True-2 is a true 2" prime focus adapter that takes you directly from the bayonet mount to a 2" barrel with as few wasted photons as is possible, adding as much as 10mm more clear aperture over legacy adapters! The largest clear aperture of any adapter on the market. 

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S$139

This 1.25" Webcam Adapter nosepiece mounts to most 12mm threaded webcams, and has M12 - 28T threads. Use your webcam as an eyepiece camera! The 1.25" Webcam Adapter fits Logitech QuickCam B/W, QuickCam Express, QuickCam VC, QuickCamPro, QuickCam Pro 3000, and 3 Com Home Connect webcams, as well as others with the proper threads. Simply unthread your webcam's front lens, thread the adapter on and begin shooting! 

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S$35

Securely holds virtually any camera up to an eyepiece for afocal photography of celestial objects. Compatible with all 1.25" eyepieces and most 2" eyepieces (up to 61mm in diameter). Works with virtually any point-and-shoot digital, SLR, and DSLR cameras.  Rubber-lined eyepiece clamp prevents marring of eyepiece. Bracket rotation allows visual access of eyepiece without disrupting camera/eyepiece alignment.

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S$85

Couples Camera to Any telescope for Through-the- Eyepiece Photos of the Moon and Planets! This nifty device holds virtually any digital or film camera up to the eyepiece of any telescope to capture images of the Moon, planets, bright deep-sky objects, or terrestrial subjects. An improvement over existing designs, SteadyPix locks the camera lens in position at just the right distance and orientation relative to the eyepiece to achieve precise focus and centering of the image for afocal photography.
Fits 1.25" eyepieces only.

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S$69

The #777 Off-Axis Guider provides a means, during long-exposure astrophotography, for the photographer to monitor the tracking of the telescope, to assure that the telescope remains precisely positioned on the object being photographed. Like the T-Adapter, the Guider couples the camera body to the telescope but it also causes a small amount of the guidestar's incoming light to be diverted at a right angle, where the star's position can be examined for tracking errors with an illuminated reticle eyepiece; position corrections can then be effected using the telescope's hand controller or drive corrector.

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S$149

The #644 flip-mirror system accepts any 1.25" eyepiece and can be used with Meade Pictor 208XT, 216XT, or 416XT, or ST-4 through ST-7 or other similar-size CCD's, or for visual observing with 1.25" eyepieces.

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S$285

The #647 flip-mirror system includes 2" eyepiece-holder and 1.25" eyepiece adapter permitting the use of either 1.25" or 2" eyepieces. It is recommended for full-field 35mm astrophotography or for CCD imagers of any chip dimensions or for visual applications with 1.25" or 2" eyepieces.

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S$449

The Trifid Nugget is designed for auto-guiding. It comes in a very small package that is ideal for use with an off-axis guider or guide telescope where space is limited. The Nugget has a high quantum efficiency imaging chip, relay outputs for telescope control; MaxIm/DL and CCDSoft drivers are included.

The Nugget connects to the host computer with a USB 2.0 port. It is powered from the USB bus and it includes a USB 2.0 router. This means that you bring a single USB cable up to the Nugget and it is fully functional without an external power cable. The Nugget also has a USB 2.0 host port to connect to the Trifid Gold or other USB 2.0 device. This means that you can connect two cameras with a single USB cable run through the telescope mount.

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$889

The StarShoot is the best affordable single-shot color CCD astro camera on the market today. 8mm diagonal (Type 1/2) Sony CCD chip with 752 x 582 pixel array and 8.6 x 8.3 micron pixels. Thermoelectric cooling (TEC) has been improved to further reduce electronic "noise". MaxIm DL Essentials software offers live focusing aid, multi-camera support, and powerful processing. Camera requires an additional 15mm of in-focus travel

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The Deep Sky Imager PRO is 2.3 times more sensitive and has 4 times the resolution of the color Deep Sky Imager. It is a high-performance, easy-to-use monochrome CCD camera that allows every astronomer to shoot and process stunning deep sky photographs of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets. This CCD camera is designed with the intermediate to advanced amateur astrophotographer in mind. Includes the high quality RGB filter set to  produce stunning RGB and LRGB images.

