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The TCE0039 collimating tube provides the crosshairs and added length needed to convert the TCE0020 collimating eyepiece into a sighting tube for more easily collimating Newtonian reflectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221632233545,"sku":"TKA00442","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3296_1.jpg?v=1662966644"},{"product_id":"tirion-atlas-2000-0-desk-2nd-ed-black-stars-white-background","title":"Sky Publishing Tirion Atlas 2000.0, Desk, 2nd Ed. (Black Stars\/White Background)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA convenient set of 26 individual star charts for planning future observing sessions. The best-selling Tirion Sky Atlas 2000.0 is the standard against which all other amateur astronomy star charts are measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe completely revised and updated Tirion Desk Atlas charts show accurate Epoch 2000.0 star positions for the entire sky. 81,312 single, multiple, and variable stars down to magnitude 8.5 are plotted, in a generous scale of 2.85 degrees per inch. Also plotted are 2,700 deep sky objects (many labeled with their popular names as well as their NGC, IC, or Messier designations). Milky Way and constellation boundaries are shown. Stars are designated by their proper names, Flamsteed numbers, and Bayer letters. Various symbols show stellar magnitudes in one magnitude increments; double and multiple stars with their joint magnitudes shown to the nearest full magnitude (with individual components plotted if separated by more than one arc minute); variable stars with their maximum magnitude shown rounded to the nearest full magnitude; novas that exceeded 8th magnitude, with the year of the outburst shown; open clusters (drawn to scale if 10 arc minutes in diameter or larger); three symbols for globular clusters to show increasing diameters in 5 arc minute increments; planetary nebulas with three symbols showing increasing diameters in 30 arc second increments; bright diffuse nebulas (drawn to scale if larger than 10 arc minutes); and galaxies drawn to scale if more than 30 arc seconds across and with three symbols showing decreasing width in 10 arc second increments below that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charts also include expanded scale inserts of deep sky areas of particular interest. The star and object symbols are printed in black against a white sky background for easier planning of future observing sessions in the home when seeing conditions don't allow observing. Using a low brightness red flashlight will also allow the white Desk Atlas charts to be used in the field without seriously affecting your dark adapted vision, although the white on black Field Atlas charts would be a better choice for use at the scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Desk Atlas comes with a transparent acetate grid overlay that allows very precise right ascension and declination position measurements. The 26 loose 18-3\/8\" x 13-1\/2\" charts of the Desk Atlas allow you to take out to the scope only those individual charts that are important for the evening's observing. An optional chart carrying case #A9550 is available to hold the charts flat and protect them from dew and coffee stains while in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eNo Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sky Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221632266313,"sku":"A9551","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3338_1.jpg?v=1662966646"},{"product_id":"1-25-prism-diagonal","title":"Celestron 1.25\" Prism Diagonal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Star Diagonal lets you view objects that are at a 90° angle from the direction the telescope is pointing, thereby allowing comfortable viewing when the telescope is pointed at, or near, the zenith (i.e. directly overhead). The resulting image is right side up, but will be reversed from left to right. . . .A Star Diagonal lets you view objects that are at a 90° angle from the direction the telescope is pointing, thereby allowing comfortable viewing when the telescope is pointed at, or near, the zenith (i.e. directly overhead). The resulting image is right side up, but will be reversed from left to right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221632331849,"sku":"7707","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3601_1.jpg?v=1662967450"},{"product_id":"sol-searcher-solar-finder-for-televue-and-lunt-scopes","title":"TeleVue Sol-Searcher Solar Finder for TeleVue and Lunt Scopes","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt may sound funny to say you need a finder to find the Sun, but the TeleVue Sol-Searcher makes finding the Sun quick and easy, without any danger of going blind should you look in the wrong direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TeleVue Sol-Searcher is a plastic pinhole finder for lining up solar filter-equipped TeleVue refractors and Lunt solar scopes on the Sun for daytime solar observing. It slips into one of the dovetail grooves cut into the TeleVue and Lunt mounting rings. Hex-head bolts hold it securely in place in the dovetail. It is very light in weight, and you can leave it in place permanently without affecting the scope's balance. However, you can remove it quickly if its dovetail groove is needed for another purpose, such as mounting a piggyback camera adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sol-Searcher has a respectably-sized circular hole in its front plate that lets an image of the sun fall onto its back plate. To use it, you stand off to one side of the Sol-Searcher with your back to the Sun. While observing the position of the Sun's image on the back plate, you adjust the telescope's position until the Sun's image falls on the circular white panel in the back plate. Once it does, the scope is pointing at the Sun. It's that simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its dovetail mounting design, the Sol-Searcher can only be used with Lunt and TeleVue-style mounting rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221632528457,"sku":"TVSOL","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/files\/SSF_1006_SolSearcher_vOct2023.jpg?v=1723748690"},{"product_id":"1-25-enhanced-aluminum-96-reflectivity-mirror-diagonal","title":"TeleVue 1.25\" Enhanced Aluminum 96% Reflectivity Mirror Diagonal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 90° 1.25\" mirror-type star diagonal uses enhanced aluminum mirror coatings for a full 95% reflectivity. The mirror is overcoated with quartz for long life. The mirror housing and 1.25\" barrels are precision-machined from a single block of solid aluminum, rather than being simply a pair of less-rigid tubes screwed into a flimsy plastic mirror housing or sheet metal stamping, as with lesser imported diagonals. A solid metal backplate over 4\/10ths of an inch thick holds the mirror securely in the correct optical alignment. Both focuser and eyepiece barrels are antireflection threaded internally for higher contrast. The 1.25\" barrel that fits into the focuser or visual back is also threaded to accept standard 1.25\" filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.25\" eyepiece barrel uses a non-marring soft brass compression ring to hold eyepieces in place, rather than a thumbscrew that contacts the eyepiece barrel directly. 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With \u003cem\u003esome \u003c\/em\u003esmaller aperture telescopes and \u003cem\u003esome \u003c\/em\u003e2\" diagonals, the 2.25\" body of this adapter may let the diagonal hit the drive base when the scope tries to swing the diagonal through the telescope forks. This can be a problem with some computerized scopes when they try to aim at the zenith while in the altazimuth mode. You will need approximately 7\" of clearance between the rear cell of your Schmidt-Cassegrain and the tallest point on your telescope drive base to allow this adapter and a typical 2\" diagonal (in this example a TeleVue 2\") to clear the base when aimed at the zenith. If the clearance is tight, consider using the physically short TeleVue #7785SC adapter and #7782PC short front 2\" diagonal to gain an extra 3\/4\" of clearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side of the adapter is threaded to attach onto the 2\" diameter rear cell threads of 8\" and larger Celestron and Meade Schmidt-Cassegrains (and 7\" Meade Maksutov-Cassegrains). The 2\" barrel of a conventional 2\" star diagonal slips into the other side of the adapter tube and is held firmly in place by a non-marring soft brass clamp ring that tightens onto the diagonal barrel without scratching. The thumbscrew that tightens the clamp ring is internally tethered in the adapter so it can't be lost in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e7 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635215433,"sku":"7785C","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/files\/ACC_0003_SCT_Long_Adapter_v2.jpg?v=1723670819"},{"product_id":"1-25-everbrite-99-reflectivity-mirror-diagonal","title":"TeleVue 1.25\" Everbrite 99% Reflectivity Mirror Diagonal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 90° 1.25\" mirror-type star diagonal has Everbrite dielectric mirror coatings for 99% reflectivity. In addition to higher reflectivity than a conventional aluminum or silver coated diagonal, the Everbrite coatings also provide higher contrast and resolution during critical planetary, lunar, and binary star observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mirror housing and 1.25\" barrels are precision-machined from a single block of solid aluminum, rather than being simply a pair of less-rigid tubes screwed into a flimsy plastic mirror housing or sheet metal stamping, as with lesser imported diagonals. A solid metal backplate over 4\/10ths of an inch thick holds the mirror in perfect optical alignment. Both focuser and eyepiece barrels are antireflection threaded internally for higher contrast. The 1.25\" barrel that fits into the focuser or visual back is also threaded to accept standard 1.25\" filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.25\" eyepiece barrel uses a non-marring soft brass compression ring to hold eyepieces in place, rather than a thumbscrew that contacts the eyepiece barrel directly. A groove cut into the outside of the barrel acts as a safety stop to keep the diagonal from falling should the scope's visual back or eyepiece holder thumbscrew loosen slightly from cold or use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an absolutely premium 1.25\" diagonal that will give you all the visual performance your scope is capable of delivering. It's a worthy and visible upgrade for virtually any Schmidt-Cassegrain, Maksutov-Cassegrain, or refractor that uses a 1.25\" star diagonal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635280969,"sku":"7781PC","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/files\/DPC_1250_EB_1.25in_90degcopy_b5a0521d-aed3-433c-b943-309b6bcd82df.jpg?v=1723660283"},{"product_id":"quikfinder-illuminated-red-bullseye-finder","title":"Rigel QuikFinder Illuminated red bullseye finder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis straight-through viewing non-magnifying finder has a bull's-eye reticle, rather than a red dot. When you look at the sky through the tilted clear plastic plate at the top of the finder, you see two concentric circles of red light seemingly projected on the sky to help you aim your scope. The outer circle is two degrees in diameter and the inner circle one-half degree in diameter. You can use the outer circle to starhop from object to object in two degree steps. The inner circle will help you center your eyepiece on an object at high powers. Three collimation knobs on the back of the finder let you line up the center circle precisely with the center of the scope's eyepiece field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circles stay the same size no matter how far your eye is positioned behind the finder. Unlike ordinary magnifying finders, you don't have to keep your eye pushed up against the QuikFinder to use it. You can be as much as 12\" to 18\" behind the finder and it will still work properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate controls on the finder adjust the brightness of the red circles of light and adjust the rate at which the circles pulse on and off. Some observers find it easier to use a pulsing light to avoid tiring out the eye. The Rigel QuikFinder builds this feature in, rather than making it an option as it is with some other finders. The pulsing action also conserves battery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finder uses one user-replaceable 3 volt BR2032 or CR2032 lithium camera battery (supplied, but not guaranteed by Rigel to be fully charged when received). Battery charge and battery life are not covered by the finder warranty. When it is time to replace the battery (readily available at Walmart, Radio Shack, camera stores, etc.), you can use either of the above batteries or a BR2025 or CR2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QuikFinder comes with two bases, each measuring 2\" x 2.5\". They attach semi-permanently to your telescope optical tube by means of supplied double-faced tape. The tape can be removed from the optical tube, but might mar the finish on a sonotube reflector, so be sure the finder is precisely where you want it to be before taping it in place. One base is shaped to fit scope optical tubes under 5\" in diameter, the other fits larger scopes. The finder itself is 5\" tall by 1-3\/8\" square. Its compact size, height, long eye relief, and small base option makes it ideal for small scopes such as the Bushnell 4.5\" Voyager and the Meade ETX scopes, where it is difficult to get your head close enough to use a conventional finder. At the same time, it makes an excellent second finder for quick object locating with virtually any large telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigel Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635412041,"sku":"3960","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3819_1.jpg?v=1662966750"},{"product_id":"mounting-bracket-for-6-x-30mm-takahashi-finderscope","title":"Takahashi Mounting Bracket for 6 x 30mm Takahashi Finderscope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heavy-duty finderscope bracket is designed to fit the rear cell of Takahashi 78mm and larger refractor optical tubes only. It is painted Takahashi green to match the finish of the scopes' rear cells and has a flat mounting shoe with holes spaced to fit the Takahashi rear cells only. The mounting ring is sized specifically to hold a Takahashi 6 x 30mm finderscope. Three chromed ball-head bolts in the front of the mounting ring center the finderscope body in the ring. Three hand-tighten non-marring nylon-tipped bolts in the rear of the ring collimate the finder with the main scope optics. Separate locking nuts on the collimating bolts hold the collimation firmly in place until you change it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635477577,"sku":"TAK30H","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3820_1.jpg?v=1662966752"},{"product_id":"7-x-50mm-straight-through-finder","title":"Takahashi 7 X 50mm Straight-Through Finder","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery high optical quality finderscope with a wide 6.2° field of view. The usable eye relief is 12mm. This is is more than acceptable for most observers, but will somewhat vignette the field for those who must wear eyeglasses while observing. The eyepiece screws in and out of the body to focus. The finder has an etched reticle with extremely thin crosshairs that do not obscure alignment stars. An optional cordless red LED illuminator is available if illuminated crosshairs are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635510345,"sku":"TAK750","price":393.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3821_1.jpg?v=1662966753"},{"product_id":"extra-telrad-mounting-base","title":"Extra Telrad mounting base","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"182\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eTelrad Extra Mounting Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"229\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eEasily Move Your Telrad Between Telescopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"504\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you own more than one telescope, an extra Telrad mounting base is a simple and affordable way to share a single Telrad Reflex Finder across multiple setups. Instead of buying multiple finders, just install a base on each scope and slide your Telrad on and off as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"996\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Telrad base is a rugged, lightweight plastic rail designed to mate perfectly with the standard dovetail mount on the underside of every Telrad finder. Installation is easy—no drilling or permanent modification is required. Each base includes a strip of double-sided adhesive tape for secure attachment to your optical tube, plus screw holes should you want to attach it to a Sonotube Dobsonian or equatorial mount optical tube. The two plastic locking thumbscrews make removing and attaching a Telrad to the already -installed base a matter of moments. The dovetail bracket positions the Telrad accurately and repeatably each time the finder is installed, making recollimation rarely necessary. Once installed, the base holds your Telrad finder snugly in place during observing sessions but allows tool-free removal for storage or transfer to another scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1135\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is the exact same mounting base that ships with a new Telrad unit, so it's fully compatible with all standard Telrad reflex finders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1387\" class=\"\"\u003eWhether you’re switching between a Dobsonian and a refractor, or just want the flexibility to move your Telrad from home to the field, this extra base gives you seamless, repeatable alignment and convenience without the added cost of a second finder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1406\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1462\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1462\" class=\"\"\u003eAllows