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$119.00
By Jeff Kanipe
Product information: Softbound, 6 by 9 inches, 432 pages, first published 2024, colour.
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.
In Volume 11, we delve into the celestial smorgasbord found in the constellations Gemini, Grus, Hercules, Horologium, and Hydra. Featured objects include the open cluster M35 in Gemini, as well as the strange case of NGC 2371-72, one of the most unusual examples of a planetary nebula. The southern constellation Grus contains IC 5148, a large planetary nebula with an unusual inner-tube-like morphology, as well as the grand design, multi-armed spiral galaxy NGC 7424, which contains a number of enigmatic radio and X-ray sources. Hercules hosts the great globular clusters M13 and M92, of course, and imagers will want to target Abell 2151, the rich Hercules Cluster that links up with the Great Wall of galaxies. Horologium contains the remarkable star Gliese 1061, a solar neighbour harbouring a planetary system. And don’t forget to check out the globular cluster NGC 1261 and the stunning Seyfert galaxy NGC 1433. Finally, Hydra’s showcase object is the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, M83; other attractions include the face-on multiarm spiral galaxy NGC 2835 and the spectacular pair NGC 3314A and B — two entwined galaxies with different orientations.
$95.00
V2 model now available!
The BG-58 astronomy flashlight v2 model now turns onto the red COB light low setting first, offering a soft red glow without cycling through any white lights interfering with your night vision.
Other new improvements include the 60% increase in battery capacity, now supporting a long 72 hour runtime on low with reduced LCD brightness for improved astro night vision support.
Designed for astronomers, the BG-58 red light astronomy torch offers two lighting outputs, a single white LED flashlight and dual coloured red or white COB light output.
Both the flashlight and COB light incorporates full brightness adjustment control with LCD digital display, ideal for astronomers and night vision support.
Also, The BG-58 comes integrated with an adjustable stand and two separate magnets to assist with placement for that perfect light direction.
Powered by a high capacity 4000mA lithium battery, recharging is super fast via the modern USB-C input, USB power output is also supported to help charge your smart phone or other USB devices such as drones or cameras.
BG-58 is inspired from the star 58 Orionis (Betelgeuse), a red supergiant from the Orion constellation and is approximately 760 times bigger than our sun. Betelgeuse is the 10th brightest star in the sky and the second brightest in Orion.
Features
Dual colour COB light with red and white light output
Adjustable brightness from 1 - 100% for optimal brightness control
Red light 1000 Kelvin output, the ideal colour to support your vision at night
USB power output, allowing you to charge or run other USB devices
Dual magnets and hook support options for complete light direction control
Power bank with USB output
LCD Battery level and output power indicator
Specifications
Flashlight maximum Lumens: 300
Flashlight colour temperature: 6000 Kelvin
Flashlight LED wattage: 5 Watt
COB light maximum lumens: 350
COB light colour temperaure (white): 6000 Kelvin
COB light colour temperaure (red): 1000 Kelvin
COB light wattage: 6 Watt
Operating temperature: 0 - 50
IP Rating: 42
Dimension (mm): 190 x 59 x 30
Weight: 260 grams
Included in the box:
x1 Flashlight
x1 USB-C 1.0m cable
x1 USB-C to Micro adapter
x1 Velcro cable support strap
Runtime
Flashlight
8 hours - High
72 hours - Low
COB light white
8 hours - Maximum
72 hours - Low
COB light red
8 hours - Maximum
72 hours - Low
Charge time:
5 - 6 hours
USB output:
3 hours @5 Watts
Battery Information
Battery Type: 18650
Battery size: 2000 mAh, 3.7V (x2)
Battery capacity: 4000 mAh @3.7V, 14.8 Wh
Battery chemistry: Lithium ion NMC
Connections
USB input: Type C, 5.0 Vdc, 1.0A, 5.0W
USB output: Type A, 5.0 Vdc, 1.0A, 5.0W
$199.00
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 11" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (manufactured 2006 or later), EdgeHD, and RASA 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.
| Max Power: | 30 watts |
| Power Jack: | 12V DC barrel connector, 5.5mm/2.1mm, tip positive |
| Ring construction: | Aluminum |
| Power Jack extension cable: | 6" long, 12V DC, 5.5mm/2.1mm barrel connector on one end, male RCA connector on other end, tip positive |
| Thermistor Jack: | 2.5mm audio jack, compatible with Celestron SmartHeat Dew Controllers |
| Compatibility: | 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain, EdgeHD, Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) |
$2,049.00
Celestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. This large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures.
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 and easy procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear on-screen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. As you observe, listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the app’s robust database.
High-Quality Altazimuth Base
An ultra-stable Dobsonian base provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer. It features large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability (unlike most 10” Dobsonian bases). The altitude bearings provide a smooth up-and-down motion while the integrated altitude "brake" system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis for smoothest motion even with slight imbalances. The panning knob on the telescope tube provides an ergonomic grip so you can precisely point the telescope without introducing heat from your hands into the optical system. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you'll be able to easily follow them with minor adjustments to the telescope’s position.
Dazzling Views with High-Quality Optics
With a large 10" Newtonian reflector optical tube, this telescope has enough light-gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects while remaining remarkably portable. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter's four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the gaseous glow of the Orion Nebula, dust lanes in the Lagoon Nebula, and our neighbour galaxy, Andromeda. Compared to the StarSense Explorer DX 130 AZ, the 10" Dobsonian has 380+% more light gathering area, providing better views of faint objects.
All mirror surfaces are coated with our XLT optical coatings to visibly increase contrast and light throughput for brighter views. With XLT, you'll be able to discern subtle details while viewing the Moon and planets, as well as faint galaxies and nebulae. The mirrors are made of low-expansion optical glass, which helps ensure the best images under changing environmental conditions.
This telescope also comes with a high-quality 2” Crayford focuser. The Crayford design provides precise and smooth movements without focus shifting. It also includes a 2” to 1.25” adapter and a 2” extension tube, so you can use virtually any 1.25” or 2” telescope eyepiece with your StarSense Explorer Dobsonian. The focuser also features a thumbscrew so you can lock in the sharpest focus.
Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites
Even if you live in a light-polluted city location, the Celestron StarSense Explorer 10” Dobsonian is advanced enough to easily pick out Jupiter, Saturn, open star clusters like the Pleiades, double stars like Alberio, the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and more of the best and brightest celestial objects.
But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 10" Dobsonian and relatively dark skies, hundreds of fascinating objects are well within your reach.
Transporting your StarSense Explorer Dobsonian is easy thanks to the ergonomic carry handles located at the balance point of the tube and base. Dust covers are also included for the front of the tube and the focuser.
Smartphone Compatibility
Celestron StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up, and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here.
Patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology
StarSense Explorer uses patented 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 orient 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.
Enhance Your Setup
Keep your phone charged all night while exploring with your StarSense Explorer by adding the PowerTank Glow 5000 to your must-have accessories (sold separately). This 2-in-1 accessory was made with the StarSense Explorer Dobs in mind, it has a red flashlight PLUS a USB power bank for charging mobile devices in the field. Connect the PowerTank Glow 5000 to the two posts at the front of the StarSense Explorer dock with the included bands so it is held in a convenient location for charging your smartphone while in use.
To achieve the sharpest views faster, we recommend pairing the StarSense Explorer 10” Dobsonian with the USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian Telescopes (sold separately). The fan cools the primary mirror to the ambient outdoor temperature faster, leaving you more time to observe. It mounts directly onto the rear cell of the Dobsonian and works with any USB power source.
