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| Magic Lens Pen | Telescope and optical cleaning kits | Telescope Covers | Picostar (artificial LED collimating star) | Collimating Knobs for SCTs | Laser collimating aid | Eyepiece protection kit |

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All lenses inc multi-coated

Magic Lens Pen

AC498

9.99

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All optical equipment

Deluxe Optical Cleaning Kit

AC566

32.99

AC566

3x CO2 refill cartridges and 10x cotton buds

AC581

5.99

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ETX & LX telescopes

Meade telescope maintenance and
cleaning kit

AC528

12.99

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All telescopes and eyepieces

Basic telescope maintenance and cleaning kit

AC496

5.99

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All telescopes and eyepieces

Major telescope cleaning kit

AC497

12.99

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5”, 6” & 7” refractor on GEM

Scope-Coat to fit 5”, 6” and 7” refractor on German equatorial mounting Fits OTAs up to 160cm (63”) long and 25cm (10”) diameter

AC606

39.99

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All scopes

PicoStar LED & fibre-optic artificial star

AC395

89.99

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Coll-U-Mates
Replacement collimating knobs for all LX SCTs

Good SCT performance is heavily dependent on good collimation. These simple knob screws replace the three existing hex key-adjustable screws on the secondary, making collimation an easy, intuitive task that you can do in minutes every time you use your scope (as you should to get the best out of your instrument). Coll-U-Mates can be fitted in less than 2 minutes ­ just follow the simple instructions and your scope will be so easy to collimate you'll never look back! Full instructions are included. NB: Please specify aperture when ordering.

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ALL Meade
8" LX Scopes

Coll-U-Mate Knobs

AC276

15.99

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10" LX Scopes

Coll-U-Mate Knobs

AC277

15.99

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12" LX Scopes

Coll-U-Mate Knobs

AC278

15.99

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All 1.25” Eyepiece holders

The LaserDream Deluxe laser collimator

AC568

54.99

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1.25” eyepieces from 40mm to 130mm long and up to 50mm in diameter

Universal Eyepiece Protection Kit for 1.25” eyepieces

AC587

9.99

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Magic Lens Pen
A new-technology optical cleaning aid.
 

The Magic Lens Pen is an amazing new way of removing grease spots and moisture marks from your telescope optics and eyepieces. One end has a useful long fiber retractable brush - the other, a soft pad that dispenses a special non-abrasive cleaning powder. The results, even on stubborn blemishes, can be amazing. Please note that this product must not be used on any mirrors used in telescopes or telescope accessories.

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Basic telescope maintenance and cleaning kit
A useful kit to help care for your telescope and accessories
 

The kit contains 1x blower brush, 1x bottle cleaning fluid, 1x pack cotton buds, 1x pack acid-free lens cleaning tissues, 1x anti-static general cleaning cloth, 1x watchmaker's screwdriver (for adjusting T-mounts etc), 1x small-component tweezer. The kit is packaged in a handy white plastic box for convenient storage, and is supplied with full instructions.

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Major telescope cleaning kit
A versatile kit to help care for your telescope and accessories
 

The kit contains 1x "hurricane" blower bulb, 1x bottle cleaning fluid, 1x pack cotton buds, 1x micro-fibre cleaning cloth. The "Hurricane" blower alone makes this kit worthwhile - it's many times more efficient at dislodging debris than the puff from a typically blower brush and this makes it ideal for the larger tasks presented by telescope optics. The micro-fibre cloth can remove blemishes and be machine-washed for years of service.

The kit is supplied with full instructions.

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ac566
Deluxe Optical Cleaning Kit for all telescopes, eyepieces, CCD,
digital and other cameras


The kit comprises: 1x high-precision CO
2-powered gas blower, 3x CO2 refill cartridges, 1x Lens Pen dry powder lens cleaning tool, 1x Micro-fibre cleaning cloth, 10x cotton buds. The kit rounds-up some of the most modern and efficient optical equipment cleaning tools available. A disposable miniature CO2 cartridge drives the high-precision gas blower. The 95mm (3.75”) long flexible blower tube is a mere 1.6mm in diameter at the tip - perfect for getting into small nooks and crannies.