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The new DSI II combines ease-of-use with a larger chip, greater sensitivity, higher resolution, and dramatically lower thermal noise. Meade engineers have invented a remarkable new way to reduce noise without a cooler. This means you can take exposures for hours at a time. And the new thermal monitoring sensors automatically match your dark frames to ambient temperature so it’s nearly impossible to take an uncalibrated picture. The software includes a new zoom feature for easier focusing and the squared pixels of the new larger chip make processing simpler and images more beautiful than ever. The DSI II is the world’s first un-cooled camera with low thermal noise. And that’s as cool as it gets. Features : Dramatically lower noise, larger ( 1 /2”) chip, 74% higher resolution (752 x 582), greater sensitivity, temperature sensor.

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The Camera Adapter attaches to your SLR camera on one end and your telescope on the other, allowing you to do either prime focus or eyepiece projection photography. Barrel accepts a variety of 1.25" eyepieces for photography of the planets. A T-Mount for your specific camera brand is necessary, and fits between your camera body and the Camera Adapter (sold separately). 

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S$45

Includes a sliding mechanism, permitting variable projection distances during eyepiece projection photography, avoiding the need to switch to higher power eyepieces when additional projection enlargement is desired.

Each complete adapter consists of two separable units for either prime focus or eyepiece-projection photography.

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Attaches to your SLR camera on one end and your telescope on the other, allowing you to do either prime focus or eyepiece projection photography. A T-Mount for your specific camera brand is necessary, and fits between your camera body and the Basic Camera Adapter (sold separately).

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$63

Provides extra focuser "back travel" often needed for short-range terrestrial viewing. Anodized, machined aluminum tube adds 2" of extension. Two locking thumbscrews and threaded for filters. Fits 1.25" eyepieces or focusers

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$39

These anodized, machined aluminum tubes provide extra focuser "back travel" sometimes needed to achieve focus with certain eyepiece/telescope combinations. More back travel is often needed for short-range terrestrial viewing or with use of a field flattener, coma corrector, or focal reducer lens.

These fit 2" eyepieces and adds 2" of length extension. Each also has two locking thumbscrews and is threaded for filters.

S$42

For eyepieces that need to be extended out a bit to reach focus, a common problem with Newtonians. These extensions screw into the eyepiece barrel filter threads and extend the barrel. The extensions are also threaded for filters. Machined from aluminum, anodized black. Parfocalizing rings can be used as an insertion stop, sold separately. Eyepiece and filter not included.

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S$46

Use this to obtain focus with eyepieces used straight through without a diagonal or prism. Provides an additional 2.6" of back focus. All aluminum anodized parts with rubber grip, brass compression ring, filter thread on insert tube and beveled insert which improves the snugness of the fit as the lock screw is tightened. Works well with the FA2 1.25" eyepiece adapter.

Fits (drop in style) any type of telescope that uses a 1.25" focuser or visual back. A T-ring (sold separately) is necessary to attach an SLR camera body to the T-adapter. 

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S$45

The 1.25" to 2" Adapter includes t-threads. Precision machined from anodized aluminum. The 1.25" to 2" Adapter has dual thumbscrews for extra security. Non-marring brass compression ring is gentle on eyepieces. 

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S$45

This adapter allows you to attach your 35mm SLR camera to the prime focus of your SCT telescope. This arrangement is used for terrestrial photography and short exposure lunar and planetary photography. It can also be used for long exposure deep-sky photography when using a separate guidescope. Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount a 35mm SLR camera to your instrument.

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S$36

This adapter allows you to attach your 35mm SLR camera to the prime focus of your telescope in place of a 2" eyepiece. This arrangement is used for terrestrial photography and short exposure lunar and planetary photography. It can also be used for long exposure deep-sky photography when using a separate guidescope. Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount a 35mm SLR camera to your instrument.

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S$75

T-rings allows you to attach your 35mm SLR camera to your SCT telescope. This arrangement is used for terrestrial photography and short exposure lunar and planetary photography. It can also be used for long exposure deep-sky photography when using a separate guidescope. Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount a 35mm SLR camera to your instrument. Available for :

• Minolta Maxxum
• Minolta
• Olympus OM
• Nikon F, A
• Canon EOS
• Canon non-EOS

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S$35

The Baader Hyperion Digital T-Adapter permits direct coupling of any T-threaded camera or accessory to the M43 thread of the Hyperion Eyepieces. These adapters give an external T-thread (M42x0.75) right at the eyelens of the Hyperions, which enables the Hyperions to be used with CCD and DSLR cameras for classic eyepiece projection photography. With this adapter, any of the Baader T-2 Extension Tubes can be used in-between the eyepiece and camera, to project and magnify the image as much as desired. The threaded direct-coupling makes this system extremely rigid and compact.

