ZWO EAF Bracket for C8-C9.25 Celestron Scopes

(this part is defined as optional accessories for ZWO EAF)

This bracket is designed to work with

• 8" SCT
• 8" SCT Edge HD
• RASA 8
• 9.25" SCT
• 9.25" SCT Edge HD

You can directly connect it to the scopes.

The ZWO EAF Bracket C8-C9.25 is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminium block with an anodised finish.

Takes 15minutes to fit.

Fitting hardware supplied

Installation instructions included

Whats in the box?

Flexible coupling x1

Motor bracket x1

M4-8mm x2

M3-14mm x3

CELESTRON REDUCER/CORRECTOR F/6.3

This combination focal reducer and field corrector lens accessory works with all Celestron 5", 6", 8", 9 1/4", 11" and 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. This clever accessory makes it possible to have a dual focal ratio instrument, without sacrificing image quality. The Reducer/Corrector is f/6.3 for C5, C6, C8, C9¼ and C11 telescopes and f/7 for the C14 telescope.

If offers wide fields of view with any Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Used for astrophotography, it reduces exposure time by a factor of 3.

Celestron doesn’t offer a f/6.3 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, because the design is impractical, with a large central obstruction, and resulting loss in contrast. This, added to the inability to utilize longer focal ratios for certain objects, led Celestron to design the four-element, fully multicoated f/6.3 Reducer/Corrector. Results are amazing both visually and photographically.

Produces a corrected field of 24mm diameter. The back focus is 105mm, from the reducer's back element to the camera's sensor

THE #94175 REDUCER/CORRECTOR LENS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CELESTRON EDGEHD or MEADE ACF OPTICAL SYSTEMS.

Bintel can supply this 30cm dovetail bar which fits any standard mounting plate, has secure telescope mounting and a quick-release platform, attaches OTAs to NEQ3, EQ5, HEQ5, and EQ6 mounts, includes adjusting screws, comes in 30cm (13”) length and come with 5 Years Genuine Warranty with Sky Watcher Australia standard.

-Fits any standard mounting plate
- Secure telescope mounting
- Quick-release platform
- Attaches tubes to NEQ3, EQ5, HEQ5, and EQ6 mounts
- Includes adjusting screws
- Comes in 30cm (13”) length
- 5 Years Genuine Warranty with Sky Watcher Australia

With a generous 6 inch aperture the Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll be thrilled with views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula while retaining a compact size. Its fully automated GoTo computerised mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.

SkyAlign Technology

SkyAlign makes aligning a computerized telescope fast, easy, and accurate. Simply point at any three bright objects in the sky and the telescope aligns itself. From there, navigation and tracking is as easy as pushing a button.

Unique Single Fork Mount Design

Debate about the "best" telescope is nearly as endless as the Universe itself. But we know one thing quite well - the best telescope is the one you will use most often! That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes for quick and easy set up. The NexStar SE disassembles into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site, or setting it up quickly at home.

Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give the Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.

Advanced Features Let the Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope Grow with You

The Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync. If you want to explore the world of astroimaging, the 6SE is a perfect choice. Or, if you’re interested in imaging the Moon and planets, pair your NexStar 6SE with one of our ZWO planetary imaging cameras.

Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope Specifications

Visit Celestron for Further Information

From your first observing session and for years to come, the Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope is your trusted companion. For further information, including manuals and videos visit the Celestron website.

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi is user-friendly and provides various combinations to satisfy all your needs for astrophotography, It is a high precision, GOTO fast star finding, stable astrophotography bracket. It is Small and portable.it is the best choice for astronomy enthusiasts to travel, astronomical photography and observation.

The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi can be attached to standard photographic tripod.

The Best Portable GoTo Telescope Mount

The Star Adventurer GTi is designed for portability, with the mount head weighing just 2.6 kg and the included counterweight system (counterweight + shaft) weighing 2.9 kg. In addition to DC 12v power, the Star Adventurer GTi can run on 8x AA batteries, meaning you can easily power it in the field and leave a clunky power brick behind.

Wireless GoTo Control From Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer

The Star Adventurer GTi can be controlled in a multitude of ways. You can choose to control it wirelessly with the SynScan Pro App available for Android, iOS, or PC. Additionally, if you prefer a classic hand controller, it can be operated on the SynScan hand controller (sold separately).

