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Meade LX200 ACF 14" UHTC
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£6259.00
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The Meade LX200 ACF 14 UHTC is a 14" advanced catadioptric
with a computerised fork mount.
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FREE: 3.3MP TEC CCD camera.
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Celestron C8-SGT-XLT
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£999.00
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The Celestron Advanced C8 SGT XLT is an 8" SCT with
a fully computerised mount.
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FREE: 1.3mp video camera.
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Skyliner-300P FT AUTO
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£935.00
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The Skyliner-300P FlexTube AUTO is the ultimate
in dobsonian design offering convenience and portability...
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FREE: Power Supply Unit.
FREE: 1.3mp video camera.
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Altair 8" RC Astrograph
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£1299.00
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The Altair 8" F8 Ritchey Chretien
is a true astrograph with a carbon fibre optical tube and two dovetail plates.
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| FREE: 1.3MP video camera.
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Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO
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£880.00
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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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| FREE: Power Supply Unit, 4A 12V DC to power mount.
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Meade LT 8 ACF
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£1599.00
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The Meade LT 8 ACF with Advanced Coma Free optics
sets a new high performance standard for its price range.
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FREE: 1.3MP video camera.
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CT Ultra Newtonians
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£1420.00
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The CT Range from Orion Optics
represents high performance, clarity and power...
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| FREE: Opticstar PL-131C C.A.
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Cooled CCD
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£1249.00
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The Opticstar DS-145C ICE uses the highly sensitive
Sony ICX285, 1.4 mega pixel colour CCD with 62% QE.
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Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
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NexStar 90 SLT
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£279.00
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The NexStar 90 SLT from Celestron with SkyAlign
technology is ideal for newcomers to astronomy.
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Auto-Guider Kits
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£75.05
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Elegant, low-cost Auto-Guider
connectivity kits from Shoestring Astronomy.
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Celestron CGEM
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£999.00
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CGEM (GoTo). The new computerised mount
from Celestron. It includes an ultra sturdy 2" steel tripod with
accessory tray.
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Equinox 100ED APO
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£764.00
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The Equinox 100ED APO from Sky-Watcher
includes dual speed focuser and aluminium case...
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SXVR-H36 (SXVF-H36)
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£4339.00
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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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The Imaging Source
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The Imaging Source section last updated: 15th June 2010
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The Imaging Source manufactures USB 2.0 and FireWire based CCD
cameras for image processing applications, primarily used in industry, medicine,
science and now in astronomy too.
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Monochrome CCD Video Cameras (FireWire or USB 2.0)
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DMK 21AF04.AS / DMK 21AU04.AS. The Imaging Source
DMK 21AF04.AS / DMK 21AU04.AS is a monochrome FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without
IR cut filter, 1/4" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 640x480, up to 60 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
FREE: T-thread adaptor.
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£ 289.00
(inc VAT)
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 2 week delivery |
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DMK 31AF03.AS / DMK 31AU03.AS. The Imaging Source
DMK 31AF03.AS / DMK 31AU03.AS is a monochrome FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without
IR cut filter, 1/3" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1024x768, up to 30 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
FREE: T-thread adaptor.
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£ 479.00
(inc VAT)
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2 week delivery |
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DMK 41AF02.AS / DMK 41AU02.AS. The Imaging Source
DMK 41AF02.AS / DMK 41AU02.AS is a monochrome FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without
IR cut filter, 1/2" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1280x960, up to 15 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
FREE: T-thread adaptor.
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 479.00
(inc VAT)
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Colour CCD Video Cameras (FireWire or USB 2.0)
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DFK 21AF04.AS / DFK 21AU04.AS. The Imaging Source
DFK 21AF04.AS / DFK 21AU04.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera with
IR cut filter, 1/4" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 640x480, up to 60 fps
with 60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
FREE: T-thread adaptor.
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 269.00
(inc VAT)
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Dispatched within 24 hours. |
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DFK 31AF03.AS / DFK 31AU03.AS. The Imaging Source
DFK 31AF03.AS / DFK 31AU03.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera with IR
cut filter, 1/3" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1024x768, up to 30 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
FREE: T-thread adaptor.
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 425.00
(inc VAT)
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2 week delivery |
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DFK 41AF02.AS / DFK 41AU02.AS. The Imaging Source
DFK 41AF02.AS / DFK 41AU02.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera with IR
cut filter, 1/2" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1280x960, up to 15 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
FREE: T-thread adaptor.
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 425.00
(inc VAT)
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2 week delivery |
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DBK 21AF04.AS / DBK 21AU04.AS. The Imaging Source
DBK 21AF04.AS / DBK 21AU04.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without IR
cut filter, 1/4" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 640x480, up to 60 fps with
60 minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter
(CS to 1.25").
FREE: T-thread adaptor.
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 269.00
(inc VAT)
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2 week delivery |
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DBK 31AF03.AS / DBK 31AU03.AS. The Imaging Source
DBK 31AF03.AS / DBK 31AU03.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without IR
cut filter, 1/3" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1024x768, up to 30 fps with 60
minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter (CS to 1.25").
FREE: T-thread adaptor.
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 425.00
(inc VAT)
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Dispatched within 24 hours. |
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DBK 41AF02.AS / DBK 41AU02.AS. The Imaging Source
DBK 41AF02.AS / DBK 41AU02.AS is a colour FireWire or USB 2.0 camera without IR
cut filter, 1/2" CCD, progressive scan. Resolution 1280x960, up to 15 fps with 60
minutes maximum exposure time. Includes software and telescope adapter (CS to 1.25").
FREE: T-thread adaptor.
| View this item in our showroom.
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£ 425.00
(inc VAT)
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Other Items Of Interest
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CCD Cameras
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Opticstar CCD cameras. A range of cameras for deep sky, planetary,
Lunar and Solar photography (computer USB 2.0 interface).
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Electronic Interface Products and Extenders
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USB Accessories. Including repeater cables to extend the
length of the standard 5m USB cables and USB to Serial port converters.
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CCD Camera Accessories
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Elegant, low-cost Auto-Guiding connectivity
kits from Shoestring Astronomy.
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Opticstar Accessories. A range of accessories
for astrophotography.
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Astro Engineering Accessories. Fine accessories
from Astro Engineering.
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Opticstar News
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New Opening Hours
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updated: 4th August 2010
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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-335C ICE
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updated: 20th August 2010
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The Eta Carina nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-335C 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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Articles
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Centroid Noise And Precision Photometry
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Centroiding noise is a random error, or "noise" component...
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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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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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