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Ascension 80ED Triplet
Ascension 80ED Triplet
£745.00
The Ascension 80ED Triplet APO from the premium range of
Ascension telescopes. Alumi- nium case and accessories included as standard...
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 and software...
Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO
Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO mount.
£959.00
NEQ6 PRO (EQ6 PRO) is the extra heavy duty, computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 25kg.
FREE: Power Supply Unit, 5A 12V DC to power mount.
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO mount.
£759.00
HEQ5 PRO is the heavy duty, computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 18kg.
FREE: Power Supply Unit, 5A 12V DC to power mount.
EQ5 PRO SynScan
Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO SynScan mount.
£509.00
EQ5 PRO SynScan is the acclaimed, computerised mount from Sky-Watcher. Load capacity 9kg.
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-142C ICE
£575.00
The Opticstar DS-142C ICE is a TEC cooled, 1.4 mega pixel colour CCD camera for deep sky imaging.
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-142M ICE
£575.00
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...
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-145 ICE
£995.00
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...
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-145 ICE
£---
The Opticstar DS-145M ICE uses the highly sensitive Sony ICX285, 1.4 mega pixel monochrome CCD with 62% QE.
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
Video Imaging
Opticstar PL-130M COOLAIR
£149.00
The Opticstar PL-130M COOLAIR is a 1.3MP mono- chrome video camera for planetary imaging.
Auto-Guider System
Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR
£199.00
The Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR auto guider system includes: camera, control box, cables and software.
Video Imaging
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR
£149.00
The Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR is a 1.3MP colour video camera for high speed
imaging at up to 220 frames per second.
Auto-Guider System
Opticstar AG-131C COOLAIR
£219.00
The Opticstar AG-131C COOLAIR auto guider system includes: camera, control box, cables and software.
Sky-Watcher Astrograph
Sky-Watcher Explorer 190MN DS-PRO Astrograph
£989.00
The Explorer 190MN DS-PRO from Sky-Watcher is a 190mm f/5.3 astrograph featuring a flat field and comma free optics...
FREE: Collimation eyepiece.
Ascension Accessories
Ascension 2" SCT Enhanced Mirror Diagonal.
£49.99
The Ascension 2" SCT Enhanced Mirror Diagonal is a premium CNC machined...
Celestron CG-5 GOTO
Celestron CG-5 Goto mount.
£549.00
CG-5 GoTo. Computerised mount from Celestron. It includes a sturdy stainless steel tripod.
Celestron CGEM
Celestron CGEM mount.
£1099.00
CGEM (GoTo). The new computerised mount from Celestron. It includes an ultra sturdy 2" steel tripod with accessory tray.
Celestron CGE (GoTo)
Celestron CGE mount.
£TBC
CGE (GoTo). Observatory-class computerised German Equatorial mount from Celestron.
Celestron CGE Pro
Celestron CGE Pro mount.
£5490.00
CGE Pro. Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55" Max payload: 40kg.
Sky-Watcher Telescope Mounts
Skywatcher Pro Series
Sky-Watcher section last updated: 18th June 2013

Sky-Watcher PRO Series
Sky-Watcher Pro mounts are ideal for amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system.

Sky-Watcher EQ8 Head & Pier Tripod [NEW] Sky-Watcher EQ8 Mount Head & Pier Tripod. Observatory class German equatorial mount, with a payload capacity of up to 50kg. Quiet in operation, the EQ8 is supplied with the Synscan Go-To handset and can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects. Complete with Pier Tripod.
Expected: October 2013.
FREE Option:
Shoestring Astronomy GPUSB auto-guide controller; or
Extension Cable for SynScan Handset.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
£ 3225.00 (inc VAT) back ordered
Sky-Watcher EQ8 Head [NEW] Sky-Watcher EQ8 Mount Head. Observatory class German equatorial mount, with a payload capacity of up to 50kg. Quiet in operation, the EQ8 is supplied with the Synscan Go-To handset and can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects. Tripod is not included. Expected: October 2013.
FREE Option:
Shoestring Astronomy GPUSB auto-guide controller; or
Extension Cable for SynScan Handset.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
£ 2469.00 (inc VAT) back ordered
Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6GT Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6GT. Dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavy-duty Go-To/Tracking mount in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) modes. Supplied with a Synscan handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware with over 42,900 celestial objects. Payload Capacity: 25kg (EQ and AZ modes).
FREE Option:
Extension Cable for SynScan Handset.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 1349.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SkyScan Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO SynScan (EQ6 PRO). This extra heavy duty mount has a load capacity of 25kg. It has been designed for amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the EQ6 PRO SkyScan is the answer.
FREE Option:
5A 12VDC P.S.U. to power mount.
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£ 959.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SkyScan Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan. This heavy duty mount has a load capacity of 18kg. It has been designed for amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system.
FREE Option:
5A 12VDC P.S.U. to power mount.
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£ 759.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.

Sky-Watcher SYNTREK Series
The SynTrek mounts are effectively hybrids of the standard mounts and the PRO SynScan mounts. They are basically standard PRO SynScan mounts but are supplied with their own unique SynTrek hand-controller.

