• Waterproof (up to 1m for 5 minutes) and fog-free with nitrogen gas
• High-eyepoint design provides a clear field of view even for eyeglass wearers
• turn and slide rubber eyecups with multi-click positioning
• Multilayer-coated lenses coupled with large objective diameters for optimal image clarity
• Rubber armouring for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip
• Eco-glass optics are free of lead and arsenic
• Aspherical eyepiece lens eliminates any image distortion (7x50CF and 12x50CF only)
• Wide, comfortable neckstrap
• Can be fixed to a tripod using an optional tripod adapter (16x50CF includes tripod adapter by default)

• All-Weather Protection: Shields your telescope from light rain or snow, dust, and harmful UV rays, providing year-round protection in outdoor environments.
• Snug, Customizable Fit: Secures around your tripod legs with an integrated drawstring, keeping your mount, optical tube, and attached accessories inside.
• Durable, Weatherproof Materials: Features an aluminum-laminated outer shell for water resistance and durability, paired with a soft 210D polyester inner lining.
• Thermal Shielding: Helps regulate temperature to prevent heat buildup or rapid cooling, reducing the risk of condensation inside your optical system.
• Compact and Travel-Friendly: Folds into a lightweight, space-saving form for easy transport and storage—perfect for mobile astronomers.
• Universal Fit for Most Celestron Telescopes: Works with a wide range of setups up to 11” aperture. See full compatibility list below.
• Easy to Clean: Built with materials that allow for quick and simple cleaning after outdoor use.

Feature List

• 4 x 12V DC Power outlets for your equipment (A single channel to switch all four outputs ON/OFF via software)
• 12 Amps of total distributed current
• Adjustable Output (3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12Volt) / 3Amps (Can be switched ON/OFF) Power your DSLR / Mirrorless camera
• Embedded Powered USB3 Hub – 2 x USB2 Ports & 2 x USB3 Ports Available (USB3 ports are backwards compatible with USB2 devices)
• 1 x Power USB Port (up to 3Amps) – Suitable for Raspberry PI 3/4 power
• EXT Port (RJ12) for external accessories (E.g External Focus Controller)
• 2 Channels PWM Dew Heaters – RCA Outputs (Adjust power levels via software)
• Humidity and Temperature Sensor (included)
• Auto Tune Dew Heater Channels
• Reverse Polarity Protection
• USB / PC Controlled or Standalone Operation out of the box
• Lightweight and extremely compact aluminium enclosure

Built in Amp-Meter

An Amp-meter placed after the DC input reports the total electric current.

There are also three additional amp-meters: One for the 12V outputs and two for the Dew Heater Channels. This allows you to easily monitor the detailed and overall power consumption of your equipment.

More than 12A of total electric current

The powerbox has been designed to output up to 12 Amps of electric current. Please note that a usual backyard astrophotographic setup requires 5-7 Amps

Embedded USB3 Hub

A powered USB3 Hub at the back of the device provides:

• 2 x USB3 SuperSpeed Ports
• 2 x USB2 High-Speed Ports.

The new SuperSpeed hubs operate in parallel with the USB 2.0 controller, so 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data transfers are not affected by slower USB 2.0 traffic.|

USB Port Configuration under PPBADV Gen2

• USB Port1 supports USB2 devices
• USB Port2 supports USB2 devices
• USB Port3 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
• USB Port4 supports USB2 & USB3 devices

* Older product revision (Gen1) had only 3 out of 4 USB Ports that were compatible to USB2 devices. For detailed information please check the product manual.

USB High Power Output

USB Port 1 provides up to 3Amps of current. You can connect any device that requires 5V. E.g a Raspberry PI 3/4 or Intel Compute Stick M3/M5 can receive power from this specific port.

Expansion Port (EXT)

EXT (expansion) port is available for device expansion. This RJ12 socket allows the connectivity of current and future Pegasus Astro products. Plugged devices can be controlled from Pocket Powerbox Advance standalone software or dedicated ASCOM driver.

The CA-B clamp adapter connects SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars and the BTX eyepiece module with the VPA 2. With the included insert rings, the clamp adapter can be adjusted to perfectly fit the respective size of the binoculars or the BTX eyepiece module.

Please note - Swarovski VPA2 required!

