Miscellaneous accessories

Explore Scientific ASTRO R-LITE red light Flashlight

The ASTRO R-LITE red light flashlight is the ideal companion at night to read star charts or make adjustments to the equipment without losing the dark adaptation of the eyes. The ASTRO R-LITE offers 3 functions: Continuous light bright / Continuous light dark / Flashing. The large diffusing lens results in a very large and evenly illuminated light cone, which can also be adjusted by a sliding mechanism. By using a power-saving LED lamp, the battery life (1 x AA-LR6) is up to 100 hours. Of course, the robust lamp housing made of aluminium is splash-proof according to IPX4 and therefore particularly well suited for outdoor applications. The side cutouts on the front of the ASTRO R-LITE provide a 360° signal function. The 50 cm long carrying strap with quick coupling and an extra belt clip included in the scope of delivery ensure that the flashlight is always quickly at hand. The ASTRO R-LITE should not be missing in any equipment. FEATURES ASTRO R-LITE Red Light Flashlight Reading star maps at night Dark adaptation of the eyes is retained Continuous light bright / Continuous light dark / Flashing 360° signal function Large diffusing lens produces a uniformly illuminated light cone Carrying strap and belt clip included Battery life up to 100 hours - Battery (1 x AA-LR6) Splash-proof according to IPX4Robust lamp housing made of aluminiumSCOPE OF DELIVERYASTRO R-LITE Red Light Flashlight Carrying strap Belt clip Battery (1 x AA-LR6)

£13.00* £16.90* (23.08% saved)

BRESSER Laser Collimator 31.7mm (1,25")

The laser-collimator makes aligning the mirrors of a Newtonian telescope simple, fast and precise. With the laser you collimate your optics even in the dark without additional accessories. Precisely machined it fits a 1,25" focuser without tilting. The built-in projection area enables collimating even long focal length scopes in a breeze. Suitable for Newtonian, Schmidt-Newtonian and Maksutov-Newtonian teleskopes. FEATURES31.7mm(1.25") Eyepiece Barrel Diameter Machined anodized aluminum housing with all internal surfaces coated non-reflective flat blackBuilt in laser collimatableIMPORTANT: Laser products have to be kept out of reach of children!

£74.90*

BRESSER Dew-Shield for MCX127/MC127 telescopes

Each dew shield threads into the front lens cell and effectively inhibits the formation of dew on the lens surface in humid/cool observation conditions. Reduces reflections caused by scattered light incident from the side. Protects the front lens from accidental contact and scratches. FEATURES Prevents fogging of the front lens Reduces reflections caused by stray light Protects the front lens of the telescope Use in humid/cool conditions Suitable for BRESSER MCX127/MC127 telescopes Easy to screw into the telescopic tube Length: 120mm , weight: 160g SCOPE OF DELIVERY Dew cap, 1 piece

£34.00*

Vixen adjustment shaft, 300 mm, flexible

300 mm adjustment shaft with flexible design for comfortable observations with the Porta II and the Mini Porta.The large adjustment knobs allow you to make smooth, fine adjustments to the axles.Also compatible with a wide range of other mounts from other manufacturers.FEATURESComfortable tracking by handLarge adjustment knobs for fine tuningDesigned for wide range of mountsLength: 300 mmDELIVERY CONTENT300 mm adjustment shaft

£23.00*

Vixen Dew Cap Heating

The Vixen dew cap heater prevents your optics from fogging up due to dew.A must-have accessory for cold and damp nights.FEATURES Consumption: 16.2 Ohm (12 V, 8.9 W) Dimensions: 655 mm long heater with 2.2 m cable Connection: 2.1 socket with medium-negative polarity Weight: 120 g DELIVERY CONTENT Battery box Vixen dew cap heater

£58.00* £115.00* (49.57% saved)

BRESSER Counterbalance 4,5kg for EXOS-2/EQ5

Additional counterweight to balance heavy accessories etc.