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture: | 254mm (10") |
| Focal Length: | 1200mm (47.24") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/4.7 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 25mm (0.98") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 48x |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 600x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 36x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 14.7 |
| Light Gathering Power: | 1317x as compared to the human eye |
| Optical Coatings: | XLT reflective coatings with silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide protective overcoatings for primary and secondary mirrors |
| Mirror Material: | Pyrex equivalent for primary and secondary mirrors |
| Primary Mirror Thickness: | 30mm (1.18") (approx. 1:8 thickness ratio) |
| Secondary Mirror Thickness: | 11.5mm (0.45") |
| Minor Axis of Secondary Mirror: | 64mm (2.52") |
| Tube Material: | Steel |
| Focuser: | 2" Crayford focuser, includes 2" extension tube and 2"-to-1.25" adapter |
| Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope |
| Resolution Rayleigh: | 0.55 arcseconds |
| Resolution Dawes: | 0.46 arcseconds |
| Optical Tube Dimensions: | 1117.6mm x 292.1mm diameter |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 29.2 lbs (13.24 kg) |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type: | Altazimuth Dobsonian base |
| Base Material: | Particle board with melamine surfaces and edge trim, CARB compliant |
| Base Dimensions: | 673.1mm x 533.4mm x 533.4mm |
| Base Weight: | 11.6 kg |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and StarSense Explorer App |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight: | 24.86 kg |
| Included Items: | Optical tube Dobsonian Base 25mm eyepiece 2" Crayford focuser StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope StarSense Explorer dock StarSense Explorer unlock code Eyepiece rack Collimation cap Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
$199.00
Still carrying your bulky tripod box to remote observing sites? Let us lighten your load with our sleek, protective, padded tripod carrying case, the perfect storage solution for transporting your gear anywhere with ease and confidence. It’s truly a must-have for tripod owners of all stripes.
Ultra-durable Material
The Tripod Soft Case is constructed from 900 denier polyester for durability and weather resistance. Its walls are lined with 16mm thick EPE foam to protect your gear. The bottom panel is reinforced with a hard layer of PVC for extra protection from minor bumps.
Unzip the case and you’ll discover a soft polyester interior lining with adjustable straps to hold your tripod firmly in place.
In addition, the case features an external zippered pocket to hold eyepieces and other accessories. Lastly, you’ll find sewn-on fabric loops on the outside of the case. Use these to clip even more accessories to the exterior of the case.
Grab and Go
Transport your case one of two ways: via the pair of sewn in handles or optional, clip in padded shoulder strap for hands-free carrying.
Compatible Celestron Tripods
This tripod soft case can hold tripods under 34” long, including the tripods in these Celestron telescope kits.
$125.00
Losmandy DVWS 5inch Shaft and 2.5lb Counterweight
Works with both D and V series plates.
DVA Dovetail adapter with a 5inch long 1/2inch UNC threaded stainless steel shaft and 1.13kg (2.5 lb) weight.
Mounts to dovetail plate, is used for the balancing of a fork mounted telescope.
Additional weights available 1.13kg (2.5lb) and 2.26kg (5lb).
Weight: 1.45kg (3.2 lbs) total.
Get your SCT perfectly balanced.
$399.00
You know what they say about people who assume you can't get HD optics, rugged performance and high end form-factor in a value-price binocular? They clearly haven't checked out the Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50. Add in the included GlassPakTM binocular harness for quick optic deployment in the field and superior protection and comfort - The Crossfire® HD truly is a rare find.
OPTICAL FEATURES
Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 Optical System Optimized with select glass elements to deliver exceptional resolution, cut chromatic aberration and provide outstanding color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness and light transmission.
Fully Multi-Coated Increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces.
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
Rubber Armor Provides a secure, non-slip grip, and durable external protection.
Waterproof O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the binocular for reliable performance in all environments.
Shockproof Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact.
Fogproof Nitrogen gas purging prevents internal fogging over a wide range of temperatures.
Roof Prism Valued for greater durability and a more compact size.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Adjustable Eyecups Twist up and down for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses.
Center Focus Wheel Adjusts the focus of both binocular barrels at the same time.
Diopter Adjusts for differences in a user's eyes. Located on right eyepiece.
Tripod Adaptable Compatible with a tripod adapter, allowing use on a tripod or car window mount.
Specification
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 mm |
| Linear Field of View | 320 feet/1000 yards |
| Angular Field of View | 6.1 degrees |
| Eye Relief | 17 mm |
| Height | 6.7 inches |
| Width | 5.3 inches |
| Weight | 862g |
| Exit Pupil | 5 mm |
| Interpupillary Distance | 60-76 mm |
| Close Focus | 6 feet |
Warranty
All Vortex products are covered by the Australian Vortex VIP Warranty
Our warranty is about you, not us. It's about taking care of you after the sale.
The VIP stands for a Very Important Promise to you, our customers. We will repair or replace your Vortex product in the event it becomes damaged or defective—at no charge to you other then return post from you to us. It doesn't matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all riflescopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes and monoculars.
- Unlimited Lifetime Warranty
- Fully transferable
- No warranty card to fill out
- No receipt needed to hang on to
If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, we promise to take care of you.
The VIP warranty does not cover loss, misuse, theft or deliberate damage to the product.
To achieve the best astroimages, it is important to attain the proper back-focus distance for your camera relative to the telescope it is being used with. If the back-focus distance your camera consumes is not exact, the performance at the corners of full frame imaging sensors will suffer—stars will appear elongated and not as pinpoints.
Example: RASA 8 with a ZWO ASI 183 MC PRO camera
- Required back-focus distance for RASA 8 with included M42 camera adapter: 25mm
- Back-focus consumed by ZWO ASI 183 MC PRO camera: 17.5mm
- To achieve equal back-focus distance, a 7.5mm M42 spacer ring is required
Celestron’s M42 Spacer Ring kit includes three different length spacer rings to achieve the proper back-focus distance with our popular Celestron optical tubes and T-thread camera adapters.
How to Use
Depending your method of astrophotography (DSLR or CCD/CMOS), there are two ways to use the M42 Spacer Ring. If you are using a DSLR, place the desired M42 Spacer Ring between your T-Ring and your T-Adapter for your optical tube. If you are using a CCD or CMOS camera, place the desired M42 Spacer Ring between the camera and the T-Adapter for your optical tube.
Below is a quick guide to help you determine which spacer ring to use for our EdgeHD, Schmidt-Cassegrain, and RASA 8 optical tubes:
| Spacer Ring Size: | Works best with: |
| 7.5mm | Provides proper spacing with RASA 8 for many ZWO cameras |
| 12mm | Provides proper spacing with RASA 8 for many Atik cameras |
| 30mm | Converts ZWO camera w/filter slider to 55mm back-focus standard for use with Schmidt-Cassegrain & EdgeHD |
Body
The M42 Spacer Rings are machined aluminum black anodized. The internal surfaces are blackened and glare-threaded to provide the highest contrast. Each spacer ring has a knurled surface, providing a great gripping surface for threading/unthreading. The M42 Spacer Rings are compatible with M42 x 0.75 (T-thread) camera adapters.
Specifications
| Thread: | M42 x 0.75 |
| Spacer lengths: | 7.5mm, 12mm, and 30mm |
| Construction: | Aluminum black anodized |
| Interior: | Blackened and glare threaded |
| Exterior: | Knurled grip surface, each ring labeled with its length |
3 Segment of objective lens-20X|100X|200X objective lens
Rotate left and right to switch the objective lens.
