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Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO
Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO mount.
£880.00
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.
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO mount.
£695.00
HEQ5 PRO is the heavy duty, computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 18kg.
FREE: Power Supply Unit, 4A 12V DC to power mount.
EQ5 PRO SynScan
Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO SynScan mount.
£440.00
EQ5 PRO SynScan is the acclaimed, computerised mount from Sky-Watcher. Load capacity 9kg.
Deep-Sky Imaging
Opticstar DS-335C ICE
£599.00
The Opticstar DS-335C ICE is a cooled, 3.3 mega pixel colour CCD camera for entry level deep sky imaging...
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-142C ICE
£649.00
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
£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...
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...
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-145 ICE
£1249.00
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
£919.00
The Explorer 190MN DS-PRO from Sky-Watcher is a 190mm f/5.3 astrograph featuring a flat field and comma free optics...
FREE: 1.3mp video camera.
Ascension 80ED Triplet
£--
The Ascension 80ED Triplet APO from the premium range of
Ascension telescopes. Alumi- nium case and accessories included as standard...
Ascension Accessories
Ascension 2" x2 ED Barlow.
£59.00
The Ascension 2" x2 ED Barlow with special ED glass to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations.
NexStar 90 SLT
Celestron NexStar 90 SLT
£279.00
The NexStar 90 SLT from Celestron with SkyAlign technology is ideal for newcomers to astronomy.
FREE: 1.25" Moon Filter.
NexStar 127 SLT
Celestron NexStar 127 SLT
£369.00
The NexStar 127 SLT from Celestron with SkyAlign technology is ideal for newcomers to astronomy.
FREE: 1.25" Moon Filter.
NexStar 130 SLT
Celestron NexStar 130 SLT
£315.00
The NexStar 130 SLT from Celestron with SkyAlign technology is ideal for newcomers to astronomy.
FREE: 1.25" Moon Filter.
NexStar 102 SLT
Celestron NexStar 102 SLT
£340.00
The NexStar 102 SLT from Celestron with SkyAlign technology is ideal for newcomers to astronomy.
FREE: 1.25" Moon Filter.
Celestron CG-5 GOTO
Celestron CG-5 Goto mount.
£449.00
CG-5 GoTo. Computerised mount from Celestron. It includes a sturdy stainless steel tripod.
Celestron CGEM
Celestron CGEM mount.
£999.00
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.
£5220.00
CGE Pro. Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55" Max payload: 40kg.
Orion Optics Astrograph
Orion Optics AG range.
£3950.00
The Advanced AG8 from Orion Optics is a dedicated 8" f/3.8 astrograph for imaging...
FREE: Opticstar DS-335C CCD.
Sky-Watcher PRO Telescopes
Sky-Watcher PRO telescopes
Sky-Watcher section last updated: 13th August 2010

Sky-Watcher PRO series products are manufactured to high levels of optical and mechanical precision, undergoing strict quality control procedures and testing by specially assigned technicians, to ensure that good standards of quality and performance are consistently maintained.

Apochromatic Refractors
These telescopes are available in a wide range of configurations that may include: mounts, brackets, finder telescopes, computerized hand controllers, eyepieces, star diagonals and carry cases. Optical tube assemblies on their own are also available.

Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED DS-PRO Evostar 80ED DS-PRO. 80mm f/7.5 apochromatic refractor. The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class. Includes dual speed Crayford focuser.
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Ascension 2" Barlow Lens x2 ED.
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Sky-Watcher Evostar 100ED DS-PRO Evostar 100ED DS-PRO. 100mm f/9 apochromatic refractor. The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class. Includes dual speed Crayford focuser.
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Ascension 2" Barlow Lens x2 ED.
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£ 615.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Evostar 120ED DS-PRO Evostar 120ED DS-PRO. 120mm f/7.5 apochromatic refractor. The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class. Includes dual speed Crayford focuser.
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Ascension 2" Barlow Lens x2 ED.
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£ 985.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Equinox 66ED APO Equinox 66ED APO. 66mm f/6 fluorite apochromatic refractor. Multi-coated objective lens with dual-speed Crayford focuser. The Equinox range represents Sky-Watcher's highest quality refractors.
FREE Option:
Ascension Super Plössl eyepiece.
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Sky-Watcher Equinox 80ED APO Equinox 80ED APO. 80mm f/6.25 fluorite apochromatic refractor. Multi-coated objective lens with dual-speed Crayford focuser. The Equinox range represents Sky-Watcher's highest quality refractors.
FREE Option:
Ascension 2" Barlow Lens x2 ED; or
Ascension 2" Enhanced Mirror Diagonal; or
Ascension ED 55° Eyepiece; or
Ascension Red Dot Finder.
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Sky-Watcher Equinox 100ED APO Equinox 100ED APO. 100mm f/9 fluorite apochromatic refractor. Multi-coated objective lens with dual-speed Crayford focuser. The Equinox range represents Sky-Watcher's highest quality refractors.
FREE Option:
Ascension 2" Barlow Lens x2 ED; or
Ascension 2" Enhanced Mirror Diagonal; or
Ascension ED 55° Eyepiece; or
Ascension Red Dot Finder.
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Sky-Watcher Equinox 120ED APO Equinox 120ED APO. 120mm f/7.5 fluorite apochromatic refractor. Multi-coated objective lens with dual-speed Crayford focuser. The Equinox range represents Sky-Watcher's highest quality refractors.
FREE Option:
Ascension 2" Barlow Lens x2 ED; or
Ascension 2" Enhanced Mirror Diagonal; or
Ascension ED 55° Eyepiece; or
Ascension Red Dot Finder.
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£ 1249.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.

Maksutov-Cassegrain Catadioptrics
Sky-Watcher Skymax-180 PRO Skymax-180 PRO. 180mm (7") f/15 Maksutov-Cassegrain. Focusing is achieved by Moving Primary Mirror. Includes a 2" eyepiece, star diagonal and finderscope.
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£ 659.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Skymax 150 PRO Skymax 150 PRO. 150mm (6") f/12 Maksutov-Cassegrain. Focusing is achieved by Moving Primary Mirror. Includes a 2" eyepiece, star diagonal and finderscope.
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£ 455.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.

Maksutov-Newtonians
Sky-Watcher Explorer 190MN DS-PRO Explorer-190MN DS-PRO (Astrograph). A high quality and affordable Astrograph featuring a flat field, comma free optical system optimised for CCD and DSLR sensors, stars appear as pinpoints across the entire field. This exciting new Maksutov-Newtonian is ideal for astrophotography and serious visual observation.
FREE Option:
Opticstar SL-131C 1.3MP colour video camera.
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£ 919.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.


Sky-Watcher 'SynScan AZ GOTO' Series
The exciting new Sky-Watcher SynScan Alt-Azimuth GoTo Mount will allow you to easily find Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more. The SynScan AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button.

Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 SynScan AZ GOTO. Startravel-102 SynScan AZ GOTO. This 102mm (4") refractor is an ideal instrument for the wide-field observation of Deep-Sky objects, such as Nebulae, Star Fields & Clusters and Galaxies. A useful telescope for astrophotography and also for daytime terrestrial use.
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Sky-Watcher Skyhawk-1145P SynScan AZ GOTO. Skyhawk-1145P SynScan AZ GOTO. 114mm (4.5") Newtonian telescope with its superb Parabolic optics provides excellent all-round performance for both the observation of the Moon & Planets and Deep-Sky objects. OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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Sky-Watcher Explorer-130P SynScan AZ GOTO. Explorer-130P SynScan AZ GOTO. This 130mm (5.1") Newtonian telescope is a highly capable all-rounder. Its precision Parabolic primary mirror captures 30% more precious starlight than a 114mm reflector for bright, sharp, contrasty views of a wide range of night sky objects.
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Sky-Watcher Skymax-102 SynScan AZ GOTO. Skymax-102 SynScan AZ GOTO. A 102mm (4") Maksutov Cassegrain compact telescope, with its high-resolution multi-coated optical system, excels at medium-to-high-powers for the examination of the surface detail on the Moon, planets and also for double-star observations. Also useful for terrestrial use. Includes fully computerized mount and tripod.
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Sky-Watcher Skymax-127 SynScan AZ GOTO. Skymax-127 SynScan AZ GOTO. A 127mm (5") Maksutov Cassegrain is the larger version of the Skymax-102 providing 55% more light-gathering power, and packing an even more powerful punch for medium-to-high-power work. Includes fully computerized mount and tripod.
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Sky-Watcher 'SupaTrack AUTO' Series
Sky-Watcher Evostar-80 SupaTrak AUTO Evostar-80 SupaTrak AUTO. A motorised refractor that can track the sky.
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Sky-Watcher Explorer-130P SupaTrak AUTO Explorer-130P SupaTrak AUTO. The Explorer-130P OTA has already been heaped with much praise and accolade by the media and astronomy press for its excellent Parabolic optics. Whether your interest is Deep-Sky, the Moon and Planets, or a combination of both, the Explorer-130P offers excellent all-round diffraction-limited performance.
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Sky-Watcher Skymax-127 SupaTrak AUTO Skymax-127 SupaTrak AUTO. The highly-acclaimed Skymax-127 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA excels for high-power Lunar and Planetary observations, double-star observations, as well as being suitable for terrestrial daytime observations. Includes motorised mount.
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Sky-Watcher Standard Series
Sky-Watcher Mercury 705. Mercury-705. Compact entry level 70mm (2.75") f/500 refractor telescope. Complete with mount, red dot finder, eyepieces, diagonal and accessory tray.
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Sky-Watcher Capricorn 70. Capricorn-70 (EQ1). Entry level 70mm (2.75") f/900 refractor telescope. Complete with mount, red dot finder, eyepieces, diagonal and accessory tray.
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£ 99.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Skyhawk 114 Skyhawk-114. 114mm (4.5") Newtonian reflector telescope. It includes two eyepieces and a x2 Barlow Lens.
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£ 112.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-130 Explorer-130. 130mm (5.1") Newtonian reflector telescope. It includes two eyepieces and a x2 Barlow Lens.
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£ 130.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-130P Explorer-130P. 130mm (5.1") Newtonian reflector telescope with parabolic primary mirror for superior performance. It includes two eyepieces.
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Sky-Watcher Explorer-130EM Explorer-130M. 130mm (5.1") Newtonian reflector telescope with a R.A. motor drive and a multi-speed handset. It includes two eyepieces and a x2 Barlow.
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£ 159.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-150P Explorer-150P. 150mm (6") f/5 parabolic Newtonian reflector telescope. It includes a finder scope, two eyepieces, a barlow lens and mounting rings. Available as an optical tube assembly or complete with mount.
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Sky-Watcher Explorer-150PDS [NEW] Explorer-150PDS. 150mm (6") f/5 parabolic Newtonian reflector telescope. It includes 2" dual speed Crayford focuser, finder scope, LET eyepiece and mounting rings. Available as an optical tube assembly or complete with mount.