£39.90*

BRESSER BR-LP15 Cleaning kit - 3 parts

With the 3-piece lens cleaning set you not only clean camera or binocular lenses, but also spectacles glasses and displays and screens of smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc. thoroughly and safely. When cleaning high quality optical lenses, you have to be very careful. After all, it would be very annoying to successfully remove the dust but leave a scratch behind. With the lens cleaning pen you can safely clean optical and coated glass. With the brush on one side you can remove coarser dirt before polishing the lenses with the other side. Just blow away fluff with the bellows. FEATURES complete set for safe cleaning of camera lenses bellows for removing coarse dirt particles and fluff without scratching the lens lint-free microfibre cloth approx. 14,5x14,5cm lens cleaning pencil for safe cleaning of optical and coated glass SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1x bellows 1x lens cleaning pen 1x microfiber cloth

£4.90*

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Vixen Lens Heater 360 IV

The 360 IV Lens Heater is designed to prevent camera lenses and telescopes from fogging up due to dew. It is also well suited for eyepieces.The heating element is a carbon fiber heater with a high thermal efficiency. The textile heating element provides great flexibility compared to other heating materials. The power cord (USB cable) has a particularly high flexibility to be still elastic at low temperatures. A very flexible Velcro tape allows for quick and easy attachment to and removal from the lens. The tape can be easily removed from the lens without pulling tightly. The heating tape has a very low power consumption and can be operated with a 10,000 mA battery for up to 14 hours.The Vixen Lens Heater 360 IV in detailWhen moisture in the air comes into contact with an object whose temperature is lower than the ambient temperature, small drops of water form - so-called dew condensation. Astrophotography often suffers from such lens fogging and the photo turns milky. Because the temperature and humidity change during the night and the camera becomes cooler than the ambient temperature, it is important to warm the objective's or telescope's lens by using heaters to prevent it from fogging. We recommend using the Lens Heater 360 IV when you want to do astrophotography or night photography on the coast, in the mountains or in cold regions. The heating elements are made of carbon fibers with improved heating performance, introduced for the fourth generation Vixen Lens Heater 360 IV. They efficiently keep the lens warm and fog-free with minimal power consumption. The heater temperature reaches 10 degrees Celsius above the ambient temperature (at 20 °C outside temperature and no wind). However, it varies according to influences in the environment. For power supply the lens heater is equipped with a detachable coiled cable (USB Type-C), up to 50 cm long. The 360 IV lens heater consumes only 2.5 W of power (5 V - 0.5 A). With a portable USB battery of e.g. 10,000 mA, it can operate continuously for about 14 hours (at 20 °C outdoor temperature). However, the operating time varies greatly depending on the environment and temperature. The soft and non-slip surface of the heating tape allows for easy attachment to the objective, eyepiece or telescope. The heater consists of a 30 mm wide and 600 mm long heating tape and is suitable for diameters up to 100 mm.FEATURESHeating type: carbon fiber textile heatingTemperature: 10 degrees Celsius above ambient outdoor temperature (at 20° C, no wind)Power source, power consumption: USB, 5 V, 0.5 A, 2.5 WPower cable: USB A (male)Connector: USB type C connector detachable coiled cable 20 to 50 cmOperating time: approximately 14 hours with fully charged 10,000 mAh battery (at 20 °C outdoor temperature)Recommended for lenses with a width of 30 mm and an outer diameter of 45 to 100 mmDimensions: 30 x 600 mmTotal weight: 67 gSCOPE OF DELIVERYLens Heater 360 IVUSB spiral cable

£83.00*

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BRESSER Handle for Messier optical tube

This carrying handle is suitable for installation on BRESSER MESSIER 6, 8 and 10 inch Dobson telescopes. In combination with the optionally available prism rail (GP standard) Art. No. 4940140, these Dobson telescope tubes can be used on any telescope mount with the appropriate carrying capacity. A comfortable transport of the tube is guaranteed by the mounting in the center of gravity. The carrying handle is also suitable as a spare part for all other MESSIER telescopes. FEATUREScarrying handle for 6 , 8 and 10 inch MESSIER Dobson telescopeswhen using telescopic tubes on EQ mountsconvenient transport due to central assemblythe assembly is carried out on the original tube ringsalso suitable as spare part for all MESSIER telescopesassembly material and tools includedlength: 190mm; Width: 30 mm; Height: 38 mmbore spacing: 160 mm; Bore diameter: 6.5 mm SCOPE OF DELIVERYcarrying handlemounting screws (2 pieces; 1/4 inch)hex wrench tool (3/16 inch)

£27.00*

BRESSER Counterbalance 2.0 kg for EXOS-1 + 2

Additional counterweight to balance heavy accessories etc.FEATUREScolor matched with the Bresser EXOS-1/2 seriessuitable for counterbalance bar with 20mm diameterSCOPE OF DELIVERY1x counterbalance 2.0kg

