Did you know one of the best ways to stare up at the Universe is through a pair of binoculars, like these Sky-Watcher 15×70 Astro Binoculars.

They're not just for astronomical viewing but also for high powered terrestrial observation, and are perfect for bird watching, whale watching, and marine viewing. With a powerful 15x magnification and a generous 70mm aperture, you’ll be able to observe detailed and bright images, whether you are gazing at distant celestial objects or wildlife from afar.

For bird watchers, the large aperture will allow you to capture more light, revealing intricate plumage details and colors even in low light conditions. Whale watchers and marine enthusiasts will appreciate the wide field of view that will enable you to observe large areas of the ocean, making it easier to spot marine life from a distance.

The Sky-Watcher 15×70 Astro Binoculars include a handy carry bag, making them easy to transport and store safely when not in use.

Designed for both beginners and experienced observers, these binoculars offer a versatile and portable option for all your outdoor adventures. Whether you’re exploring the night sky or the natural world around you, the Sky-Watcher 15×70 Astro Binoculars will provide you with bright, clear, and detailed images that will inspire awe and wonder.

Specifications:

Enhance your Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras with our Saxon T-Mount adapter, meticulously designed to marry your camera with the universe of telescopic imaging. This adapter is the linchpin for attaching your Canon mirrorless camera to a T2 (M42) thread, ensuring a flawless connection for your astronomical adventures.

The adapter comes with an ingenious removable internal M42 thread, easily detached with the included hex key, paving the way for a variety of additional connections (available separately). Upgrade to an M48 x 0.75 thread with our specialized adapter, ideal for those using full-frame sensors where a standard T2 connection may lead to vignetting.

This adapter maintains the critical 25mm distance from the sensor to the female thread, safeguarding the integrity of your imaging pathway. Whether capturing the majesty of a nebula or the intricate craters of the moon, our adapter ensures a comprehensive, unrestricted field of view for the most demanding astrophotographers.

ZWO-T2-1.25-3mm Adapter

Your camera has a T-Thread at the front and you want to load an IR or CLS filter to it. By using the ZWO-T2-1.25 3mm adapter you screw it into the T-Thread on the camera and the 1.25" filter into the adapter. Leaving you enough T-Thread to load it onto your scope.

Name: T2-1.25″ Filter adapter

Thread: outer M42*0.75 male thread, inner M28.5*0.6 female thread

SKU: ZWO-T2-1.25-3

One of the most anticipated astrophotography products of the the year is on the way!

High-quality waterproof and compact binoculars with a wide field of view for outdoor exploration.

The 10x25 WP II binoculars are built for those who love outdoor adventures in all weather conditions. With a 10x magnification and a 25mm objective lens, these binoculars provide crisp, high-contrast views, ideal for wildlife observation and sports events. Featuring BaK-4 prisms and multi-coated lenses, they deliver exceptional optical performance, while their waterproof and fog-proof design ensures reliable performance in challenging environments. Nitrogen-filled for extra protection against moisture, the rubber-coated body offers a durable and secure grip, even in wet conditions. Compact and easy to carry, the 10x25 WP II binoculars are perfect for any outdoor enthusiast who needs a reliable and rugged pair of binoculars.

· Roof Prism Type Binoculars
· 10x magnification
· 25mm objective lens
· BaK-4 prisms for bright, crisp images
· Multi-coated lenses
· Wide-angle of view
· Waterproof and fog-proof
· Nitrogen-filled
· Rubber-coated body
· Built-in dioptric correction
· Convenient centre-focus knob for easy focusing

Product Description

The DC Y Splitter cable is the enhanced DC cable that adopts pure copper as the wire core.

Usage: The dew heaters for telescopes

Material: Pure copper wire (internal)

Cable length: 150mm/150mm

Plug diameter: 4.5mm (outer)

Connector: 1x 5.5*2.1mm male, 2x RCA female

This 10 map atlas of the night sky is drawn by Wil Tirion and is based upon the Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogs with a stellar limiting magnitude of 6.5.