FREE: 2A 12VDC Power Supply Unit.
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£ 180.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-150PL Explorer-150PL. 150mm (6") f/8 parabolic Newtonian reflector telescope. It includes a finder scope, two eyepieces, a barlow lens and mounting rings. Available as an optical tube assembly or complete with mount.
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£ 150.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-200P Explorer-200P. 200mm (8") f/5 parabolic Newtonian reflector telescope. It includes a finder scope, two eyepieces, a barlow lens and mounting rings. Available as an optical tube assembly or complete with mount.
FREE: Opticstar SL-131C 1.3MP video camera (USB 2.0).
FREE: 4A 12VDC Power Supply Unit.
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£ 220.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-200P [NEW] Explorer-200PDS. 200mm (8") f/5 parabolic Newtonian reflector telescope. It includes 2" dual speed Crayford focuser, finder scope, LET eyepiece and mounting rings. Available as an optical tube assembly or complete with mount.
FREE: Opticstar SL-131C 1.3MP video camera (USB 2.0).
FREE: 4A 12VDC Power Supply Unit.
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£ 270.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-250PDS [NEW] Explorer-250PDS. 250mm (10") f/4.7 parabolic Newtonian reflector telescope. It includes 2" dual speed Crayford focuser, finder scope, 2" eyepiece, and mounting rings. Available as an optical tube assembly or complete with mount.
FREE: Opticstar SL-131C 1.3MP video camera (USB 2.0).
FREE: 4A 12VDC Power Supply Unit.
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£ 375.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-300PDS [NEW] Explorer-300PDS. 300mm (12") f/4.9 parabolic Newtonian reflector telescope. It includes a 2" dual speed Crayford focuser, finder scope, 2" eyepiece and mounting rings. Available as an optical tube assembly or complete with mount.
FREE: Ascension 1.25" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece.
FREE: 4A 12VDC Power Supply Unit.
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£ 519.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Evostar-90 Evostar-90. 90mm (3.5") f/10 refractor telescope. It includes finder scope, two eyepieces, mounting rings and a star diagonal. Available with a choice of mount (AZ-3, EQ2 and EQ3-2).
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£ 129.00 (inc VAT) expecting stock
Sky-Watcher Evostar-102 Evostar-102. 102mm (4") f/9.8 refractor telescope. It includes finder scope, two eyepieces, mounting rings and a star diagonal. Supplied on an EQ3-2 mount complete with polar scope and tripod.
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£ 270.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 Evostar-120. 120mm (4.75") f/8.33 refractor telescope. It includes finder scope, two eyepieces, mounting rings and a star diagonal. Available as an Optical Tube or complete with a choice of mount (EQ3-2, EQ5, NEQ3 SynScan, EQ5 SynScan and HEQ5 PRO).
FREE: Opticstar 122CU-T 1.3MP video camera (USB 2.0).
FREE: 2A 12VDC Power Supply Unit.
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£ 224.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Evostar-150 Evostar-150. 150mm (6") f/8 refractor telescope. It includes finder scope, two eyepieces, mounting rings and a star diagonal. Available as an Optical Tube or complete with a choice of mount (EQ5, EQ5 SynScan, HEQ5 SYNTREK, EQ6, HEQ5 PRO and EQ6 PRO).
FREE: Opticstar 122CU-T 1.3MP video camera (USB 2.0).
FREE: 2A 12VDC Power Supply Unit.
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£ 485.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Skymax-90 Skymax-90. 90mm (3.5") f/13.88 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. It includes finder scope, two eyepieces, mounting rings and a star diagonal. Available as an Optical Tube or complete with an EQ1 mount and tripod.
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£ 99.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Skymax-102 Skymax-102. 102mm (4") f/12.74 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. It includes finder scope, two eyepieces, mounting rings and a star diagonal. Available as an Optical Tube or complete with an EQ2 mount and tripod.
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£ 145.00 (inc VAT) expecting stock
Sky-Watcher Skymax-127 Skymax-127. 127mm (5") f/11.81 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. It includes finder scope, two eyepieces, mounting rings and a star diagonal. Available as an Optical Tube or complete with a choice of mount (EQ3-2, EQ3 PRO and NEQ3 SynScan).
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£ 219.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.