one Telrad to be used on multiple telescopes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1527\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1527\" class=\"\"\u003eStandard dovetail-style mount fits all Telrad reflex finders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1589\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1589\" class=\"\"\u003eIncludes double-sided adhesive tape for easy installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1623\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1623\" class=\"\"\u003eNo drilling or tools required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1662\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1662\" class=\"\"\u003eDurable black plastic construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1692\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1692\" class=\"\"\u003eLightweight and low-profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1775\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the mounting base only. Telrad finder not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Telrad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635543113,"sku":"3991","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3825_1.jpg?v=1662966755"},{"product_id":"pulsar-pulsing-reticle-module-for-telrad","title":"Telrad Pulsar Pulsing Reticle Module","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"213\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eTelrad PulSar Pulsing Reticle Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"291\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eUpgrade Your Telrad with a Pulsing Reticle for Easier Nighttime Targeting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"670\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Telrad PulSar module adds a pulsing function to your Telrad Reflex Finder's reticle—an elegant enhancement that can make night-sky navigation even easier. Designed as a drop-in replacement for the standard Telrad illuminator, the PulSar introduces a variable pulse rate that helps preserve night vision and improves contrast when observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1114\" class=\"\"\u003eInstead of a constant-on red bullseye, the PulSar allows the reticle to gently blink in and out at adjustable speeds. This subtle pulsing effect reduces the chance of reticle washout against faint star fields, while still giving you the precise 0.5°, 2°, and 4° ring pattern Telrad is known for. You can adjust both brightness and pulse rate independently with two simple knobs—dial it in to match your sky conditions and personal preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1345\" class=\"\"\u003eInstallation requires drilling two holes in the plastic body of the Telrad for installing the variable rate control. This is a task easily accomplished in a few moments with a power or hand drill and common 5\/16\" and 5\/64\" drill bit. Two wires in the existing electronics are cut so the existing battery holder in the Telrad can be removed. The insulation is stripped back on the remaining wires that went to the original battery holder so that the Pulsar module and new battery pack shown above left can be wired into the circuit using the supplied wire nuts shown (no soldering required). Installation takes no more than 10-15 minutes and is very straightforward. It runs on two AA batteries (just like the original), and fits all standard Telrad reflex finders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1570\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you’re spending time in darker skies or chasing dim objects where every photon counts, the PulSar module offers a low-cost, high-impact upgrade that keeps your finder usable without overwhelming your dark-adapted vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1589\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1667\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1667\" class=\"\"\u003eAdds variable pulse to Telrad’s illuminated reticle for improved contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1723\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1723\" class=\"\"\u003eIndependent controls for brightness and pulse speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1780\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1780\" class=\"\"\u003eHelps reduce reticle glare and preserve night vision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1852\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1852\" class=\"\"\u003eDrop-in replacement for standard Telrad illuminator—no tools needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1896\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1896\" class=\"\"\u003eRuns on two AA batteries (not included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1951\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1951\" class=\"\"\u003eCompatible with all standard Telrad reflex finders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1999\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1999\" class=\"\"\u003eIdeal for deep-sky observers and dark-sky use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2134\" class=\"\"\u003eWith the PulSar module installed, your Telrad becomes even more adaptable—quietly blinking its way toward your next observing target. An ancillary benefit of the pulsing action is longer Telrad battery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Telrad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635608649,"sku":"3992","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3826_1.jpg?v=1662966756"},{"product_id":"dew-shield-for-telrad","title":"Telrad Dew Shield","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"201\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eTelrad Dew Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"246\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eSimple, Effective Protection Against Dew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"549\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you’ve ever stepped away from your telescope for a few minutes only to return and find your Telrad fogged up, you already know how annoying dew can be. 