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Skymax-127 SynScan
Sky-Watcher Skymax-127 SynScan AZ GOTO
£362.00
 The Skymax-127 SynScan AZ GOTO from Sky-Watcher is a complete computerized telescope.
Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO
Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO mount.
£927.00
 NEQ6 PRO (EQ6 PRO) is the extra heavy duty, computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 25kg.
FREE: Power Supply Unit, 4A 12V DC to power mount.
Meade LT 6 ACF
Meade LT 6" ACF.
£994.00
 The Meade LT 6 ACF with Advanced Coma Free optics sets a new high performance standard for its price range.
FREE: Mains power supply.
SolarMax II 60 BF10
Coronado SolarMax II solar telescopes.
£1265.00
 The Coronado SolarMax II 60 w/ RichView Tuning BF10 for stunning images of the Sun.
FREE: 2 x WA eyepieces.
Meade LX80 10" SC (SCT)
Meade LX80 10" SC (SCT).
£1899.00
 The Meade LX80 10" SC (SCT) with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) and the LX80 Multi Mount.
FREE: 1.3MP video camera.
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-616C XL
£999.00
 The Opticstar DS-616C XL uses the Sony ICX413AQ, 6.1 mega pixel colour CCD (1.8").
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
Meade LX200 ACF 12" UHTC
Meade LX200 ACF 12" UHTC.
£3949.00
 The Meade LX200 ACF 12 UHTC is a 12" advanced catadioptric with a computerised fork mount.
FREE: CCD video camera.
Celestron NexStar 8 SE
Celestron NexStar 8 SE.
£1199.00
 The Celestron NexStar 8 SE is a 8" SCT with a fully compu- terised mount.
FREE: 2 x Plossl eyepieces.
Auto-Guider System
Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR
£199.00
 The Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR auto guider system includes: camera, control box, cables and software.
Opticstar LRGbB
Opticstar 1.25" LRGbB filter set.
£39.95
 The Opticstar LRGbB filters. A set of 5 1.25" filters for imaging.
Evostar-80ED DS-PRO
Sky-Watcher telescopes.
£457.00
 The Evostar 80ED DS-PRO from Sky-Watcher features premium optics in a stunning Black-Diamond livery...
FREE: x2 ED Barlow.
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-142M ICE
£649.00
 The Opticstar DS-142M ICE is a TEC cooled, 1.4 mega pixel mono CCD camera for deep sky imaging.
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
SXVR-H36 (SXVF-H36)
SXVR-H36
£4349.00
 The Starlight Xpress SXVR-H36 is the 16 mega pixel camera with fast USB 2.0 interface.
Auto-Guider Kits
Shoestring auto-guiding kit
£79.80
 Elegant, low-cost Auto-Guider connectivity kits from Shoestring Astronomy.
Ascension Accessories
Ascension zoom eyepieces.
£59.00
 The Ascension 1.25" Zoom 7-21mm Eyepiece has fully multicoated optics, actual field of view (35°-52°)...
Premium Telescopes
Ascension ED Triplet APOs
updated: 3rd January 2012
Ascension telescopes
Ascension 127ED Triplet Carbon Fibre model shown.
The Ascension premium apo-chromatic refractors were the first reasonably priced triplet ED telescopes widely available in the UK that use a high quality ED triplet made in Japan (premium FCD1 ED). These first-class photo-visual instruments offer unequalled value for money and come in three different sizes (80mm F6, 102mm F7 and 127mm F7.5).