£29.90*

BRESSER Dovetail clamp Messier/ES/GP/Vixen

Universal dovetail clamp suitable for all optical tubes which are equipped with a standard 44mm dovetail rail (Messier/ES/GP/Vixen). Also a screw kit is included for mounting the dovetail clamp direct on the top of the handle of all BRESSER Messier und EXPLORE-SCIENTIFIC telescopes. Thus a parallel mounted guiding telescope can be set up very easy and enables long exposure astrophotagraphy with autoguiding. The prism clamp has 2 x 6mm countersunk holes (35mm hole spacing) and 3 additional 1/4" photo tapped holes at 120 degrees angular distance on a pitch circle diameter of 55 mm to allow a versatile adaptation to a variety of other telescopes and adapter plates.FEATURESUniversal dovetail clamp Suitable for 44mm dovetail rail of Messier/ES/GP/Vixen Screw set for Messier/ES handle included For piggy-back mounting of a guiding telescope Enables astrophotography with autoguiding CNC machined Aluminum Additional 1/4" photo thread holes available SCOPE OF DELIVERY Dovetail clamp Screw set (2pcs M6x25mm)

£39.00*

Vixen Counterweight 1.0kg

For balancing the Polarie Star Tracker in connection with the counterweight bar. The counterweight of 1.0 kg is also compatible with GP, SX mounts and mounts with 20 mm counterweight bar PROPERTIES Suitable for Polarie Star Tracker, GP, SX and AP mount For counterweight rods with a diameter of 20 mm Weight: 1.0 kg WHAT'S INCLUDED Weight: 1.0 kg Locking Bolt

£43.00*

Vixen AP Photo Guider Shaft

The counterweight rod is attached to the dovetail rail using a 1/4 inch photo screw. It is compatible with the Vixen counterweights 1.0 kg, 1.9 kg, 2.8 kg and 3.7 kg and is used to balance the AP Photoguiders, the Polarie or the Polarie U Star Tracker. PROPERTIES Shank diameter: 20mm Size: diameter 23x135mm Effective length of the counterweight rod: 130mm Weight: 330g WHAT'S INCLUDED Counterweight rod Locking screw

£49.00*

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Vixen Counterweight 1.9kg

With the 1.9 kg counterweight, heavier optical tubes can be balanced on many Vixen mounts. COMPATIBLE WITH THE FOLLOWING VIXEN MOUNTS SX SX2 SXD SXD2 SXP GP2 GPD2 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1x 1.9 kg counterweight

£49.00*

Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD for POLARIE Star Tracker Astrophotography Mount

The DD dovetail mount was developed for the POLARIE multi-mounting block to attach camera equipment - from DSLR cameras, to telephoto lenses or even compact telescopes. Using this accessory, the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker is increased to up to 6 kg. To make it easier to find the Pole Star, there is a wide slot in the dovetail for the polar finder. In addition to the regular accessories, two cameras can also be balanced on both sides of the existing photo thread (1/4 inch) with optional ball heads. PROPERTIES Accessories for the POLARIE multi-mounting block Allows you to balance the camera Increases the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker to 6 kg Allows a counterweight to be attached Hole bores 1x 1/4 inch, 1x 1/4 inch external thread, 2xM6 internal thread on the plate WHAT'S INCLUDED Dovetail rail DD

£98.00*

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Camera Dovetail Kit for iEXOS-100 Mount

Universal mounting rail for mounting a photo camera on an EQ mount with Vixen GP mount for astrophotography. The EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC camera dovetail rail is made of die-cast aluminium. The dovetail-shaped mounting rail is 45 mm wide (similar to the Vixen dovetail style) and 280 mm long. The matt black anodized surface has a laser engraved scale on one side with a fine graduation with 2 mm increments. This makes it easier to determine the center of gravity when placing the camera on the mounting head. To protect the clamping surface there is a stainless steel clamping plate on the opposite side. The dovetail plate is equipped with rubber inserts at 3 positions. This allows a secure mounting of the camera equipment and prevents unintentional slipping and twisting. The mounting rail has a screw fastening with 1/4 inch photo thread, which is suitable for almost all commercially available camera systems. The screw attachment can be used in 3 different elongated hole positions to adjust a perfect balance. In addition, an adapter from 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch photo thread is also included, so that ball heads with the larger thread version can also be used directly. The camera mounting rail weighs only 250 grams. Suitable for all EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC and BRESSER mounts and also mounts of other brands that accept the popular Vixen-GP dovetail rail. FEATURES Universal camera mounting rail Dovetail with 45 mm width Length 280mm; weight 250 grams Suitable for EQ mounts with Vixen GP dovetail Camera mounting screw with 1/4 inch photo thread Thread adapter 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch Laser engraved scale with 2 mm fine graduation Stainless steel clamping plate Rubber inserts against slipping and twisting 3 elongated holes for mounting the camera SCOPE OF DELIVERY Camera mounting rail Mounting screw 1/4 inch Thread adapter 3/8 inch

