The self-alignment technology behind Celestron's award-winning SkyProdigy series is now available for all their current computerized telescopes, and backwards compatible with many older models as well (see compatibility list below). A small digital camera takes the place of your finderscope and attaches using one of two provided mounting brackets. The included StarSense hand control takes the place of your NexStar hand control. The camera automatically captures a series of images of the sky. StarSense identifies the stars in the images, matching them to its database. Once a positive match is confirmed, it calculates the coordinates of the centre of the captured image, thereby determining exactly where the telescope is pointed.

Before this technology, using a computerized telescope required a lengthy alignment process of finding and centering at least two bright stars in the telescope’s eyepiece. But StarSense automatically aligns itself with minimal user input. Just enter your time, date, and location, and let StarSense do the rest! Watch the video below for more information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqqoFZyxzQg

Advanced Mount Modelling

Even the most advanced telescope users will love using StarSense AutoAlign. This affordable accessory replaces the expensive software usually used for advanced mount modeling.

With built-in mount modeling, you'll get superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon. When your alignment needs to be perfect, add up to 10 additional calibration stars. Achieve a new level of accuracy, great for locating objects in the camera’s field of view for astroimaging.

Compatibility List

StarSense camera field of view: 6.88º x 5.16º

Star Sense Instruction Manual (English)

Seestar TH10 hydraulic tripod head is specially designed for use with Seestar smart telescopes in equatorial mode. It also compatible with most SLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, video cameras, and more.

Made of durable full-metal construction, Seestar TH10 tripod head is compatible with most tripods and accessories on the market. It comes with a quick-release plate that supports both 3/8″ and 1/4″ screws, allowing for easy setup with a wide variety of devices.

With a self weight of 411g, this tripod head can carry a large payload of 5kg.

Celestron NexStar RS 232 Cable

The Celestron RS-232 Cable connects your computerized telescope to a laptop or PC for control via various planetarium software programs.
Attaches to the computer’s serial port and the telescope’s hand control via a phone jack plug.
The Celestron NexStar RS-232 Cable is also necessary for flash upgrades to hand control software.
Cable is 1.5m long.
Please note many computers or laptops will not have a serial port. You will need to use a USB-to-Serial adapter in this instance.

Normally available for pickup or shipping approx. 2-3 business days from your order

Open your Sky-Watcher GOTO mount to an entire new world of advanced planetarium and telescope control software with the SkyWatcher USB-Adapter

The Sky-Watcher Synscan Hand Controller is great - but wait until you see what your telescope can do once connected to a PC with this low-cost connector.

The Sky-Watcher USB PC Direct Connector allows PC control of most Sky-Watcher mounts via a simple USB B cable.

This replaces your Synscan Hand Controller and let’s a PC to control your telescope instead.

It retrofits the PC-Direct mode feature being rolled in new Sky-Watcher mounts such as the new Sky-Watcher EQ8-R series to older Sky-Watcher mounts.

The Sky-Watcher USB-Adapter plugs into almost any Sky-Watcher mount in place of the Syncan Hand Controller. It doesn’t provide any new connectivity functionality compared to other third party solutions already available, however it solves these connection hassles with a single, easy to use Sky-Watcher device.

Both Sky-Watcher EQ mounts as well as AZ mounts like the Sky-Watcher Goto Dobsonian telescopes are supported.

The Synscan Hand Controller offers a wide range of functions aimed to telescope control and guiding for both visual use and imaging. There is also a vast range of third-party astronomy apps that the Sky-Watcher USB PC Direct Connector gives you easy access to.

Most of these apps communicate through a standard interface called ASCOM. (https://ascom-standards.org/)

Some of the app that run on a Windows PC connected to a Sky-Watcher include:

Planetariums:

• Cartes du Ciel
• Stellarium
• STAR Atlas:PRO Planetarium
• Starry Night family
• TheSky Astronomy Software
• EasySky Pro Planetarium and Astrometry
• The Earth Centered Universe

Observing planning:

• AstroPlanner
• Hyperion PRISM
• Deep-Sky Planner
• SkyTools

Guiding:

• Open PHD Guiding
• SkyGuider Pro

INDI for Linux and Mac

The Sky-Watcher USB PC Direct Connector is also supported by the INDI Library telescope and device control platform. A list of supported clients can be found here:

https://indilib.org/about/clients.html

SkyWatcher USB-Adapter Specifications:

Included: 1 x Sky-Watcher USB PC Direct Connector, 2 x link cable (1 x 6 pin RJ45, 1 x 8 pin RJ 45)

Output: USB “B” connector (The same type as a common USB printer cable)

Supported mounts:

HEQ5, AZ/EQ5, EQ6, NEQ6, EQ6 R, AZ/EQ6, EQ8, EQ8 R Pro, EQ8 RH Pro.