Guaranteed to perform at a Strehl Ratio of 0.90 or better. The High Precision models at a Strehl Ratio of 0.95 or better!
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Cooled CCD Cameras
Deep-Sky High Resolution Imaging - Single Shot & Video
updated: 9th January 2012
Opticstar DS-336C XL The Opticstar DS-336C XL is our most popular deep-sky TEC cooled CCD camera. Its outstanding specification has now been matched by an outstanding price too.
Special Price. RRP: £699.00
View this item in our showroom.
£ 499.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Opticstar DS-336C XL
The Opticstar DS-336C XL is a TEC cooled, 3.3 mega-pixel colour CCD camera with a Sony CCD. Hardware Gain for up to 100% sensitivity boost. 2x2 and 4x4 binning in colour. Video mode for real time observation of deep sky objects, in colour. Full software included, storage case, power supply unit, telescope adapters and more.
Bundle The DS-336C XL is also available bundled with the Opticstar ED80S Gold Dual Speed apochromatic refractor at a special price.
View this item in our showroom.
£ 875.00 (inc VAT) back ordered
Cooled CCD Cameras
High Sensitivity Imaging in Monochrome or Colour
updated: 6th August 2011
Opticstar DS-145M ICE
Images captured by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
The Opticstar DS-145 ICE offers the highest sensitivity of all Opticstar CCD cameras. In fact, it is 50% more sensitive, in real applications (100% max), than other cameras using the Sony ICX285 CCD. This is due to its advanced Gain function in hardware and noise suppression electronics...
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Opticstar Telescopes
Short Tube Refractors for Visual Observation and Imaging
updated: 30th August 2011
Opticstar ED and AR range.
Opticstar AR90S Gold Dual Speed, Opticstar AR90S Gold & Opticstar AR80S Gold.
The Opticstar ED apo-chromatic and AR achromatric refractors are well suited for both astronomical and terrestrial observation. The ED models use Fluorite FPL-53 optics, rigid construction and low focal ratio of f/6.25 making them ideal for deep sky imaging. All models are well suited for use as guide scopes or as a travel scopes.
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Colour and Monochrome Video Imaging
PL-131C & PL-131M COOLAIR High-Speed Cameras
updated: 14th October 2011
Opticstar PL-131 COOLAIR cameras.
Images captured by Naoki Yakoo with Opticstar PL-131 COOLAIR cameras.

The PL-131 CoolAir is a USB2.0 fan-cooled camera that offers exceptional performance and versatility easily outperforming cameras costing considerably more.
The camera excels as a planetary (Solar and Lunar) camera with frame rates of up to 220fps. Gain, Region of Interest (ROI) and binning are all features implemented in the hardware. 		Opticstar PL-131 COOLAIR High Speed video camera.
1.3MP 1280x1024 Micron colour or monochrome sensor.
1280x1024 22 fps, 640x480 80fps, 320x240 220fps (max).
Gain, ROI (region of interest) and binning implemented in hardware.
1ms minimum exposure time.
Low noise (fan cooled).
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Peter Karboulonis' articles for amateur astronomers.
 Peter Karboulonis practical articles on astronomy.
John Haunton's step-by-step astroimaging.
 John Haunton. Step-by-step articles on astroimaging.
Opticstar News
New Opening Hours
updated: 3rd January 2012
Opticstar showroom. 
Day    Opening Hours


Monday    9am - 5pm
Tuesday   9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday  9am - 5pm
Friday    9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday    CLOSED
We are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
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Sample Images
Opticstar DS-145M ICE
updated: 20th August 2010
Sample image.
The M8 nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
Sample Images
Opticstar PL-130M CoolAir
posted: 10th February 2009
Mosaic of the Moon at 2354x4010 pixels captured by Herwig Sulzbacher.
An impressive 9.4 megapixel mosaic of the Moon by Herwig Sulzbacher with the Opticstar PL-130M.
A&M 80mm f/6 Review
"Best Of Breed"
updated: 25th March 2009
A&M 80mm f/6 A&M/TMB.
The A&M 80mm f/6 A&M/TMB has been reviewed in Cloudy Nights and it has been hailed as the "best of breed". The review concludes by saying "offers stunning performance while standing out from the crowd, look no further".
Willmann Bell
Books for Astronomy
posted: 29th August 2008
Willman Bell books.
Acclaimed books from Willmann Bell...
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A&M 152mm f/8 Review
"Fantastic Performance" "Beauty of a Ferrari"
updated: 25th March 2009
A&M 152mm f/8 TMB.
Read the latest review about the A&M 152mm f/8 A&M/TMB on Cloudy Nights. According to the review this telescope combines the "beauty of a Ferrari" with "fantastic performance". The review also states that "the manufacturer's claims are valid".
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