£65.00*

Vixen SG-L02 Headlamp red-light white-light

The perfect LED head torch for nighttime observations! Adjusting your eyes to the dark surroundings is very important when making astronomical observations. In dark areas, it is very difficult to use astronomical equipment without a suitable light. With normal lights, however, the light intensity is more important than protecting your eyes against bright light. Using these lights at night makes your pupils contract, which can make it difficult for your eyes to readjust to the darkness. The SG-L01, our first astronomy LED lamp, featured a built-in red LED that provided a solution to this problem. However, the red light did not offer optimal visibility. On our new astronomy LED light, the SG-L02, the LED lights produce warm light to improve visibility. They also ensure that your eyes stay adapted to the dark. The LEDs do not emit light in the sensitive range of 555 nm. The brightness of the white light can be adjusted between 3 and 42 lumen, while the red light can be adjusted between 0.28 and 7.62 lumen. FEATURES Dimmable red light ensures that your eyes stay adapted to the dark Built-in rechargeable battery, charges via USB Waterproof design LED colour can be switched from red to white 0.28 to 7.62 lumen for red light 3 to 42 lumen for white light Dimensions: 41 mm x 33 mm x 30 mm Weight: 29 g DELIVERY CONTENT SG-L02 head torch Strap (size S) Strap (size L) Pocket clip Cable for charging the battery (USB-A plug to USB Micro-B plug)

£65.00*

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Truss Dob Counter Weight Set

Counter Weight Set to retrofit all Explore Scientific Dobson Telescopes. Get your telescope perfectly balanced even you are using heavy eyepiece with coma corrector, a binoviewer or big finder scopes. The counter-weight rod has 14,0 mm in diameter. The fixing thread is a metric M10 with hex nut. Delievery content:2 x Counter weight each 1.0kg1 x Counter weight rod 1 x Mounting material

£34.00*

Vixen counterweight, 7 kg, for AXD and AXJ mounts

7 kg counterweight for balancing the mount with heavy telescopesSuitable for AXD, AXD2 and AXJ mountsFEATURES Counterweight for AXD/AXJ mounts Weight: 7 kgDELIVERY CONTENT7 kg counterweightClamp screw

£145.00*

Vixen counterweight 2.8 kg

2.8-kg counterweight for mount counterweight barsUse counterweights to balance your mount. Multiple counterweights may be required depending on the telescope.FEATURESSuitable for SX, SXD, GP2 and GPD2 mountsWeight: 2,800 gPACKAGE CONTENTS2.8-kg counterweight

£58.00*

Vixen Tube Clamp 115s for VSD90ss

Vixen Tube Clamp 115s for VSD90ss This high-quality tube clamp made in Japan is used to mount the VSD90ss f 5.5 astrograph. The base plate has M6 and M8 holes and can therefore be used on almost all mounts.FEATURES Supplied with various holes as standard High-quality CNC-milled aluminium tube clamp with non-slip locking screw Felt on the inside, prevents scratches on the VSD tube Threaded screw holes bottom: M8 holes x 2 (spacing 35 mm), M6 holes x 2 (spacing 35 mm) x 2 rows, 1/4-inch holes x 3 (inside 30 mm), 1/4-inch holes x 3 (interval 30 mm) Threaded screw holes top: M8 holes x 2 (spacing 35 mm) x 2 sets, M6 holes x 2 (spacing 35 mm) x 2 rows, 1/4-inch hole x 1 in the centre, M4 holes x 2 (spacing 20 mm) Dimensions: 162 × 71 × 155 mmSCOPE OF DELIVERY VSD tube clamp

£233.00*

Vixen Dew Cap for 200mm Aperture Telescopes

The Vixen dew cap is designed specifically for Vixen's 200 mm aperture optics. It fits the R200ss, VC200L, VMC200L and many other telescopes with a similar diameter. The dew cap prevents fogging of your optics due to humidity and additionally protects the telescope from stray light. The 1 mm thick polyethylene material is very flexible, light and adaptable.FEATURES Protects against dew Protects against stray light Made of flexible polyethylene material Dimensions: 22x77cm Material thickness: 1 mm Weight: 104 g SCOPE OF DELIEVERYDew Cap for 200mm Aperture Telescopes

