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Red LED GloTorch

AC495

11.99

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1.25” and 2” Eyepiece Parfocalising Rings

Parfocalising rings allow you to set the focus register of eyepieces so that they can be swapped rapidly without needing to be refocused. 1.25”and 2” versions are available either as singles or, in the case of the more popular 1.25” version, a set of four. The single-ring kits are supplied with fitting key and spare grub screw. The rings are precision-manufactured from aluminium, and are silver or self-colour finish.

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The Nite-Phaser Deluxe
The worlds most sophisticated computer-controlled astro-torch?

The Nite-Phaser Deluxe has four super bright LEDs - two red and two white. Both colours can be faded up or down across nine microprocessor-controlled brightness steps. Amazingly low battery consumption. No risk of accidentally switching to white light whilst in red mode (ie safe for your night-vision). The torch has a memory and will come back on at the same illumination level you switched it off at. It also has a flash mode in either red or white light and at any brightness setting. The unit has no moving parts and has been designed to provide years of service. With neck lanyard and Velcro™ pad to allow attachment to tripods etc (so you don't kick or trip over them in the dark and spoil an exposure - or your shins!). Runs on a standard 9V PP3 alkaline battery - not included.

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Easy-Aim Red Dot LED Reflex Finder
The easy way to point a telescope
 

Our Easy-Aim red dot finder is an easy to use and precise non-magnifying finder that works with all astronomical telescopes. Even the most seasoned sky-watchers can be caught out by the magnified and inverted or reverted image of a conventional finder. The Easy-Aim allows even the most novice user to point an instrument to targets and alignment stars without the worry of whether you are looking at the right object. Unlike conventional finders, the Easy-Aim works well over a range of viewing distances and can be used with both eyes open! The Easy-Aim superimposes a variable brightness LED red dot on the sky at infinity that can be accurately and easily collimated with the main scope with just two adjuster knobs. The Easy-Aim is supplied with a standard two hole mounting foot and has a built-in quick release dovetail saddle. A universal mounting base is also included (attaching to the telescope tube with double sided sponge tape - included). The universal base allows the Easy-Aim to be attached to all telescopes with tube diameters ranging from 3.5” (90mm) upwards! The finder will fit all Meade ETX and LX telescopes. Depending on viewing distance the FOV is up to 10° - the red dot however, remains constant at 12 arc minutes in diameter regardless of viewing distance. A long life lithium battery and full instructions are included.

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Observing hood
Improves your view by eliminating stray light ­ great for day or night observing

We've taken a simple time-honoured way to improve the eyepiece view by darkening the area around the eyepiece and eliminate stray light ­ and improved it. A hole at one end for your head ensures that the hood stays were you need it, and a hem with sewn-in lead weights helps the hood shape itself to the equipment and so more effectively shut out stray light and resist wind-flap. Improves views night and day ­ perfect for solar viewing, especially with Ha filters. Hand-made from quality black gabardine (you could almost wear it as a fashion statement!) the hood measures 94cm x 145cm (37" x 57").

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Red LED GloTorch
A red night-vision saving torch that glows in the dark!

The red LED will burn for days continuously on a single set of batteries - but the body of the torch also glows in the dark without batteries. A ten-minute exposure to light is enough to power the GloTorch for 8hours of soft green glow. This great product has been developed by BC&F AE in collaboration with Dual Glo Technology Ltd, another British company, who holds the world patent on the extraordinary "Glo" polymer. Includes neck lanyard and 2xAA batteries.

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Red LED Night-Vision torch
A low cost red LED night vision saving torch

The "bulls-eye" red LED will burn continuously for days on a single set of AA batteries. The body is bright yellow to help you find it in the dark. Includes neck lanyard and 2xAA batteries

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The Bino-Mate binocular viewing head for 1.25” eyepieces

The benefits of viewing through the telescope with both eyes would seem to be obvious - yet the complexity and expense of achieving this has meant relatively few observers have actually had the privilege of such a viewing experience. Until now, that is. The Bino-Mate combines excellent performance and quality with a groundbreakingly low price. Weighing in at 500g (less than 18ozs without eyepieces) the Bino-Mate is probably the world’s lightest bino-viewer, and is ideally suited for use with even the smallest telescope.