The Saxon AZEQ6 GT Pro Mount provides the precision and stability needed for serious observing and astro imaging

This AZEQ6 GT Pro mount includes a built-in illuminated polar scope for both Southern and Northern Hemisphere, a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminium setting circles, large manual slow-motion tracking controls, bubble level and steel tubular tripod legs

The Saxon AZEQ6 GT Pro Mount features and includes the following:

• A user friendly Synscan hand controller
• 2x 5.1Kg counter weight
• Wall-to-wall large accessory tray
• An extension 150mm counterweight shaft
• 2" stainless steel tripod legs
• Retractable counterweight shaft
• Accept narrow (V-style) or wider (D-style) dovetail mounting plates
• Smooth and quiet belt driven
• Motor resolution at 0.14arc sec (or 9.216,000 steps/rev.)
• Slew speeds from 1.25x, 1.75x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, and up to 3.4°/sec (800X)
• Sidereal, Solar and Lunar tracking rates
• One, Two and Three star alignment options
• Auto guider interface for astrophotography
• Guiding speed from 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.50x, 0.75x, or 1x
• Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure astrophotography
• Payload Capacity 20Kg
• Containing over 42,900 objects with complete Messier, NGC and IC Catalogues.
• Positioning accuracy up to 5 arc minute.
• Permanent Periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Firmware upgradeable via internet download
• PC Compatibility
• Car power supply adapter included
• Requires 11 to 15V DC 2A power supply (not included).
• More Information

  Warranty Information	3-Years Limited Warranty

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Technical Data for Swarovski EL 10X50

INNOVATION IN EVERY DETAIL

"CONSTANTLY IMPROVING WHAT IS GOOD"

This has been the SWAROVSKI OPTIK motto since day one. For Swarovski, this also means exceeding their customers’ expectations and surprising them time and again – with the precision of Swarovski's products, with their innovative technology and with their comprehensive service.

PRECISION GUARANTEED

Swarovski's products are manufactured with ultra precise tolerances of 8 μ, less than a hair’s breadth (approximately 60 μ). It is only through a combination of maximum precision, state-of-the-art technology and adherence to the high SWAROVSKI OPTIK quality standards that they are able to consistently and permanently assure the optical perfection for which SWAROVSKI OPTIK is renowned, including tazor-sharp, high-contrast images with maximum colour fidelity as a result of exclusively using high-precision lenses and prisms, and complete reliability from -20 °C / +55 °C.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

To ensure a consistently high quality level in all their products, Swarovski subject every product and every phase of production to comprehensive, manual quality controls. Every product also undergoes a full image and material control. Swarovski's quality management system has been certified to ISO 9001/2000 since 1999. Their environmental management system has been certified to ISO 14001 since 2000.

SWAROVISION

The SWAROVISION technology redefined the concept of optical quality.

Field Flattener lenses provide unprecedented peripheral definition, fluoride-containing HD lenses minimize colour fringing, while optimized coatings ensure maximum colour fidelity.

Large eye relief offering a full field of view for those wearing eye glasses.

HD-OPTICS

Swarovski's HD optics feature fluoride-containing lenses, which virtually eliminate colour aberrations.

The scatter is considerably less with fluoride than with even the best types of optical glass.

This enables maximum colour fidelity and leads to a significant improvement in resolution and contrast

SWAROTOP AND SWARODUR

Coatings for bright, high-contrast images: Reduces surface light reflection from 4-6% to 0.2%.

Used on all the lenses and prisms found in SWAROVSKI OPTIK products.

SWAROBRIGHT

Coating for maximum colour fidelity across the whole light spectrum: SWAROVSKI OPTIK was the first manufacturer in the world to use this technology in series production.

SWAROCLEAN

This non-stick coating on the lenses makes it easier to clean away dirt such as water marks, insect repellents, or tree resin.

NEW FEATURES AND FIELDPRO PACKAGE

The launch of the EL binoculars by SWAROVSKI OPTIK marked a milestone in long-range optics. These binoculars have now been further enhanced following intensive development and a great deal of dedication. The result of these efforts is the best EL Family ever.

• Completely redesigned strap and harness connection.
• The new rotating strap connector with a cord adapts perfectly to any movement.
• The bayonet catch enables you to fit and switch the carrying strap and accessories very quickly and flexibly.
• With a simple turn of its practical quick catch button you can rapidly and silently adjust the carrying strap to the right length.
• The objective lens covers blend aesthetically into the overall design and also remain securely attached to the binoculars thanks to the innovative connector.
• The focusing wheel can also be used more easily, thanks to its softer, fully armored, and more slip-resistant design.
• The diopter adjustment’s new lock function ensures that your personal settings cannot be changed.

PREMIUM QUALITY DOWN TO THE SMALLEST DETAIL

Like every product from SWAROVSKI OPTIK, all EL SWAROVISION binoculars are produced using the lowest possible production tolerances and undergo a 100% quality check.
As standard, the binoculars also come with eyepiece and objective lens protectors, as well as a lift carrying strap.

• Field flattener lenses: contrast right up to the image periphery
• HD optics: maximum contrast & colour fidelity
• Eye relief plus: 100 % field of view even for spectacle wearers
• Maximum colour fidelity: through optimized coating of the lenses and prisms.

Swarovski's commitment to complete customer satisfaction is reflected in their comprehensive 10 year warranty. Should your binoculars develop a fault or be damaged, even outside the warranty period, you can be assured of service second to none.

What's the best telecope upgrade? A trip away from city lights to a dark-sky observing site in the country.

Let us lighten your load with our sleek, protective optical tube carrying case, the perfect storage solution for transporting your tube anywhere with ease and confidence. It’s truly a must-have for telescope owners of all stripes.

