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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Colour eyepiece filters are essential for observing the moon and planets. They effectively reduce glare and light scattering, improve contrast through selective filtration, and enhance definition and resolution.

Bintel's filters are constructed with top-notch, uniform glass and are coated to minimize reflections and ghosting. They are threaded to fit 1.25" eyepieces and provide a generous 26mm clear aperture.

#12 Yellow Filter

The #12 yellow filter enhances Jupiter’s cloud bands, particularly the lighter zones and the Great Red Spot, improves Mars' surface details, such as polar ice caps and dust storms, and sharpens contrast on the Moon, highlighting the maria and highlands.

#15A Dark Yellow Filter

The #15A dark yellow filter improves contrast on Jupiter's cloud belts, especially in the darker equatorial regions and the Great Red Spot, reveals surface features on Mars such as ridges and valleys, and enhances the details of lunar craters and shadows along the terminator.

#21 Orange Filter

The #21 orange filter helps define the atmospheric cloud structures on Jupiter and Saturn, enhancing features like the Great Red Spot and Saturn’s cloud bands, sharpens the visibility of Mars’ dust storms and polar ice caps, and brings out lunar surface details, particularly in shadowed areas.

#23A Light Red Filter

The #23A light red filter enhances the contrast of surface features on Mars, such as ice caps, dust storms, and topography, improves the visibility of Jupiter’s cloud belts and storms like the Great Red Spot, and highlights the Moon’s surface features along the terminator, including craters and maria.

#29 Dark Red Filter

The #29 dark red filter significantly enhances the contrast of Mars’ surface features like its ice caps, dust storms, and valleys, brings out darker regions and bands in Jupiter's atmosphere, and improves lunar contrast, especially in low-light areas and the terminator.

#38A Dark Blue Filter

The #38A dark blue filter enhances Jupiter’s cloud details, especially the lighter and darker zones and the Great Red Spot, improves the visibility of cloud layers on Saturn, and helps to bring out surface features such as the polar ice caps as well as dust storms on Mars by enhancing atmospheric contrasts.

#47 Violet Filter

The #47 violet filter brings out atmospheric features on Jupiter, such as cloud bands and storm systems, enhances the visibility of cloud layers on Saturn, and improves the contrast of Venus' upper atmosphere, revealing subtle cloud structures and atmospheric patterns.

#58A Dark Green Filter

The #58A dark green filter increases contrast in Jupiter’s cloud bands and atmospheric details, such as the Great Red Spot and polar regions, enhances Saturn’s ring details and cloud structures, improves the visibility of Mars’ surface features like polar ice caps and dust storms, and sharpens Venus’ cloud patterns.

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Celestron EdgeHD 9.25 OTA

See the Universe in HD
EdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. The optical system was designed to reduce more than just off-axis star coma; it also provides an astrograph-quality flat focal plane all the way to the edge of the field of view.

True Astrograph Quality
Many optical designs that advertise themselves as "astrographs" actually only produce pinpoint stars across a curved focal plane. While this may be acceptable for some visual observing, stars will appear out of focus at the edge when used with the flat chip sensor of a digital camera. EdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three-times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and dramatically flatter than competing coma-free designs. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across some of the largest CCD chips available today.

Improved Performance
Superior edge performance not only creates rounder, more pleasing stars, but actually improves the resolution and limiting magnitude when compared to telescopes of equal aperture. With Celestron’s StarBright XLT optical coatings on every surface, EdgeHD optics gives you maximum light throughput across the widest visual and photographic spectrum.

Mechanical Features
In addition to EdgeHD’s optimized optical design, the telescope tube has been redesigned to make sure you get the most from your optics each and every night.