Opposite each full page map Brian Skiff of the Lowell Observatory has prepared a tabular listing of interesting objects visible in binoculars or small telescopes. These include galaxies, open clusters, diffuse nebulae, bright nebulae, planetary nebulae, double stars, and variable stars.

Atlas includes a set of seasonal star maps to help orient the user to the night sky throughout practically the entire populated world. Objects in Skiff's catalog are also listed in cross referenced tables. Ideal companion atlas to the larger Sky Atlas 2000.0 or Uranometria 2000.0.

The Celestron Dew Heater Ring is the ideal dew prevention solution for your Celestron telescope. This must-have accessory will improve your observing or imaging nights year-round. The Dew Heater Ring permanently mounts to your 9.25" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD optical tube, replacing your retaining ring, so you'll never be caught without it. The installation process is quick and easy (follow the manual for instructions).

How it works

The Dew Heater Ring replaces the plastic retaining ring on your Schmidt corrector lens for efficient heating across the lens. The ring is constructed of lightweight, durable aluminum. Its rigid frame supports the cable circuity and the telescope's Schmidt corrector lens. Unlike other heating bands or strips that inefficiently heat the lens cell to warm the glass, the Celestron Dew Heater Ring heats the corrector glass directly, providing the most efficient transfer of heat to prevent dew formation.

Simply plug the ring into an external 12V DC power source for consistent, continuous heat that will prevent dew from forming even under heavy dew conditions. The Dew Heater Ring features two storage clips to keep the power and thermistor jacks secure when not in use while accommodating the telescope's dust cover.

The Dew Heater Ring also comes with a cable management clip that connects to the telescope's front cell. Corral the power and thermistor jack to prevent them from dangling and reduce unwanted pulls on the cable connection to the rings.

The Dew Heater Ring comes complete with:

• Dew Heater Ring
• Cable management clip
• Power jack extension cable
• Paper installation shield

Enhance your setup

To achieve the highest level of dew prevention while maximizing power efficiency, we strongly recommend pairing the Dew Heater Ring with a Smart DewHeater Controller (sold separately). The controller uses the ring's built-in thermistor and its internal environmental sensor to provide just the right amount of heat to the corrector to prevent dew based upon the ambient temperature, ambient humidity, and temperature of the Schmidt corrector, which can dramatically reduce the ring’s power draw, greatly increasing battery life. The ring also includes an extension cable for connecting the ring directly to one of the controllers’ heater output ports, or to a third-party controller’s heater output port. (Note: the ring’s integrated thermistor is only compatible with the Celestron Smart DewHeater Controllers).

We also recommend adding a dew shield to your setup. While not mandatory, a shield will cut down on the amount of power the Dew Heater Ring needs to keep the optics clear.

Annals of the Deep Sky - Vol 4 : A Survey of Galactic and Extragalactic Objects by Jeff Kanipe and Dennis Webb

“At last: the sky guide we’ve been waiting for! Annals of the Deep Sky melds through-the-eyepiece observing with up-to-date 21st century astrophysics. Its highly readable format should appeal to observers and non-observers alike. ..... operates at many levels. To the novice, it provides guidance and inspiration, offering both basic background and knowledge to grow with. It provides enrichment for established amateurs, pointing out new directions to pursue. And it offers an up-to-date, one-stop astrophysical reference for advanced observers who aspire to contribute to science.”

358 pages, 158 illustrations, softbound.

Covers Canis Minor, Capricornus, Carina, and Cassiopeia.

The newest handbook for Deep-Sky observers.

Annals of the Deep Sky - Vol 4: Foreward

We are happy and proud to present volume four of Annals of the Deep Sky, in which we continue our survey of prominent stars and deep-sky objects in all 88 constellations. With this volume, we are approaching a quarter of the way to completion, though, speaking realistically, we know we have only just begun.... Among the numerous reviews, online discussion boards, and remarks from star party attendees, we’ve not heard one discouraging word. Most gratifying was the reader who likened receiving a new volume to embarking on a journey of exploration.