The eyepiece camera itself magnifies 6 times.
Large 9" screen 1080P colour screen Multi-touch operation
The large 9 inch screen allows for best high-resolution viewing of your specimen.
The touch screen also allows you to edit and measure all specimens to achieve the best possible results.
Included in the box
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Microscope x 1 |
Data cable x 1 |
| Manual x 1 |
USB Adapter x 1 |
Specs
| Screen Size | 9 Inches |
| Recording resolution | 1080p |
| Camera Pixels | 5 million |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Data format types | JPG / AVI / BMP |
| Magnification | 20 – 50x / 800x / 1600x |
| Light source | Top and bottom lit (Adjustable brightness) |
| Focusing Range | 10-40mm @ 20-50x |
| Battery | 3500 mAh |
$135.00
KENDRICK PREMIER DEW HEATERS
Kendrick Premier heater 4 inch 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.
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.
| Item No. | Heater | Wattage | Amperage | Heater Dimensions Metric* |
Heater Dimensions Imperial* |
| 2003 | Telrad Heater | 6 | 0.4 | 50 x 90 mm | 2" x 3.5" |
| 2003-RDF | Red Dot Finder Heater | 2.5 | 0.2 | Press fit | Press fit |
| 2004 | .965" Eyepiece Heater | 2.5 | 0.2 | 16 x 75 mm | 1/2" x 3" |
| 2005 | 1.25" Eyepiece Heater | 3 | 0.2 | 16 x 125 mm | 1/2" x 5" |
| 2006 | 2" Eyepiece Heater | 4 | 0.3 | 16 x 175 mm | 1/2" x 7" |
| 2006-L | DEW-Minator Large Eyepiece Heater | 10 | 0.8 | 75 x 205 mm | 3" x 8" |
| 2007 | 3" Optic Heater | 10 | 0.8 | 25 x 280 mm | 1" x 11" |
| 2008 | 4" Optic Heater | 11 | 0.9 | 25 x 370 mm | 1" x 14.5" |
| 2009 | 5" Optic Heater | 15 | 1.2 | 25 x 460 mm | 1" x 18" |
| 2010 | 6" Optic Heater | 17.5 | 1.4 | 25 x 560 mm | 1" x 22" |
| 2011 | 7/8" Optic Heater | 20 | 1.6 | 25 x 660 mm | 1" x 26" |
| 2012 | 9/10" Optic Heater | 25 | 2 | 25 x 890 mm | 1" x 35" |
| 2013 | 11" Optic Heater | 28 | 2.3 | 25 x 965 mm | 1" x 38" |
| 2014 | 12" Optic Heater | 33 | 2.6 | 25 x 1115 mm | 1" x 44" |
| 2015 | 14/16" Optic Heater | 52 | 4.1 | 25 x 1270 mm | 1" x 50" |
| 2005-B1 | Bino-viewer Heaters for eyepieces up to 1.5 inch barrel diameter. | 5 | 0.4 | 16 x 125 mm | 1/2" x 5" |
| 2005-B2 | Bino-viewer Heaters for eyepieces over 1.5 inch barrel diameter. | 8 | .6 | 16 x 175 mm | 1/2" x 7" |
| 2016 | Secondary Mirror heater for Newtonian secondary mirror 1.83" to 2.14" | 2.5 | 0.2 | 44 x 66 mm ellipse | 1.75" x 2.6" ellipse |
| 2017 | Secondary Mirror heater for Newtonian secondary mirror 2.5" to 3.40" | 4 | 0.3 | 50 x 90 mm | 2.5" x 3.625"ellipse |
| 2018 | Secondary Mirror heater for Newtonian secondary mirror 4.00" and up | 9 | 0.7 | 50 x 90 mm | 3.75"x5.50"ellipse |
| 2019 | Electronic Hand Control Pad Heater | 10 | .8 | 57mm x 165mm | 2.25" x 6.5" |
| 2020 | Eyepiece Box Heater | 10 | 0.8 | 57mm x 165mm | 2.25" x 6.5" |
| 2021 | Computer Heater for Laptop Computers | 36 | 3.0 | 215mm x 280mm X 9mm | 8.5" x 11" X 0.35" |
| 2022 | Rigel Quik Finder Heater | 2.5 | 0.2 | 16 x 75 mm | .5" x 3" |
The table below will help you to determine which heater is the right one for you scope.
| .965" | for .965" eyepieces and finder scope eyepieces |
| 1.25" | for 1.25" eyepieces |
| 2" | For 2" eyepieces, 50 mm finder scope objectives, smaller camera lenses. Can also be used on 1.25" oculars but a bit big. To use on 1.25" oculars just slip heater off 2" eyepiece and hang over 1.25" eyepiece. |
| 3" | will fit 3.5" to 5" OD (90mm to 130mm OD) |
| 4" | will fit 5" to 5.5" OD (130mm to 145mm OD) |
| 5" | will fit 5.5" to 6.5" OD (140mm to 165mm OD) |
| 6" | will fit 6.5" to 8" OD (165mm to 200mm OD) |
| 7/8" | For Meade 7" refractor, 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain, 8" SCT, Celestron C8, Astro Physics 7" Refractor. Will fit 8" to 9.5" OD (200mm to 250mm OD) |
| 9/10" | For Celestron C9.25, Meade 10". Will fit 10" to 12.5" OD (250mm to 310mm OD) |
| 11" | For Celestron C11. Will fit 12.5" to 13.5" OD (310mm to 340mm) |
| 12" | For Meade 12 SCT. Will fit 13.5" to 15.5" OD (340mm to 400mm OD) |
| 14/16" | For Celestron C14 & Meade 16" SCT. Will fit 15.5" to 18" OD (400mm to 460mm OD) |
| Laptop computer heater | For all lap top computers, can also be used on for desktop CPUs that are exposed to cold temperatures. Also makes a great seat warmer! |
| GoTo Telescope Control Pad Heater | For Meade, Celestron, Orion, SynScan & other GoTo Telescope hand held control pads. Keeps control pads working in cold winter temperatures. |
| Eyepiece box heater | For eyepiece and accessory boxes. Can also be used as a seat warmer. |
SKU: 2008
Suggested Controller
$149.00
High quality, value for money telescope eyepieces optimised for planetary and close up viewing of deep sky objects.
What sets the Bintel Premium Long Eye Relief range apart from just every other mid-priced short to medium length eyepiece is their remarkably flat field design, edge-to-edge sharpness and superb mechanical construction.
You’ll notice the difference in crispness when exploring the details on the surface of the Moon, gazing at the rings of Saturn or peering into the heart of a globular like Omega Centauri. Views will be razor sharp all the way out to the edge of their 55 degree field of view thanks to a modern multi-element design.
The 14.5mm focal length of this eyepiece makes it great for medium magnification views.
Over 20mm of eye relief – the distance you can observe back from the eyepiece and still take in the entire field of view – makes for comfortable viewing with or without eye glasses.
The Bintel Premium Long Eye Relief Eyepieces are the perfect first upgrade from the standard eyepieces that come with your telescope.