Mirror clutches - Flexible tension clutches hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when taking long exposure astro-images. Once focused, the flexible rods allow the mirror to be held in place without putting any force or pressure on the mirror assembly, keeping the image centered in the eyepiece (or on the sensor).
Tube vents - Cooling vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Each vent has an integrated 95-micron micromesh filter guaranteed to let warm air out without letting dust in.
Fastar versatility - EdgeHD is the most versatile imaging telescope available today. At its native f/10, you can achieve the image scale necessary to capture the smallest of deep sky objects. Add the optional reducer lens—custom-designed for your size EdgeHD tube—and you can increase your field of view without sacrificing optical performance. A Barlow gives you added power for high-resolution planetary, lunar and solar imaging. All EdgeHD optical tubes are Fastar-compatible, allowing the secondary mirror to be removed and replaced with a third party lens accessory for ultra-fast f/2 wide field imaging.

Individually Tested
Every EdgeHD that ships has been tested not only for the surface quality of each optical component, but also with a camera and artificial star to ensure the imaging system meets our rigid quality assurance. This “final acceptance test” confirms the EdgeHD will perform in the field and deliver high-quality astroimages.

Specifications

Optical Design	EdgeHD
Aperture (mm)	234.95 mm (9.25 in)
Focal Length	2350 mm
Focal Ratio	10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)	23 mm
Magnification of Eyepiece 1	102 x
Finderscope	9x50
Star Diagonal	2" w/ 1.25" adapter
Optical Tube	Aluminium
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	14.4
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.59 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.49 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	1127 x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	3.35 in (85 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	36%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area	13%
Optical Coatings	StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length	559 mm
Optical Tube Weight	9.53 kg
Dovetail Compatibility	CGE Mount

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Kowa TNS - 501 Angled Spotting Scope - The Binocular and Telescope Shop

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Enjoy close up views of nature anytime with the Kowa TSN-500 spotting scope.

Small and light enough to always be with you whether at home, the park, by the water or heading out into the bush. See flowers and insects with incredible detail using the close focus capabilities and ideal for whale watching. A responsive focus wheel and smooth 20-40x twist zoom makes operation easy for any age.

Kowa optical technology produces high resolution and clarity even in such a compact optic making a moment more memorable and immersive, then capture it forever with your smartphone using the optional Kowa smartphone adapter.

TINY SIZE - MASSIVE PERFORMANCE

The TSN-500 series scope may be tiny but optically it punches well above its (400g) weight! Kowa optical technology squeezes out as much light transmission and resolution possible for an objective lens of this size using state of the art lens coatings. Images are clear and bright with great detail.

FULLY WATERPROOF BODY

To keep the body of the TSN-500 series scope as light as possible, an advanced polycarbonate material is used whilst retaining a rugged strength to protect the optics and engineering inside. The body is fully waterproof and nitrogen filled to prevent fogging in extreme temperatures. All in all - it's a tough little cookie!

A SCOPE THAT FITS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

Measuring just a mere 239mm in length and weighing only 400g (TSN-501 model), the TSN-500 is one of the smallest and lightest spotting scopes on the market. Even at this small size, Kowa have managed to create an ultra compact optic that still delivers great optical quality. Take in your back pack, on holiday abroad or even in your glovebox - never miss a moment with the Kowa TSN-500. At the design stage, every detail was considered to make the TSN-500 as compact as possible.

EASY TO USE FOR ALL AGES

With a built in twist 20-40x zoom lens and a smooth, responsive focus wheel, the TSN-500 spotting scope series really can be enjoyed by all ages. Simple and elegant design and operation combined with an ultra compact lightweight body makes the scope super portable for those wishing to travel light and carry less equipment whilst still enjoying great optical quality at an incredible price.

CLOSE FOCUS REVEALS A NEW WORLD

The Kowa TSN-500 series spotting scope can focus down to just 2.5m - this incredible close focus performance brings the secret world of flowers and insects in to all its glory. See incredible detail of this micro world that you would not normally see. Imagine observing a flower head at 40x optical zoom standing just 2.5m away from your subject!