Readers may not be aware of this, but our labors on this series have taken us on an exciting journey as well. If you dig deeply into almost any subject you come across interesting tid-bits sooner or later, but when the subject is the universe, one never ceases to be amazed. For us, it is a constant state of being. Each day we come across some eye-opening perspective that allows us to depict the celestial objects we profile as real, physical entities, not abstractions removed across vast gulfs of space.

We strive to present stars, nebulae, and galaxies as objects you can pick up and examine as you would an interesting shell or piece of driftwood on the beach, except that we also relate how the shell or driftwood got there, why it has its unique shape, and what form it will take over time. Our discoveries are your discoveries, as is our surprise and astonishment.

This volume spotlights four constellations: Canis Minor, Capricornus, Carina and Cassiopeia.

Canis Minor

Canis Minor is not often at the top of anyone’s observing list, but like its bigger brother, Canis Major, it contains a prominent first-magnitude star, Procyon, with a white dwarf companion nearly hidden in the primary’s glare. The orbit of Procyon B itself is nearly circular, but the periastron and the apastron junctures are rather extreme, ranging from a minimum distance of 9 AU to a maximum of 21AU. Given that apastron occurs sometime around the year 2027, now is a good time to begin looking for Procyon B.

Procyon has been studied using the rapidly developing technique of asteroseismology, the analysis of stellar oscillations....Starlight tells us much about a star’s temperature and chemical makeup, but asteroseismology allows us to view the star from the inside out. A running theme in the Galactic section of Canis Minor isthe number of asterisms and suspect star clusters to be found within its bounds. NGC 2394 is one of these. Although most research suggests it is not a real cluster, other studies contradict this conclusion....

Capricornus

Capricornus is another low-profile constellation, but it does contain Dabih (β Capricorni) that forms a quadruple system definitely worth telescopic scrutiny. Without doubt, the jewel of the Sea Goat is the globular cluster M30, an old object with an extremely dense core and radiating star chains. It is thought that the central density may exceed a million stars per cubic parsec, making it one of the highest-density environments in the Galaxy. Life forms living on a planet in such a locale would never know a night sky, except, perhaps, under rare conditions, reminding us of Isaac Asimov’s science fiction short story, “Nightfall.”
For the galaxy enthusiast, Capricornus also features a double galaxy, NGC 6907 and NGC6908. The larger system, NGC6907, is an easy find, but see if you can spot its companion, “hidden” in the other’s easternmost spiral arm.

Carina

Our next starry fare is Carina, the Keel, formerly known as Argo Navis. What can we say about this sprawling and incredibly bountiful constellation? Dennis has deemed it our masterpiece, and truth be told, there is no shortage of celestial marvels to chronicle and illustrate. We think it safe to say (as much as modesty allows) that our review of the uncanny, volatile star Eta Carinae is one of the more comprehensive available in the popular literature today. Given its enduring observational history and abundance of cutting-edge research, it is deserving of its own book length treatment. Be sure to check out our three-dimensional presentation of the curious bipolar nebula encompassing this star, called the Homunculus, as well as the star’s laser emission and light echoes from the “Great Eruption” in the 1840s.

Of course, there are numerous other objects to explore in Carina, not the least of which is the Carina Nebula (NGC 3372), which lies just east of the dark, hourglass-shaped Keyhole Nebula; NGC 2516, also known as the Southern Beehive; the planetary NGC 2867 with its hot Wolf-Rayet central star; and the extremely rich globular cluster NGC 2808. The southern regionof Carina, away from the Milky Way, also harbors a number of fascinating galaxies, including the pair IC 2554 and NGC 3136B, NGC 3136, a bright elliptical with some internal structure, and, for imagers, an intriguing face-on spiral, NGC 3059.