Note: If you have a newer version 5 Synscan Hand Controller with a USB C connector of the bottom of the unit, you do not need this USB Connector. (See tech note here on using the Synscan PC-Direct mode)

PowerTech Lithium Power Tank v2

This is a fantastic new product. Firstly, it is a multipurpose power bank that can be charged from 240V mains or a solar panel via its built in MPPT charger. In other words, it can provide a campsite power completely independent from AC power charging, but provides AC and DC power itself!

This is what it does:

• 155Wh,14Ah/11.1V (Equivalent 42000mAh, 3.7V)
• 100W 240V Inverter (modified sine wave)
• Provides 12VDC to 3 x 5.5mm separate points. 9~12V at up to 15A.
• 2 x USB charging ports (Total 3.5A Max)
• 1 x USB charging port 5~9v/2A Qualcomm Quickcharge 3.0
• 1 x USB-c charging port 5~9v/2A Qualcomm Quickcharge 3.0
• It has a bright LED camping light built-in
• LED Display

This is how it does it:

• It has a high quality lithium Ion battery bank inside (155W/hr)
• It has a 240V AC adapter/charger, 15V, 2A
• Multiple USB Charging ports

Supplied

• 1 x Power Tank v2
• 1 x Car Charger
• 1 x Cigarette Lighter Adapter
• 1 x 15v/2A Power Adapter
• 1 x User Manual

OVERVIEW

• Upgrade your Celestron computerized telescope to GPS with SkySync.
• Improve the speed and accuracy of alignments with 16-channel GPS.
• Automatically updates the time and date.
• Plugs into the AUX port on the base of the telescope

Compatible for all non-GPS Celestron computerized telescopes.

Adds approx. 200mm of tripod extension.

The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer is a great value for money mount famous for helping astrophotographers of all levels take breath taking images of the night sky with a DSRL camera or small telescope.

However getting an accurate polar alignment in the Southern Hemisphere to obtain the best results from your Star Adventurer can be a tricky process.

This 3-D printed bracket from BINTEL connects a QHY PoleMaster electronic polar assistance tool to a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer to eliminate polar alignment hassles.

(Please note this is the bracket only. QHY PoleMaster and Star Adventurer mount not included.)

The iOptron Ball Head features a high performance ball head designed for smooth precision movement. It can be independently controlled for pan and tilt movement. The base has a wide diameter of 2 inches for 360 degree precision pan measurement. The quick release plate system is universal, compatible to all major brands. Redundant plate lock and safety lock provides secure mounting of your camera.

iOptron Ball Head Features

• Aluminum Construction
• Quick Release with Camera Plate
• 3 screw-position Camera Plate
• Plate measures: 1.5 inch x 2.375 inch surface
• Weight: 0.875 lb
• Working Height: 3.875 inch
• 360 degree panning
• Head Tilt: +/- 90 degrees
• 2 Spirit levels
• Load Capacity: 20 lbs.
• Also includes 1/4"-20 / 3/8"-16 tripod adaptor piece

The Nikon TRA3 Binocular Tripod/Monopod Adapter is used to mount specific Nikon binoculars to a tripod or monopod with ¼” thread attachment. It enables more stable viewing, particularly useful when used with high-magnification binoculars.

Compatible with the following Nikon binoculars

EDG Binoculars
MONARCH 7 8x42/10x42
MONARCH series
Action series
Action zoom series
Action EX series
7x50CF WP/7x50CF WP Compass
7x50IF WP/7x50IF WP Compass
10x50CF WP

Please note, does not include hand controller cable.

The SkyWatcher V5 hand controller includes new features such as: Firmware-updatability via the internet, pointing accuracy enhancement (PAE) and ability to store star alignment data.

SynScan handset with USB for SkyWatcher goto Telescopes & Mounts, the latest version fully updatable via the SkyWatcher website.

Accepts GPS Mouse.

SkyWatcher V5 hand controller Specification

• Alignment Method: One-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment, Three-Star Alignment.
• Pointing Accuracy: Up to 1 arc min.
• Object Catalogues: Messier, IC, NGC, Caldwell.
• 13740 Object Database: Including Planets, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable Stars & User-Defined Objects.
• Backlash compensation.
• Periodic Error Correction.
• Premium PC Interface: ASCOM compatible, Nexstar-5i compatible protocol and command set
• User-tunable LCD contrast
• LED backlight and buzzer volume.

