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A piggyback bracket is a simple astronomical accessory that can help you produce stunning photographs of the night sky. It allows you to attach a DSLR camera and lens to any Celestron SCT optical tube assembly and take advantage of the fact that your telescope has a dual-axis motor drive. When your telescope is running with the camera attached, you can take longer exposures without star trails, and capture details in objects that would have been impossible had your camera been attached to a photographic tripod or a telescope without a drive system.
Dock, Launch, Explore
Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.
Smartphone Compatibility
StarSense Explorer DX 5 works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016.
Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology
StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.
While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.
High Quality Altazimuth Mount with Slow Motion Control
An ultra-stable altazimuth mount provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer DX. Slip clutches and geared slow motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in your target. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you’ll be able to follow them with just a turn of the knobs. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.
Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics
With a large 5” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube—Celestron’s tried-and-true optical design for over 50 years—this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects while remaining compact and lightweight. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and the beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster.
All air-to-glass surfaces are coated with our StarBright XLT optical coatings to visibly increase contrast and light transmission for brighter deep space views. With StarBright XLT, you’ll be able to discern subtle details while viewing the Moon and planets as well as faint galaxies and nebulae. For more information about our patented StarBright XLT coatings.
Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites
Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.
But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 5” Schmidt-Cassegrain and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach.
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture: | 125mm (5") |
| Focal Length: | 1250mm |
| Focal Ratio: | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 25mm |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 50x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 150x |
| Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
| Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: | Erect image 90° (1.25") |
| Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 295x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 18x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 13 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.11 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 0.93 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 329x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 51mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 16.6% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 40% |
| Optical Coatings: | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length: | 330mm |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 171.45mm |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 5 lbs |
| Dovetail | CG-5 Dovetail Bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type: | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | Aluminum, 1320.8mm max height |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 1.72 kg |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| GPS: | Uses phone's GPS |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-5 |
| Power Requirements: | None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using App) |
| Alignment Procedures: | Use StarSense Explorer App |
| Software: | StarSense Explorer App | SkyPortal App | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Total Kit Weight: | 4.08 kg |
| Included Items: | Optical tube | Mount and tripod (preassembled) | 25mm and 10mm eyepieces | Erect image diagonal | StarPointer finderscope | Accessory tray | StarSense Explorer phone dock |
$99.00
NEW from ZWO
Do you want precise, accurate focusing of your Off Axis Guide camera, with the NEW ZWO 1.25" Helical Focuser you can achieve perfect focus with finger tip ease.
Manufactured from Aerospace Aluminium Alloy Material
Precision CNC Machining Technology
Frosted and Anodised Housing
Anti - Skid Brass Screw
Perfect fits in with ZWO OAG and Mini Series Guide cameras
Can also be used in other situations where precise focus is required
ZWO 1.25" Helical Focuser Specifications:
Inner Diameter: 1.25inch (31.7mm)
Stroke: 6mm
Top Male Thread: M42 x 0.75 (T-Thread)
Bottom Female Thread: M42 x 0.75 (T-Thread)
Minimum Height: 48.5mm
$69.00
You can easily add a second auxiliary port to your Celestron mount with the Celestron AUX Port Splitter. This parallel adapter plugs into the AUX or hand controller port of your computerized telescope and splits it into two, allowing you to connect the Celestron StarSense AutoAlign, or another peripheral device, to your telescope and still keep the hand controller plugged in.
$29.00
Have you ever wanted to explore Mars, the planet next door to our own? With this detailed Map, you finally can- as complete as it can be with our current knowledge of the Martian terrain, the Orion Mars Map and Observing guide will be of great aid in locating and identifying the many intriguing martian features there are to find on this planet. This useful tool is ideal for any amateur astronomer looking to get more out of their telescopic observations of Mars- the map not only identifies the classical albedo features observable through a telescope, it also identifies over 150 Martian Features using modern nomenclature. Throughout the tri-fold of the map and observation guide, you can find heaps of information on the dust clouds and storms, polar ice caps, and seasons of Mars. The guide also includes information on optimal filters recommended to help enhance visual views and photos of mars- and to top it all of, it contains a detailed list of all upcoming conjunction and opposition events
$65.00
ZWO EAF Bracket for C8-C9.25 Celestron Scopes
(this part is defined as optional accessories for ZWO EAF)
This bracket is designed to work with
- 8" SCT
- 8" SCT Edge HD
- RASA 8
- 9.25" SCT
- 9.25" SCT Edge HD
You can directly connect it to the scopes.
The ZWO EAF Bracket C8-C9.25 is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminium block with an anodised finish.
Takes 15minutes to fit.
Fitting hardware supplied
Installation instructions included
Whats in the box?