Ideal for use with the Meade ETX range as well as all SCTs and most refracting telescopes. Two additional accessories are available for Bino-Mate: the Magni-Max 1.6x supplementary compensator lens (AC555) and the AC543 extension tube. The Magni-Max helps achieve focus with Newtonian telescopes and refractors with less than 100mm of focus in-travel (a standard 2x Barlow lens can be used but this is usually more powerful than is needed). The AC543 extension tube lifts the bino-viewer up by 43mm, allowing it to comfortably clear the finder to improve its use with some small telescopes like the Meade ETX range. The Bino-Mate will fit the ETX range and work very well as supplied - the viewer will be slightly crooked because of the finder (if fitted), but this makes no difference to the performance.

The Bino-Mate is supplied with a pair of rubber eyecups (with side blinkers to improve day-time viewing) and comes handsomely packed in a foam-filled attaché case with cutouts for four eyepieces.

Please note that the Bino-Mate requires a pair of additional matching 1.25”-fit eyepieces to function - not included.

Technical Specifications of the Bino-Mate (AC549)

Clear aperture 17mm
Interpupillary accommodation 52 -75mm
Eyepiece holders Both equipped with individual helical adjustment and screw clamps
In-travel focus adjustment needed 100mm
1.25” nosepiece (fixed) Standard filter thread included
Weight (without eyepieces) 500g (<18ozs)

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The optional AC555 compensator lens
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The optional AC543
extension tube
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Classic Reticule Eyepiece
A simple low-cost cross-hair reticule eyepiece - ideal for alignment, collimation, drive training and a host of other uses

The 27mm Kellner design eyepiece has a simple wire cross-hair reticule with independent focussing and a rubber eyecup. Ideal for alignment, motor and drive training with Meade ETX and LX90, LX200 scopes and a host of other uses with all telescopes. Supplied in a protective bolt bottle. NB: this eyepiece is non-illuminated.

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1.25” and 2” Variable Polarising Filter

Our rotating-mount variable polarising filter unit is perfect for controlling brightness when making Lunar or other bright target observations. (Please note: these filters are not suitable for solar observation without an additional solar observation filter). Two identical polarising filters are mounted one above the other - the front filter is mounted in a smoothly rotating ring. By rotating the first filter the light passing through the stacked pair can be modified anywhere between 1 to 40%. The filter is also a very effective way of controlling the image brightness and getting workable exposures when taking webcam or CCD images of bright targets. Black anodised aluminium mounting. The 2” version is ideal for larger eyepieces and 2” camera nosepieces.

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Max-Refractor replacement focuser knobs
Snazzy to look at - great to use!

Treat the refractor focuser in your life to a makeover with our APO-style replacement focuser knobs. Hand finished in our factory in England, these knobs aren’t just nice to look at - with inlaid rubber grips and chunky 50mm (2”) diameter they improve the feel and performance of your focuser too. Clear anodised finish. Supplied in pairs with fitting screws.

Compatibility
Helios and Skywatcher refractors all models.
Orion (USA) refractors virtually all models
Celestron and Meade 70mm refractors and over (not LXD55)
Celestron reflectors 150mm and larger
Vixen refractors and reflectors (most)

In general the knobs will fit 7 to 8.5mm focuser shafts with flat and taper point ends with a central screw fitting (this would include 95% of the telescopes of far-Eastern manufacture).

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Eyepiece and equipment case
(Medium)

A lightweight moisture and dust resistant moulded case with pre-cut foam interior. The case has die-cut foam to allow for varied eyepiece and equipment combinations. Split handle ensures that equipment cannot fall out when case is being carried. Foam will hold 18 x 1.25" eyepieces plus other equipment or 12 x 1.25" and 8 x 2" eyepieces plus other equipment, and many mixed combinations in-between.

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1.25” and 2” Neutral density filter

Our 15% neutral density filters are perfect for reducing brightness when making Lunar or other bright target observations. Although single density ND filters have less convenience than our variable polarising filters (see AC574 and AC583) there is less risk of reflections (and they are significantly less expensive!). Our ND filters are ideal for double star observations where attenuating the brightness of a bright star will allow you to see a companion more easily. (Please note: these filters, although useful to tune image brightness when making solar observations, are not suitable for solar observation without an additional solar observation filter). Black anodised aluminium mounting supplied in a shockproof hard case.

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Universal Solar Finder
A safe and accurate solar finder that easily attaches (permanent or temporary) to all telescopes large or small

Anyone who has used a solar observation filter or made observations by the eyepiece projection method knows the frustrations of accurately pointing an instrument at the sun. This cleverly designed finder has two collimatable targets: one permanently fixed, and the other magnetic and repositionable. The finder has a universal mounting platform (identical to the one supplied with the Easy-Aim Red dot finder AC544) with self-adhesive strips for permanent attachment. The kit is also supplied with a Velcro strap for quick temporary fitting to a wide range of instruments. Though compact enough for the smallest scopes, it is precise enough to point even long focal length telescopes accurately. Perfect for use with all Coronado MaxScopes.