Sky-Watcher EQ6 SYNTREK Sky-Watcher EQ6 SYNTREK. Extra heavy duty mount has a load capacity of 25kg. It has been designed for amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control.
FREE Option:
5A 12VDC P.S.U. to power mount.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
£ 839.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 SYNTREK Sky-Watcher HEQ5 SYNTREK. Heavy duty mount has a load capacity of 18kg. It has been designed for amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control.
FREE Option:
5A 12VDC P.S.U. to power mount.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
£ 635.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.

Sky-Watcher Standard Series
The standard Sky-Watcher mounts offer the same load capacity as the PRO range but they lack the computerized GOTO system offered by the SkyScan hand controller.

Sky-Watcher EQ6 Sky-Watcher EQ6. This extra heavy duty mount has a load capacity of 25kg.
FREE: Quality Power Supply Unit, 2A to power mount.
£ NA (inc VAT) out of stock
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Sky-Watcher HEQ5. This heavy duty mount has a load capacity of 18kg.
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£ 524.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO SynScan Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO SynScan. Includes the computerized GOTO system offered by the SkyScan hand controller. Now with v3 upgratebale firmware.
FREE: Quality Power Supply Unit, 2A to power mount.
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£ 509.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher EQ5. Sky-Watcher EQ5 Mount & Tripod. This very sturdy Equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer.
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£ 238.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher EQ3 PRO. Sky-Watcher EQ3 PRO Mount & Tripod. The EQ3 PRO SynScan™ mounts use the same Go-To system found in the HEQ5 and EQ6 PRO SynScan™. It allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The SynScan™ Computer includes a massive 42,900+ night sky objects in its extensive database.
FREE: Quality Power Supply Unit, 2A to power mount.
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£ 388.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher EQ3-2. Sky-Watcher EQ3-2 Mount & Tripod. The EQ3-2 mount receives high marks from experienced observers. This sturdy mount offers precision and stability along with a host of other features for the serious astronomer.
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£ 174.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher EQ2. Sky-Watcher EQ2 Mount & Tripod. A lightweight but robust mount that offers stability and portability.
£ 119.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.

Sky-Watcher Alt-Azimuth Mounts
Sky-Watcher AllView mount. [NEW] Sky-Watcher AllView Mount. Innovative and highly versatile motorised robotic mount & tripod is an indispensible companion for all your imaging and observational needs. The Allview can be used for 360° Panoramic or Still Time Lapse photography, Video Capture, a Go-To mount for Astronomy or simply a stable motorised platform for mounting a spotting scope or binoculars.
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£ 319.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher AZ SynScan mount. Sky-Watcher SynScan AZ GOTO Mount. The Sky-Watcher SynScan™ Alt-Azimuth Go-To Mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more.
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£ 199.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Merlin SynScan GOTO mount. Merlin SynScan AZ GOTO Mount. The Merlin TableTop GOTO mount is another exciting new development from Sky-Watcher. It is quick and convenient to set-up on a patio or picnic table and ideal for travelling with, due its compact size. Also available with an additional full-height steel tripod.
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£ 185.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher SupaTrak mount. Sky-Watcher SupaTrak Mount. Motorised Alt-Azimuth mount and tripod. Will accept optical tubes with Skywatcher / Vixen type dovetail bar. It will track deep sky objects.
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£ 179.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher AZ4-1. Sky-Watcher AZ4-1 Alt-Azimuth Mount & Aluminium Tripod. This mount features separate clutches on both the Altitude and Azimuth axes and a panning arm, which can be fixed in two separate positions. Includes aluminium tripod.
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£ 135.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher AZ4-2. Sky-Watcher AZ4-2 Alt-Azimuth Mount & Steel Tripod. This mount features separate clutches on both the Altitude and Azimuth axes and a panning arm, which can be fixed in two separate positions. Includes steel tripod.
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£ 179.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher SKYTEE-2. Sky-Watcher SKYTEE-2. A heavy duty alt-azimuth mount capable of holding two optical tubes of up to 15Kg each in parallel. Available as just the mount head or complete with tripod.
£ 375.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
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updated: 24th September 2012
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Customers who purchase any Sky-Watcher telescopes or Sky-Watcher optical tubes or Sky-Watcher Mounts listed on this page qualify for a 10% cash back on any Opticstar astronomy cameras purchased at the same time or at a later date.

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Sample Images
Opticstar DS-145M ICE
posted: 13th March 2009
Sample image.
The M20 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.
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Sample Images
Opticstar DS-335C ICE
updated: 20th August 2010
Sample image.
The M8 nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-335C ICE.
Astrophotography
Opticstar Imaging
posted: 26th February 2013
Opticstar telescopes for imaging.
High quality refractor telescopes, bundled with CCD cameras for deepd sky imaging, planetary video imaging and auto-guiding.
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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".
Willmann Bell
Books for Astronomy
updated: 15th May 2012
Willman Bell books.
Acclaimed books from Willmann Bell...
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