Ultra-durable Material

The 9.25" Optical Tube 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 telescope. Unzip the case and you’ll discover a soft polyester interior lining with adjustable straps to hold your optical tube firmly in place.

The 9.25" Optical Tube Soft Case has a hidden external zipper pocket to hold eyepieces and other accessories. It is designed with cinching straps to firm up the pocket when in use and to hide it when empty.

The interior has one sewn in cinching strap to hold the optical tube firmly in place.

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 Telescopes

This optical tube soft case can hold most 9.25” optical tubes, under 23” in length, including both standard and EdgeHD versions for of the Celestron 9.25.

The Nagler eyepiece was revolutionary as the first eyepiece to deliver breath taking wide fields of view while still providing sharp images from edge to edge.

The eyepiece is an extremely important, but often over looked element in the image your telescope delivers.

In contrast to the objective of your telescope which rarely covers an image angle of more than 2°, the eyepiece has to remain sharp over an angle of more than 50°...or a staggering 82° in the case of the Nagler. For this reason extreme care must be taken to correct for aberrations - especially away from the optical axis.

Astigmatism and field curvature are 2 factors that most influence the off axis sharpness especially in "fast" objectives (below f/6). Eyepiece designers had tried for many years to eliminate these aberrations but it was not until the 1980s that a breakthrough occurred - the Nagler eyepiece.

Since then Al Nagler has refined this series of eyepieces taking advantage of different exotic glasses and improved coatings to deliver quite simply the best performance you can get out of an eyepiece. While other manufacturers may boast impressive field sizes, Televue's philosophy of "showing no field unless it is fine" stresses full field image quality as the ingredient for impressive views.

Tele Vue Nagler 22 Specifications

Review

The TeleVue 22mm Nagler Type 4 is another of the newer improved Naglers.

The 19mm of eye relief as well as TeleVue's "Instadjust" click-stop adjustable-height eyeguard with a soft fold-down rubber eyecup allows for eyeglass wearers to experience a full 82° apparent field of view when fully retracted. The click stop increments of "Instadjust" allows non eyeglass wearer to find the exact height for full field of view images. A small plastic insert that fits in the eyeguard allows non eyeglass wearers to find the correct position of the exit pupil.

In big, fast Dobs this is an amazing medium-low power eyepiece great for open clusters, galaxy clusters and emission nebulae. Eta Carinae is totally awesome in this eyepiece.

In SCT's it offers 2.2mm exit pupil making images very bright and this is ideal for open and globular clusters. Have a look at the Tarantula Nebulae to be convinced how good this eyepiece is.

The Sky-Watcher family of EvoStar ED telescopes started with the 80ED, a value for money favourite of astronomers all over the world.

The new Sky-Watcher Evolux 62ED refractor is perfect for those looking for a compact and ultra-transportable instrument ideal for Wide Field, Deepsky astrophotography.

An optional custom designed 0.90X reducer/ flattener is available as an option.

It flattens the field for pinpoint stars right out to the edges, whilst reducing the focal length to 360mm

The new EVOLUX 62ED continues this tradition with major enhancements including:

• Unparalleled levels of optic performance for an ED telescope
• Updated 2-lens element design
• New ED glass
• 62mm / f 6.5 (f5.8 with optional reducer)
• New optional re-designed dedicated reducer/field flattener for wider field of view and faster imaging
• Retractable integrated dewshield for improved handling
• Precision 61mm (2.4″) dual-speed focuser

Here's a great mount option:

Specifications:

• Focal length=400mm / f = 6.5
• Focal length = 360mm / f=5.8 with optional dedicated reducer/flattener for wider field of view
• Net Weight: 2.5kg
• Retractable dewshield for compact handling and storage
• High precision new 61mm (2.4″) dual-speed focuser
• Aluminium hard case
• V style Dovetail

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

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

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

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

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

Skywatcher 10 Inch Collapsible Dobsonian Key Specifications

SkyWatcher EQ8 counterweight

Is your SkyWatcher EQ8 balanced correctly?

Do you have enough counterweights for the payload on top.

Have you added a guidescope and cameras and now need to re balance your mount.

The SkyWatcher EQ8 counterweight is what you need.

A additional 10 kg counterweight will help ensure you do not run into balance problems

Black in color, just like the mount, star knob for easy tightening even with gloves on.