Specifications

Note: Not supplied with tripod head - only for use with Skywatcher Star Adventurer

Bintel 2 Inch-1.25 Inch adapter allows any 1.25" eyepieces and accessories to be used in 2" focusers, diagonals and barlows.

The Bintel 2 Inch-1.25 Inch eyepiece adapter includes a brass compression ring that holds the eyepiece and prevents marking of the eyepiece barrel by the metal set-screw.

It is precision machined from aircraft grade aluminium and anodized black. Threaded at rear to take M48 Filters

SKU: FF047

The filter set work by blocking certain frequencies of light and allowing others to pass. An Orange filter will block the blue and green and let Orange pass. Different coloured filters will allow different transmissions of light and consideration must be made to the aperture of the telescope for some filters.

Our Filter set have been chosen to enhance you views of the planets that can show detail.

We hope you enjoy your new filter set.

#12 Yellow
Contrasts strongly with blue-coloured features on Jupiter and Saturn, while enhancing red and orange features. Lightens red and orange features of Mars, while reducing or blocking the transmission, and thereby increasing the contrast, of blue-green areas. Useful in increasing the contrast of lunar features in telescopes 6″ aperture and larger.

#21 Orange filter has 46% transmission, it will enhances lunar detail, darkens the Maria and lightens the orange deserts on Mars and also helps show off polar ice caps when visible. A good filter for Mars in 6” –16” telescopes.

#56 Green filter has 53% transmission and is quite good on lunar surface detail, it can help locating GRS (Great Red Spot) on Jupiter, offer great contrast to Polar caps, low clouds and dust storms on Mars.

#80A Blue filter has 30% transmission, it turns Saturn more Grey /Whitish and helps with the Cassini Division in larger telescopes, On Jupiter it enhances contrast between the bright areas and cloud boundaries and is also very good for the GRS. Worth having in your kit.

Choosing Filters Fact Sheet

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.

With a generous 5 inch aperture the Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll be thrilled with views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula while retaining a compact size. Its fully automated GoTo computerised mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.

SkyAlign Technology

SkyAlign makes aligning a computerized telescope fast, easy, and accurate. Simply point at any three bright objects in the sky and the telescope aligns itself. From there, navigation and tracking is as easy as pushing a button.

Unique Single Fork Mount Design

Debate about the "best" telescope is nearly as endless as the Universe itself. But we know one thing quite well - the best telescope is the one you will use most often! That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes for quick and easy set up. The NexStar SE disassembles into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site, or setting it up quickly at home.

Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give the Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.

Advanced Features Let the Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope Grow with You

The Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync. If you want to explore the world of astroimaging, the 5SE is a perfect choice. Its built-in wedge allows you to track long exposures. Or, if you’re interested in imaging the Moon and planets, pair your NexStar 5SE with one of our ZWO planetary imaging cameras.

Suggested Accessories

Suitable Solar Filter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKEwPntn7YU

If you'd like accessories for your new telescope, we suggest this Observer's Kit would be an ideal add-on:

Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope Specifications

Visit Celestron for Further Information

From your first observing session and for years to come, the Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescpope is your trusted companion. For further information, including manuals and videos visit the Celestron website.

Kenko Pocket Microscope is a lightweight handheld microscope, very convenient and can be carried with you everywhere.

With a 60 to 120x zoom power, you can change the magnifying power according to the object you would like to see.
The built-in LED light makes it easier to see your target object in every situation by lighting it up!

Making use of a dry cell battery, you can carry it every time you need it without worrying about charging batteries.

Let's have a look at the wonders of the micro world!

The micro world is full of wonders to be discovered, but there's really no need to go far. Just try to place this portable microscope on the palm of your hand and switch on the LED light to see something you've never seen before.

It's so handy and easy to use you can try it on everything. An orange skin in your kitchen, a leaf in your garden, or for those with a strong stomach, the bacteria swimming in a drop of mud caught in a slide.

Provided with both a zoom ring and a focusing ring, you will be able to focus on the object and further zoom on it for a vivid and enlarged image of the object not visible to the naked eyes. Anything you have seen will never be the same as before.

Last but not least, it weighs only 30g and stays in the palm of your hand.

PACKAGING CONTENT

Kenko Pocket Microscope handheld microscope is so lightweight and portable it can be carried with you anytime and everywhere.