Flexible coupling x1
Motor bracket x1
M4-8mm x2
M3-14mm x3
CELESTRON REDUCER/CORRECTOR F/6.3
This combination focal reducer and field corrector lens accessory works with all Celestron 5", 6", 8", 9 1/4", 11" and 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. This clever accessory makes it possible to have a dual focal ratio instrument, without sacrificing image quality. The Reducer/Corrector is f/6.3 for C5, C6, C8, C9¼ and C11 telescopes and f/7 for the C14 telescope.
If offers wide fields of view with any Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Used for astrophotography, it reduces exposure time by a factor of 3.
Celestron doesn’t offer a f/6.3 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, because the design is impractical, with a large central obstruction, and resulting loss in contrast. This, added to the inability to utilize longer focal ratios for certain objects, led Celestron to design the four-element, fully multicoated f/6.3 Reducer/Corrector. Results are amazing both visually and photographically.
Produces a corrected field of 24mm diameter. The back focus is 105mm, from the reducer's back element to the camera's sensor
THE #94175 REDUCER/CORRECTOR LENS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CELESTRON EDGEHD or MEADE ACF OPTICAL SYSTEMS.
$490.00
The Tele Vue Powermate 2.5x is the perfect choice for both imaging and visual use.
Unique Benefits and Applications for Powermates™
- Vignetting, edge field aberrations and pupil movement - all introduced when using Barlows with long focal length eyepieces, are minimized.
- Telecentric operation (field rays leave parallel to optical axis, unlike Barlow lenses which diverge rays). This is ideal for Hydrogen-alpha filter use such as with Daystar models.
- High performance for image amplification, CCD or film (some of the finest Earth-based planetary imaging is being done with Powermates™ ).
- Flexible for visual and imaging with all types of telescopes and eyepieces. Essentially Parfocal, and with nearly constant magnification regardless of image distance behind top surface (except 5x model which increases 1x for every 35mm of image distance increase).
- Higher magnifications are possible with high optical performance compared to "doubling up" Barlows.
- All will reach parfocal point in star diagonals, except for the 2", 2x which comes very close.
In addition to full multi-coating, Powermates™ include other Tele Vue special touches such as safety undercuts where practical on the chrome barrel and captive lock screws that can't fall out, and filter threads. Our 100% QC program at f/4 insures that Powermates™ will add dramatic power (and NOTHING ELSE) to your favorite eyepieces.
If, for example, you own a 24mm Panoptic, you'll have the power of a 12mm focal length eyepiece with the 2.0x Powermate™, 9.6mm with the 2.5x Powermate™, a 6mm with the 4x Powermate™, or a 4.8mm with the 5x Powermate™!
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 -- like in prime focus photography. 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.
For astro-imagers, the above chart indicates the magnification for each Powermate™ (2x, 2.5x, 4x & 5x) as a function of distance from the Powermate™ top surface to the imaging surface (CCD or film).
These models stand less than 3" out of your focuser and the 5x takes 1¼" threaded filters. They are parfocal in ALL 1¼" diagonals and prisms. For this reason, they are highly recommended over standard Barlows for 1¼" diagonals and refractors such as the Tele Vue-60.
The 5x Powermate™ is ideal for long focus CCD and film photography, magnifying about 7.7x. It's an attractive, high performance alternative to eyepiece projection. The 5x is also perfect for slowing down your scope for Hydrogen-Alpha solar observing.
These Powermates™ are a better choice for 2" diagonals than Barlows, since they are nearly Parfocal. They are threaded for 48mm filters and their performance is excellent with every 1¼" and 2" eyepiece we make (yes, even the 31mm Nagler Type 5!). Both the 2" eyepiece holder and the special 2" flat top adapter use our brass clamp rings for secure operation. And, it also has a very unique feature: you can unscrew the 2" eyepiece housing and screw on a special T-ring adapter for solid, compact attachment of CCD or camera equipment.
Excellent with long eye-relief, 2" eyepieces. Using the 4x model, imagine the quality of a 35mm Panoptic at 8.8mm with 25mm of eye relief! The Powermate™ is NOT a Barlow so the Panoptic-Barlow Interface is not needed! The 2" Powermate™ fits all the way into 2" Star Diagonals, requiring minimal refocus compared to a 2" Barlow.
When using Tele Vue's Paracorr coma corrector, the 2.5x or 5x Powermate™ should be inserted into the Paracorr's 1¼" adapter (i.e., between the Paracorr and the eyepiece). For 2x and 4x 2" Powermates™, first insert the Powermate™ into the focuser, then the Paracorr into the Powermates™.
Al Nagler's 4-element concept, continues the tradition of full-field sharpness with optimum aberration control. Like long eye-relief? Retain the eye-relief of long focal length eyepieces, while at high power. Enjoy, for example, the sharpness and comfort of the 32mm Plössl at up to 5 times the power!