GERBER Ultra HD 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope

Get the most out of your viewing experience with our GERBER Ultra HD 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope. Featuring an amazing new HD 20-60x zoom eyepiece at 45° angled-viewing to provide comfortable views from generous sea views to much more detailed images, including target shooting.The 80mm objective lens possesses light-gathering capability superior to that of scopes with smaller lenses, which makes for a bright image and enhances the scope's capabilities in low-light conditions.
Supplied with a premium neoprene soft case, shoulder strap, eye piece cover and lens cap with extendable hood, smart phone adaptor and a premium table top tripod, all in a stylish coloured package

• Type: Zoom 
• Magnification/Diameter: 20-60x80mm 
• Focusing: from 8m
• Field of View:
  • Angle: 2.2° (20x) - 1.2° (60x)
  • at 1000m: 38m (20x) - 19m (60x)
• Waterproof: Yes; IPX7
• Weight: 1.55kg
• Tripod Adaptability: Yes

Gerber Optics are made with an uncompromising commitment to quality. Their superior components ensure the ultimate viewing experience for every user. Featuring a wide assortment of models with distinctive specifications. Gerber Optics have become the favourite choice of avid hunters, birdwatches and boating enthusiasts. 

Features

• Angled viewing: Eyepiece is at a 45° angle for more comfortable viewing from various positions
• Dual focusing allows you to get subjects in focus quickly with coarse focus control and then refine the image with the fine-focus control
• Tripod mount rotates 360° for positional flexibility
• Sliding sunshade to keep glare or moisture off the objective lens
• Twist-up eyecup for comfortable use with or without eyewear
• Nitrogen-filled body is waterproof and fogproof
• Durable heavy duty rubber-armored polycarbonate housing
• Neoprene Stay-on carrying bag with shoulder strap allows for faster setup and breakdown while keeping the bag off the ground

With 42mm objective lens, in low light conditions such as dawn and dusk, image brightness remains stable. Being IPX5 waterproof, the BMC coated lenses will give a crystal clear sharp view! With a tough full rubber housing protecting from shock, and an all-weather grip, the Gerber 8x42 waterproof binoculars are easy to hold, ergonomically designed and comfortable. The Gerber 8x42 is the perfect binocular choice for your next outdoor trip or nautical adventure!

Specifications

The Bintel 13 Bar is a universal Wide Style Dovetail bar, Designed with all refractors and reflectors in mind. Please look at the dimensions below to see if this dovetail is suitable for your telescope.

No Hardware is included with this dovetail

The ZWO new Nikon-T2-Ⅱ adapter is independently developed by ZWO. It’s composed of a 29mm new Nikon-T2 adapter and a 5mm T2 extender, and suitable for all ASI cameras except full frame cameras like ASI6200 and ASI2400.

You can use 2″ IR-CUT filter with the adapter.

Connection method:

1. With ASI cooled cameras (ASI533/183/294/1600/071/2600)

2. With ASI non-cooled cameras

• ASI1600/294/183/174 (17.5mm back focus length)

• ASI178/385/462/290/224/120 (12.5mm back focus length)

What’s in the box?

Vortex Viper HD 8x42 HD – Premium optics and rugged construction in a tremendously compact, lightweight package – What more could you need? Well, perhaps a quality chest harness to comfortably and securely.

Vortex Viper HD 8x42 HD binoculars are an optical masterpiece, giving hunters, shooters and outdoor enthusiasts a premium option without the premium price tag. The HD optical system delivers stunning resolution, color fidelity and edge-to-edge clarity. These are one of the lightest, most compact, full-size binos on the market—a noteworthy attribute when gear consideration can be measured in grams. Includes GlassPak chest harness, keeping your binos at the ready while providing comfortable, protected, strain-free, all-day carry.

OPTICAL FEATURES

HD Lens Elements HD (High Density) extra-low dispersion glass delivers impressive resolution and color fidelity, resulting in High Definition images.

XR™ Fully Multi-Coated Proprietary coatings increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces.

Dielectric Prism Coatings Multi-layer prism coatings provide bright, clear, color-accurate images.

Phase Correction Coating on roof prism models enhances resolution and contrast.

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

Roof Prism Valued for greater durability and a more compact size.

Waterproof O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the binocular for reliable performance in all environments.

Fogproof Argon gas purging prevents internal fogging over a wide range of temperatures.

ArmorTek Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt.

Rubber Armor Provides a secure, non-slip grip, and durable external protection.

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Adjustable Eyecups Twist up and down to precise, intermediate settings to maximize custom fit for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses.

Center Focus Wheel Adjusts the focus of both binocular barrels at the same time.

Locking 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.

Specifications

Features

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.

By selecting very precisely the wavelengths of Hydrogen Alpha (H-alpha) and Oxygen III (O-III), found mainly in nebulae, the filter will increase the contrast between the Stellar object and the sky background. Thus, its use makes it possible to obtain a higher-quality image, with sharper stars and finer details.

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Keep only the essential

The Dual Band filter has been designed to allow only two particular wavelengths to pass through to the Vespera sensor:
– O-III
– H-alpha

Due to the filtered wavelengths, it is particularly effective for photographing nebulae in emission (e.g.: Orion nebula M42, Heart nebula IC 1805 …), dark nebulae endowed with hydrogen (e.g.: Horsehead or Elephant’s Trunk nebula…), planetary nebulae (e.g.: Owl nebula M97, Dumbbell nebula M27…), supernova remnants (e.g.: Veil nebula, Crab Nebula M1…).