From strong blast to gentle puff, the precise trigger-controllable gas jet is ideal for removing dust and debris from eyepieces and electro-photo equipment like CCD cameras and webcams. The Lens Pen is the same model as our popular AC498 detailed above and has an almost miraculous way with finger marks and grease spots. Also included is the micro-fibre cleaning cloth - great for general precision-surface cleaning tasks. Supplied with full instructions and packaged in a handy foam-fitted attaché case. Additional refill gas cartridges are available separately.

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Meade telescope maintenance and cleaning kit
A useful kit to help care for your Meade ETX and LX telescope and accessories
 

As well as cleaning material, this useful kit contains spare parts and tools to help keep your Meade scope in factory condition. The kit contains 2x nylon viewfinder screws for ETX, 2x nylon viewfinder screws for LX type viewfinders, 2x imperial eyepiece holder screws (for ETX & LX) 2x metric eyepiece holder screws (ETX60 & 70AT). 5x imperial hex keys (all important ones for ETX & LX) 1x blower brush, 1x bottle cleaning fluid, 1x pack cotton buds, 1x pack acid-free lens cleaning tissues, 1x anti-static general cleaning cloth, 1x watchmaker’s screwdriver (for adjusting T-mounts etc), 1x small-component tweezer. The kit is packaged in a handy white plastic box for convenient storage, and is supplied with full instructions.

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Scope-Coat
for popular sized refractors Custom telescope shower and dust cover

A top quality custom-fitted cover to fit popular sized refractors on German equatorial mounts. Made from tough shower and mould-resistant polyurethane-coated nylon and with double-stitched seams for long service. The Scope-Coat is the ideal long-term indoor dust cover that is also tough enough for short-term outdoor protection e.g. at star parties. Easy to put on and take off. Featuring fitted Velcro retaining straps to minimise wind-wear and achieve a snug dust-resistant fit. The material is moisture-resistant and yet breathable enough to allow a dewed-up scope to be covered and still dry thoroughly. Supplied in nylon storage case. Please note: the Scope-Coat is not suitable for long-term telescope protection.

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The
PicoStar
LED and fibre-optic artificial star

No it's not something for indoor astronomy on cloudy nights - it's an aid to achieve perfect collimation! The PicoStar uses fibre-optic technology and a super-bright white LED to generate a less than 50 micron diameter artificial star. Simply place the PicoStar at the recommended distance for the aperture of your telescope (eg for a 250mm [10"] scope the distance = 19m [62']) and you can begin collimating without worrying about clouds or needing to track a star! Supplied with instructions. Supplied with photographic tripod mounting plate and full instructions

 

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The LaserDream Deluxe laser collimator

The LaserDream is a modern telescope-optics alignment tool that utilises a solid-state laser module for precise collimation of the optical components of a telescope, to obtain the best possible performance in terms of image contrast and resolution. The collimator body has a 45 degree target face and viewing port that allows Newtonian reflectors to be adjusted with great convenience. Can be used with refracting and reflecting telescopes. Supplied in a shock-proof storage bottle. Full instructions and mirror-centring aids included.

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1.25” Universal Eyepiece Protection Kit

The Universal Eyepiece Protection Kit is designed to provide lasting care for some of your most valuable astronomical assets. The kit comprises three special universal-fit shock-proof bolt bottles that will fit 1.25” eyepieces ranging from 40mm to 130mm long and up to 50mm in diameter. The helical screw bolt bottles feature a die-cut foam insert that helps protect your eyepiece from shocks and bumps, and ensures a snug fit for an amazingly wide range of eyepiece sizes. Also included in the kit are 3x 1.25” soft black vinyl eyepiece end caps and 3x eyepiece holder dust plugs.

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