To understand the Powermate™, we must first understand the Barlow lens. Barlows amplify the power of a telescope. They can be considered "focal reducers" for eyepieces, or "focal extenders" for objectives. Terence Dickenson, in his Barlow test report in Sky and Telescope, July 1997, says: "Technology has erased the old objections. A modern Barlow will not degrade your telescope's optics. Anyone telling you otherwise is using outdated information. Moreover, the highly regarded Nagler eyepieces and their clones have built-in Barlows, ample evidence that the lens is not some detrimental intruder." Thanks, Terence, for laying the myth of the degrading Barlow to rest.
A high quality Barlow must be properly designed and manufactured in order to avoid compromising a telescope's color and spherical aberration corrections. The "invisibility" of Tele Vue's 2-element Barlows has been noted in test reports in the astronomy magazines. However, by the nature of its negative power lens, a Barlow will do more than just increase magnification, regardless of the number of elements.
The diverging rays leaving the Barlow result in moving the exit pupil further out, thereby extending the eye relief. In short to medium focal length eyepieces the change is not noticeable. However, in the case of long focal length eyepieces, the increase can be significant and not without performance consequences.
Vignetting can occur due to the altered ray path, when the eyepiece's lenses are not large enough in diameter to allow all the rays to make it through. Shorter Barlows, or ones with too much magnification, only exacerbate the problem because the ray path entering the eyepiece is steeper.
We had to go beyond the Barlow concept to achieve the goal of a compact, high power, fully corrected image amplifier. The Powermate™ consists of a negative doublet plus a positive "pupil-correcting" doublet. This 4-element system provides the magnifying function of a Barlow without its limitations by restoring the field rays back to their original direction, as if the Powermate™ were not there. The result is a pure magnification increase.
$139.00
Note: Not supplied with tripod head - only for use with Skywatcher Star Adventurer
$49.00
Kenko Pocket Microscope is a lightweight handheld microscope, very convenient and can be carried with you everywhere.
With a 60 to 120x zoom power, you can change the magnifying power according to the object you would like to see.
The built-in LED light makes it easier to see your target object in every situation by lighting it up!
Making use of a dry cell battery, you can carry it every time you need it without worrying about charging batteries.
Let's have a look at the wonders of the micro world!
The micro world is full of wonders to be discovered, but there's really no need to go far. Just try to place this portable microscope on the palm of your hand and switch on the LED light to see something you've never seen before.
It's so handy and easy to use you can try it on everything. An orange skin in your kitchen, a leaf in your garden, or for those with a strong stomach, the bacteria swimming in a drop of mud caught in a slide.
Provided with both a zoom ring and a focusing ring, you will be able to focus on the object and further zoom on it for a vivid and enlarged image of the object not visible to the naked eyes. Anything you have seen will never be the same as before.
Last but not least, it weighs only 30g and stays in the palm of your hand.
PACKAGING CONTENT
Kenko Pocket Microscope handheld microscope is so lightweight and portable it can be carried with you anytime and everywhere.
It also comes with a pouch so that, once you've done with your observations, you can conveniently replace it in your bag or pocket, and quickly bring it out every time a new object catches your curiosity.
SKU: STV-120M
$20.00
A handy spare part for your Telrad - allows you to switch your device over between different telescopes without any hassle!
Are you worried that when you take pictures in the evening or wet environment, your DSLR lenses or small refractor can’t work perfectly because of the dew on the lenses? And then you also need to wipe the lenses, again and again, to keep the lenses dry and clean.
The Haida Anti-Fog Belt is designed to avoid dew on lenses by warming them up by using an advanced graphene heating material that distributes the heat safely and evenly. There are 3 modes for you to choose from: low heat (35-45°), medium heat (45-55°) and high heat (55-65°). The Anti-Fog Belt can withstand temperatures as low as -40°C.
The belt comes with a USB port and a pouch so you can put it in your bag easily and conveniently. When you have trips or plans of climbing high mountains like the Alps or Himalayas to take pictures, this belt will also develop a large impact.
New Version : THE ZWO ASIAIR Plus 256G
The new ZWO ASIAIR Plus has 256Gb of memory and replaces previous the ZWO ASIAIR Plus with 32Gb of memory which has been discontinued. ZWO now have two versions of the ZWO ASIAIR - this one and the ZWO ASIAIR Mini.
With its new sleeker body it is 24% thinner and 13% lighter than the Original ASIAIR Plus. It features 4 DC 12V outputs, A DSLR Camera shutter release port, RJ45 Ethernet port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, a newly added USB Type-C port, and an expansion card slot. All packed into a 100mm x 70mm x 26.5mm CNC-machined Aluminium case and of course it is ZWO Red in colour.