Please not this does not include a connecting cable.

Contact us for the correct one for your mount. 

ZWO Pier 200 Pier Extension for the AM5 Mount

The NEW ZWO Pier 200 is a multi-functioning easy-to-install extension with a large load capacity.

Made of Aircraft grade Aluminium it has high-temperature resistance and is highly durable for years of trouble-free service. The weight is only 1.6kg yet it has up to 50kg load rating.

Simple Installation

Out of the box, functionality simplifies the whole installation process to just one step. Just tighten the locking knobs.

Artistic Appearance

The matte surface brings a classic colour contrast when used with the Red ZWO AM5 mount.

Wide Range of Compatibility

The ZWO Pier 200 works with other tripods. It is not only suitable for the ZWO Carbon Fibre tripod, but it can also be used with the 1.75-inch steel tripods from iOptron and Skywatcher, and with the 2-inch tripod for the Celestron Advanced VX Mount.

ZWO provides 3 optional thin pillars. You can take off the tube and install the pillars to get a more portable PE 160, which will reduce the weight of transporting your mount.

SKU: ZWO-PE200

The saxon Telescope Wi-Fi Adapter featuring:

• Alignment which include of Polar Alignment, Bright Star, One Star, Two Stars and Three Stars alignment.
• GoTo and tracking by selecting the desired object from the 42,000 object list.
• Point and Go function to simplify the process of hunting the desired object.
• 8 direction buttons to adjust your telescope to desired position.

This must have adapter is compatible with the below computerized mounts: Saxon and Sky-Watcher

• AstroSeeker/ Star Discovery
• AZ GT/ Star Explorer
• GoTo Dobsonian
• EQ3 GoTo
• EQ5 GoTo
• HEQ5 Pro
• AZ-EQ5 GT Pro
• NEQ6 Pro
• AZ-EQ6 GT Pro
• EQ8 Pro

Standard desktop hubs are designed for use indoors and must be powered from 120 volt or 240 volt mains electricity. For anyone requiring the use of a USB hub outdoors or in a remote situation where access to mains electricity is difficult or impossible, this device is a welcome addition.

For astro-imagers, the use of a hub at the scope helps reduce wire routing and tangling problems. We use a small heater inside to keep things nice & dry!

Features include:

USB3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gbps, 10 times faster than USB2.0
Charging hub that can recharging smart-phones/tablets that require 2.1 Amp
A small heater inside keeps plugs nice and dry!
Powered from 12 VDC.
This is an active hub.
Backwards compatible with USB2.0 /1.1
Rugged case.
Optional port dust covers. Great for use in unused ports and for storage. Keeps your ports clean and moisture free!
Includes velcro to attach to a surface of your choice.
Hubs can be ganged.

Specifications:

USB 3.0
Electrical requirement: 12 VDC.
Maximum Total aperage: 5 amps / 2.4 Amp on individual ports
Dimensions: 6.89 " x 2.95" x 0.91" (175mm X 75mm X 23mm)
Weight (without Power Cord): 5.8 oz (166 gr)
One year parts and labour warranty.

The Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control - AZ is a standard accessory on all current altazimuth mounted NexStar-style telescopes, and is compatible with the Celestron SLT, LCM, SE, and CPC computerized telescopes.

With the push of a button, you can access NexStar+’s huge database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Automatically slew to objects in a variety of catalogs, including the Messier, NGC, Caldwell, and SAO brightest stars. The planets as well as a list of the most popular objects are also included. Not sure what to look at? Use the Sky Tour, and you’ll be shown a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing!

A variety of alignment procedures are pre-programmed into the NexStar Plus Hand Control, including SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star, 1-Star, 2-Star, and Solar System. You can also choose from a variety of tracking rates (sidereal, solar & lunar) and slew speeds. Slew at 1, 2, or 3 degrees per second, or choose speeds as low as 2x or as high as 64x.

This hand control includes Flash Upgradeable Technology, allowing users to upgrade its software via the Internet.

Wind, an unsteady tripod, or even an accidental bump can disturb your image quality. Keep your telescope still while observing with these sturdy pads. Simply place your tripod legs on top of the pads to absorb shock and stabilize your telescope.

Celestron’s set of three Vibration Suppression Pads are manufactured using Sorbothane ® (available only in the USA) recognized worldwide as the ultimate material for attenuating shock, isolating vibration and damping noise. No synthetic rubber or polymer can dissipate energy as effectively.