It also comes with a pouch so that, once you've done with your observations, you can conveniently replace it in your bag or pocket, and quickly bring it out every time a new object catches your curiosity.

INSTRUCTIONS

SKU: STV-120M

A handy spare part for your Telrad - allows you to switch your device over between different telescopes without any hassle!

With a generous 8 inch aperture the Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll be thrilled with views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula while retaining a compact size. Its fully automated GoTo computerised mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.

SkyAlign Technology

SkyAlign makes aligning a computerized telescope fast, easy, and accurate. Simply point at any three bright objects in the sky and the telescope aligns itself. From there, navigation and tracking is as easy as pushing a button.

Unique Single Fork Mount Design

Debate about the "best" telescope is nearly as endless as the Universe itself. But we know one thing quite well - the best telescope is the one you will use most often! That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes for quick and easy set up. The NexStar SE disassembles into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site, or setting it up quickly at home.

Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give the Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.

Advanced Features Let the Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope Grow with You

The Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync. If you want to explore the world of astroimaging, the 8SE is a perfect choice. Or, if you’re interested in imaging the Moon and planets, pair your NexStar 8SE with one of our ZWO planetary imaging cameras.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope Specifications

Sky-Watcher Dobsonian 8 Inch

What is a Dobsonian Telescope and why the Tension Control Handle?

In the late 1970s, John Dobson popularized a simple, elegant design to carry a Newtonian reflector. The Dobsonian mounted telescope is popular among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity. It consists of a box which allows the telescope to pivot in altitude and swivel left and right in azimuth.

The Dobsonian mount relies on smooth friction between the mount and telescope to hold the optical tube in position. If there is too much friction, the telescope is difficult to move to center an object in the field of view. If there is too little friction, the telescope will not stay in the right position.

The Sky-Watcher Dobsonian 8 Inch includes Tension Control Handles (US Patent No. 6,940,642) that users can easily adjust to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboard of the mount. By providing such a tension adjuster the telescope will hold its position even when unbalanced. With the setting just right, the optical tube is stationary when you need, but can still be moved smoothly as necessary to follow the motion of your target. When the tension adjuster is completely tightened it locks the optical tube in position.

Like any Dobsonian, the SkyWatcher Dobsonian 8 Inch provides more light grasp for your money than any other telescope type. We are often asked, "What telescope is the best for an avid beginner?". Of course the answer depends on how you plan to use your telescope, but SkyWatcher Dobsonian 8 Inch would be right near the top of the list!

Are you worried that when you take pictures in the evening or wet environment, your DSLR lenses or small refractor can’t work perfectly because of the dew on the lenses? And then you also need to wipe the lenses, again and again, to keep the lenses dry and clean.

The Haida Anti-Fog Belt is designed to avoid dew on lenses by warming them up by using an advanced graphene heating material that distributes the heat safely and evenly. There are 3 modes for you to choose from: low heat (35-45°), medium heat (45-55°) and high heat (55-65°). The Anti-Fog Belt can withstand temperatures as low as -40°C.

The belt comes with a USB port and a pouch so you can put it in your bag easily and conveniently. When you have trips or plans of climbing high mountains like the Alps or Himalayas to take pictures, this belt will also develop a large impact.

New Version : THE ZWO ASIAIR Plus 256G

The new ZWO ASIAIR Plus has 256Gb of memory and replaces previous the ZWO ASIAIR Plus with 32Gb of memory which has been discontinued. ZWO now have two versions of the ZWO ASIAIR - this one and the ZWO ASIAIR Mini.

With its new sleeker body it is 24% thinner and 13% lighter than the Original ASIAIR Plus. It features 4 DC 12V outputs, A DSLR Camera shutter release port, RJ45 Ethernet port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, a newly added USB Type-C port, and an expansion card slot. All packed into a 100mm x 70mm x 26.5mm CNC-machined Aluminium case and of course it is ZWO Red in colour.

The New ZWO ASIAIR PLus 256 G is integrated with 256Gb eMMC Storage that offers faster data transmission speed .

Imaging efficiency at short exposures improves by 26%

FPS on video mode improves by 30%

Enhance Antenna provides stronger WiFi signal and faster communications.

Dual Band WiFi network with a working range of up to 20m. 5Ghz WiFi is faster than 2.4Ghz WiFi, but the range is shorter. The 20M working range is the average of multiple tests in open space at 2.4Ghz. When assembling the ASIAIR Plus, keep the USB 3.0 cable away from the WiFi antenna.