The New ZWO ASIAIR PLus 256 G is integrated with 256Gb eMMC Storage that offers faster data transmission speed .
Imaging efficiency at short exposures improves by 26%
FPS on video mode improves by 30%
Enhance Antenna provides stronger WiFi signal and faster communications.
Dual Band WiFi network with a working range of up to 20m. 5Ghz WiFi is faster than 2.4Ghz WiFi, but the range is shorter. The 20M working range is the average of multiple tests in open space at 2.4Ghz. When assembling the ASIAIR Plus, keep the USB 3.0 cable away from the WiFi antenna.
Easy to use Interfaces gives you full control of your gear. 2 x USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0ports an ethernet port 4 x 12v DC power outlets to connect your cooled camera, dew heater, EAF focuser etc. The newly added USB type C port for exporting your files to your laptop or PC.
PWR - Input power status display
WIFI - Wireless Network status display
SYS - System I/O status display
12vDC output Power Indicators
Realtime monitoring - 12vDC outputs control switch in App. Along with monitoring unit for ASIAIR Plus's working status.
The whole ASIAIR experience - Astrophotography has never been easier.
System requirements:
In the Box: ASIAIR256 G Controller, ASIAIR Plus Quick Star Guide, ASIAIR Plus Activation Guide, DC 1.5M male - female extension cable (5.5 x 2.1mm standard) USB 3.0 Type B data cable
$20.00
Lenspen Original
High-tech cleaning for binoculars, cameras, camcorders and eyepieces. LensPen is a compact, easy-to-use, yet highly effective lens cleaning system.
LensPen employs a revolutionary non-liquid cleaning compound that will not spill or dry out and outperforms other existing lens cleaning systems.
LensPen's all-natural chamois tip is impregnated with a revolutionary non-liquid cleaning compound that absorbs oily residues and contaminants.
The special shape of the tip and its flexibility allow it to conform to the shape of the lens surface. A high-quality, all-natural retractable brush lets you safely remove dust or hard particles from the lens surface.
Not recommended for corrector plates.
$29.00
Please note: the BINTEL Nikon T-Ring is available as well:
A T-Ring is one of the first accessories you will need if you want to take pictures through a telescope or spotting scope. If you have a Nikon SLR or DSLR camera body, the Celestron Nikon T-Ring is the one for you.
In order to use the Nikon T-Ring, remove the lens from your camera, and attach the T-Ring in its place, just as you would if you were mounting a lens. The telescope side of the T-Ring has threads that will accept a variety of camera adapters, including the Celestron T-Adapter or Tele-Extender. The adapter you choose depends on the type of photography you wish to do.
You can take pictures of terrestrial and/or celestial scenes by using a simple T-Adapter to turn your telescope or spotting scope into a large telephoto lens. The #93633-A T-Adapter is the best choice if you own a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with standard rear cell threads. If you have a refractor or spotting scope, the Universal T-Adapter (#93625), with its 1.25” barrel insert, is probably the best choice. There are also special T-Adapters for the EdgeHD optical system: one for the 8-inch EdgeHD (#93644) and one for the 9.25, 11, and 14-inch EdgeHD (#93646).
Prime focus photography is popular for short exposure images of terrestrial objects as well as celestial objects like the Moon.
If you need extra magnification beyond that which your Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope provides, a Tele-Extender (#93643) will allow you to insert an eyepiece inside the barrel before attaching it to the telescope. A Tele-Extender is used most often for high power images of the Moon and the planets.
The Saxon 8" DeepSky (203/1200)Dobsonian 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 203mm and a focal length of 1200mm in a 8" tube. This scope features quality parts and accessories - the special roller-bearing construction, Crayford 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 8" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope requires no additional tools during assembly and is incredibly easy to use, making it the perfect scope for beginner astronomers.
What is Dobsonian Telescope and Why the Tension Control Handle?
A simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970's. The Dobsonian mounted telescope is popular among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity. In its simplest form, the Dobsonian mount consists of a box which allows the optical tube assembly to pivot in altitude, while the box itself is swivelled on a base in azimuth.
The Dobsonian mount usually relies on the friction between the side bearings on the optical tube of the telescope and a frictional material on the saddle to hold the optical tube in place. If there is too much friction, the telescope is difficult to move to center an object in the filed of view. If there is too little friction, the telescope will not sty where it is positioned. This makes stabilizing the optical tube of the telescope difficult when using a Dobsonian mount, especially when accessories, such as a finderscope or an eyepiece, are added to the optical tube. As long as the amount of friction is at an appropriate level, and therefore stabilization of the optical tube is achieved, the telescope can remain in its desired position to view an object and maintain its position even when the mount is rotated.