AT A GLANCE

1. 20-40x zoom eyepiece
2. Focus wheel
3. Tripod mount
4. 50mm fully multicoated objective lens

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

TSN-501 20-40x angled spotting scope
Objective lens cap
Eyepiece cap
Instruction manual

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Celestron’s EdgeHD reducers feature 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. Large diameter lens elements, up to 60 mm clear aperture, ensure that the optimized image circle remains at a generous 42 mm for use with large CCD sensors.

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.

Performance

Design: 4-element optical layout designed specifically for the EdgeHD 9.25" to maintain the flat-field performance of the EdgeHD optical design

Maintains the same back focus as when used at f/10: Unlike generic reducers the EdgeHD .7x provides generous back focus to accommodate additional accessories and a wide variety of cameras. Also allows use of existing EdgeHD T-Adapters 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

Full Frame Design

Threads directly onto the 3.25" threads of the EdgeHD optical tube: Reduces mechanical vignetting and allows for use with larger (full frame) sensors and Off-Axis Guiders

Clear aperture: 60 mm clear aperture lens optimized for a 42 mm image circle for use with large CCD sensors.

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

Fastar compatibility and f/2 imaging with optional accessory: the EdgeHD is the most complete imaging system in its price range.

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Thousand Oaks Full Aperture (Solarlite Polymer) Solar Filter

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After years of R&D we have developed a new solar film that has the optical quality of glass with the advantages of impregnated polymer. Will never develop pinholes or scratches that can let in light and ruin a filter. Other advantages: lightweight and does not require re-balancing tube assembly, will not break, consistent yellow-orange solar image, even density with any aperture, flat surface compared to other thin film filters that have wrinkles and creases. Will not tear or puncture. Stronger than any other solar film on the market. Also available in sheets. Guaranteed 15 years.

What Size Do I Order?

To ensure the best fit for your application, it’s essential to measure the outside diameter (O.D.) of your telescope or lens. We cannotrecommend a filter size based on the model number of your telescope/lens, so please take the following steps to find the correct size:

Remove the protective cap/cover that covers the objective glass on the end of your telescope/lens.
Measure the O.D. of your telescope tube or binocular barrel at its widest point, taking into account any obstructions/taper within 1 1/4in from the end of the tube.
Select the appropriate O.D. range for your measurement using the dropdown menu above. The dropdown menu lists the O.D. ranges available for our filter sizes and will point you to the correct part # for your O.D.
Note: The O.D. ranges account for the minimum clearance require for the filter to fit.

Alternatively:

Choose the closest cell O.D. that is at least 1/16″ (1.58mm) larger than the O.D. measurement of your instrument. For example, if your O.D. measurement is 4″(101.6mm), choose a cell with an O.D. of 4-1/4″(107.9mm) part # S-4250.
Avoid selecting a size that is the same as your O.D., since it will be too tight
- Note: The 1/16″ of clearance is factored into the O.D. ranges in the dropdown menu above.

The solar filter comes with self-adhesive felt for custom fitting, but you can also find additional felt, Velcro, or other materials at most fabric or home improvement stores.

Please use the size chart below to select the appropriate size for your application. The chart lists sizes by clear aperture (filter size in the center of the cell) and O.D. of the aluminum cell (inside cell wall that fits over and around telescope tube). Please note that we cannot take orders for felt.

OPEN TRUSS TELESCOPES:

If the solar filter is to be used on an open truss telescope, the open area from front (secondary mirror) to back (primary mirror) must be covered. No direct sunlight should enter the optical path or the concentrated beam from the mirror can focus on the back of the solar filter film and cause damage and void warranty.

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Swarovski CL Pocket Binocular 8x25 Wild Nature Package - The Binocular and Telescope Shop

Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25 Binocular Wild Nature Package

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$1,405.00

SWAROVSKI OPTIK · MADE IN AUSTRIA

CL Pocket 8x25
Wild Nature

Big on quality, small in size. The 8× companion version of the CL Pocket, with a wider field and a brighter, steadier image — ready for the jacket pocket and the long day out.