$2,899.00
With the ZEISS SFL 8x40 binoculars (SmartFocus Lightweight), special moments can be experienced with ease. Optimized to be as lightweight and compact as possible, the SFL binoculars are a perfect addition to the SF family. The new Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) Concept ensures true-to-life color reproduction and the highest level of detail. Thanks to its SmartFocus Concept, the focus wheel is perfectly positioned and enables fast and precise focusing – even with gloves on. The optimized ergonomics and a large exit pupil allow for a relaxed and undisturbed viewing experience.
With a field of view of up to 140 meters at a distance of 1,000 meters and a closest focusing distance of 1.5 meters, the SFL 8x40 deliver a perfect overview combined with precise detail recognition.
The lens diameter has been reduced by 2 mm, making it possible to use thinner lens elements at closer spacing and thus reduce the binoculars’ weight by up to 20% and their volume by up to 13% compared to the ZEISS Victory SF models. As a result, the SFL binoculars are up to 30% lighter than comparable products from competitors.
Experience nature in all its splendor
The Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) concept features a special coating and an improved optical design that ensures the binoculars deliver the highest level of detail and reproduce colors with natural fidelity. This makes it possible to precisely identify the smallest features in the plumage and reliably distinguish between species.
SmartFocus Concept for an intuitive and precise handling
The SmartFocus concept makes it possible to focus quickly and precisely – without having to spread your fingers. The focusing wheel, perfectly positioned in the DoubleLink Bridge, offers the highest level of operating ergonomics, requiring only 1.4 turns from close focus to infinity and capable of being rotated precisely even with gloves on.
90% Light Transmission
Featuring 90% light transmission and ZEISS T* multicoating, you can clearly and precisely recognize details in the twilight, ensuring that you capture every moment, even in darker environments.
Comfortable viewing experience
The perfect ergonomics of the ZEISS SFL models enable quick and easy positioning of the eye and also provide comfortable and immersive viewing due to the large exit pupil. In addition, the improved eyecups provide an even better ergonomic feel and a smooth transition between the touch points, which are precisely defined and can be reached perfectly.
ZEISS T* Coating
ZEISS T* coating is a guarantee of the brilliant, high-contrast images which you will experience above all in adverse light conditions and in the twilight. Behind it, however, there is no specific formula for building up the layers. Instead, it is a technology that is constantly adjusted to suit new glass materials and requirements, which varies from lens to lens.
A clear view, whatever the weather
There are always exciting things to be seen in the world of nature – even in wet weather. This is why ZEISS developed LotuTec®. A coating for the lenses of binoculars and spotting scopes that enables a clear and unhindered view in all weather conditions.
Performance
| Magnification | 8 × |
| Effective lens diameter | 40 mm |
| Light transmission | 90% |
| Exit pupil diameter | 5.0 mm |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 |
| Field of view at 1,000 m (yds) | 140 m (420 ft) |
| Subjective viewing angle | 60° Ww |
| Close focusing distance | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Diopter adjustment range | − 4.0 | + 4.0 dpt |
| Exit pupil distance | 18 mm |
| Pupil distance | 52 – 74 mm |
| Lens type | UHD |
| Prism system | Schmidt-Pechan |
Features
| LotuTec | Nitrogen filled | + | + |
| Water resistance | 400 mbar |
Physical
| Operating temperature | − 20°C | + 55°C (− 4°F | + 131°F) |
| Length | 144 mm (5.7 ") |
| Width at an interpupillary distance of 65 mm | 114 mm (4.5 ") |
| Weight | 640 g (22.6 oz) |
$2,299.00
The Bintel Package
All Nikon Monarch Fieldscope purchases from Bintel include both the scope body and eyepiece, but additionally a carry strap and stay-on-case.
MONARCH Fieldscope Key Features
- Advanced Apochromat Optical System with ED (extra-low dispersion) glass minimises chromatic aberration to the furthest limit of the visible light range, realising a contrast-rich, clearer field of view
- Field Flattener Lens System provides consistent sharpness across the entire field of view, all the way to the periphery
- Multilayer coating is applied to all lens and prism surfaces for natural and bright images
- Bright and clear view is achieved with a total reflection prism.
Straight models use a Porro prism, while angled-type models employ Nikon's original prism. - Optimised Focusing System provides different focus speeds that allow you to operate at an optimised speed; fine action for focusing on distant subjects and coarser action for nearby subjects
- Three eyepieces exclusively designed for MONARCH Fieldscopes. All eyepieces feature a Type 1 Bayonet Mount with lock for easy attachment and detachment.
- Aluminium alloy body employed for high durability
- Waterproof and fog-free with nitrogen gas*
- *The product will suffer no damage to the optical system if submerged or dropped in water to a maximum depth of 1 metre/3.3 feet for up to 10 minutes (NOT designed for underwater usage)
- Built-in sliding hood blocks harmful light to the optical system and protects the objective lens
- Objective lens with thread for filter attachment
<82mm-diameter models: 86mm (P=1.0), 60mm-diameter models: 67mm (P=0.75)> - Knurling pattern on the focusing ring for excellent operability
Fieldscope Eyepiece MEP Series Key Features
- Three eyepieces exclusively designed for MONARCH Fieldscopes. All eyepieces feature a Type 1 Bayonet Mount with lock for easy attachment and detachment.
- Field Flattener Lens System provides consistent sharpness across the entire field of view, all the way to the periphery
- Multilayer coating is applied to all lens surfaces for natural and bright images
- Long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
- Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups facilitate easy positioning of the eyes at the correct eyepoint
- Waterproof structure* sealed with O-ring when attached to a MONARCH Fieldscope body (Eyepiece is not waterproof)
- *Equivalent to rainfall of 5mm (0.2 in.) per minute for a duration of 30 minutes. (NOT designed for underwater usage)
- Compact digital camera COOLPIX series and Advanced Camera Nikon 1 series can be attached using optional digiscoping accessories (Some models are not compatible)
$570.00
The 55mm focal length has the largest true field possible for 2" eyepiece holders -3 times the true field area of any 1¼" eyepiece. The focal plane is placed at the end of the barrel to minimize vignetting. Performance with Schmidt-Cassegrains is remarkable since it avoids the image degradation and severe vignetting which occurs when using telecompressors. Long eye-relief and unique adjustable eyeguard for eyeglass wearers.
Review
A must for deep sky fans. This good low power/wide field eyepiece has the largest true field and largest exit pupil possible for 2" eyepiece holders-3 times the field area of any 1 l/4" eyepiece.
Performance with Schmidt Cassegrains is remarkable since it avoids the image degradations and severe vignetting which occurs when using tele compressors.
The long eye relief and unique adjustable eye guard allows eyeglass wearers to see the full field of view even with their glasses on.
The rubber grip gives sure grip and makes it comfortable to use in cold weather.
Specifications
| Focal Length (mm) | 55 |
| Barrel Size (in.) | 2" |
| Apparent Field of View (deg.) | 50 |
| Eye Relief (mm) | 38 |
| Weight (lb / oz) | 1.13 / 18.1 |
| Field Stop (mm) | 46 |
$140.00
Losmandy Gemini Servo Motor Gearbox
Genuine Losmandy Replacement parts.
Suits G8 and G11 mounts
Easy to fit.
$850.00
Tele Vue's Delos 17.3mm is the longest focal length in the Delos series. Still with a generous 20mm eye-relief and wide 72° apparent field of view you will enjoy an emmersive viewing experience that is hard to match. The optimized combination of field size and eye-relief makes Delos an eyeglass wearers dream!
