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Meade LX90 ACF 8" UHTC
Meade LX90 ACF 8" UHTC.
£1779.00
 The Meade LX90 ACF 8 UHTC is a 8" advanced catadioptric with a computerised fork mount.
FREE: 1.3MP video camera.
Celestron CPC 800 GPS
Celestron CPC 800 GPS XLT.
£1449.00
 The Celestron CPC 800 GPS XLT is an 8" SCT with a fully computerised fork mount and GPS.
FREE: 1.3mp video camera.
Skymax-180 PRO
Sky-Watcher Skymax-180 PRO (latest "Black Diamond" moldel)
£659.00
 The Skymax-180 PRO Black Diamond model) is the next generation of telescopes...
FREE: 1.3mp video camera.
Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO
Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO mount.
£880.00
 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 ETX-125PE
Meade ETX-125PE Premier Edition.
£699.00
 The Meade ETX-125PE Premier Edition is part of the highly popular ETX series of telescopes. Includes AutoStar GOTO control.
FREE: Special ETX P.S.U.
SPX Newtonians
Orion Optics SPX Newtonians.
£595.00
 The SPX Range from Orion Optics is designed to give the best possible performance...
FREE: 1.3MP video camera.
The Imaging Source
Imaging Source CCD camera.
£269.00
 The DMK / DFK / DBK series of CCD video cameras from The Imaging
Source feature a FireWire or USB 2.0 computer interface.
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-145 ICE
£1249.00
 The Opticstar DS-145C ICE uses the highly sensitive Sony ICX285, 1.4 mega pixel colour CCD with 62% QE.
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
Skymax-127 SynScan
Sky-Watcher Skymax-127 SynScan AZ GOTO
£349.00
 The Skymax-127 SynScan AZ GOTO from Sky-Watcher is a complete computerized telescope.
Auto-Guider Kits
Shoestring auto-guiding kit
£75.05
 Elegant, low-cost Auto-Guider connectivity kits from Shoestring Astronomy.
Celestron CGEM
Celestron CGEM mount.
£1195.00
 CGEM (GoTo). The new computerised mount from Celestron. It includes an ultra sturdy 2" steel tripod with accessory tray.
FREE: Power Supply Unit.
Equinox 100ED APO
Sky-Watcher Equinox 120ED
£764.00
 The Equinox 100ED APO from Sky-Watcher includes dual speed focuser and aluminium case...
FREE: 1.3mp video camera.
Ascension Projection Kit
Ascension 2" Adjustable Eyepiece Projection Kit.
£35.00
 The Ascension 2" Eyepiece Projection Kit for all types of astro photography.
SXVR-H36 (SXVF-H36)
SXVR-H36
£4339.00
 The Starlight Xpress SXVR-H36 is the 16 mega pixel camera with fast USB 2.0 interface.
Colour and Monochrome Video Imaging
PL-131C & PL-131M COOLAIR High-Speed Cameras
updated: 6th January 2010
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR High Speed video camera. 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 to deliver exceptional performance.
Key Features:
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.
10 seconds maximum exposure (single shot mode).
1ms minimum exposure.
Low noise (fan cooled).
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Telescope & CCD Camera Bundles
Meade Telescopes
updated: 22nd December 2009
Meade LX90 SC 8" UHCT.
Meade LX200 ACF 8" UHCT.
Meade LXD75 SC 8" UHCT.
Meade LX90 SC 8" UHTC. Price:£1,569
plus free 1.3MP High Speed astronomy camera.

Meade LX90 ACF 8" UHTC. Price:£1,779
plus free 1.3MP High Speed astronomy camera.

Meade LX90 ACF 10" UHTC. Price:£2,449
plus free 3.3MP CCD astronomy camera.

Meade LX200 ACF 8" UHTC. Price:£2,639
plus free 3.3MP CCD astronomy camera.

Meade LX200 ACF 10" UHTC. Price:£3,639
plus free 3.3MP CCD astronomy camera.

Meade LX200 ACF 12" UHTC. Price:£4,299
plus free 3.3MP CCD astronomy camera.

Meade LXD75 SC 8" UHTC. Price:£1,299
plus free 1.3MP High Speed astronomy camera.

Meade LXD75 ACF 8" UHTC. Price:£1,554
plus free 1.3MP High Speed astronomy camera.

Please visit our Meade section for full details.
Cooled CCD Cameras
High Resolution Imaging in Colour or Monochrome
updated: 2nd December 2009
Opticstar long exposure T.E.C. range of cameras.
All the Opticstar CCD cameras come complete with the following items:
  • C/CS to 1.25" telescope adapter threaded for filters.
  • C/CS to T thread adapter for T thread lens.
  • 2.5 metres in-situ USB cable.
  • High quality regulated Power Supply Unit.
  • Aluminium storage and carry case.
  • Nebulosity software for camera control and image processing.
  • Plug-ins for Nebulosity, AstroArt and MaxIm DL.
  • Set-up guide and user manual.
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Telescope & CCD Camera Bundles
Celestron Telescopes
updated: 27th January 2010
We offer special bundle prices on Celestron telescopes and Opticstar CCD Cameras. Please visit our Celestron section for full details.
Celestron CPC 800 GPS.
Celestron C8 SGT XLT.
Celestron NexStar 8 SE.
Celestron CPC 800 GPS + 1.3mp Camera RRP:£1,748 Bundle price:£1,449

Celestron CPC 925 GPS + 1.3mp Camera RRP:£2,198 Bundle price:£1,935

Celestron CPC 1100 GPS + 3.3mp CCD RRP:£2,948 Bundle price:£2,799

Celestron C8 SGT XLT + 1.3mp Camera RRP:£1,279 Bundle price:£1,060

Celestron C9.25 SGT XLT + 1.3mp Camera RRP:£1,598 Bundle price:£1,375

Celestron C11 SGT XLT + 3.3mp CCD RRP:£2,394 Bundle price:£1,885

Celestron NexStar 8 SE + 1.3mp Camera RRP:£1,464 Bundle price:£1,249

Celestron NexStar 6 SE + 3 Eyepieces RRP:£935
Bundle price:£750

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Opticstar News
Showroom Opening Hours
updated: 21st January 2010
Opticstar showroom. 
Day    Opening Hours


Monday    9am - 5pm
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Saturday  CLOSED
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We are closed on weekends and public holidays.
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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.
Sample Images
Opticstar DS-335C ICE
updated: 10th February 2009
Sample image.
The M8 nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-335C ICE.
Willmann Bell
Books for Astronomy
posted: 29th August 2008
Willman Bell books.
Acclaimed books from Willmann Bell...
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Product Reviews
Apogee Alta
updated: 14th February 2009
Apogee CCD cameras.
"The quality exceeds anything I've been able to do in the past with film or any other CCD camera." Senior Editor Dennis di Cicco of Sky & Telescope in a Test Report, June 2007 issue.
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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".
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