View Specifications

Crafted in Absam, Austria • Lifetime support from Swarovski Optik • Authorised Australian Dealer

8×

Magnification

350g

Ultra Lightweight

2.5m

Close Focus

88%

Light Transmission

Why The CL Pocket

Always ready for
the wonders of nature

Four reasons the CL Pocket is the compact binocular that goes everywhere — and performs like it shouldn't.

Pocket-Sized Design

Folds flat to fit in almost any pocket. Just 350g, ready for a jacket, a day pack, or a handbag.

Precision 8× Optics

8× magnification with a 3.1mm exit pupil and 88% light transmission — a brighter, steadier handheld image that holds detail into last light.

2.5m Close Focus

Razor-sharp detail on butterflies, dragonflies and flowers just 2.5 metres away. A macro window on the natural world.

Made in Austria

Hand-assembled in Absam, Tirol. Waterproof to 4m depth, nitrogen-filled, built to outlast every trip.

Optical Precision

Crystal-clear views,
from a pocket-sized instrument

Every lens surface is fully multi-coated with Swarovski's proprietary coatings. The result is an image with the bright, high-contrast character that defines Swarovski Optik — and 88% light transmission so that detail holds up well into last light.

A generous 6.8° true field of view shows you 119m of scene at 1000m — roughly 20% wider than the 10×. That width makes it easier to locate moving birds, scan flocks, and track subjects through foliage at 8× magnification.

6.8° True Field of View
(119m at 1000m)

Everyday Companion

Folded flat,
always with you

The CL Pocket's dual-hinge bridge design folds the barrels in underneath, collapsing to a footprint that disappears into a coat pocket or day pack. The rubber-armoured aluminium chassis is balanced in the hand and the 8× magnification is exceptionally steady handheld — no tripod, no shake, just a clean, settled view.

The twin hinges also provide an unusually wide 48–74mm interpupillary range, so the same binocular fits children, adults, and every eye-spacing in between. Small enough that you'll actually bring it with you.

350g Total weight
Pocketable in a jacket or day pack

2.5m Close Focus

A macro lens
for the natural world

Close focus down to 2.5 metres turns the CL Pocket into something more than a distance tool. Dragonflies resting on a reed. Butterflies working a garden. Spiders on a web. Fungi at the base of a tree.

It's the detail you'd normally need a macro camera to see — except here it's live, moving, and framed in your hands. For nature-curious travellers and birders who love the small stuff, close focus is transformative.

Built For Every Eye

17mm of eye relief,
full view for every user

17mm eye relief with adjustable twist-up eyecups gives eyeglass and sunglasses wearers the full field of view — not a cropped ring like lesser compacts.

±5 dpt diopter adjustment lets you match the optic exactly to your eyes. Nitrogen-filled, pressure-tested, and waterproof to 4 metres — operate confidently from the snowline of the Alps to a summer garden in Queensland.

4m Waterproof depth
Nitrogen filled · sealed for life

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Big on quality, small in size — a folding binocular that fits in the palm of your hand and delivers the image quality we expect from the Swarovski name.

Swarovski Optik · Absam, Austria

What's In The Box

The Wild Nature Package

Your CL Pocket 8x25 arrives in the Wild Nature bundle — a green-themed accessory package designed for field use from day one.

CL Pocket 8x25

Green-armoured compact binocular, folded design, Swarovski Optik coatings

Wild Nature Field Bag

Green carrying case for protected, quick-access transport in the field

Neck Strap

Lightweight and designed for all-day comfort in the field

Eyepiece Cover

Protects objective lenses and eyepieces from dust and grit when stored

Built For

One binocular,
every adventure

From a backyard birding session to a weekend in Tasmania — the CL Pocket adapts to how you use it.

Birdwatching

Wider field and a brighter image for fast pickup on warblers, finches and forest birds

Travel & Hiking

Pocketable weight and weatherproof build for every expedition

Nature & Wildlife

2.5m close focus for butterflies, dragonflies and botanical detail

Full Specifications

CL Pocket 8x25 vs 10x25

Choosing between the two magnifications? Here's how the 8x25 and 10x25 compare — same chassis, different optical experience.