For globular clusters (e.g.: Hercules cluster M13, cluster M92…), the selectivity of the Dual Band filter will help you to obtain sharper stars.

A filter specifically studied for Vespera

The optical quality of the Dual Band filter has been specifically studied by our engineers to offer use at full aperture, without any impact on the optical diameter of the instrument. The lens ring is equipped with an electronic micro-card that allows Vespera to detect the Dual Band filter and adapt its observation and image processing parameters.

Transmission curve

The filter features 12nm of bandwidth in each wavelength (O-III = 500.7nm, H-alpha = 656.3nm).

Additional information

StellarMate Pro is an advanced observatory-class astrophotography controller. It is a powerful command centre that is compatible with a wide selection of astronomy equipment across different manufacturers.

Powered by Open Source technology, it provides a complete astrophotography solution and comes preloaded with all the necessary software and drivers required to operate astronomical equipment, no additional 3rd party software is required.

In addition to its role as a dedicated astronomical equipment controller, StellarMate Pro offers comprehensive power distribution capabilities. It can power up to four 12V DC devices, two 12V Dew Heaters, and one adjustable voltage output ranging from 3-9V. To power all connected devices, a 12V @ 10A DC regulated power supply (Not included) is required. The unit ships with a robust high-density XT-60 connector, engineered to withstand currents of up to 60A.

StellarMate Pro is equipped with a built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver that provides highly accurate location and time services necessary for accurate and reliable operations of your equipment whether you are on the field or in a stationary observatory. Passive GPS and Wi-Fi antennas are optimized to provide high gain even in noisy environments. Reliable communication between StellarMate Proa and your controller (Mobile, Tablet, or PC/Mac) is critical for the operation of the unit.

A multi-purpose AUX port is built to support environmental sensors and future accessories including observatory relay controls. With a dedicated stepper controller capable of commanding up to NMEA 17 stepper motors, you can directly control many focuser stepper motors directly with StellarMate Pro.

StellarMate Pro provides unparalleled freedom in selecting your favourite platform to control your equipment:

• Standalone: Since StellarMate Pro is a mini Computer, you can connect it to an external monitor via HDMI cable and connect a mouse/keyboard to use StellarMate OS directly. However, since StellarMate Pro is usually mounted on the telescope, this control method is not recommended.
• Mobile: Operate StellarMate Pro remotely via Wi-Fi using StellarMate App for Android/iOS. It is highly recommended to run StellarMate App on modern Tablets/iPad with screen sizes 10” or more to get the best experience. While phones are supported, the StellarMate Pro App is optimized to run on tablets.
• Windows/Mac/Linux: Use Ekos astrophotography tool on Windows, MacOS, or Linux. Remotely control StellarMate via Wi-Fi, Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN). Ekos supports advanced functionality including mosaic planner and scheduler.

Using StellarMate Pro is simple. To get started right away:

1. Connect your equipment (Mount, Camera, DSLR, Focuser, Filter Wheel, etc) to StellarMate Pro via USB or Wi-Fi.
2. Power your equipment via connecting them to StellarMate Pro power ports.
3. Connect to StellarMate Pro from either your Mobile, Tablet, or Laptop/Desktop Computer.
4. Start controlling your setup and image from any major platform.

Product Specifications

• 4x 12VDC output.
• 2x dew heaters.
• 1x 3-9VDC variable voltage output.
• External GPS and Wi-Fi antennas
• 4x USB 3.0 & 2x USB 2.0 ports
• Auxiliary port for sensors and accessories.
• Stepper Controller.
• Anodized CNC aluminium case with M6 threads.
• Weight: 600g Net, 1200g Gross
• Dimensions: 165mm x 125mm x 35mm
• Accessories: XT-60 to DC Adapter, 50 & 100 cm 5.5x2.1 DC cable.

Flexible Control

StellarMate Pro Mounting

The feature rich companion StellarMate App provides many functionalities:

Highly accurate Polar Alignment for both GOTO and non-GOTO mounts. Achieve the perfect polar alignment!

Framing Assistant to automatically centre and rotate your field of view to match your desired orientation. What you see in the App is what you get in your camera.

Live stacking to get spectacular images. See the fine details pop out as you receive more frames and increase the signal-to-noise ratio.

Get pin-point stars with tried-and-tested focusing algorithms suited to both fast and slow focal ratios.

Explore a tailored list of targets suited for your current time and location. One-click goto to centre the target in your camera with sub-arcsecond accuracy.

Gallery viewer with rich metadata support. Find and sort your images or export to your mobile device and computer.

Get up-to-date weather and sky quality data including 3-hour cloud coverage.

Control your dome, dust cap, flat-field light sources, and many more auxiliary equipment with our extensive equipment support!

