the weight of transporting your mount.

SKU: ZWO-PE200

The saxon Telescope Wi-Fi Adapter featuring:

• Alignment which include of Polar Alignment, Bright Star, One Star, Two Stars and Three Stars alignment.
• GoTo and tracking by selecting the desired object from the 42,000 object list.
• Point and Go function to simplify the process of hunting the desired object.
• 8 direction buttons to adjust your telescope to desired position.

This must have adapter is compatible with the below computerized mounts: Saxon and Sky-Watcher

• AstroSeeker/ Star Discovery
• AZ GT/ Star Explorer
• GoTo Dobsonian
• EQ3 GoTo
• EQ5 GoTo
• HEQ5 Pro
• AZ-EQ5 GT Pro
• NEQ6 Pro
• AZ-EQ6 GT Pro
• EQ8 Pro

The Tele Vue DeLite 9mm is one of the 3 newest additions in the DeLite series. Revealed at the NEAF conference in April 2016 the Tele Vue DeLite 9mm is sure to become a favourite in any eyepiece collection.

Available in 18.2, 15, 11, 9, 7 and 5mm focal lengths, the DeLite series is a delightful addition to Tele Vue's visionary line of eyepiece developments. Named DeLite because that best describes the viewing experience, the name also recognizes designer Paul Dellechiaie's work.

Tele Vue DeLite 9mm Specifications

Early reviews of the Tele Vue DeLite 62° Apparent Field Eyepieces

Excerpt from Tom Trusock's March 2016 review in Astronomy magazine.

Like any Tele Vue eyepiece, the Tele Vue DeLite 7mm produces images rich in detail and popping with contrast. The Tele Vue DeLite 7mm would make a great higher powered eyepiece in most cassegrain telescopes. With a generous 62° AFOV and 20mm eye-relief the viewing experience will be very comfortable.

Available in 18.2, 15, 11, 9, 7 and 5mm focal lengths, the DeLite series is a delightful addition to Tele Vue's visionary line of eyepiece developments. Named DeLite because that best describes the viewing experience, the name also recognises designer Paul Dellechiaie's work.

Tele Vue DeLite 7mm Specifications

Reviews

The Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control - AZ is a standard accessory on all current altazimuth mounted NexStar-style telescopes, and is compatible with the Celestron SLT, LCM, SE, and CPC computerized telescopes.

With the push of a button, you can access NexStar+’s huge database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Automatically slew to objects in a variety of catalogs, including the Messier, NGC, Caldwell, and SAO brightest stars. The planets as well as a list of the most popular objects are also included. Not sure what to look at? Use the Sky Tour, and you’ll be shown a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing!

A variety of alignment procedures are pre-programmed into the NexStar Plus Hand Control, including SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star, 1-Star, 2-Star, and Solar System. You can also choose from a variety of tracking rates (sidereal, solar & lunar) and slew speeds. Slew at 1, 2, or 3 degrees per second, or choose speeds as low as 2x or as high as 64x.

This hand control includes Flash Upgradeable Technology, allowing users to upgrade its software via the Internet.

The ZWO T2-T2 Extension 21mm is designed to help you to reach 55mm back focus distance

for example: attach the 21mm extender to ASI071 to reach 55mm back focus distance:17.5mm+21mm+16.5mm=55mm

SKU: ZWO-M42-M42-21mm

The Celestron 1.25inch Star Diagonal slides into the focuser (1.25”) of your refractor or catadioptric telescope and accepts standard 1.25” eyepieces, allowing you to view objects more comfortably. A diagonal that is angled at 90º helps avoid neck strain when looking through the eyepiece.

Please note that a 90º diagonal will display images that are right side up, but left to right orientation will be reversed (mirrored).

2 Years Warranty

SKU: 94115-A

Nagler Type 5

With the 31mm, the unique 6-element design using four exotic glasses, maintains the contrast advancement of the Type 4s while achieving a true field area 82% larger than the 22mm Type 4!

Owners of fast Dobsonian/Newtonians can enjoy a larger true field, free of secondary shadowing, than ever before. For example, a 12.5", f/4.5 scope with a Paracorr will deliver a 1.5 degree field (3 Moon diameters), at 53x with a 6mm exit pupil.

Why Are There 4 Types of Naglers?

To achieve various features requires different design tradeoffs and thus the different types of Nagler eyepieces. The largest possible true fields of view for an 82°' apparent field of view in both 2" and 1¼" formats are achieved with the Nagler Type 5 series, with focal lengths of 31 and 16 mm

Compact size in medium to short focal lengths is achieved with the Nagler Type 6, available in focal lengths of 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, and 3.5 mm.

To achieve eyeglass friendly eye relief without excessively large and heavy designs requires the other two Nagler types. The 22mm Type 4 and 19, 14, 9, 5.5 mm Type 7 with their long eye relief feature adjustable height eyeguards and are best for eyeglass wearers or Dioptrx™ users.

Specifications

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.

The Bintel Projection lenses in 32mm and 40mm focal lengths are useful if you can't get your telescope to reach focus with a conventional camepter and T-ring.
Many Newtonian telescopes don't have enough focuser in-travel with a DSLR cam - the Bintel Projection lenses provide a solution.

The top of the eypiece housing unscrews(T2 thread) allowing a T-ring to attach directly.

With the same fine optics as Bintel's Plossl range it also makes a great low power eyepiece!