Specification

CL Pocket 8x25 This

CL Pocket 10x25

Optical Performance

Magnification

8×

10×

Objective Lens

25mm

Exit Pupil

3.1mm

2.5mm

Field of View

119m / 1000m (6.8°)

98m / 1000m (5.6°)

Apparent Field

52°

53°

Light Transmission

88%

Twilight Factor

14.2

15.8

Focus & Usability

Close Focus

2.5m

Eye Relief

17mm

Diopter Adjustment

±5 dpt

Eyecups

✓ Twist-up, adjustable

Physical & Build

Weight

350g

Length (folded)

109mm

Width

99mm

Height

46mm

Housing

Aluminium, rubber armour

Environmental

Waterproof

✓ 4m depth, nitrogen-filled

Operating Temp

−25°C to +55°C

Origin

Made in Austria

Wild Nature Package

Field Bag

✓ Included

Neck Strap

✓ Included

Eyepiece Cover

✓ Included

The 8× is the wider-field, brighter and steadier everyday choice — best for quick pickup, flocks, forest birds and low light. The 10× is the detail-forward option for distant and stationary subjects.

The CL Pocket 8x25 Wild Nature

Every pocket
deserves a Swarovski

Hand-assembled in Austria, built for a lifetime of observation, and small enough to carry every day. This is the binocular that goes everywhere you do.

Authorised Swarovski Dealer

Same-day dispatch before 2pm AEST

Manufacturer warranty

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Celestron StarSense Autoguider v2

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$1,499.00 $1,899.00

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New update to the Celestron StarSense Autoguider

Key features:

Automatic alignment: Aligns your telescope to the night sky in about three minutes with no user input, thanks to Celestron’s patented StarSense technology.
Precise GoTo: Boosts the pointing accuracy of your Celestron mount, placing celestial objects in the centre of the field of view of high-powered eyepieces and small imaging sensors.
Autoguiding: Tracks celestial objects accurately for pinpoint stars in long exposure astro images, eliminating the need for a separate autoguiding camera, guidescope, and computer.
Assisted polar alignment: Walks you through an easy, automated process to dial in the best polar alignment.
High-quality 4-element optical design: Features a unique optical design by famed optical designer Mark Ackermann, with sharper optics than other mini-guidescopes.
NEW! Included dew shield: Helps prevent dew from forming on the optics, also acts as a lens shade to block stray light.
Multiple ways to control: Works with your NexStar+ hand control, CPWI telescope control PC software, or the SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ app (for WiFi enabled mounts)

The Celestron StarSense Autoguider is an all-in-one solution that makes using your telescope easier and more rewarding than ever. This powerful, compact device connects to your Celestron mount to provide automatic and accurate autoguiding to help you create sharp, long-exposure images with ease. Whether you’re an experienced astroimager or just starting in the hobby, adding this game-changing accessory will ensure you have more quality time under the stars.

Automatic Alignment: Be Ready to Observe in Minutes

StarSense Autoguider aligns your telescope to the night sky in about three minutes with the press of a button—no user input is needed. Celestron’s patented StarSense technology “sees” star patterns overhead and matches them to its internal database to automatically orient the telescope. This feature eliminates the hassle of manually aligning your telescope, so you can focus on what’s important—observing and imaging.

Precise GoTo: Supercharge Your Pointing Accuracy

Celestron’s computerized mounts are already hailed for their pointing accuracy, but your mount gets even better when you add the StarSense Autoguider. Instead of placing celestial objects within the telescope’s field of view, Precise GoTo places them in the centre of the field—even if you’re using a high-powered eyepiece or today’s small imaging sensors.