L-Quad Enhance Filter (L-QEF) is a quad bandpass light pollution suppression filter for colour cameras. It effectively suppresses the transmission of light pollution wavelengths, especially light pollution generated by artificial lighting (including mercury and sodium lamps), as well as the effects of natural skylight-induced effects on the shot, thus effectively enhancing the contrast and details of the celestial bodies, and making the objects more distinct and stereoscopic. This filter provides better color balance while improving resistance of light pollution. L-QEF can be used for both wide field astrophotography, such as the Milky Way in Summer and Winter, and deep sky objects such as nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and so forth; It allows you to save a lot of time during the shooting process and get better results at the same time. The design of quad bandpass maximises the colour balance of nebulae, galaxies and other broadband spectral targets.

Key Features:

• Cuts out light pollution from mercury and sodium lamps and produces a nice broadband image with minimal colour cast;
• Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR);
• Near IR cut-off to 1000nm, reducing the effects of IR noise;
• L-QEF has more than 90% transmittance of the nebula emission lines at H-Beta/OIII/H-Alpha/SII, with cut-off depth from OD2 to OD4, thus providing a significant increase in resistance to light pollution. L-QEF is good for night sky from Bortel 1 to Bortel 7 levels; (Bortel 8, Bortel 9 environments shall not be recommended, kindly chose Optolong other narrow-band filters, 3nm, 7nm type of filters are available.);
• Suitable for wide range of deep sky targets: it covers most nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, reflected and emitted line signals astronomical objects with higher contrast and rich details while maintaining excellent colour balance. L-QEF is superior to other filters of the same type.

Spectrum and Characteristic

Based on the characteristics of celestial bodies’ emission lines and light pollution emission lines, L-Quad Enhance filter effectively reduces the impact of light pollution and suppresses the background light of astronomical objects, thus effectively enhancing the contrast and details of the celestial bodies. Using L-QEF filter can help you save a lot of time during the shooting process, yet obtaining incredible results.

Monarchs are already well-regarded by birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts worldwide, but the Monarch HG 10 x 42 is on another level entirely. Made in Japan, the exterior and optics have been completely redesigned, now featuring a magnesium alloy body and metal eyecups for added resistance to wear and tear, multilayer coating on all lenses and prisms, extra-low dispersion (ED) glass, and a wider field of view than even the wide-field Monarch 7s.

The barrels are completely waterproof and fogproof down to 5m depth and 5000m altitude, while most exciting of all is the addition of a field flattener, which assures a sharp and clear view all the way to the lens periphery. The end result is a pair of binoculars which perform well above their price-range, and have to be seen to be believed.

Key Features of the Nikon Monarch HG 10×42

Wide apparent field of view (62.2° for 10×42). While realising a wide field of view, the Field Flattener Lens System assures a sharp and clear view all the way to the lens periphery.

Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass corrects chromatic aberration that causes colour fringing and realises a contrast-rich and high-resolution image

High-quality multilayer coating is applied to all lenses and prisms while dielectric high-reflective multilayer coating is applied to the roof prisms, achieving a bright view of up to 92% or higher light transmittance, and natural colour fidelity

Phase-correction-coated roof prisms for high resolution and contrast

Scratch-resistant coating is applied on the objective lens and eyepiece surfaces

Long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers

Lead- and arsenic-free glass is used for all lenses and prisms

Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint

Dioptre adjustment ring locking system prevents unintentional rotation

Sturdy, lightweight magnesium alloy body

Superior waterproof/fogproof performance with a nitrogen-filled body that resists water pressure to a depth of up to 5m/16.4 ft. for 10 minutes and prevents fogging inside the optical system even in low-pressure environments up to altitudes of 5,000m/16,404 ft. equivalent

Soft-to-the-touch neck strap

Objective lens caps are integrated to prevent loss

Optional tripod adapter enables attachment to a tripod [TRA-3/Adapter H (hard type)

Losmandy SVM-HT Servo Motor

Gemini High Torque Servo Motor and Encoder

Replacement for Maxon Motors

Manufacturer part number: SVM-HT

Review

Listed as a Sky and Telescope "Hot Product" when released, the 41mm Panoptic eyepiece is the big brother to the 24mm Panoptic (largest 1.25" field).

With its 46mm field stop, the 41mm Panoptic delivers the largest 2" field possible.

Because of its long focal length, it is brilliant in SCTs. It is ideal for observing large emission and reflection nebulae and Supernova remnants. The 19mm of eye relief means that eyeglass wearers can see the whole field of view with no vignetting. An adjustable and removable screw-type top allows quick, comfortable eye positioning. The scalloped shape gives a positive grip. It has a soft rubber eyecup for comfort which can be rolled down or left up.

Check out the rest of the Panoptic range.

Specifications

The ASI2600 Duo CMOS Camera combines imaging and guiding sensor in one compact body. The main sensor is the Sony IMX571 coming with a native 16bit ADC, 14stops dynamic range and 3.76um square pixel array. The readout noise is as low as 1.0e, and the full well capacity reaches an incredible level of 80ke. And it has no amp glow!

The guide sensor is the Type 1/1.8 SC2210 with excellent NIR sensitivity. The sensor size is 7.68mm x 4.32mm. It has 4umx4um pixels with an array of 1920x1080 and a full depth of 8780e.