There is a good chance the TeleVue Delos will be seen as the ultimate combination of performance, viewing comfort and price. If you've been keeping a spot in your case for an affordable, premium eyepiece, you should consider a Delos 17.3mm - it won't disappoint! Lessons learned from the tremendously successful Ethos series were applied to develop this long eye-relief, 72° apparent field of view eyepiece line.
The Delos 17.3mm has a standard 1.25" barrel making it suitable for almost any telescope. An excellent choice for low power viewing in bino-viewers!
Tele Vue Delos 17.3mm - Specifications
- Model # EDL-17.3
- Focal Length 17.3mm
- Barrel Size 1.25"
- Apparent Field of View 72°
- Eye Relief 20mm
- Weight 408g
- Field Stop 21.2mm
Background
Tele Vue introduced the Delos In 2011. The series includes mid-to-short focal lengths with all providing 20mm eye-relief and 72° apparent field of view. Tele Vue designer Paul Dellechiaie rethought every optical, mechanical, and ergonomic aspect to achieve reference-standard performance for any visual application.
The Delos was conceived as a narrower field Ethos. Eye-relief was increased while still controlling pupil aberrations by reducing the field to 72°. This was achieved without making the eyepiece too large. With Ethos performance standards as benchmarks, the Delos design achieves full field sharpness, virtually perfect f θ (theta) distortion mapping, and colour neutrality. Image fidelity is maximized utilizing glass matched multicoatings and anti-reflection surfaces throughout the eyepiece.
Contrast is further enhanced with a new, continuously adjustable height eyeguard system that can be locked in any position. Since the Delos eye-lens measures a quite large 35mm in diameter, preventing stray light from reflecting off the first surface and extraneous light from entering your eye pays off in a nice increase in perceived contrast. The eyeguard's sliding action allows for positioning the soft rubber eyeguard at the ideal height to suit the observer's preference. Indicator marks on the eyepiece body are handy reference guides for setting your perfect position. The eye-guard can also rotate for Dioptrx users.
Awards
Delos 6- & 10-mm
Delos Eyepieces Reviews
Quotes from review of 10mm, 4.5mm, & 14mm Delos on Alpha Lyrae website.
- The stunningly flat field and lack of optical aberrations really allow clusters to shine and galaxies and nebulae are resplendent.
- It is rare I use any other eyepiece for deep sky observing anymore.
- Quite simply, the planetary performance matches the very best dedicated planetary eyepieces I have ever used such as the TMB Super Monocentric.
- There is also an indescribable quality which makes them a very easy and relaxing eyepiece to use.
— Hodgson, Matthew. "Televue Delos Eyepiece Review". Alpha Lyrae (05 May 2014). Full Review.
Excerpt from Delos 17.3mm review in Astronomy Now magazine.
Examining the stars of the Pleiades served up by the 17.3mm Delos, I was immediately struck by the pinpoint star images right to the edge of the field-of-view. Contrast was superb. Nor could I detect any signs of off-axis distortions.
— Neil English. "Tele Vue Delos". Astronomy Now (April 2013). Read Full Review (Delos 6-,10- & 17.3-mm) now.
Sky & Telescope Hot New Product for 2012 Award
More Than Expected (Delos 6- and 10-mm)
And while the 20 mm of eye relief make them attractive for those who observe wearing eyeglasses, it was the "distinctly pleasurable" observing experience that most impressed our reviewer. When it comes to eyepiece design, The Delos seems to have hit all the sweet spots.
— Editors. "Hot New Products for 2012". Sky & Telescope (January 2012). p.39.
Excerpt from ATT review of Delos 6- & 10-mm eyepieces:
Wide-Field Eyepieces That Pack a Planetary Punch
With the Delos, the eyepiece simply "disappears" and allows the observer to observe. I could find nothing whatsoever to complain about; the "twist and tighten" eye relief adjustment feature is the best I've ever seen in any eyepiece, and the optics are essentially perfect. Tele Vue somehow always finds a way to continuously improve upon their eyepieces and the Delos is certainly no exception. Bottomline: If you're in the market for a planetary eyepiece, you owe it to yourself to consider the Tele Vue Delos.
— Erik Wilcox. "Tele Vue Delos". Astronomy Technology Today (Nov-Dec 2011). Full Review.
Review of the 6mm & 10mm Delos Eyepieces from Astronomy Magazine, December 2011
- Contrast was excellent - right up there with some of the best planetary eyepieces I've ever used.
- I searched but saw no internal reflections or scattering in either eyepiece.
- The flat field the Delos eyepieces produce really made star fields pop. Open clusters epitomized the old standard "diamonds on velvet". Stars on and off axis showed no sign of astigmatism.
- Tele Vue has constructed an eyepiece that stands with the best deep-sky and planetary eyepieces on the market.
— Trusock, Tom. "Astronomy tests Tele Vue's new eyepiece line". Astronomy Magazine (December 2011). Full Review.
Excerpts from Sky & Telescope, June 2011, review of Delos eyepieces:
- WHAT WE LIKE:
- Essentially perfect optics
"Immersive" observation experience - WHAT WE DON'T LIKE:
- Trying to nail down why the observing experience is so pleasurable.
I spent several nights viewing the Moon, Saturn, stars and nebulae with a variety of telescopes … .
The Delos eyepieces are "easy to look through … . They have flat fields, delivering absolute pinpoint stars from edge to edge with no hint of color aberration. The view, especially during the daytime, is very pure with no noticeable color tint. And there wasn't a hint of ghosts or reflections, even with the brightest stars".
"What caught me a bit off guard, however, was something that's best described as the observing experience. It was distinctly pleasurable."
"I have the sensation of looking out of a circular window rather than into an eyepiece."
— di Cicco, Dennis. "Tele Vue's New Delos Eyepieces". Sky & Telescope (June 2011). p. 58, 59.
Normally available for pickup or shipping approx. 2-3 business days from your order
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
CGEM II was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy polar alignment adjustment. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provides a clean look and an easy and trouble free set up.
INNOVATION
The CGEM II series features Celestron’s innovative All-Star Polar alignment procedure. All-Star allows you to accurately polar align the mount using any star, even ig the celestial pole cannot be seen. Another great feature of the CGEM II sure to please astroimagers, is the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) which will allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.
PERFORMANCE
For objects near the Meridian (imaginary line passing from North to South), the CGEM II will track well past the Meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the most ideal part of the sky. The CGEM II mount has a robust database with over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects. Celestron's CGEM II mount is the perfect fit between the Advanced VX Series and CGX Series.
SPECIFICATION
| Mount Type | German Equatorial Mount |
|---|---|
| Tripod | 2” Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section |
| Dovetail Mount | Directly connects to both CG-5 & CGE dovetail bars |
| Payload Capacity | 40 lbs. |
| Latitude Range | 15º – 70º |
| Power Requirements | 12 VDC, 3.2 amps |
| Ports | 1x Hand control port, 1x Auxiliary Port, 1x Auto guider port, 1 USB 2.0 port (on hand control) |
| Motor Drive | Low cog DC servo motors |
| Slew Speeds | 9 slew speeds |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | EQ North and EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures | AutoAlign, 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align |
| Computerized Hand Control | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection |
| Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Mount Weight | 18kgs. |
| Tripod Weight | 29kgs. |
| Weight of Counterweight | 7.75kgs. |
| Total Weight of Mount | 35kgs. |
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$820.00
Nikon MONARCH M7 10 x 30 binoculars are ideal for bird and nature watching, stargazing, and a range of other outdoor activities.