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Eyepiece and Equipment Soft case
A tough case to protect and transport your telescope accessories and equipment
 

Made from tough Magnaweave nylon with foam padded reinforced sides and base, the inside measures L375mm x W170mm x D200mm. A removable die-cut foam filler block offers versatile storage for up to fourteen 1.25” eyepieces or six 1.25”, six 2” eyepieces and a 2” star diagonal, and many mixed combinations in-between. The case has an optional anti-dew flap so that the case can be left open without dewing. Comes supplied with a handy red night-vision saving LED key-ring torch that can be attached to the case to help you identify equipment in the dark.

Features include: detachable shoulder strap, large zippered front pouch, twin zips on lid with carrying handle and anti-dust flap, zippered netting pouch in lid for filter and other small accessory storage.

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Red LED torch included

eyepod
The Eye-Pod - Waist-fitting eyepiece action case
Keeps your favourite eyepieces and filters conveniently and safely to hand
while observing.
 

Made from genuine leather the Eye-Pod is as stylish-looking as it is functional. Its pre-cut foam interior has been designed to hold just enough equipment for use at the telescope while observing. Keeps your favourite eyepieces safe, dew-free and conveniently to hand at your waist. Comes supplied with a handy red night-vision saving LED key-ring torch that can be attached to help you identify equipment in the dark. Features include: fully adjustable, broad and comfortable waist-belt, zippered front and rear pouch with two additional side pouches for filters and other small accessories. Versatile pre-cut foam interior to hold three 1.25” and 2” eyepieces.

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Red LED torch included

AC625
The Observer’s Filter Wheel
The expert observer’s way to change filters with any 1.25” eyepiece

The Observers filter wheel has a five-position caddy that allows five separate 1.25” filters to be threaded into position and rotated in front of a fitted eyepiece for rapid selection. See planetary detail pop into view with the best filter thanks to fuss-free filter selection at the flick of a finger. Vary the magnification with a quick eyepiece change - no need to fiddle with filters in the dark! Perfect for planetary and lunar observers. The selection of filters in the wheel can be changed at the telescope in seconds without disassembling of the filter wheel casing.

Here are just some of the great features of the Observer’s Filter Wheel:

• Ultra-thin 20mm body thickness.
Works with Meade (ETX, LX90, LX200) and Celestron Maks and SCTs.

• All five filter positions fully threaded to accept standard 1.25” filters

• 1.25” nosepiece (chromed brass) also threaded for filters
(and AC555 Magni-Max use)

• Tactile click-stop for each filter position.

• 95% aluminium construction. CNC manufactured in the UK to the highest standards

• Filters all fully enclosed - supplied with anti-dewing cover.

• Light-weight construction: less than 280grams (with four typical filters fitted).

Filter wheel and other critical components black anodized finish, main casing and filter cover finished in black resin powder coating.

Please note: this product is supplied without filters.

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The Observer's Filter Wheel
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Easy filter loading
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AC591
Observer’s 1.25” filter set
A deluxe 9-piece neutral-density and colour filter set

The Observers 1.25” deluxe filter set has a carefully selected range of filters that will help you to make the best observations with all telescopes. The set contains a total of nine filters made up of two neutral-density filters: one ND13 allowing 13% transmission and one ND25 allowing 25% transmission - ideal for reducing image brightness when observing the moon and other bright targets - and seven colour filters: #11, #12, #15, #21, 23A, #56, and #80A, ideal for enhancing contrast and showing faint planetary detail. The filter set is supplied in a hard case with die-cut foam filling - no need for fussing with separate cases in the dark.

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AC592
Observer’s 2” filter set
A deluxe 8-piece neutral-density and colour filter set

The Observers 2” deluxe filter set has a carefully selected range of filters that will help you to make the best observations with all telescopes. The set contains a total of eight filters made up of one neutral-density filter: ND13 allowing 13% transmission - ideal for reducing image brightness when observing the moon and other bright targets - and seven colour filters: #11, #12, #15, #21, 23A, #56, and #80A, ideal for enhancing contrast and showing faint planetary detail. The filter set is supplied in a two hard cases with die-cut foam filling - no need for fussing with small separate cases in the dark.

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