Easy to use Interfaces gives you full control of your gear. 2 x USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0ports an ethernet port 4 x 12v DC power outlets to connect your cooled camera, dew heater, EAF focuser etc. The newly added USB type C port for exporting your files to your laptop or PC.

Upgradable Storage Capacity: supports external TF cards and USB Drives.

PWR - Input power status display

WIFI - Wireless Network status display

SYS - System I/O status display

12vDC output Power Indicators

Realtime monitoring - 12vDC outputs control switch in App. Along with monitoring unit for ASIAIR Plus's working status.

The whole ASIAIR experience - Astrophotography has never been easier.

System requirements:

In the Box: ASIAIR256 G Controller, ASIAIR Plus Quick Star Guide, ASIAIR Plus Activation Guide, DC 1.5M male - female extension cable (5.5 x 2.1mm standard) USB 3.0 Type B data cable

Lenspen Original

High-tech cleaning for binoculars, cameras, camcorders and eyepieces. LensPen is a compact, easy-to-use, yet highly effective lens cleaning system.

LensPen employs a revolutionary non-liquid cleaning compound that will not spill or dry out and outperforms other existing lens cleaning systems.

LensPen's all-natural chamois tip is impregnated with a revolutionary non-liquid cleaning compound that absorbs oily residues and contaminants.

The special shape of the tip and its flexibility allow it to conform to the shape of the lens surface. A high-quality, all-natural retractable brush lets you safely remove dust or hard particles from the lens surface.

Not recommended for corrector plates.

The thickness of the anti-dew heater strip is 0.2~0.3mm.

The “Y” power cord is designed to connect in-line with the cooler power supply for convenience.

We recommend a DC adapter giving 12V at 0.35 A resulting in a heating power on the strip that is around 4.2 watts. You can use one and same power cord to power both the fan and heater simultaneously, but make sure not to exceed recommended amount of Ampere.

NOTE: for many ASI cameras a heater strip is not necessary since they have one that is built into the cameras themselves.

ASI071MC-P/ASI6200/ASI2600/ASI2400 cameras come with an anti-dew heater that will heat the protective glass to avoid any dew problems.

For ASI183/ASI1600/ASI294/ASI533 cameras, the heat emitting from the TEC will be conducted to the camera case and avoid any dew problems when TEC cooling system is working.

This kit includes the zip-tie, anti-dew heater strip , an Y power cord and two spacers：

How to use it?

1. Tear out the protective film on adhesive tape

3. Tie the black cable with a zip-tie on the camera body.

4. Plug in the power cord, then everything is done.

Now you should be dew-free while shooting with the camera.

The Saxon 8" DeepSky （203/1200）Dobsonian Telescope is the perfect partner to begin your astronomy adventure with. This affordable telescope comes with a "paraboloidal" primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a four-arm, secondary-mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick) to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss.

This telescope comes with an aperture of 203mm and a focal length of 1200mm in a 8" tube. This scope features quality parts and accessories - the special roller-bearing construction, Crayford focuser, eyepieces and finderscope are all designed to aid with your observing experience. Once assembled and with a little practice, you'll soon be able to find and view the rocky surfaces of the Moon, planets in the Solar System as well as deep sky objects such as star clusters, double stars, nebulae and galaxies.

The Saxon 8" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope requires no additional tools during assembly and is incredibly easy to use, making it the perfect scope for beginner astronomers.

What is Dobsonian Telescope and Why the Tension Control Handle?

A simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970's. The Dobsonian mounted telescope is popular among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity. In its simplest form, the Dobsonian mount consists of a box which allows the optical tube assembly to pivot in altitude, while the box itself is swivelled on a base in azimuth.

The Dobsonian mount usually relies on the friction between the side bearings on the optical tube of the telescope and a frictional material on the saddle to hold the optical tube in place. If there is too much friction, the telescope is difficult to move to center an object in the filed of view. If there is too little friction, the telescope will not sty where it is positioned. This makes stabilizing the optical tube of the telescope difficult when using a Dobsonian mount, especially when accessories, such as a finderscope or an eyepiece, are added to the optical tube. As long as the amount of friction is at an appropriate level, and therefore stabilization of the optical tube is achieved, the telescope can remain in its desired position to view an object and maintain its position even when the mount is rotated.