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S$35

Couples camera to telescope for prime-focus photography. Zero-profile design provides closest possible in-travel for cameras in any 2" focuser. Directly threads into the T-ring (sold separately) for your SLR/DSLR camera body. Fits 2" focusers on refractors or reflectors. Threaded for 2" filters

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S$69

The Digi-T System includes the Digi-T ring, a step ring to fit your camera, a hex wrench for installation, and instructions. Some kits may also include a second step ring, a lens tube, or a snap-on adapter depending on camera model.

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S$110

The Uni-T adapter has 6 nylon thumbscrews which can be tightened down (without marring) onto a wide variety of optics between .25" and 1.5" in outside diameter. Useful for Microscopes, .965" eyepieces and other odd optics. This adapter is "T" threaded so you will need the correct components to couple it to your camera. It is compatible with the Digi-T system parts. Now also available in a 2.5" version. This adapter is suitable for use with Newtonians and Refractors since it does not require extra back focus.

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S$75

Safely view the sun anytime and during all partial phases of an eclipse (viewer required for all phases of annular eclipse). The high quality substrates provide superior safety features, sharper solar images, and pleasing orange solar image. All viewers meet CE requirements.

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S$5

Safely view the sun anytime and during all partial phases of an eclipse (viewer required for all phases of annular eclipse). The high quality substrates provide superior safety features, sharper solar images, and pleasing orange solar image. All viewers meet CE requirements.

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S$5

BLACK POLYMER: Exclusive Thousand Oaks Optical formula developed solely for SAFE solar observation. Unlike metallized Mylar (commonly used in food packaging), this Polymer gives a SHARP pleasing orange image versus unnatural pale blue. Mylar also reflects your eyes in the mirror-like surface making it difficult to see the sun. And contrary to claims by some manufacturers, two layers does not guarantee no pinholes in the coatings. Simply hold a Mylar viewer at arms length, close to a light bulb, to see this defect. The protective properties of the Black Polymer are throughout the substrate so there is never a concern about safety.

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S$49

Keep your 1.25" filters safe in these round plastic hinged boxes. Includes foam insert.

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$5

The Right Stuff for Cleaning Lenses and Mirrors. This premium-grade, lint-free optical tissue will keep your lenses and mirrors sparkling. Use with Lens Cleaning Fluid. Three packages of 25 tissues.

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$15

Removes Tough Lens Residue. Effectively cleans filmy residue at the microscopic level. Increases resolution and light transmission, restoring optics to their original performance level. Will not damage optical coatings. Also reduces dew formation.

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$15

How to Design, Grind, Polish, Test, Correct and Mount a Doublet Lens. This is a hands-on book for the amateur who has always thought making a refractor was too difficult to even consider. Since publication of Albert Ingall's first volume of Amateur Telescope Making, amateurs, using rudimentary tools, have made thousands of telescopes. In spite of the superior image forming capability of the unobstructed refractor, most of these instruments have used a parabolic mirror. There is a general perception that making a lens is an almost insurmountable task for an amateur. This is aided and abetted by the lack of literature on the subject of lens making for amateurs. The author's spreadsheet programs, included on CD-ROM, provide a direct approach to designing a well corrected lens. For those not interested in lens design, prescriptions are provided for several lenses ranging in aperture from 3 to 8 inches.

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S$79

Here's the only Moon reference you'll ever need at the telescope! With new cartography from Antonín Rükl and more than 1,000 individually labeled landmarks, including the complete libration zones, your Moon-gazing will be more rewarding than ever. The unique design allows you to look at the entire Moon, individual quadrants, or any two neighboring quadrants at the same time, and the durable lamination will protect your map from dew, spills, and everyday wear and tear for years to come. Each laminated map is 12 inches by 12 inches, opens to 24 by 24 inches and north is up.