The stars on the corner of the guide images affected by reducers back focus distance might not be very round. It is not due to the sensor tilt and will not affect normal use.

Please note that external power supplies are required for all ZWO ASI cooled cameras. Contact BINTEL for the correct power supply or advice to suit your ZWO camera.

Two-in-one design

Thanks to the compact design, the ASI2600MC Duo only needs one USB cable for control. It reduces potential cabling issues and improves setup speeds. You don’t need a separate OAG and guide camera.

Tilt Adjustment from Rear（Optional）

The 3 points from the rear make tilt adjustment much easier without the trouble of removing the tilt plate from the camera.

Performance improvement comparison

Guide sensor

The SC2210 sensor taken from the ASI220MM Mini camera features very high sensitivity. The QE peak value reaches 92% at 500nm. The readout noise is as low as 0.6e. As the new generation of guide sensor, it has achieved great results in guiding, proved by hundreds of astrophotographers.

Main sensor

The main sensor IMX571 features an APS-C format and 26MP total pixels. The size is 23.5mm in width x 15.7mm in height, and the diagonal is 28.3mm. The 3.76um x 3.76um small pixel size accommodates an impressive full depth of 50ke. With the new hardware technology, it is even extended to 80ke.

STARVIS technology

ASI2600 Duo CMOS Camera is based on Sony STARVIS technology. Sony’s back-illuminated CMOS image sensor improves sensitivity and noise reduction – the key factors to enhancing image quality.

Camera performance

Native 16bit ADC

This 16-bit ADC is not a CCD 16-bit ADC. It can really achieve a dynamic range output of 14stops, which will significantly improve the image sharpness and contrast, and also create smoother and more natural color transitions.

FPS

ASI2600 Duo CMOS Camera’s max FPS in RAW 8 mode at full resolution is 15FPS, which is even quicker compared to ASI2600MC Pro.

Extended full well mode

The full well capacity of ASI2600MC Duo is extended to 80ke, which is 1.6x larger than ASI2600MC Pro.

USB 3.0 & 512MB DDR3 buffer

With the match of USB 3.0 and 512MB DDR3 buffer, ASI2600MCDuo provides stable and secure data transmission that can effectively avoid frame-dropping issues during long exposures.

No amp-glow

Traditional CMOS sensors produce a weak infrared light source during operation quite often seen in the corner of uncalibrated images. It is the tell-tale sign of amp glow. As the ASI2600MM Duo uses zero-amp glow circuitry, you won’t have to worry about amp glow even when using high gain, long exposure imaging.

QE (Quantum efficiency)

Based on our testing results, the QE peak value of ASI2600MC Duo is over 91%.

Two-stage TEC cooling

Thanks to the two-stage TEC cooling, ASI2600MM Duo can lower the CMOS sensor temperature to more than 35 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature, which can greatly reduce dark current generation and sensor noise even during extended exposure times.

*The Delta T 35℃ is tested at 30℃ ambient temperature. It might get downto this when the cooling system is working for a long time. Also, as the ambient temperature falls, the Delta T would decrease.

What’s in the Box

Tele Vue Quick Release Bracket - QRB-1002

Fits to Tele Vue Tube Ring and Clamshell mounting ring sets - allows the use of commonly found Synta/GSO/Vixen/Orion "stalk" type finders and mini guide scopes.

"Flat-top" model
A flat-top model allows closer placement of the eyepiece. Use with Newtonian reflectors, Tele Vue Paracorr, 2" Powermate, and 2" Big Barlow.

These adapters allows use of 1¼" eyepieces in any 2" focuser or diagonal.

All models feature brass clamp ring or nylon-tipped set screw for secure, no-mar locking and safety undercut.

Note: We purposely do not put 2" filter threads in 2" to 1¼" adapters. The reason is to avoid your getting upset when you insert a 1¼" Barlow and it crunches your expensive 2" filter. Safety first.

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Swarovski SLC 15x56 Specifications

LET THERE BE LIGHT

The new high-luminosity Swarovski SLC 15x56 binoculars provide you with the benefit of the 15x magnification, so that you can make out details better. The optimized optical system for night use, combined with the outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and a large field of view make observation easy for you even in poor light conditions. The extended depressions for improved grip and the balanced weight also ensure maximum comfort when using them.

THE EXPERIENCED EXPERT

Experiencing wildlife later in the day is particularly attractive for many people. This is precisely the time when otherwise very shy creatures, such as owls or even wildcats, make an appearance. The Swarovski SLC 15x56 binoculars will provide you with maximum support as you make your eye-opening discoveries. They impress with their optimized optical system for night use and optimum viewing comfort that prevents any feeling of fatigue during observation.

Swarovski's commitment to complete customer satisfaction is reflected in their comprehensive 10 year warranty. Should your binoculars develop a fault or be damaged, even outside the warranty period, you can be assured of service second to none.