Cassiopeia

Given its location immersed in the northern Milky Way, Cassiopeia features myriad stars and nonstellar objects of all kinds. Among the former, we offer Caph (β Cassiopeiae), the brightest member of the class of Delta Scuti stars, four Mira-type variables, the triple star Iota (ι) Cassiopeiae, and the massive binary AO Cassiopeiae. Of the latter selection, we include the young planetary nebula IC 289, the bright open clusters M52 and M103, and the extensive star-forming region (with associated star cluster) IC 1805.

In the northern part of the constellation, we find two satellites of the Andromeda Galaxy, the dwarf ellipticals NGC 185 and NGC 147. Those with an abiding interest in the history and on going research into the supernovae remnants Tycho’s Star (SN 1572) and Cassiopeia A will find plenty to mull over, as well as a sidebar on the eccentric Tycho himself. If each volume is truly like a journey of exploration, we hope you think of us as travel guides, pointing out the most interesting aspects of the astr onomical sights we encounter. We are all at the beginning of an adventure without comparison, and without end.

The MONARCH M5 12 x 42 feature extra-low dispersion (ED) glass employed to correct chromatic aberration that causes colour fringing to achieve contrast-rich and high-resolution images. For a bright view and natural colour fidelity, a multilayer coating is applied to all lenses and prisms, dielectric high-reflective multilayer coating, and phase correction coating are applied to the roof prisms.

The MONARCH M5 12x42 exterior has been completely redesigned from the MONARCH 5 binoculars into a clean form with straight lines. Nikon MONARCH M5 binoculars are ideal for nature-watching, birding, and many other outdoor activities.

Key Features

• Sophisticated exterior design for comfortable holding
• Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for chromatic aberration compensation and brighter, clearer viewing
• Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating ensures superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range, resulting in brighter images and more natural colours
• All lenses and prisms are multilayer-coated for brighter images
• Phase-correction-coated roof prisms for high resolution
• Long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
• Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas
• Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint
• Rubber armouring for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip
• Lightweight body uses fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin
• Soft-to-the-touch neck strap
• Flip-down objective lens cap
• Optional tripod adapter enables attachment to a tripod

This Item is not able to be exported to New Zealand

Losmandy DC11 Dovetail Plate - Celestron 11 Inch

The Dovetail Plates are the heart of the Losmandy Secondary System. 0.5" x 4.0" x length of the tube assembly. Dovetail plates may be mounted to the top and bottom of tube assembly for mounting of all D series accessories, making it possible to use both sides of tube for equipment.

The dovetail plates, like all accessories in the Losmandy line, are machined for lightness and rigidity from aluminium stock, then black anodized for a tough, corrosion free surface.

Celestron dovetail plate for 11", bolts to existing holes. Includes curved blocks for precision fit to the tube assembly. Stainless Steel hardware included.

Weight:. 2.25 lbs.
Length: 17.25"
Hole Sparation: 16.0/16.50
Height: top of tube to top of dovetail plate 1.00"
Thickness .6"

Part #: DC11

A T-ring is used to connect your DSLR camera to a telescope.

Select the T-Ring which matches your camera type in much the same way you need to get the correct lens to attach to it. (Nikon, Canon EOS, Sony etc)

This BINTEL T-Ring is for Nikon DSLR camera bodies.

One end of the T-Ring connects to your camera body in place of the lens and the other end connects to the telescope. Some telescopes may already have a "T-thread" connector while others may require a camera connector.

BINTEL can help with the best way to attach a camera to your telescope.

Nikon OceanPro 7x50 Specifications

• Focusing System: Central Focus
• Magnification: 7x
• Objective Diameter: 50mm
• Angular Field of View (Real): 7.2°
• Angular Field of View (Apparent): 50.4°
• FOV at 1000m: 126m
• Close Focus Distance: 10m
• Exit Pupil: 7.1mm
• Relative Brightness: 50.4
• Eye Relief: 22.7mm
• Size (Length x Width): 7.6 x 8 in
• Weight: 1120g
• Interpupilary Distance: 56-72mm
• Waterproof/Fogproof: Yes
• Prism: Porro
• Supplied Accessories: Nikon binocular travel case, Marine grade floating strap and lens covers.