Autoguiding: Create Your Celestial Masterpiece

Capturing images of astronomical objects is one of the most exciting things you can do with your telescope. But to capture stunning deep-sky astro images, you need autoguiding—the power to make tiny adjustments to the mount’s tracking to keep your target locked in over long exposures. Previous autoguiding setups were complex and expensive, usually involving a separate autoguiding camera, a guidescope, and a computer. StarSense Autoguider replaces all that—so even beginners can dive head-first into the world of imaging. Your targets are crisp and detailed, while background stars look like sharp pinpoints, never oblong or streaky.

Assisted Polar Alignment: Dial in the Best Alignment Possible

Many users find that adding StarSense Autoguider to their setup improves accuracy so dramatically that they no longer need to polar align their German equatorial mounts for most casual observing and imaging. But if you want to achieve the best accuracy possible, the autoguider dramatically simplifies the polar alignment process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions on the hand control or in the CPWI software, and you can complete a full polar alignment in less than five minutes.

High-quality 4-element Optical Design

The StarSense Autoguider features a high-quality 4-element optical design devised by the famed optical designer Mark Ackermann. It's unique design delivers sharper images than other mini-guidescopes, this helps provide the most precise autoguiding performance. The optical tube is threaded to accept 2” astronomical filters. Add an IR-pass filter to align your mount in twilight or a neutral density filter for daytime focusing.

The device also includes an onboard computer and a highly sensitive Sony IMX462-DLL monochrome CMOS image sensor all working together to provide exceptional guiding accuracy. You can view a live image from the camera via your PC if desired.

NEW! All StarSense Autoguider units now ship with a custom dew shield. In heavy dew conditions, the shield helps prevent dew from forming on the exterior of the objective lens. It also acts as a lens shade to block stray light. Simply thread it onto the front of the autoguider before imaging.

Advanced options

Advanced users will love fine-tuning their autoguiding setup via CPWI’s advanced settings. You can enable dithering options to move the mount slightly between camera sub-exposures, which may help your image processing software perform at its best.

You can also guide on a comet via CPWI. Simply select the comet from the software’s regularly updated database of more than 100,000 celestial objects. Guiding directly on the comet will produce better results than guiding on nearby stars.

Best of all, you can unlock more exciting features like these throughout the lifetime of your StarSense Autoguider. Your purchase grants you access to all subsequent firmware updates. Celestron engineers are constantly adding new functionality to our products, and with a simple firmware update, you’ll always be able to enjoy the latest and greatest.

Works with your current setup

You choose how you want to control your StarSense Autoguider. It works with your NexStar+ hand control, CPWI telescope control PC software, or the SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ app (for Wi-Fi enabled mounts). The autoguider also works with the rest of your Celestron accessories for a seamless solution that fits in perfectly with your telescope setup.

StarSense Autoguider works with most current Celestron computerized mounts, both German equatorial and altazimuth. See the chart below for full compatibility details.

*** WARNING: DO NOT PLUG THE STARSENSE AUTOGUIDER INTO YOUR MOUNT’S AUTOGUIDER PORT! The StarSense Autoguider connects to one of your mount’s AUX ports, connecting it to the Autoguider port can damage the StarSense Autoguider ***

Compatible with the follow Celestron mounts:

Advanced VX
CGX-L
CPC, CPC DX
NexStar Evolution
NexStar 6SE & 8SE telescopes
CGEM II
CGX CGEM / CGEM DX
CGE Pro

NOT compatible with these Celestron mounts

NexStar SLT
Astro Fi
SkyProdigy
LCM series
NexStar 4SE & NexStar 5SE Advanced CG-5 GT

More Information

Lens Design:	Double-Gauss
Aperture:	28mm
Focal Length:	120mm
Focal Ratio:	f/4.3
Number of Elements:	4
Coatings:	Fully Multi-Coated
CMOS Image Sensor:	Sony IMX462LLR-C, monochrome, back-illuminated
Sensor Size:	6.46mm diagonal
Pixel Size:	2.9μm x 2.9μm
Number of effective pixels:	2.13m
Onboard computer:	Integrated Computer-On-Module
Primary Arm® core:	2x Cortex® -A53 up to 1.4 GHz
Secondary Arm® core:	1x Cortex-M7 up to 600 MHz
RAM:	512Mb
ROM:	4Gb
GPUL	GC7000UltraLite
Ports:	AUX and USB-C
AUX:	For connection to Celestron mounts
USB-C:	For PC connection for live view, USB 3.1
Housing:	Aluminium with plastic covers, threaded for 2" filters