The MONARCH M7 Series
The MONARCH M7 10 x 30 binoculars feature a sleek exterior design with a wide apparent field of view (60.7˚for 10x30) that offers spectacular viewing. An oil and water repellent coating is applied to the objective lens and eyepieces, allowing smudges like fingerprints to be easily wiped off.
Key Features
- Sophisticated exterior design for comfortable holding
- Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for chromatic aberration compensation and brighter, clearer viewing
- Wide apparent field of view (60.3˚ for 8x42, 62.2˚ for 10x42, 60.3˚ for 8x30, 60.7˚ for 10x30)
- 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
- Oil and water repellent coating applied to the objective lens and eyepieces allows smudges like fingerprints to be easily wiped off
- Phase-correction-coated roof prisms for high resolution
- Long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
- Dioptre adjustment ring locking system prevents unintentional rotation
- 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
Specifications
| Monarch M7 10 x 30 | 10 x 30 | |
| Actual magnification | 〔×〕 | 10 |
| Effective objective diameter | 〔mm〕 | 30 |
| Angular field of view (Real) | 〔°〕 | 6.7 |
| Angular field of view (Apparent)*1 | 〔°〕 | 60.7 |
| Field of view at 1,000m | 〔m〕 | 117 |
| Exit pupil | 〔mm〕 | 3.0 |
| Brightness | 9.0 | |
| Eye relief | 〔mm〕 | 15.8 |
| Close focusing distance | 〔m〕 | 2.0 |
| Length | 〔mm〕 | 119 |
| Width | 〔mm〕 | 125 |
| Depth | 〔mm〕 | 48 |
| Weight | 〔g〕 | 470 |
| Interpupillary distance adjustment | 〔mm〕 | 56-72 |
| Waterproof structure | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*2, fogproof | |
| Prism type | Roof |
The Pentax's 8x40 S-Series SP Binocular boasts a wide 65.6° field of view and porro prisms that produce a rich depth of view. The 40mm objectives are fully multicoated to reduce reflection and maximize light transmission through the entire optical path without making them overly cumbersome for a long day on the trail. The coatings ensure bright and clear high-contrast images even in low-light, and its utilitarian 8x magnification brings subjects close while maintaining wide 143m field of view at 1000m to capture the broader picture. The binocular sports a 13mm eye relief and the fold-down eyecups seal against the ocular cavity to block stray peripheral light which can dim images.
Fully-multi-coated optics assure maximum light transmission resulting in high quality viewing. Every surface of every element is fully coated minimizing internal glare and flare and giving a bright clear view. Aluminium-diecast body adds strength and durability. View your subjects even in dim light with high-quality BaK4 prisms that transmit more light at the edges to enhance illumination.
Specifications:
| Product Type | Porro Prism, Center Focus binocular |
| Focusing Range | 6m- infinity |
| Angle of view | 8.2 degrees |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40mm |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Real Field of View at 1000m | 143m |
| Eye Relief | 13mm |
| Exit Pupil | 5mm |
| Features | Waterproof, IPX7 |
| Weight | 770g |
$56.00
Losmandy 2.5lb weight suits WS-DVWS and DVDWS
Is your scope out of balance since you added that heavy 2" diagonal, guide scope or imager If that's the case you made need to add some counterweight.
The Losmandy 2.5lb weight is threaded to suit the DWS, DVWS system which can fit any Losmandy D style or Vixen V style dovetail bar.
Correct balance is important for your mount as it reduces wear on the motors and gear systems.
You will track better which results in better guiding and better imaging.
The Saxon 5" DeepSky CT delivers serious optical performance in a remarkably portable package. Its 130mm aperture and 650mm focal length gather sufficient light for detailed lunar observation and bright deep-sky objects, while the compact tabletop design keeps total weight under 6.5kg—ideal for observers who value mobility without sacrificing aperture. The pre-assembled tube and included pair of 1.25" eyepieces mean you're ready to observe within minutes. A practical choice for those transitioning from binoculars to dedicated telescope work, or for experienced observers seeking a secondary scope for travel and field sessions.
Saxon 5" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Warranty Information | 5-Years Limited Warranty |
| Optical Specifications | |
| Optical Design | Newtonian (Parabolic) |
| Aperture | 130mm |
| Highest Practical Power | 260x |
| Focal Length | 650mm |
| Focal Ratio | F/5.0 |
| Accessories | |
| Eyepieces | 25mm and 10mm |
| Finderscope | Red dot |
| Barlow Lens | N/A |
| Diagonal | No |
| Mount & Physical Specifications | |
| Mount Type | Table-Top Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth |
| Tripod | No |
| Shipping Dimensions | 54 x 41 x 40 cm³ |
| Shipping Weight | 9.3 kg |
$5,499.00
Capture stunning views of the universe straight out of the box
Exploring and capturing nebulae and galaxies doesn't have to be complicated and tedious. With its integrated 12.5-megapixel camera and innovative technologies, Vespera Pro offers an all-in-one solution to provide you access to astrophotography.
Whether you're new to the hobby or a skilled astrophotographer, Vespera Pro has you covered. Capture stunning images right from the start, progress faster, and showcase your expertise.
The M8 Nebula taken with a Vespera Pro
The western part of the Veil Nebula ( NGC6992) captured with Vespera Pro
Ultra-high definition images.
12.5 MP sensor and exclusive Live Panorama mode, Vespera Pro allows you to effortlessly capture ultra-high-definition images of the cosmos in full colors. Zoom in for a closer look at galaxies with mesmerizing details or go wide field to embrace the full beauty of expansive nebulae.
Premium quality optics.
A larger sensor has higher requirements. This is why we have developed a new field corrector which allows to exploit 100% of the potential of the sensor.
LENS: Apochromatic quadruplet refractor
APERTURE: 50 mm
FOCAL LENGTH: 250 mm - F/5
FIELD OF VIEW :1.6° x 1.6°
LIMITING MAGNITUDE: 16
SAMPLING: 1.6 arcsec
A great fit for both beginners and advanced astrophotographers
No expertise required! Vespera Pro simplifies astrophotography with automatic pointing, tracking, and focusing, coupled with advanced image enhancement (referred to as stacking). In just a few minutes, you'll have everything set up and ready to go.
- Easy Set up
- Automatic pointing and tracking
- Live auto-focus
- Automatic live stacking
Go expert.
Ready to elevate your astrophotography game? Choose your field of view and framing to capture the perfect shot. Capture calibration frames, customize camera acquisition settings and retrieve 16-bit RAW image files to leverage your skills with your favorite astronomy image processing software
- Manual camera settings
- RAW files for manual processing
- Calibration frames
- Observation session programming
At the forefront of the astrophotography revolution with live panorama capture.
With automatic live mosaic capture, you are no longer limited by the physical field of view of the telescope. You can capture a greater variety of celestial objects and explore new ways to compose your images. Go beyond the constraints of traditional astrophotography!