A Visual Back is a metal adapter that screws onto the standard rear cell threads of Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes and accepts 1.25” accessories, including diagonals, eyepieces (for straight-through viewing), Barlows, webcams, and any other accessory with a 1.25” insert barrel.

All Celestron 5”, 6”, 8”, 9.25” and 11” Schmidt-Cassegrains come standard with the 1.25” Visual Back.

To use 2” diagonals on a Celestron 5” - 11” Schmidt-Cassegrain, remove the visual back and thread on a 2” diagonal made especially for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, such as the Celestron 2” XLT Diagonal (#93527).

Instruction Manual Addendum

Annals of the Deep Sky Vol 10 explores the constellations of Draco, Equuleus, Eridanus and Fornax, each with a bounty of fascinating stars and nonstellar objects. Draco contains numerous double stars, such as the wide pair Nu Draconis, two fifth-magnitude stars that look alike but are nonetheless very different. One of Draco’s most popular deep-sky objects is the Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543), the first planetary nebula to be decoded spectroscopically, by William Huggins in 1910. Modest Equuleus can at least boast the spiral galaxy NGC 7040, discovered by Mark Walrod Harrington in 1882. We include a brief, but strange, backstory of Harrington. Eridanus, too, may be a small constellation but it contains the intriguing galactic group associated with NGC 1723 and a “lopsided” galaxy, NGC 1637. Fornax is replete with interesting galaxies, including NGC 1097 with its peculiar nucleus, the shell system NGC 1344, and the “three-ringed” galaxy NGC 1326. And don’t neglect S Fornacis, an odd sun that occasionally exhibits superflares.

Annals of the Deep Sky is a comprehensive reference that guides amateur and semipro astronomers into every mind-boggling corner of the observational universe. Each volume presents extensive descriptions of prominent stars and deep-sky objects. No other popular work in astronomy provides the comprehensive historical background and astrophysical appraisals of prominent stars and celestial objects.

Work smarter, not harder, when it comes to combating dew. The Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x prolongs your battery life by optimizing power usage for up to two dew heaters. The controller gathers and analyzes information in real time to warm your optics just enough to prevent dew.

The Smart DewHeater and Controller comes with two ports to control two dew heaters at once. You can use one port to heat your optical tube while the other warms a second optical tube, a guide scope, an eyepiece, or another accessory. The controller also features an additional 12V DC output port so you can power another 12V DC device, such as your mount.

The Smart DewHeater and Controller works seamlessly with Celestron’s Dew Heater Rings, which have a built-in thermistor to provide temperature readings of the corrector lens. Third-party dew heater bands or straps are also compatible; you simply need to add Celestron's Thermistor for Smart DewHeater Controllers (sold separately).

Smart Controls

At the heart of the controller is a powerful microprocessor that gathers information from the sensors, computes the data, and automatically adjusts your dew heaters. The controller monitors the ambient temperature and humidity using its integrated environmental sensor and monitors the heaters’ temperatures using thermistors.

You can run the Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x as a standalone accessory. Or, if you want to view data from the controller and make manual adjustments, you can connect it to your Celestron telescope’s hand control or your PC. The controller works with NexStar+ or StarSense hand controls running the latest firmware or Celestron CPWI telescope control software, included with every Celestron mount.

Power

The Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x runs on a 12V DC battery (like our PowerTank Lithium Pro or PowerTank 17) and can handle a maximum power of 120W (10A max current @ 12V DC). The controller also features a 12V DC output port. You can use this extra port to power another device, like your mount. This way, you can power your entire setup from a single source. Resettable electronic fuses prevent damage if input or output current draw becomes too high.