Annals of the Deep Sky Vol 8: A Survey of Galactic and Extragalactic Objects by Jeff Kanipe.

The Annals of the Deep Sky: A Survey of Galactic and Extragalactic Objects is a comprehensive reference that guides astronomy enthusiasts into every mind-boggling corner of the observational universe. Each volume presents extensive descriptions of prominent stars and deep-sky objects in both the Northern and Southern hemisphere skies, including rarely observed objects and other celestial exotica. Incorporating the most recent findings in astrophysics and cosmology, deep historical context, and captivating illustrations and images, Annals provides readers with in-depth profiles of celestial objects beyond the solar system. The mission of every Annals volume is to guide observers on their own astronomical journey of exploration, whether it be at the eyepiece or from the comfort of a favorite chair on a rainy night. No other popular work in astronomy provides the comprehensive historical background and astrophysical appraisal of prominent celestial objects. We cannot visit these celestial marvels in our own hyperdrive spacecraft (yet), but Annals of the Deep Sky is the next best thing. Turn to page 1 and let it fly you across the universe.

Annals sorts the night sky into Galactic objects (those within the Milky Way) and extragalactic objects beyond our galaxy. Each chapter begins with an overall description of the pertinent constellation, its mythology if any, visibility, and overall appearance. From here, we move on to the building blocks of the Milky Way: stars in all their many forms, bright and dark nebulae, molecular clouds, star-forming regions, planetary nebulae, star clusters of every kind, and even the occasional telescopic asterism. Then, through the Milky Way framed by each constellation, we peer out into extragalactic space.

Volume 8 explores three of the most fascinating constellations in the night sky.

Cygnus is extremely rich, particularly in nebulae. Featured objects include popular favorites such as Chi Cygni, which has one of the largest visual amplitudes among Mira-class stars; P Cygni, a supernova in the making; the North America and Pelican nebulae; NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula; and the radio galaxy Cygnus A.

Delphinus include the nova, HR Delphini; the bright globular clusters NGC 6394 and NGC 7006; and the galaxy groups of NGC 6928 and NGC 6956.

Dorado leads us into the wonders of the southern sky beginning with the close binary Alpha Doradus; R Doradus, known for having the largest apparent diameter of any star in the sky except the Sun; and the beautiful face-on spiral galaxy, NGC 1566.

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Light pollution in the night sky can significantly degrade contrast in astronomical images. This is especially true when using very fast telescopes like the 8” RASA because the sky background saturates very quickly. The “noise” of the light pollution overwhelms the “signal” from the celestial object you are imaging, making it difficult to get the most detailed image.

The RASA 8 Light Pollution Filter remedies this by blocking light pollution while transmitting light from deep-sky objects. The result is bright, detailed objects that pop off the black sky background with superior contrast.

Fortunately, many sources of light pollution have relatively discreet emission spectra; they emit primarily at specific wavelengths of light. By strategically blocking these wavelengths, the filter greatly reduces the effects of light pollution without degrading overall image quality.

How it Works

The Light Pollution Imaging (LPI) Filter for the 8” RASA blocks light from some of the most common sources of light pollution between 400-700nm (i.e., the visible spectrum), including high- and low-pressure sodium-vapour streetlights, mercury-vapour streetlights, and natural airglow caused by oxygen in the atmosphere.

Unlike some light pollution filters, the LPI filter blocks only specific areas of the spectrum instead of wide regions. This helps to maintain image brightness and colour balance. In addition, specific wavelengths associated with emission nebulae, such as H-α(656nm), H-β (486nm), OIII (496nm and 501nm), and SII (672nm), are highly transmitted, ensuring minimal loss of image brightness for those objects.

The filter fits directly into the internal filter mount in the RASA 8’s front lens cell, where the optical window normally mounts. By removing the clear window and replacing it with the filter, optical performance for the entire system is maintained.

Each filter comes with a plastic storage case to safely store the filter or the placeholder glass that came with your RASA when not in use. You will also receive a spectral transmission graph unique to your specific unit, verifying its performance.

RASA 8 Light Pollution Filter Specifications

RASA 8 Light Pollution Filter Instruction Manual

The PROSTAFF 5 Fieldscopes are entry models of Nikon Fieldscopes and successors of the Spotting Scope RA III series. The PROSTAFF 5 Fieldscope main bodies are about 20% lighter than the current RA III spotting scopes.

The Nikon PROSTAFF 5 Fieldscope 82-A (no eyepiece) represent the basic models of Nikon 's Fieldscope series of monoculars and the successor to the RA III series. The bodies of the Fieldscope PROSTAFF 5 monoculars are 20% lighter than the currently used RA III monoculars. The new lens with eyepiece zoom minimizes color defects at the edge of the field of view and offers a large hanging exit pupil for comfortable observation. Three types of eyepiece lenses with digiscoping compatibility which connect to a wide variety of COOLPIX-series compact digital cameras, by using the FSB-series Digital Camera Bracket.