The devices for stabilizing a telescope on the Dobsonian mount currently available include: a sliceable weight to counter balance the weight of the telescope, a friction lock that must be adjusted to inhibit movement of the telescope, and a spring attached between the telescope tube and mount to aid in stabilization.
These devices are inconvenient to use because they do not provide a simple and user-friendly way to adjust the friction. The objective of the saxon Tension Control Handle invention is to provide a tension adjuster that users can easily turn to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboard of the mount.
By providing such a tension adjuster, the telescope does not need to be balanced in order to stay in position. The tension adjuster can be tightened such that the optical tube can stay in a position but can still be moved when prompted to adjust the position of the optical tube. Alternatively, the tension adjuster can be completely tightened to lock the optical tube in position.
| Warranty Information | 5-Years Limited Warranty |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian (Parabolic) |
| Aperture | 203mm |
| Highest Practical Power | 406x |
| Focal Length | 1200mm |
| Focal Ratio | F/5.9 |
| Eyepieces | Plossl 25 and Plossl 10 |
| Finderscope | 9x50 |
| Barlow Lens | No |
| Diagonal | No |
| Mount Type | Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth |
| Tripod | No |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 20.5 x 112cm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 11.0kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | Tube: 125 x 46 x 38cm3, Base: 76 x 67 x 13cm3 |
| Shipping Weight | Tube: 13kg, Base: 13kg |
$17.00
The Chandler Small Planisphere is made up of 2 sections -- an inner rotating dial (white) marked with the days and months of the year, and a fixed outer section (blue) marked with the hours of the day.
The dial contains a sky map printed with dark stars on a light background for easy nighttime readability. To use the planisphere simply turn the dial to match the date with the time you are looking at the night sky. The planisphere will then show the stars, constellations, and prominent deep-sky objects that are currently above the horizon as well as the location of the Milky Way. It works for any hour, of any day, of any year!
- Unlike coffee-table planispheres, The Night Sky is printed with dark stars on a light background, for easy nighttime readability.
- The constellations are drawn simply, emphasizing the brighter stars which makes them easy to recognize and locate with the naked eye or entry level equipment.
- Coordinate grid lines are shown without being intrusive. Coordinates are shown because they can be useful for cross referencing with star atlases.
- A selection of deep sky objects for binocular viewing is included. It is important to point out to beginners that the best first telescope is a pair of binoculars. You may already have what it takes to start observing tonight!
The Chandler Small Planisphere is unique because it uses a two-sided projection to reduce sky distortion -- conventional planispheres severely distort the sky near the southern horizon.
The Chandler Small Planisphere is made from a plastic laminate so it won't get damp and wrinkly when used outside in the night air.
Suitable for use in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Chile and smaller Pacific Islands.
$34.99
Based on the award-winning The Australian Bird Guide, this compact format features over 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas.
The Compact Australian Bird Guide will appeal to both the beginner and experienced birdwatcher, and includes up-to-date species descriptions, distribution maps, illustrations and quick guide comparison pages for major groups. Ideal for your next holiday, field trip or simply to use in your own backyard.
Reviews:
"The compact guide admirably fulfils its stated purpose of being a concise and portable field guide for experienced ornithologists and an aid for the newcomer to bird watching in Australia (including overseas visitors) in making rapid, accurate field identifications without being swamped by too much detail."
Alan Lill, Association of Field Ornithologists, 17 April 2023
"This book is perfect for use in the field, for all levels of birdwatching skill, and its comprehensive content makes it perfect for resident and visiting birdwatchers alike."
Jonathan T. Coleman, International Journal of Avian Science, 2023
"It fits easily into a day-pack and can be quickly deployed, even when one is handling binoculars, a notebook, camera and other birding paraphernalia. <...> It is well-made well-bound and hard-wearing. It is clearly made for the tough Australian conditions"
Canberra Bird Notes, December 2022
"While the dazzling diversity of Australia's birds is something to be celebrated, it can all be a little overwhelming for someone who is new to birds. The Compact Australian Bird Guide achieves the delicate balance of being comprehensive yet concise, accurate yet accessible. The straightforward layout, succinct text and beautiful illustrations allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of Australian birds. For the novice bird lover, The Compact Australian Bird Guide will unlock the mysteries of Australian bird identification and for the seasoned birder it will be like seeing the familiar with fresh eyes."
Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia
"This book succeeds splendidly as a compact aid to bird identification. Congratulations to all concerned and highly recommended as a valuable, proper and convenient, field identification guide"
Clifford B. Frith, Peter S. Valentine, Australian Field Ornithology (39), 2022
"This compact book is designed to provide beginners and experienced birdwatchers with a convenient, quick and beautifully illustrated identification guide to more than 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas."