How do the Vespera II and Vespera Pro compare?
| SENSOR | Vespera II | Vespera Pro |
| Sensor Type | Sony IMX 585 (colour) | Sony IMX 676 (colour) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP) | 3536 x 3536 (12.5 MP) |
| Format | 1/1.2" | 1/1.6" |
| Size | 11.2 x 6.3 mm | 7.0 x 7.0 mm |
| Pixel Size | 2.9 µm | 2 µm |
| TRIPOD | Optional | Included - adjustable |
| Image and Mosaic Capture | ||
| Native image definition | 8.3 MP | 12.5 MP |
| Max. image size with COVALENS | 24 MP | 50 MP |
| Field of view | 2.5°x1.4° | 1.6°x1.6° |
| Field of view with Field of view | 4.33°x2.43° or 3.25°x3.25° | 4.18°x2.45° or 3.2°x3.2° |
| Accessories | All optional | Standard including:
|
| Storage and Images | ||
| Internal Storage | 25 Gb | 225 Gb |
| Display format | JPEG 8 Bit | JPEG 8 Bit |
| Internal stored format | FITS 16 Bit | FITS 16 Bit |
| Pre-stacked image format | TIFF 16 Bit | TIFF 16 Bit |
| Power supply | ||
| Battery Life | 4 hours | 11 hours |
| Connector | USB type C | USB type C |
$4,020.00
INGENIOUS SYSTEM
The new modular design offers previously unimagined flexibility and you are free to choose the perfect solution as the situation dictates. In collaboration with experts, we have developed digiscoping adapters that open up a new realm of ways in which to observe and share the most beautiful moments. Perfectly designed down to the smallest detail, you will be equipped for any situation.
A COMPLETE VIEW
Nothing escapes you. You have your eyes trained on a flock of dunlins, but you catch something at the edge of the picture. A rarity? Thanks to their wide field of view, the ATX/STX spotting scopes provide you with a broader, more exciting platform for your viewing experience. In spite of their high zoom range, the new generation of spotting scopes offers a large field of view. This allows you to achieve optimum magnification and detail recognition and also makes it extremely easy for you to search for and find objects, especially if they are in motion.
WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS
JUST ONE HAND
When every second counts. Imagine a plover flitting over the shore one minute and taking off into the sky the next. The ATX/STX spotting scopes ensure that you are prepared for moments like this. This is because the new position of the zoom ring, which is now directly behind the focusing ring, makes it easier to handle. It means that you can zoom and focus with one hand, while steering the spotting scopes direction with the other. This completely new ergonomic design offers a crucial benefit for digiscopers in particular. They can now use the camera quickly, easily and accurately with one hand, while the other concentrates on zoom and focus.
| Weight | 810 |
| Length | 142 |
$169.00
If you are already using a computer in your observatory for other reasons, this provides a way for you to focus your telescope without fumbling around in the dark for the focuser handcontroller. It works best with 5V focus motors such as the newer style JMI Motofocus, but can also work with 9V or 12V motors. Motors requiring up to 100mA of current will work with the FCUSB. To date, the FCUSB has been tested with the JMI Motofocus, Moonlite DC motorized focusers, Orion AccuFocus, Meade 1209, Televue Focusmate Driver, and WalterLee heliFocus. The FCUSB also eliminates the need for a battery to run your focuser, since the motor is now powered directly from the USB port of your computer. Using the free FocusPal software, you can control the speed and direction of your motor with just mouse clicks! For further information, please read through the FCUSB User Manual Third-party software that supports the ASCOM Focuser standard will also work with the FCUSB using the FCUSB ASCOM driver. DC focus motors don't provide absolute positioning repeatability like a stepper motor does, but we have tried the FCUSB with third-party autofocusing software and obtained decent results.
$990.00
An excellent premium quality low power wide field eyepiece. It is ideal for observing large emission and reflection nebulae, Supernova Remnants and large open star clusters.
It is well-suited for any telescope with a focal ratio of f/5 or longer offering 7mm exit pupil at f/5. Works wonderfully in SCT's for large field of view.
It has a huge 28mm of eye relief and can be used by eyeglass wearers with no vignetting of the field. This is a lot of eyepiece so its heavy weight may cause some minor concern in Dobsonians.
Check out the rest of the Panoptic range.
Specifications
| Focal length | 35mm |
| Barrel Diameter | 50.8mm (2") |
| Apparent Field | 68° |
| Eye relief | 24mm |
| Field Stop Diameter | 38.7mm |
| Lens elements/grouping | 6-Apr |
| Weight | 725g |
$1,430.00
Tele Vue Ethos 10mm Specifications
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Focal Length |
10mm |
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Apparent Field |
100° |
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Eye Relief |
15mm |
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Effective Field Stop Diameter |
17.7mm |
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Barrel Size |
2" / 1.25" |
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Weight |
499g |
Introduced at the 2007 Northeast Astronomy Forum, Tele Vue once again broadened the amateur astronomer's perspective on the universe with: 100° of pure Tele Vue quality. The field area of this new eyepiece is more than 50% larger than an 82° field. The Tele Vue Ethos is essentially multiple eyepieces, delivering the true field size of a longer focal length, narrower apparent field eyepiece with the benefits of higher power and darker sky background.
We invited NEAF attendees to take a look and see the universe the way we think it was meant to be experienced, with a field of view incredibly wide and sharp! We were very pleased indeed by the response and validation of our design goals.
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$750.00
Nagler Type 6
The 7-element, Nagler Type 6 design is based on the original patented Nagler design. This new 7-element design update for the short focal length Nagler deserves its own designation. Using different exotic materials, coating processes and design ingenuity, Al has massaged more eye-relief, contrast, and true field of view into the shorter focal length Naglers, while maintaining the absolute sharpness of the originals. Eye-relief is 12mm on each model, and all are sized about the same as the original 7mm! Weight about 0.4 to 0.5 lbs.
Concept: The goal we set designing these new eyepieces was to increase contrast, maintain or increase eye-relief, reduce size and weight, and maintain the sharpness of the originals. They are all parfocal and great with the Bino Vue.
Why Are There 4 Types of Naglers?
To achieve various features requires different design tradeoffs and thus the different types of Nagler eyepieces. The largest possible true fields of view for an 82°' apparent field of view in both 2" and 1¼" formats are achieved with the Nagler Type 5 series, with focal lengths of 31 and 16 mm
Compact size in medium to short focal lengths is achieved with the Nagler Type 6, available in focal lengths of 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, and 3.5 mm.
To achieve eyeglass friendly eye relief without excessively large and heavy designs requires the other two Nagler types. The 22mm Type 4 and 19, 14, 9, 5.5 mm Type 7 with their long eye relief feature adjustable height eyeguards and are best for eyeglass wearers or Dioptrx™ users.
Specifications
| Focal Length (mm) | 5 |
| Barrel Size (in.) | 1¼" |
| Apparent Field of View (deg.) | 82 |
| Eye Relief (mm) | 12 |
| Weight (lb / oz) | 0.49 / 7.9 |
| Field Stop (mm) | 7 |
The Sky-Watcher HelioFind solar tracking mount is lightweight and ridiculously easy to use. No need to worry about aligning your equipment the night before or early in the morning. Using its patented HelioFind solar finder and built-in GPS, HelioFind automatically levels and calculates the azimuth and altitude of the Sun, all with the single push of a button. Once self-aligned, the mount locates and tracks the Sun for hours at a time. HelioFind is perfect for eclipse chasers, educators who teach science and astronomy during the day, or anyone fascinated with our nearest star.
Tired of wasting half the day not staring into space? Can’t wait until the Sun goes down to start your observing sessions? Need to fulfill those science curriculum standards for your classroom? Already planning your next total solar eclipse road trip? Nothing makes observing our home star as easy and engaging as HelioFind from Sky-Watcher!
You will need a small, dedicated Solar Telescope or small telescope with suitable Solar Filters attached.