NOTE: If you are using two dew heaters in heavy dew conditions and powering a 12V DC device, the controller may be operating near its power limit. In this case, one PowerTank Lithium Pro or PowerTank 17Ah will not have enough capacity to run your setup all night; you'll need a larger capacity battery or multiple batteries.

Unique Industrial Design

The Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x features a heavy-duty metal housing. Inside, a cooling fan protects the controller’s electronics.

The Bridge – On top of the controller, you will find the bridge, which is home to the device’s status LEDs and environmental sensors. It also helps with cable management. We have positioned the temperature and humidity sensors here, away from the control box and other components that could generate heat. Unlike competitor products, our sensors do not require additional cables to obtain accurate readings.

The LED lights on the bridge indicate the device’s current status. The LEDs provide warnings if the controller is drawing more current than your power source can supply or if the battery charge needs recharging. You can dim the lights if you are under dark skies.

Mounting – The Celestron Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x mounts on your CGE or CG-5 dovetail with the integrated dovetail clamps. If you prefer to mount the controller on your tripod leg, use the included strap.

Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x comes complete with:

• Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x
• Tripod leg strap
• Controller power cable
• Power cable for external 12V DC device
• AUX cable for connecting to Celestron mounts
• Thermistor extension cable to attach to Celestron’s Dew Heater Ring

Enhance your setup

We highly recommend pairing this controller with Celestron Dew Heater Rings. They fit seamlessly on your Schmidt corrector lens and will improve your observing or imaging year-round.

For the highest level of dew prevention, we also suggest adding a dew shield to your setup. While not required, a dew shield will cut down on the amount of power the controller needs to provide to the dew heater rings to keep your optics clear.

NOTE THIS IS THE PLUG for 2" accessories, eyepieces only

A simple plastic cover designed to keep dust out 2" accessories. This includes all standard barlows, diagonals, focusers, eyepieces, etc. Perfect to replace the factory plugs you may have misplaced since buying your telescope.

Use a dust cap to cover the front end of your eyepieces and barlows by capping it on top of the lens.

Use a dust plug to cover the back end of your accessories by plugging it inside the optical tube.

Bintel M57- M42 T-Adapter

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

Precision machined, black anodised aluminium construction

The Bintel Superview Camera Projection eyepieces are one of the simplest ways to couple your DSLR to a telescope. The top section of the eyepiece unscrews allowing an M57 to M42 adapter to be fitted. The M42 T-thread can then allow the appropriate T-Ring to be attached and thus adapts to your DSLR camera.

M57 to M42 adapter and T-Rings sold separately.

https://www.bintel.com.au/product/bintel-m57-m42-t-adapter/

A low-power eyepiece, good for open clusters, nebulae and galaxy clusters. Includes a soft rubber eyeguard and an M42 T-thread for projection photography. High quality optics, fully multi coated, and affordable!

The Bintel Superview Camera Projection eyepieces are one of the simplest ways to couple your DSLR to a telescope. The top section of the eyepiece unscrews allowing a T-Ring to be fitted, thus adapting to your DSLR camera.

KENDRICK PREMIER HEATERS

Premier heater 3 inch is the best heater made and it produces considerably more heat than any other brand.

You don't always need the extra heat, but there are going to be times when you are glad to have it.

Our Premier Heaters are designed to be used with cameras and camera lenses, telescopes optics of all kinds, binoculars and temperature sensitive electronics.

Our Premier Heaters require the purchase of one of our Dew Controllers.

We have heater systems for virtually any optic or electronic device used in amateur astronomy, outdoor photography and medical operating rooms. They are designed to keep electronic devices functioning and optics moisture free in humid and/or cold working environments.

The Premier Heater line is our flagship brand and our highest quality heater. They are built of the highest possible quality materials and the heaters are custom built to our electrical specifications. These are not off-the-shelf heaters! We use the best quality velcro, elastic and flex heaters available for this line. The cables are cold flexible down to temperatures of -40 and the cable housing is custom make for Kendrick to our specifications. All our competitors use cable that gets stiff and brittle in cold environments.