The Gardens, Summer 2023
"This user-friendly, beautifully illustrated book is a guide to all bird species commonly found in Australia. Featuring more than 700 bird species that are residents of, or regular visitors to, Australia’s mainland, Tasmania and its surrounding oceans, this is a useful quick reference guide for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers."
Gardening Australia, September 2022
"I love big field guides. But I do not love lugging them around in the field, or on airplanes, or on long hikes. That’s why I’m absolutely delighted with the new Compact Australian Bird Guide."
Justine E. Hausheer, The Nature Conservancy (Blog: Cool Green Science), 3 October 2022
"Whether you’re a dedicated birder, someone with passing interest who wants a straightforward reference, or you’re a beginner keen to build knowledge, The Compact Australian Bird Guide is a first-class asset."
R M Williams, Outback, November 2022
$29.00
Package includes four desiccant tablets for use with all ZWO cooled cameras.
$29.00
Please note this is the new, improved 2024 model from Telrad which replaces the previous 2 inch riser and adds an extra half an inch of height
Is your Telrad finderscope too close to your telescope? Raise it up, with a Telrad Riser Base. This version adds an additional 2.5" of height, while a taller 4" Riser is also available.
$49.00
New updated version 2
A modern intelligent headlamp designed to assist astronomers and night sky photographers with a low powered red-light output and hand motion sensing on / off control.
Offering four convenient red light output levels and a white spotlight or flood light feature with two brightness levels, activated separately from the red light.
The new version 2 model has a low power red light setting with turns on when the lamp turns first turns on. This helps preserve your night adapted vision.
With the intelligent switch control, there is no chance you will accidentally flash a white light again, preserving your night vision.
The V-340 headlamp also includes an upgraded high capacity 2000mAh lithium battery, allowing a long duration of up to 24 hours plus operation and modern fast USB-C recharging.
V340 is inspired from the star V340 Sagittae, a red super giant from the Sagitta constellation, also known as the “Arrow” and represents Heracles’ arrow in Greek mythology. V340 Sagittae is approximately 215 times bigger than our Sun.
Maximum Lumens:
Red light - 50lm
Spotlight - 350lm
Flood light - 200lm
Colour output:
Red light - 1000 Kelvin
Spotlight - 6000 Kelvin
Flood light - 600 Kelvin
Operating temperature: 0 - 50 deg C
IP Rating: 44
Dimension: 62 x 40 x 38.5 mm
Weight: 92 grams
Included in the box:
x1 Headlamp
x1 Headband strap
x1 USB-C 1.0m cable
x1 USB-C to Micro adapter
x1 Velcro cable support strap
Run time:
Red light
>24 hours - Low
14 hours - Medium
8 hours - High
Flood light
6 hours - High
12 hours - Low
Spot Light
5 hours - High
10 hours - Low
Charge time: 4 - 5 hours
Battery Information:
Battery type: 14500
Battery size: 1000 mAh, 3.7V (x2)
Battery capacity: 2000 mAh @3.7V, 7.4 Wh
Battery chemistry: Lithium Ion
Warranty:
12 Months
$169.00
Saxon Cielo HD eyepieces feature a wide 60 degree field of view for clear and well-corrected images. With extra low-dispersion glass and six elements, the Cielo HD series guarantees high performance. All seven Cielo HD eyepieces sport 16mm of comfortable eye relief, making them easy on the eye. What's more the twist up eyecups make it easy to switch between eyepieces in the Cielo HD range, making it a versatile and reliable choice for any stargazing adventure.
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Apparent Field of View: | 60° |
| Eye Relief: | 16mm |
| Optical Coatings: | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Number of Lens Elements: | 6 |
| Barrel Size: | 31.7mm |
| Parfocal Eyepieces: | Yes |
| Threaded For Filters: | Yes |
Manfrotto 290 XTRA Kit with video head
The new Manfrotto 290 Xtra is the perfect solution in terms of stability for hobbyist birdwatchers and digiscoping.
The Manfrotto 290 Xtra is a 3-section tripod, the biggest in the 290 range, with aluminium leg tubes and special top casting enhancing rigidity, durability and performance. Its aluminium leg-locking levers are tension-adjustable, so they can be tightened to counteract any effects of aging and wear, keeping the tripod fully functional throughout its long lifespan.
This tripod’s key feature is its choice of four leg angle positions which maximize shooting creativity. Its rapid centre column adds flexibility and extends the min-max height range. A new rubber legwarmer guarantees comfortable grip and maximum ergonomics. The tripod comes with a dedicated shoulder bag ensuring comfortable portability at all times.
The 290 Xtra comes in a kit with a lightweight aluminium fluid head with pan bar and quick release plate complete with secondary security. It features smooth, fluid movement, pan and tilt locks. This head is ideal for cameras up to 4 kg in weight.