The devices for stabilizing a telescope on the Dobsonian mount currently available include: a sliceable weight to counter balance the weight of the telescope, a friction lock that must be adjusted to inhibit movement of the telescope, and a spring attached between the telescope tube and mount to aid in stabilization.

These devices are inconvenient to use because they do not provide a simple and user-friendly way to adjust the friction. The objective of the saxon Tension Control Handle invention is to provide a tension adjuster that users can easily turn to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboard of the mount.

By providing such a tension adjuster, the telescope does not need to be balanced in order to stay in position. The tension adjuster can be tightened such that the optical tube can stay in a position but can still be moved when prompted to adjust the position of the optical tube. Alternatively, the tension adjuster can be completely tightened to lock the optical tube in position.

The Chandler Small Planisphere is made up of 2 sections -- an inner rotating dial (white) marked with the days and months of the year, and a fixed outer section (blue) marked with the hours of the day.
The dial contains a sky map printed with dark stars on a light background for easy nighttime readability. To use the planisphere simply turn the dial to match the date with the time you are looking at the night sky. The planisphere will then show the stars, constellations, and prominent deep-sky objects that are currently above the horizon as well as the location of the Milky Way. It works for any hour, of any day, of any year!

• Unlike coffee-table planispheres, The Night Sky is printed with dark stars on a light background, for easy nighttime readability.
• The constellations are drawn simply, emphasizing the brighter stars which makes them easy to recognize and locate with the naked eye or entry level equipment.
• Coordinate grid lines are shown without being intrusive. Coordinates are shown because they can be useful for cross referencing with star atlases.
• A selection of deep sky objects for binocular viewing is included. It is important to point out to beginners that the best first telescope is a pair of binoculars. You may already have what it takes to start observing tonight!

The Chandler Small Planisphere is unique because it uses a two-sided projection to reduce sky distortion -- conventional planispheres severely distort the sky near the southern horizon.

The Chandler Small Planisphere is made from a plastic laminate so it won't get damp and wrinkly when used outside in the night air.

Suitable for use in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Chile and smaller Pacific Islands.

Based on the award-winning The Australian Bird Guide, this compact format features over 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas.

The Compact Australian Bird Guide will appeal to both the beginner and experienced birdwatcher, and includes up-to-date species descriptions, distribution maps, illustrations and quick guide comparison pages for major groups. Ideal for your next holiday, field trip or simply to use in your own backyard.

Reviews:

"The compact guide admirably fulfils its stated purpose of being a concise and portable field guide for experienced ornithologists and an aid for the newcomer to bird watching in Australia (including overseas visitors) in making rapid, accurate field identifications without being swamped by too much detail."
Alan Lill, Association of Field Ornithologists, 17 April 2023

"This book is perfect for use in the field, for all levels of birdwatching skill, and its comprehensive content makes it perfect for resident and visiting birdwatchers alike."
Jonathan T. Coleman, International Journal of Avian Science, 2023

"It fits easily into a day-pack and can be quickly deployed, even when one is handling binoculars, a notebook, camera and other birding paraphernalia. <...> It is well-made well-bound and hard-wearing. It is clearly made for the tough Australian conditions"
Canberra Bird Notes, December 2022

"While the dazzling diversity of Australia's birds is something to be celebrated, it can all be a little overwhelming for someone who is new to birds. The Compact Australian Bird Guide achieves the delicate balance of being comprehensive yet concise, accurate yet accessible. The straightforward layout, succinct text and beautiful illustrations allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of Australian birds. For the novice bird lover, The Compact Australian Bird Guide will unlock the mysteries of Australian bird identification and for the seasoned birder it will be like seeing the familiar with fresh eyes."
Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia

"This book succeeds splendidly as a compact aid to bird identification. Congratulations to all concerned and highly recommended as a valuable, proper and convenient, field identification guide"
Clifford B. Frith, Peter S. Valentine, Australian Field Ornithology (39), 2022

"This compact book is designed to provide beginners and experienced birdwatchers with a convenient, quick and beautifully illustrated identification guide to more than 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas."
The Gardens, Summer 2023

"This user-friendly, beautifully illustrated book is a guide to all bird species commonly found in Australia. Featuring more than 700 bird species that are residents of, or regular visitors to, Australia’s mainland, Tasmania and its surrounding oceans, this is a useful quick reference guide for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers."
Gardening Australia, September 2022