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Two set screws attach the metal frame of the flip mirror to the housing that holds the illuminator of older Starbeam finders, with no drilling or modification needed to the finder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mirror flips down to lie parallel to the finder base for straight-through use, with the mirror face down to protect it from accidents, then flips up to allow viewing the red dot of the Starbeam from a position at a right or oblique angle to the optical tube. 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The Dovetail also allows this Starbeam to mount on Orion and Sky-Watcher finder shoes as well as on some Vixen scopes not made in Japan. (If the finder shoe narrows our dovetail may not fit.) It may be necessary to remove the \"stop\" screw from the bottom of the Dovetail to fit non-Tele Vue finder brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quick Release Bracket accepts Vixen, Orion, and Sky-Watcher \"stalk\" type finders as well as the Starbeam and is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn on\/off switch and integral rotary brightness control allow you to match the finder brightness to your eye's dark adaptation. In addition, a rotary control in the side of the illuminator lets you gradually vary the blink rate of the illuminator from constantly on, to a rapid blinking, down to a slow half second on\/half second off pulsing rate for more comfortable viewing. 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This includes star diagonals, image-erecting prisms, straight through viewing with eyepieces, etc. This Celestron visual back is supplied as standard equipment with all Celestron 5\", 8\", 9.25\" and 11\" Schmidt-Cassegrains. 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Turned nearly all the way down, the light is just bright enough to let you read your watch, the focal length on an eyepiece, or the Wratten number on an eyepiece color filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light is powered by a single 9-Volt transistor radio battery (supplied) that will last for dozens of hours (with the exact length of time depending on the brightness level used). When replacing the battery, an alkaline or lithium battery will give the longest life. An 18\" long braided cord lanyard is supplied that lets you hang the light close at hand around your neck when it's not in use. 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Fitting the index pin into either of the slots aligns the adapter so that the drawtube's opposite thumbscrew lines up precisely with the adapter's 1.25\" eyepiece clamp ring mechanism. (The clamp ring mechanism is visible as the circular brass cup inset into the side of the adapter in the image to the left). Tightening the nylon-tipped thumbscrew on the drawtube body presses it into the spring-loaded clamp ring mechanism in the adapter, securing the 1.25\" eyepiece in the focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second nylon-tipped thumbscrew provides an extra measure of security in locking the adapter into the focuser drawtube. 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Each light color uses two LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) to provide a wide range of brightness levels. The 5\" long Skylite has a large continuously variable rotary brightness control knob that also functions as an on-off switch and LED color selector. The center detent position turns the light off. Rotating the control knob in one direction turns on the red LEDs and controls their brightness. Rotating the knob in the opposite direction from the center detent turns on the blue-white LEDs and controls their brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen set for red light output and turned to maximum brightness, the light is bright enough to locate missing items in the grass and take down your telescope after an observing session at a star party without affecting the dark-adapted vision of neighboring astronomers. Maximum brightness \u003cem\u003ewill \u003c\/em\u003eaffect your dark-adapted vision if observed directly, so use this setting sparingly when you're observing. The Skylite is designed to turn on at its lowest level so you can't accidentally affect your dark-adapted vision by having too bright a level when switching on. Medium red brightness levels illuminate a star chart without affecting your dark-adapted vision. Turned nearly all the way down, the red light is just bright enough to let you read your watch, the focal length on an eyepiece, or the Wratten number on an eyepiece color filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the blue-white light is chosen, you have a much wider brightness range to choose from. If aimed carelessly, even a medium setting of the blue-white light will ruin your dark-adapted vision and that of nearby observers. Accordingly, the blue-white option is only recommended when you are breaking down your scope after observing on your own, not when you're at a star party. The blue-white light is bright enough to illuminate the path from observing site to car, making it an excellent piece of safety equipment when observing on your own but a danger to the enjoyment of other astronomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light is powered by a single 9-Volt transistor radio battery (supplied) that will last for dozens of hours (the exact lifetime depends on the brightness level used). When replacing the battery, an alkaline or lithium battery will give the longest life. An 18\" long braided cord lanyard is supplied that lets you hang the light close at hand around your neck when it's not in use. 