Specifications
| Collection / Series | 290 Series |
| Weight | 2.56kg |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Safety Payload | 4 kg |
| Minimum Height | 40.5 cm |
| Maximum Height | 169.5 cm |
| Maximum Height (with Centre Column Down) | 146 cm |
| Closed Length | 69.5 cm |
| Head Type | Video / Fluid Head |
| Legs Tube Diameter | 19, 22.5, 26 mm |
| Leg Section | 3 |
| Base Diameter | 60 mm |
| Leg Angles | 25°,46°,66°,88° |
| Attachment | 1/4″ screw |
| Ball Locking | No |
| Carrying Bag Included | Yes |
| Centre Column | Rapid |
| Colour | Black |
| Easy Link | No |
| Friction Control | No |
| Front Tilt | -60° / +90° |
| Independent Pan Lock | yes |
| Independent Tilt Lock | yes |
| Leg Type | Single |
| Leg Lock Type | Flip Lock |
| >Maximum Working Temperature | 60 C |
| Minimum Working Temperature | -30 C |
| Pan Drag | NONE |
| Panoramic Rotation | 360 |
| Plate Type | 200PL-14 |
| Quick Release | Yes |
| Tilt Drag | NONE |
| Upper Disc Diameter | 60 mm |
$199.00
ZWO ADC is voted as “HOT SKY PRODUCT – 2017”
ZWO Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector is used to reduce the effect of atmospheric dispersion on lunar and planetary images
The prisms are the heart of the ADC
Material: H-K9L(Schott BK7)
Surface Accuracy: λ/10@632.8nm
Deviation Angle: 2°
$290.00
The Tele Vue 3x Barlow provides triple the magnification when used with any 1.25" eyepiece in your collection. For less magnification check out the Tele Vue 2x Barlow.
The chart below shows the effective magnification when spacing is introduced between the Barlow lens and image plane of your camera or eyepiece
Properly designed Barlows do wonderful things: They amplify power, slow the telescope's f/# (improving eyepiece sharpness), and give designers the opportunity to compensate for eyepiece aberrations.
Tele Vue Barlows use multi-coated high index glasses for optimum aberration correction, exceptional contrast with virtually no light loss. Observed performance is aberration free, even when tested with f/4 scopes. They even improve our competitor's eyepieces and telescopes!
Compromise image quality in any part of the optical chain and you've compromised every part! Tele Vue product design and execution deliver consummate satisfaction. Every Tele Vue Barlow must pass the same rigorous f/4, full field testing as all our eyepieces.
All Tele Vue Barlows now use brass clamp rings for secure, non marring holding of eyepieces and accessories.
Offered in 2x and 3x magnifications, these 1¼" Barlows perform identically. Simply choose either or both based on your eyepiece collection. Features include parfocal-ization, 1¼" filter threads, captive lock screws that won't fall out and full multicoatings.
The Celestron Focus Motor for SCT & EdgeHD provides electronic focusing for Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) and EdgeHD telescope optical tubes. With the focus motor installed, you can bring celestial objects into sharp, precise focus using your telescope’s hand controller or a computer instead of using the focuser knob. A focus motor is great for visual observers who want to dial in exact focus (especially those with dexterity issues) and a must-have accessory for astroimagers. With a motorized focuser installed, an astroimager no longer needs to be physically near the telescope to focus an image. Combined with computerized control of the mount and camera, the focus motor enables the imager to gather data remotely from a backyard observatory, or even a telescope located hundreds of miles away. As an added bonus, port covers protect the ports while not in use, and the covers cannot be lost due to the tethered design.
Compatible Optical Tubes
The focus motor is compatible with all SCTs from 6” to 14” in aperture that have been produced since the year 2006. It is not compatible with 5” SCTs or older models. It is compatible with all EdgeHD optical tubes, the 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA), the 36cm RASA, and the 7” Maksutov-Cassegrain. It can also be used with the 11” RASA, but requires the Focuser Retrofit Kit for RASA 11.
Power Options
There are three options for powering your Celestron Focus Motor:
- When using a Celestron computerized mount, you can power and control the focus motor through the mount using the supplied AUX cable. This allows control from the mount’s hand controller (NexStar+ or StarSense) or a computer.
- If you are not using a Celestron mount, you can power and control the focus motor from a computer USB port. You will need a user supplied USB A-to-B cable.
- You may also opt to use an external 12V DC power source which plugs into the motor’s power jack.
Compatible Software
Celestron offers a free Focuser Utility program for computer control. The Celestron PWI software can also control the focus motor. To use third-party focuser control software, an ASCOM driver is needed.