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S$25

The Moon Map identifies 300 craters by name, plus dozens of other features. Image oriented for mid-northern latitudes and appears as it would in an image-correct telescope or binoculars. The Moon Map is laminated for durability. Measures 8-1/2" x 11" folded and opens to 17" X 11".

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S$15

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt overwhelmed by its mystery? Maybe you tried to figure out which twinkling lights were stars and which were planets-or the differences among meteors, meteorites, and meteoroids-but never quite got it.

The Everything® Astronomy Book, by noted SETI Institute scientist Dr. Cynthia Phillips, helps you stargaze with authority. The book not only provides clear descriptions of all the theories of the origins of the universe, it explains the facts about the planets, moons, and stars in language anyone can understand-completely free of the usual astro-jargon. In addition, common myths are debunked: Find out why the Big Dipper is not an actual constellation, and that a shooting star isn’t really a star at all!

S$55

Nightwatch continues its tradition of being the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. Terence Dickinson covers all the problems beginners face, starting with the fact that the night sky does not look the way a modern city-dweller expects. He discusses light pollution, how to choose binoculars and telescopes, how to pronounce the names of stars and constellations, telescope mounts, averted vision, and why the harvest moon looks especially bright. Most of the lovely photographs in the book were taken by amateurs, which gives the section on astrophotography a particularly inspirational gleam. Spiral-bound to lie flat or to fold back undamaged, it's a field guide that pulls its own weight in the field.

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$64

With this piece of computer software, see the sky from anywhere on Earth. View 1,000,000 stars. View 110 Deep Space Objects. Zoom in up to 600,000 x magnification. Auto identify instantly names the constellation you are viewing. Learn the names of popular star patterns like The Big Dipper. Return to home view instantly. Print star charts for backyard viewing or to take camping.

$24

With this piece of computer software, pilot a starship through intergalactic space for an out-of-this world adventure. See 28,000 galaxies in 3D as calculated by astronomer Brent Tully. Learn more about the universe through SkyGuide's interactive, multimedia tours. Examine the structure of the universe from up to 700-million light years away. Experience space outside the Milky Way; stay current with online updates

$24

Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack is a revolutionary fusion of the world's most realistic desktop planetarium software with a new, easy-to-use point-and-click interface and 50 interactive guided tours of the night sky. Find out what it is like to be an astronaut in spaceship mode where you can travel to the edges of the known universe. See what the universe looked like thousands of years ago or what it will look like thousands of years from now. As new discoveries are made, the new objects will automatically update into the software!

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S$599

Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack is a revolutionary fusion of the world's most realistic desktop planetarium software with a new, easy-to-use point-and-click interface and 50 interactive guided tours of the night sky. Find out what it is like to be an astronaut in spaceship mode where you can travel to the edges of the known universe. See what the universe looked like thousands of years ago or what it will look like thousands of years from now. As new discoveries are made, the new objects will automatically update into the software!

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S$99

"Atlas of the Sky" contains more than 2 1/2 hours of original movies featuring dramatic, accurate visualizations of astronomical objects and phenomena to enrich your celestial explorations. World-renowned researchers provide up-to-date information on specific objects, their origins, orbital dynamics and fascinating features.

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S$35

For anyone who has ever dreamed of exploring the heavens with a telescope, Build Your Own Telescope can make that dream come true. In clear, step-by-step instructions, author Richard Berry tells how to build five telescopes, from a simple reflecting telescope suitable for a parent and child to build together to a "research-grade" 10-inch telescope capable of sustaining a lifetime's interest in astronomy. Detailed instructions include complete plans and photographs that show how anyone can construct a powerful telescope with ordinary household tools and materials.

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$59

From stars, planets, and galaxies to black holes, the Big Bang, and life in space, this new edition of Astronomy brings the wonders of the cosmos to life, Offering a unique, successful self-teaching format, this practical, user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy and build gradually on what you have learned. This complete, new edition is all any student or amateur stargazer needs to understand and appreciate the wonders of the universe. You can use the book alone or with a conventional textbook, Internet-based or distance-learning course, computer software, telescope manual, or as a handy reference.

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$44

This book is about using an 80mm refractor / 90mm Maksutov as more than a "quick look" instrument, but rather something capable of use as an introduction to scientific observations. Emphasis is on measurement and discovery activities rather than on casual observing. There are two objectives to these activities: to re-enact the process of discovery and to provide amateur observers with the knowledge and skill that will help them make genuine contributions to the field of astronomy.