• 3 vibration suppression pads go under your tripod legs to stabilize your telescope and prevent unwanted shaking
• Made with Sorbothane" only available in the USA. Cheap imitations use silicon which do not absorb shock and may melt in the Sun.
• Engineered by Celestron specifically to dampen vibrations
• Works on any surface

Losmandy DVCM Camera Mount

New from Losmandy - suits both V and D style plates!

Very rigid camera mount.

- One axis with 360° camera rotation
- Dovetail mounted, no tools needed.

Weight: 400g.
Height. from top of dovetail plate to top of camera mount:
D plates = 47mm (1.85")
V plates = 40mm (1.55")

Part #: DVCM

Farpoint Magnetic Bag Weight (1.5lb)

Often, if you have many accessories mounted, you need counterweights to balance the OTA of your Dobsonian telescope.

Farpoint’s magnetic bag weight (1.5lb) sticks securely to the steel OTA of many solid tube Dobsonians and is perfect for making fine balance adjustments.

The Cordura bag contains 1.5 pounds of lead shot heat-sealed in plastic. The extra strong Neodymium magnets allow you to place the weight exactly where you need it to perfectly balance your Dobsonian.

If you need more weight, you can add Farpoint’s FZ300 and FP315 stainless steel counterweights. But with or without additional steel weights, you will find that the FBW1.5 magnetic bag weight is perfect for making fine balance adjustments.

When you swap the eyepiece you are using for an eyepiece of different weight, just slide the FBW1.5 up or down on your OTA to restore your perfect balance!

SKU: FBW15

Instruction Manual Addendum

ZWO Counterweight Bar is designed for when using more than 13kg on the AM5 mount.

Machined from 304 Stainless Steel 230mm in length, 20mm in diameter with an M12 1.75 thread. It will match many other mounts.

SKU: ZWO-BC230

Celestron's HD Pro Wedge is designed to support our fork mounted Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes up to 11". The HD Pro Wedge provides a heavy duty, stable platform that is perfect for astroimaging and guarantees minimal vibration. A low latitude range of 0-90 degrees makes this wedge functional for use at the equator. Built-in features include altitude/azimuth adjustment controls with oversized knobs attached for easy polar alignment, a hand control holder that provides the option of placing on the wedge or the fork arm, a tilt plate for easier mounting of the telescope by simply rotating the scope onto the wedge, and a large 14 mm diameter latitude adjustment screw to add strength and stability while supplying less vibration and easier rotation with a heavy telescope.

HD Pro Wedge - General Features

• 14 mm Diameter Latitude Adjustment Screw - Adds strength and stability. Does not flex or bend providing less vibration and making it easier to rotate a heavy telescope.
• 0-90 Degree Latitude Range - Low latitude range, perfect for use at the equator.
• Built-in Hand Control Holder - Allows user to place the hand control on the wedge or fork arm. Hand control won't fall off when fork arm is angled towards the ground.
• Tilt Plate - Recesses to fit base of telescope and base of scope drops into place just by rotating. Mounting telescope on wedge becomes easier.
• Heavy Duty Side Plates - More rigid with more material provides less vibration while imaging.

Instruction Manual

A wide Losmandy D-style dovetail bar in the popular Skywatcher Green colour. Made to suit an Esprit 120.

Losmandy Gemini Servo Motor Gearbox

Genuine Losmandy Replacement parts.

Suits G8 and G11 mounts

Easy to fit.

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.

Losmandy SVM-HT Servo Motor

Gemini High Torque Servo Motor and Encoder

Replacement for Maxon Motors

Manufacturer part number: SVM-HT

Easily mount your DSLR camera to an astronomy setup with this handy adapter. This accessory allows to connect a ball head adaptor on top of the star adventurer mount. It features a 3/8″ thread. The base is a Vixen-style dovetail, making it compatible with a wide range of telescope mounts and accessories. Ideal for wide-field astrophotography or piggyback setups.

This counterweight package is designed for iOptron SkyTracker Pro camera mount to balance a heavy payload/long camera lens. It also fits to SkyTracker mount.

The package includes:

• Dovetail Plate
• Counterweight bar and safety cap
• 1.35kg counterweight
• Locking handle

Bintel Tablet holder will allow you to put your tablet onto a tripod and operate hands-free.

Great for Facetime or Skyping

Suit most 7-10 on iPad, Androids etc.

Also suit many Smartphones

Fits all camera tripods

Losmandy Altitude Lock Knob Set

Machined aluminum knobs with stainless steel threaded shafts.

Replaces Allen Key bolts for altitude adjustment without tools.

Can be used with gloves on cold winters nights

Fits G-8 and G-11 mounts.