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The collimating screws will hold tubes as small as 46mm in diameter, but 50mm is a more practical lower limit to allow some screw travel for collimation purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quick release base has two oval slots that line up with the finder bracket mounting holes on the rear cell of an SCT. The mounting slots will let you mount the bracket on rear cell holes with a center to center spacing range of approximately 1.2\" to 1.45\". The bracket attaches semi-permanently using the bolts supplied with the original telescope finder bracket (new bolts are not supplied with the quick release). The quick release base can also be attached to a reflector's Sonotube or metal optical tube by using nuts and bolts (not supplied), although it may require drilling a new hole in the optical tube if the existing tube hole spacing does not match the mounting hole spacing in the quick release base. 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Its special wide-mouth design eliminates vignetting during wide field visual observing with long focal length wide field 2\" eyepieces and during astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used with a 10\" Meade SCT, but may not be able to swing through the fork arms, depending on the length of the accessories attached to the focuser. Use adapter #FT-MSLG with a 10\" Meade scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter has 3.25\" diameter internal threads on one end that attach to the large rear cell thread of the above telescopes. The 3.25\" thread to 2\" thread step-down adapter ring normally attached to the rear cell of the scope must be unthreaded and removed to use this adapter. The opposite end of the adapter has a 2.75\" diameter opening that accepts the body of a Feather Touch focuser. Three recessed setscrews in the adapter fit into a groove in the Feather Touch focuser body to lock the focuser in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 0.8\" travel Feather Touch may also be used, but generally won't have enough drawtube travel to accommodate the focus points of a wide variety of eyepieces. The 2\" travel Feather Touch can be used, but will bottom out in the adapter after about 1.6\" of travel. 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The opposite end has a 2.75\" diameter opening that accepts the body of any Feather Touch focuser having 0.8\" or 1.5\" of drawtube travel and an optional internal braking system. The 2\" travel Feather Touch focuser can be used, but will bottom out in the adapter after about 1.6\" of travel. This adapter is best-suited for use with the 1.5\" travel focuser.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tall adapter is \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003edesigned for use with fork-mounted telescopes, as the focuser body can hit the telescope drive base when trying to swing through the forks. It is best-suited for use with catadioptric optical tubes installed on German equatorial mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree recessed setscrews in the adapter fit into a groove in the Feather Touch focuser body to lock the focuser in place. Precision machined of aluminum and black anodized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e10 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221642129481,"sku":"FT-SCT","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/4413_1.jpg?v=1662966966"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-shorty-adapter-for-0-8-travel-focuser-on-10-meade-sct","title":"Starlight Instruments \"Shorty\" Adapter for 0.8\" Travel Focuser on 10\" Meade SCT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis adapter threads onto the rear cell of 10\" and larger aperture Meade catadioptric telescopes to allow a Feather Touch focuser with 0.8\" of drawtube travel to swing through the telescope fork arms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.25\" tall non-vignetting adapter is designed to allow a 0.8\" travel Feather Touch focuser with optional internal brake system to swing through the fork arms of a 10\" Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. It can be used with any 12\", 14\", and 16\" Meade scope as well, but is particularly recommended with the 10\" scopes, due to the limited pass-through clearance available for accessories with this size scope. Its special wide-mouth design eliminates vignetting during wide field visual observing with long focal length wide field 2\" eyepieces and during astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has 3.25\" diameter internal threads on one end that attach to the large rear cell thread of the above telescope. The 3.25\" to 2\" step-down adapter ring normally attached to the rear cell of the scope must be unthreaded and removed to use this adapter. The opposite end of the adapter has a 2.75\" diameter opening that accepts the body of a 0.8\" travel Feather Touch focuser. Feather Touch focusers with longer drawtube travel can be used, but will quickly bottom out on the adapter and prevent the focuser from swinging through the fork arms. Three recessed setscrews in the adapter fit into a groove in the Feather Touch focuser body to lock the focuser in place. Precision machined of aluminum and black anodized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221642162249,"sku":"FT-MSLG","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/4414_1.jpg?v=1662966967"},{"product_id":"digital-dew-heater-strip-for-3-1-to-4-telescopes","title":"Thousand Oaks Digital Dew Heater Strip for 3.1\" to 4\" Telescopes","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"363\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eThousand Oaks Dew Heater Strip – For 3.1\" to 4\" Telescopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"422\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eCompact Dew Control for Small Refractors and Maksutovs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"793\" class=\"\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eThousand Oaks dew heater strip\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e3.1\" to 4\" refractors, Maksutovs, and small catadioptrics\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering gentle, reliable warmth to prevent dew buildup on your objective lens or corrector plate. 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