Celestron Focus Motor Bulletin
SPECIFICATIONS
| Motor: | DC servo motor |
| Spur gears | Brass, 1:1 gear ratio, 38mm diameter, 45 teeth |
| Focuser shaft coupler | Aluminium clamping sleeve |
| Microprocessor | NXP Kinetis series, Arm Coretex-M4 core |
| AUX port power | Powered by Celestron computerized mount AUX port, connecting cable supplied |
| USB port power | USB3 or USB2 providing at least 900mA |
| DC jack power | 12V DC, 1A, 5.5mm/2.1mm tip positive plug |
| Compatibility | All SCTs produced after 2006 except 5" SCT, all Edge HD, RASA 8", RASA 36cm, 7" Mak-Cass |
| Speed rates | 8°/sec , 32°/sec , 128°/sec |
| MANUALS: |
|---|
| Focus Motor Instruction Manual |
| Focus Motor Setup Guide |
| For Drivers: (Note, Check Celestron.com for latest versions) |
If you have a Celestron FirstScope telescope and want even more versatility and portability, take a look at the Celestron FirstScope Telescope Accessory Kit! It includes six separate pieces that will enhance your observations and help you learn even more about the Universe.
Get Help Finding Objects
When you are observing something big, like the Moon, it is fairly easy to point your telescope along its line of sight and get that object in your eyepiece. However, smaller objects are much easier to locate in your telescope if you have a finderscope to help do the work. This 5x24 finderscope and bracket is made to attach to the FirstScope without tools. It magnifies the view by 5X and has optics 24 mm in diameter. Once you have attached the finderscope to your telescope tube and have done some simple alignments, you will be able to point with the finder instead of the telescope itself.
Choose Your Magnification
Anyone who has a telescope will tell you that you can’t have too many eyepieces. Every eyepiece offers a different magnification and a different field of view. In the FirstScope Accessory Kit, you will get two 1.25” eyepieces. One is a 12.5 mm model, and will magnify objects 24X more than your eyes alone can see. The second eyepiece is a 6 mm, and will boost the power even further, to 50X. Remember, the lower the number of the eyepiece, the higher the magnification!
See More Detail on the Moon
The Moon is beautiful, but it is bright, especially when full. A Moon Filter works the same way sunglasses do for your eyes on a bright, sunny day. The filter lowers the amount of light reaching your eye, and allows it to relax and see details that would not be visible in an unfiltered view of the Moon due to glare. The Moon Filter screws onto the barrel of all of your 1.25” eyepieces, giving you a choice of filtered magnification. (Note: Do not use the Moon filter for solar observation.)
Learn More About the Sky
Starry Night Basic Edition is included in the FirstScope Accessory Kit. The software can be downloaded on your PC (Windows 7, XP, and Vista) or Mac (10.4.8 or later) computers. Learn the constellations, print out star charts for an upcoming observing session, and learn how to identify planets and stars, and more!
Store & Carry Your Telescope Easily
When your FirstScope telescope and accessories are not in use, store them in this nylon tote bag! Having everything together in one easily-identifiable carry bag will make it even quicker to grab your telescope and get outside to see the latest comet, bright, shining planet, or lunar eclipse!
$25.00
- Cleans cameras, lenses, spotting scopes, screens & binoculars
- Effectively removes fingerprints, grease, dust & dirt
- Suitable for wet & dry cleaning
- Includes lens air blower, brush, swabs, lens tissue book & polyester cloth
The Celestron TrailSeeker 80mm Angled spotting scope series offers an amazing viewing experience in a rugged and durable rubber armoured housing that is fully waterproof and Nitrogen filled. The optical system with proprietary XLT multi-coatings renders high resolution images with outstanding contrast while the dual focus mechanism allows you to get subjects in focus quickly and then fine tune the image.
Enhance the View
Large objective 80mm and 100mm models are extremely useful in the field both for all the additional light they allow into the optical system and in making the most of the dawn’s early or the twilight’s fading light.
Feature This
The TrailSeeker offers numerous features normally found only in much higher priced spotting scope models, including a sliding sunshade, rotating tripod mount, and interchangeable eyepiece. The TrailSeeker is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
Outdoor Adventures
Whether bird watching, hiking, camping, or just observing the scenery, the TrailSeeker Spotting Scope series in outdoor ready! These scopes’ robust, fully armoured design protects them when out in the field and provides additional peace of mind that they’ll be ready when you need them.
$69.00
The NEW ZWO EAF Hand Controller is the perfect way to control the EAF (Electronic Automatic Focuser).
The smooth ergonomic design provides a comfort grip. Made from environmentally friendly APS material.
Features In and Out buttons and has two speed control. It comes with a 3.5mm female socket.
This is a “must-have” option for EAF user.
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