£55.00*

BRESSER BR-TB1 2in1 Accessory Tray and Counterweight for Tripods

The perfect 2-in-1 device for tripod users. The BRESSER BR-TB1 tripod tray provides much needed storage space for your accessories. The accessory tray for tripods is ideal for outdoor use when you do not have access to a table or shelf. If you want to mount larger devices on your tripod but you’re worried about stability, simply place heavy objects (such as stones) onto the tray to make a counterweight. FEATURES Flexible accessory tray for tripods Designed for camera tripods, lamp tripods, boom stands etc. Can also be used as a counterweight Quick and uncomplicated assembly on tripod legs via quick-release clasps Fastening strap with adjustable length WHAT’S INCLUDED 1x 2-in-1 accessory tray/counterweight

£9.40*

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Two-Room Pop-UP Observatory Tent / Weather protection for telescopes

The Explore Scientific Two Room Pop-Up Observatory is a useful weatherproof tent that protects your valuable equipment from wind, dew, rain and dust. Most amateur astronomers and astrophotographers dream of having an observatory to keep dust, dew and wind away from their telescope and to shield disturbing stray light from their telescope's optics. But for many astronomers, an observatory is only a dream because of the cost of a roll-roof building or an observatory dome. There is also the problem that an observatory building needs a permanent location that is suitable for an observatory. Portable, quick to set up and inexpensive A good solution is a portable observatory tent. Compared to their fixed counterparts, a tent is extremely inexpensive and can be set up almost anywhere there is a flat surface and a clear view of the sky. However, setting up a portable observatory tent can also be a hassle. No one wants to waste their valuable observing time reading complex instructions while trying to figure out which pole goes where. For this reason, we have used a sturdy pop-up design. Setting up the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Pop-Up Observatory can be done in a matter of minutes. By releasing a retaining strap, the complete tent unfolds from its packaging in just a few seconds. You really don't need to do anything other than connect the two observatory rooms with a Velcro seam and attach it to the ground. Thanks to this simple design, the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Pop-Up Observatory can be set up and taken down in just a few minutes, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your astronomy weekend. Plenty of space for your equipment and super compact when folded up. With just under 5 square metres of total space and 1.52 metre high side walls, coupled with 1.83 metre high windscreens, the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Pop-Up Observatory allows you to set up your computer equipment in one room and the telescope in the other, or set up two complete telescope systems. Each room is 152 by 152 centimetres. Mobile observatory with compact transport dimensions In addition to being easy to set up and take down, another advantage of the pop-up design is that it is travel-friendly, as it is light and easy to stow away. The entire observatory tent folds down to a package 70 centimetres in diameter and 10 centimetres thick. This allows it to be transported in a small car or even on a flight for distant expeditions. And apart from the fact that it allows you to go to your favourite observing site at any time, portable observatory tents are usually the first choice for astronomers and astrophotographers attending star party events. Advanced materials provide optimal protection and durability However, the fact that the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Pop-Up Observatory is lightweight and easy to store and set up doesn't mean it can't withstand bad weather conditions. The Black-Out coated polyamide material is waterproof and offers excellent UV protection. This guarantees reliable protection for your equipment as well as long-lasting durability of the observatory tent. Large doors for convenient use The doors to enter the observatory tent and pass through the attached rooms are very generously sized at 102 centimetres high and 92 centimetres wide, so you can easily walk in and through your equipment. The doors roll down to keep moisture out and their heavy-duty zips will last for years. The extra weather cover protects your gear when not in use. With the large weather cover included, you can protect your gear from the hot sun or a surprise rain shower during the day. Or even from dew at night. The modern, coated and waterproof material keeps all unwanted weather influences away from your equipment. Included are cords and pegs to tie down the tent. The structure also has additional holding straps for the use of heavy-duty straps, which can be purchased at local hardware stores. PRODUCT VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1rL5PzPa-dQ FEATURESPractical weather protection for telescopes Protects your equipment from wind, dew, rain and dust Mobile observatory: portable, quickly assembled, reasonably priced Compact transport size also suitable for air travel 5 square metres of space for your equipment and sufficient freedom of movement Interior dimensions: 152 x 304cm Side wall height 152cm / windbreak wall height 183cm Large 102 x 92cm doors for ease of use Additional weather protection cover included Advanced materials provide optimum protection and durability Cords and pegs included to tie down the tent Additional tie downs for heavy duty straps included Transport dimensions and weight: diameter 70cm, height 10cm, 3kg Colour tent material: black SCOPE OF DELIVERY Two-room pop-up observatory tent Weather protection cover Set of cords and pegs

£229.00* £269.00* (14.87% saved)