Skyliner FlexTube Dobsonians
The new FlexTubeTM Dobsonians all feature retractable OTAs, making them easy to transport and store, offering the ultimate flexibility for owning an otherwise large telescope.

Sky-Watcher Skyliner-250PX Skyliner-250PX FlexTube. 250mm (10") f/5 parabolic Truss-Tube Dobsonian telescope. It includes a finder scope and two eyepieces.
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£ 439.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Skyliner-300P Skyliner-300P FlexTube. 300mm (12") f/5 parabolic Truss-Tube Dobsonian telescope. It includes a finder scope and two eyepieces.
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Skyliner FlexTube AUTO Dobsonians
Introducing the Ultimate in Dobsonian design. The patented collapsible FlexTube™ system for ultimate convenience and portability, has now been combined with powerful dual-axis servo motors and encoders in the base unit. These dobsonians will automatically track celestial objects.

Sky-Watcher Skyliner-200P FlexTube AUTO Skyliner-200P FlexTube AUTO. 200mm (8") f/6 parabolic Truss-Tube Auto-Tracking Dobsonian telescope. Includes a finder scope and two eyepieces.
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£ 465.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Skyliner-250P FlexTube AUTO Skyliner-250PX FlexTube AUTO. 250mm (10") f/5 parabolic Truss-Tube Dobsonian telescope. Includes a finder scope and two eyepieces.
FREE: Power Supply Unit.
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£ 645.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Skyliner-300P FlexTube AUTO Skyliner-300P FlexTube AUTO. 300mm (12") f/5 parabolic Truss-Tube Dobsonian telescope. Includes a finder scope and two eyepieces.
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Skyliner FlexTube SynScan Dobsonians
Combining the power of a large optical tube, the extreme portability of the patented collapsible FlexTube design and SynScan computerised Go-To technology, the new Skyliner FlexTube Synscan Dobsonians bring over 42,900 celestial objects right in front of your eyes!

Sky-Watcher Skyliner-200P FlexTube SynScan Skyliner-200P FlexTube SynScan. 200mm (8") f/6 parabolic Truss-Tube GOTO Dobsonian telescope. Includes a finder scope and two eyepieces.
FREE Option:
Ascension 1.25" Collimation Eyepiece; or
2A 12VDC Mains Power Supply Unit.
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£ 759.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Skyliner-250PX FlexTube SynScan Skyliner-250PX FlexTube SynScan. 250mm (10") f/5 parabolic Truss-Tube GOTO Dobsonian telescope. Includes a finder scope and two eyepieces.
FREE Option:
Ascension 1.25" Collimation Eyepiece; or
2A 12VDC Mains Power Supply Unit.
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£ 949.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Sky-Watcher Skyliner-300P FlexTube SynScan Skyliner-300P FlexTube SynScan. 300mm (12") f/5 parabolic Truss-Tube GOTO Dobsonian telescope. Includes a finder scope and two eyepieces.
FREE Option:
Ascension 1.25" Collimation Eyepiece; or
2A 12VDC Mains Power Supply Unit.
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£ 1329.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
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Vixen telescopes Vixen Telescopes combine elegance with innovative technology emblematic of Japanese manufacturing quality.

Telescope Mounts
Vixen mounts. Vixen Mounts. Including the SPHINX and ATLUX telescope mounts.

Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SkyScan Sky-Watcher PRO Mounts. Including the EQ6 PRO and HEQ5 PRO telescope mounts.

Telescope Accessories
Ascension accessories Ascension Accessories. Including eyepieces, diagonals, filters, eyepiece projection kits, barlow lenses, red dot finders and more.

Sky-Watcher accessories Sky-Watcher Telescope Accessories. Including focusers.

Astro Engineering accessories Astro Engineering Accessories. Fine accessories from Astro Engineering.

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Cash Back on Opticstar
Imaging Products
updated: 4th August 2010
Opticstar cashback offer.

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.

This offer is valid for 1 year commencing on the date that the Sky-Watcher product is purchased from the Opticstar website or the Opticstar showroom.

Any additional purchases at a later date of Sky-Watcher products that qualify for this offer will renew the cash back period to 1 full year.

Opticstar astronomy cameras that qualify for this offer include the following: Once an Opticstar CCD or CMOS camera has been purchased within a year of the qualifying Sky-Watcher purchase, the cash back can be claimed by contacting Opticstar by email or over the phone quoting the receipt number(s). Please allow up to 14 days to process the payment.

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.
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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Manufacturer Spotlight
Orion Optics
updated: 4th August 2010
Orion Optics telescopes.
The new AG Advanced Astrographs from the ever expanding range of telescopes from Orion Optics combine their high quality standards with new advanced optical designs...
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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
posted: 29th August 2008
Willman Bell books.
Acclaimed books from Willmann Bell...
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