"I love big field guides. But I do not love lugging them around in the field, or on airplanes, or on long hikes. That’s why I’m absolutely delighted with the new Compact Australian Bird Guide."
Justine E. Hausheer, The Nature Conservancy (Blog: Cool Green Science), 3 October 2022

"Whether you’re a dedicated birder, someone with passing interest who wants a straightforward reference, or you’re a beginner keen to build knowledge, The Compact Australian Bird Guide is a first-class asset."
R M Williams, Outback, November 2022

Optical tube in one hand and tripod in the other? Still carrying your bulky telescope box to remote observing sites? Let us lighten your load with our sleek, padded, protective telescope soft case. This all-in-one storage solution is the perfect choice for transporting your telescope setup anywhere with ease and confidence. It’s truly a must-have for telescope owners of all stripes.

Ultra-durable Material

The Telescope 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. On the exterior, you’ll find hard rubber elements that provide extra strength and water resistance.

Design your Custom Case

Unzip the case and you’ll discover a soft polyester interior lining with three configurable EVA foam padded walls. Use the Velcro to place the foam walls in the exact configuration you need for your equipment, creating custom compartments for your optical tube, mount, and tripod. Once your equipment is stowed safely inside, secure it in place with the internal straps. With shorter tubes, you’ll have some leftover interior space to stash extra accessories.

In addition to the configurable compartments inside, the case features a bonus 9” x 12” padded accessory bag and an external zippered pocket, for holding 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 Telescopes

Package includes four desiccant tablets for use with all ZWO cooled cameras.

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)

Product Description

ZWO Holder Ring for ZWO ASI PRO COOLED CAMERAS with appr 78mm diameter.

Currently compatible with the following ZWO cameras: ASI1600 Pro, ASI183 Pro , ASI294 Pro, ASI533 Pro, ASI178 Cooled cameras, ASI174 Cooled cameras and ASI385MC cooled cameras.

NOTICE: ASI094, ASI128 & ASI071 cameras are required 86mm holder ring.

There is an M6 screw on the beside of the holder ring, loose the screw and mount the camera to tripod easily.

Please note this is the new, improved 2024 model from Telrad which replaces the previous 2 inch riser and adds an extra half an inch of height

Is your Telrad finderscope too close to your telescope? Raise it up, with a Telrad Riser Base. This version adds an additional 2.5" of height, while a taller 4" Riser is also available.

New updated version 2

A modern intelligent headlamp designed to assist astronomers and night sky photographers with a low powered red-light output and hand motion sensing on / off control.

Offering four convenient red light output levels and a white spotlight or flood light feature with two brightness levels, activated separately from the red light.

The new version 2 model has a low power red light setting with turns on when the lamp turns first turns on. This helps preserve your night adapted vision. 

With the intelligent switch control, there is no chance you will accidentally flash a white light again, preserving your night vision.

The V-340 headlamp also includes an upgraded high capacity 2000mAh lithium battery, allowing a long duration of up to 24 hours plus operation and modern fast USB-C recharging.

V340 is inspired from the star V340 Sagittae, a red super giant from the Sagitta constellation, also known as the “Arrow” and represents Heracles’ arrow in Greek mythology. V340 Sagittae is approximately 215 times bigger than our Sun.

Maximum Lumens:
Red light - 50lm
Spotlight - 350lm
Flood light - 200lm
Colour output:
Red light - 1000 Kelvin
Spotlight - 6000 Kelvin
Flood light - 600 Kelvin
Operating temperature: 0 - 50 deg C
IP Rating: 44
Dimension: 62 x 40 x 38.5 mm
Weight: 92 grams

Included in the box:
x1 Headlamp
x1 Headband strap
x1 USB-C 1.0m cable
x1 USB-C to Micro adapter
x1 Velcro cable support strap

Run time:
Red light
>24 hours - Low
14 hours - Medium
8 hours - High

Flood light
6 hours - High
12 hours - Low

Spot Light
5 hours - High
10 hours - Low

Charge time: 4 - 5 hours

Battery Information:

Battery type: 14500
Battery size: 1000 mAh, 3.7V (x2)
Battery capacity: 2000 mAh @3.7V, 7.4 Wh
Battery chemistry: Lithium Ion

Warranty:

12 Months