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iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Equatorial Mount with Polar Scope - The Binocular and Telescope Shop

iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Equatorial Mount with Polar Scope

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$399.00 $599.00

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Upgraded from SkyTracker^TM, the SkyTracker Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Using with our smart phone app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy.

The SkyTracker^TM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position.

We have made big improvements on the SkyTracker^TM Pro’s removable alt-azimuth base, which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyTracker^TM Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads. The SkyTracker^TM Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.

Optional Extra’s

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Features

All metal structure with ABS covers
Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
Reversible mounting post for both 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting
Includes iOptron AccuAlign^TM dark-field illuminated polar scope
Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels
4 tracking speed (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar). 1X celestial tracking for imaging the sky and stars;
1/2X tracking speed for imaging both the starry night and the landscapes at the same time
Quick slew (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment
Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere
Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging
Upto 24 hours of operation (20°C)
1/4″ – 3/8” thread converter included
Padded carry bag included
Optional Ball head available separately
Optional Tripod available separately
Optional Counter weight balence kit available separately

PACKAGE CONTENTS

SkyTracker^TM Pro camera mount
Alt-azi base (installed)
AccuAlign^TM dark field illuminated polar scope
Brass 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting post (installed)
Padded carry bag
Micro USB charging cable
One Year Limited Warranty (90 days on battery)

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Celestron Luminos 7mm

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$199.00 $329.00

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The Luminos series eyepieces offer a wide 82º field of view in both high power and low power models, allowing you to make the most of your telescope, whether you own a short, fast refractor or a Celestron EdgeHD telescope. The optical set consists of six or seven elements (depending on the model) and is fully multi-coated for crisp, sharp views. All six Luminos eyepieces are parfocal, which means you can switch out eyepieces during observing sessions with little or no additional focusing required.

The Luminos eyepiece body is made of polished and anodized aluminum. A rubber grip runs around the equator of the eyepiece, giving you a secure grip and an easy method for raising and lowering the retractable eyecup. Simply twist the rubber grip to adjust the height of the eyecup. The insert barrel is threaded to accept filters.

GENERAL
Focal Length:	7mm
Apparent Field of View:	82°
Eye Relief:	12mm
Optical Coatings:	Fully Multi-Coated
Number of Lens Elements:	7
Barrel Size:	32mm
Field Stop Diameter:	15mm
Parfocal Eyepieces:	Yes
Weight:	340.19g

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Saxon 20X80 Binoculars

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$299.00

For a pair of binoculars that's great for both astronomy and long-distance terrestrial observation, you'll want the saxon 20x80 Night Sky Waterproof Binoculars.

Images will come up bright, clear and crisp with these binoculars' large, oversized 80mm objective lens with anti-reflection coatings, BaK-4 prism and fully multi-coated lens.

To start using your binoculars, simply mount them on a tripod using the built-in tripod mount and centre stabiliser rod. Waterproof and fog proof, these lightweight, long-eye relief binoculars promises a comfortable viewing experience wherever you go.

Warranty Information	3-Years Limited Warranty
Magnification	20x
Objective Lens Diameter	80mm
Eye Relief	15.4mm
Exit Pupil	4mm
Field of View	65m / 1000m
Close Focus	22m
Prism Type	Porro
Prism Glass	BaK-4
Lens Coating	FUlly Multi-Coated
Focus System	Centre
Water / Fogproof	Waterproof and Fogproof
Eyecups	Fold-Down
Dimensions	249 x 109 x 340mm
Weight	1950g