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Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO
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£927.00
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NEQ6 PRO (EQ6 PRO) is the extra heavy duty,
computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 25kg.
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Meade LT 6 ACF
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£994.00
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The Meade LT 6 ACF with Advanced Coma Free optics
sets a new high performance standard for its price range.
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FREE: Mains power supply.
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Meade LX80 10" SC (SCT)
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£1899.00
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The Meade LX80 10" SC (SCT) with Ultra High
Transmission Coatings (UHTC) and the LX80 Multi Mount.
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FREE: 1.3MP video camera.
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Cooled CCD
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£999.00
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The Opticstar DS-616C XL uses the Sony ICX413AQ,
6.1 mega pixel colour CCD (1.8").
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Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
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Meade LX200 ACF 12" UHTC
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£3949.00
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The Meade LX200 ACF 12 UHTC is a 12" advanced catadioptric
with a computerised fork mount.
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Celestron NexStar 8 SE
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£1199.00
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The Celestron NexStar 8 SE is a 8" SCT with
a fully compu- terised mount.
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FREE: 2 x Plossl eyepieces.
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Auto-Guider System
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£199.00
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The Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR auto guider system
includes: camera, control box, cables and software.
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Opticstar LRGbB
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£39.95
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The Opticstar LRGbB
filters. A set of 5 1.25" filters for imaging.
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Evostar-80ED DS-PRO
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£457.00
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The Evostar 80ED DS-PRO from Sky-Watcher
features premium optics in a stunning Black-Diamond livery...
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Cooled CCD
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£649.00
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The Opticstar DS-142M ICE is a TEC cooled,
1.4 mega pixel mono CCD camera for deep sky imaging.
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Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
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SXVR-H36 (SXVF-H36)
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£4349.00
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The Starlight Xpress SXVR-H36 is the 16
mega pixel camera with fast USB 2.0 interface.
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Auto-Guider Kits
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£79.80
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Elegant, low-cost Auto-Guider
connectivity kits from Shoestring Astronomy.
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Premium Telescopes
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Ascension ED Triplet APOs
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updated: 3rd January 2012
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Ascension 127ED Triplet Carbon Fibre model shown.
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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
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Deep-Sky High Resolution Imaging - Single Shot & Video
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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.
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£ 499.00
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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.
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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.
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£ 875.00
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Cooled CCD Cameras
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High Sensitivity Imaging in Monochrome or Colour
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updated: 6th August 2011
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Images captured by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
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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
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Short Tube Refractors for Visual Observation and Imaging
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updated: 30th August 2011
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Opticstar AR90S Gold Dual Speed, Opticstar AR90S Gold & Opticstar AR80S Gold.
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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
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PL-131C & PL-131M COOLAIR High-Speed Cameras
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updated: 14th October 2011
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Images captured by Naoki Yakoo with Opticstar PL-131 COOLAIR cameras.
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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.
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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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Opticstar News
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New Opening Hours
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updated: 3rd January 2012
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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
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Opticstar DS-145M ICE
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updated: 20th August 2010
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The M8 nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar PL-130M CoolAir
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posted: 10th February 2009
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An impressive 9.4 megapixel mosaic of the Moon by Herwig Sulzbacher with
the Opticstar PL-130M.
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A&M 80mm f/6 Review
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"Best Of Breed"
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updated: 25th March 2009
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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".
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Willmann Bell
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Books for Astronomy
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posted: 29th August 2008
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Acclaimed books from Willmann Bell...
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A&M 152mm f/8 Review
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"Fantastic Performance" "Beauty of a Ferrari"
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updated: 25th March 2009
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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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