Take the Sky-Watcher HelioFind outside on a sunny day, switch it on and it will automatically locate and point towards the Sun and then track it throughout the rest nest of the day. You don't need to align it or carry out any more adjustments
Ideal for observing sunspots, planetary transits, transits of the International or Chinese Space Stations, and solar eclipses with a white light solar filter. Or, attach an H-Alpha solar filter and observe the surface detail of the Sun directly along with tracking the daily changes in stormy prominences, filaments, plages, and even solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
Can be used with any standard photographic tripod (not included)
Perfect platform for Meade Corondo PST or Lunt 40mm, Lunt 50mm H-Alpha scopes.
Sky-Watcher HelioFind Mount is designed for solar observation only.
From $65.00
Adjust the brightness level of the Moon, Venus, and other bright objects with the Optolong Variable Polarizer. A standard Moon Filter is similar to a pair of sunglasses. They work fine, but sometimes the scene is too dark or too bright, and there’s not a lot you can do about it. A variable polarizing filter is much more flexible than a Moon filter. It allows you to set the percentage of attenuation by turning the top section of the two-piece filter. Simply attach the 2" threaded filter to a like-sized eyepiece or Astro accessory barrel, and then slowly rotate the top half of the filter—it turns 360°—to achieve the results you desire.
The Optolong Variable Polarizing Filter also works great to cut brightness when you are using your telescope for terrestrial observations or photography. If you have ever done photography through a SLR or DSLR camera, you may have already been introduced to the qualities of a polarizing filter, since it is a very popular accessory for polarizing the light and making the sky appear bluer. You will especially appreciate a polarizing filter when viewing over water or photographing a scene that includes a river or body of water. Simply turn the filter until you achieve the most glare-free results—you will really see the difference.
| 1.25 inch | 2 inch | |
| Brand | Optolong | Optolong |
| Type | Variable Polarizing | Variable Polarizing |
| Substrate Thickness | 2mm | 2mm |
| Clear Aperture | 26mm | 44mm |
| Surface Quality | 60/40 | 60/41 |
| Surface parallelism | 1/4λ | 1/4λ |
| Parallelism | 30" | 30" |
| Thread | M28.5*0.6 | M48*0.75 |
| Single Thread | Yes | Yes |
$140.00
KENDRICK PREMIER DEW HEATERS
Kendrick Premier heater 5 inch 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.
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.
| Item No. | Heater | Wattage | Amperage | Heater Dimensions Metric* |
Heater Dimensions Imperial* |
| 2003 | Telrad Heater | 6 | 0.4 | 50 x 90 mm | 2" x 3.5" |
| 2003-RDF | Red Dot Finder Heater | 2.5 | 0.2 | Press fit | Press fit |
| 2004 | .965" Eyepiece Heater | 2.5 | 0.2 | 16 x 75 mm | 1/2" x 3" |
| 2005 | 1.25" Eyepiece Heater | 3 | 0.2 | 16 x 125 mm | 1/2" x 5" |
| 2006 | 2" Eyepiece Heater | 4 | 0.3 | 16 x 175 mm | 1/2" x 7" |
| 2006-L | DEW-Minator Large Eyepiece Heater | 10 | 0.8 | 75 x 205 mm | 3" x 8" |
| 2007 | 3" Optic Heater | 10 | 0.8 | 25 x 280 mm | 1" x 11" |
| 2008 | 4" Optic Heater | 11 | 0.9 | 25 x 370 mm | 1" x 14.5" |
| 2009 | 5" Optic Heater | 15 | 1.2 | 25 x 460 mm | 1" x 18" |
| 2010 | 6" Optic Heater | 17.5 | 1.4 | 25 x 560 mm | 1" x 22" |
| 2011 | 7/8" Optic Heater | 20 | 1.6 | 25 x 660 mm | 1" x 26" |
| 2012 | 9/10" Optic Heater | 25 | 2 | 25 x 890 mm | 1" x 35" |
| 2013 | 11" Optic Heater | 28 | 2.3 | 25 x 965 mm | 1" x 38" |
| 2014 | 12" Optic Heater | 33 | 2.6 | 25 x 1115 mm | 1" x 44" |
| 2015 | 14/16" Optic Heater | 52 | 4.1 | 25 x 1270 mm | 1" x 50" |
| 2005-B1 | Bino-viewer Heaters for eyepieces up to 1.5 inch barrel diameter. | 5 | 0.4 | 16 x 125 mm | 1/2" x 5" |
| 2005-B2 | Bino-viewer Heaters for eyepieces over 1.5 inch barrel diameter. | 8 | .6 | 16 x 175 mm | 1/2" x 7" |
| 2016 | Secondary Mirror heater for Newtonian secondary mirror 1.83" to 2.14" | 2.5 | 0.2 | 44 x 66 mm ellipse | 1.75" x 2.6" ellipse |
| 2017 | Secondary Mirror heater for Newtonian secondary mirror 2.5" to 3.40" | 4 | 0.3 | 50 x 90 mm | 2.5" x 3.625"ellipse |
| 2018 | Secondary Mirror heater for Newtonian secondary mirror 4.00" and up | 9 | 0.7 | 50 x 90 mm | 3.75"x5.50"ellipse |
| 2019 | Electronic Hand Control Pad Heater | 10 | .8 | 57mm x 165mm | 2.25" x 6.5" |
| 2020 | Eyepiece Box Heater | 10 | 0.8 | 57mm x 165mm | 2.25" x 6.5" |
| 2021 | Computer Heater for Laptop Computers | 36 | 3.0 | 215mm x 280mm X 9mm | 8.5" x 11" X 0.35" |
| 2022 | Rigel Quik Finder Heater | 2.5 | 0.2 | 16 x 75 mm | .5" x 3" |
The table below will help you to determine which heater is the right one for you scope.
| .965" | for .965" eyepieces and finder scope eyepieces |
| 1.25" | for 1.25" eyepieces |
| 2" | For 2" eyepieces, 50 mm finder scope objectives, smaller camera lenses. Can also be used on 1.25" oculars but a bit big. To use on 1.25" oculars just slip heater off 2" eyepiece and hang over 1.25" eyepiece. |
| 3" | will fit 3.5" to 5" OD (90mm to 130mm OD) |
| 4" | will fit 5" to 5.5" OD (130mm to 145mm OD) |
| 5" | will fit 5.5" to 6.5" OD (140mm to 165mm OD) |
| 6" | will fit 6.5" to 8" OD (165mm to 200mm OD) |
| 7/8" | For Meade 7" refractor, 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain, 8" SCT, Celestron C8, Astro Physics 7" Refractor. Will fit 8" to 9.5" OD (200mm to 250mm OD) |
| 9/10" | For Celestron C9.25, Meade 10". Will fit 10" to 12.5" OD (250mm to 310mm OD) |
| 11" | For Celestron C11. Will fit 12.5" to 13.5" OD (310mm to 340mm) |
| 12" | For Meade 12 SCT. Will fit 13.5" to 15.5" OD (340mm to 400mm OD) |
| 14/16" | For Celestron C14 & Meade 16" SCT. Will fit 15.5" to 18" OD (400mm to 460mm OD) |
| Laptop computer heater | For all lap top computers, can also be used on for desktop CPUs that are exposed to cold temperatures. Also makes a great seat warmer! |
| GoTo Telescope Control Pad Heater | For Meade, Celestron, Orion, SynScan & other GoTo Telescope hand held control pads. Keeps control pads working in cold winter temperatures. |
| Eyepiece box heater | For eyepiece and accessory boxes. Can also be used as a seat warmer. |
SKU: 2009
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