It is often said that users of small telescopes can conduct worthwhile scientific work, but 'how' is seldom explained except in the context of observations carried out by the most advanced amateur astronomers. This book provides the necessary introduction — derived from the author's many year of experience in teaching the subject — that will be the starting point for serious work.

Users will find many activities and projects suitable for an 80mm refractor or 90mm reflector or Maksutov that have not been published elsewhere.

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$$59

More than any other small telescope, the Meade ETX has revolutionized amateur astronomy. Since it was introduced in 1996, it has become the standard by which others are judged, combining low price with optical excellence, a solid mounting, and - with the introduction of the EC models - computerized "GO TO" capabilities. The smallest ETX is a refractor, just 60 mm aperture; the largest is a 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain. But what can you really see well with these remarkable telescopes? Californian amateur Mike Weasner explains how to get the very best from an ETX, what to expect, and even how to photograph what you can view. This book also contains a large number of hints and tips from other ETX users from around the world. If you own or plan to own a Meade ETX, read this book.

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$79

This slim volume is packed with fascinating facts about the magnificent, mysterious Moon. It explains lunar phases, eclipses, earthshine, and why the Moon rises and sets differently at different times of the year. Along with observing tips and technical data, you also get insightful historical discussions, including the Moon calendars of different cultures, the history of lunar exploration, and the story of lunar rocks. Whether you're interested in observing the Moon or simply relaxing with lunar lore, this is your complete guide to Earth's nearest neighbor! Softcover, 150 pages.

$35

The New CCD Astronomy is the bible of CCD imaging. It contains everything you need to know to become proficient at CCD astrophotography. Hundreds of detailed illustrations show you how, step by step. Whether you image with film or a CCD camera, you will find the digital processing techniques ideal for improving the quality of your astrophotos. And tips on selecting, tuning, and using the right equipment will put you in the fast lane to outstanding images.

$99

This 2-sided card is a handy companion highlighting the Moon's complex geology. The table on the back provides information about all 100 entries as well as the corresponding chart number from Antonín Rükl's Atlas of the Moon. Laminated finish protects it against moisture and wear.

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S$15

This wonderfully detailed atlas is very handy to take on trips and use at the telescope, thanks to its compact size, convenient spiral-bound design, and easy-to read labels. The 80 charts contain more than 30,000 stars to magnitude 7.6 and some 1,500 deep-sky objects (including 675 galaxies to magnitude 11.5). The best double stars are named, and three dozen red (carbon) stars are marked. The charts show constellation boundaries and stick figures to help you find your way. In the back are close-up charts of the Orion Nebula region, Pleiades, Virgo Galaxy Cluster, and Large Magellanic Cloud.

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S$39

This wallet size plastic card is imprinted with very fine concentric circles as well as color bars. When placed about 200 feet away, it allows you to test the optics of your telescope in the daytime and check for common problems like astigmatism and chromatic aberration.

S$15

This innovative My First Lab Duo-Scope microscope allows you to view both highly-magnified transparent microscope slides and solid objects. The key to this dual-viewing functionality is an LED illumination system that can either provide bottom lighting for slides or top lighting for solid specimens. The result is hours of discovery and fun for your kids.

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S$189

This 20x stereo microscope is designed specifically for kids! Find an object around the house or yard, place it on the stage, and your child will be exploring up-close instantly without slides or mess. The binocular head is more enjoyable for kids to use, as they can keep both eyes open, plus the stereo feature provides a 3-D image. The rounded focus knob is sized just right for smaller hands and makes focusing simple. While designed for kids, this stereo microscope is not a toy: it features optical glass paired widefield 10x eyepieces and 2x objective lenses that provide sharp, clear images. The built-in bright LED-illumination is powered by two AA batteries (not included) so there are no cords and this microscope can be used anywhere indoors or out.

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S$209

Explore the microscopic universe anywhere at a moment's notice with this great handheld microscope. This is an innovative, compact, portable microscope that comes with a travel case and 25 exciting, already prepared slides for observing.

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Provides best microscope images in remote locations or on your desktop. Simple to use and excellent for adults and even children !

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