Our heaters have been built to use only as much power as necessary and thereby not waste energy. They have built in foam insulation on one side to help prevent heat loss in the atmosphere and direct the warmth generated by the heaters into the optics.

The table below will help you to determine which heater is the right one for you scope.

SKU: 2007

Suggested Controller

Skywatcher Dual Speed Crayford

This excellent smooth dual speed replacement focuser (10:1 gear ratio) suits Sky-Watcher Newtonian (Dobsonian) telescopes sold without dual-speed capability.

Especially if you’re in to lunar and planetary imaging with an f/5 Newtonian then this focuser is a must have upgrade.

Now you can replace your old Sky-Watcher Rack n Pinion or single speed Crayford style focuser to achieve finer focusing capability. Also suitable for DIY telescope projects.

Includes dual speed 2-inch focuser, 2 inch dust cap, 2 inch to 1.25 inch and T-thread adaptor.

The focuser fits directly to the most Skywatcher Newtonian telescopes.

Hole spacings 86.5 mm x 78 mm so it can be as simple as bolt off / bolt on.

Annals of the Deep Sky - Vol. 2 : A Survey of Galactic and Extragalactic Objects by Jeff Kanipe and Dennis Webb

“At last: the sky guide we’ve been waiting for! Annals of the Deep Sky melds through-the-eyepiece observing with up-to-date 21st century astrophysics. Its highly readable format should appeal to observers and non-observers alike. ..... operates at many levels. To the novice, it provides guidance and inspiration, offering both basic background and knowledge to grow with. It provides enrichment for established amateurs, pointing out new directions to pursue. And it offers an up-to-date, one-stop astrophysical reference for advanced observers who aspire to contribute to science.”

344pages , 244 illustrations, softbound.

Covers Aquila, Ara, Aries, Auriga, Boötes, Caelum plus a 72-page Essential Terminology Glossary.

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

SKU: FF113

Losmandy DC8 Dovetail Plate Celestron 8 Inch

The Dovetail Plates are the heart of the Losmandy Secondary System.

The D series bar is 12.7mm thick x 102mm wide x length of the tube assembly.
Dovetail plates may be mounted to the top and bottom of tube assembly for mounting of all D series accessories, making it possible to use both sides of tube for equipment such as counterweights or secondary/guidescopes.

The dovetail plates, like all accessories in the Losmandy line, are machined for lightness and rigidity from aluminium stock, then black anodized for a tough, corrosion free surface.

Comes complete with Radius mounting plates and Stainless Steel hardware.

KENDRICK PREMIER HEATERS

Premier Brand heaters are the best heaters made and they produce considerably more heat than any other brand.

You don't always need the extra heat, but there are going to be times when you are glad to have it.

Our Premier Heaters are designed to be used with cameras and camera lenses, telescopes optics of all kinds, binoculars and temperature sensitive electronics.

Our Premier Heaters require the purchase of one of our Dew Controllers. Our systems are all 12 VDC with the exception of our #2021-A Digi_Klear Pad Heater which runs on 120 VAC.

We have heater systems for virtually any optic or electronic device used in amateur astronomy, outdoor photography and medical operating rooms. They are designed to keep electronic devices functioning and optics moisture free in humid and/or cold working environments.

The Premier Heater line is our flagship brand and our highest quality heater. They are built of the highest possible quality materials and the heaters are custom built to our electrical specifications. These are not off-the-shelf heaters! We use the best quality velcro, elastic and flex heaters available for this line. The cables are cold flexible down to temperatures of -40 and the cable housing is custom make for Kendrick to our specifications. All our competitors use cable that gets stiff and brittle in cold environments.

Our heaters have been built to use only as much power as necessary and thereby not waste energy. They have built in foam insulation on one side to help prevent heat loss in the atmosphere and direct the warmth generated by the heaters into the optics.

The table below will help you to determine which heater is the right one for you scope.

SKU: 2005

Suggested Controller