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Mounts and Accessories

Date: 05 Mar 2021

This is just a sample of the items that we can provide. Our Price List has a larger listing, but they also do not represent the full range of products. All our prices include shipment from USA to Singapore.

OEM ACCESSORIES: We're trying out a new range of generic, no-name accessories from OEM manufacturers in China. These un-branded accessories are probably the cheapest things can get, so do check them out in our Price List by searching for the term "OEM"!

For Equatorial mounts, do be aware that if you purchase them directly from the USA, they may not be usable in equatorial latitudes. This is because they are typically design optimised to funciton at latitudes 30 degrees and above. Astro Bargains only sells equatorial mounts that are either suitable for equatorial latitudes, or have been modified to function properly here. See our list of known mounts that are not suitable for equatorial use (without significant mechanical modification).

As telescope and mounts are relatively large items, we will ship them from the USA after they are ordered. It will take about 4-8 weeks for shipment depending on the size of the item. For smaller items, we may have them in stock. Also, as prices change frequently, do refer to our Price List or send us an email to get the latest pricing.

To order, send an email to sales@astrobargains.com with the item you are interested in and your contact information, and we'll get back to you right away !!

If you are interested in any Astro product that is available in the USA, do write to us and we’ll be glad to give you a quote. We will give you the BEST bargain in town !

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MOUNTS Astro Bargains Price
iOptron ZEQ25 with polar scope w 2inch tripod #7102

The ZEQ25 is equipped with the most advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO technology, making it one of the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts available. The ZEQ25 is a specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate Astro-photographers. The ZEQ25 also comes with an adjustable counterweight shaft for 0º latitude operation, a hard case, and a standard 2 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod.

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S$1,799

iOptron ZEQ25 Mount w/ Polarscope, Tripod & Hard Case #7100-HC

The ZEQ25 is equipped with the most advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO technology, making it one of the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts available. The ZEQ25 is a specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate Astro-photographers. The ZEQ25 also comes with an adjustable counterweight shaft for 0º latitude operation, a hard case, and a standard 1.5 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod.

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S$1,709

ADM iOptron Wedge iOptron-WDG

This V series saddle replaces the stock on the Orion Sirius, Skywatcher HEQ5 and Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro saddle with one that is far superior. It is 6" long and has two large locking hand knobs. The split clamp saddle grips the dovetail bar like vise It will not dent or scratch your dovetail bar.

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S$479

iOptron Mini Tower Mount with SmartStar #8300 - Preowned

The MiniTower Mount from iOptron is super portable but has a weight capacity of 25 pounds! It comes with two dovetail adapters, metal worm gears with typical 1 arc minute accuracy, a sturdy tripod with 1.5" stainless steel alloy legs, and internal GPS! You can go to 130,000 objects with the SmartStar hand controller, and the easy-to-use controller has a USB port that allows you to easily connect to a wide variety of planetarium programs on the market today!

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$1,399

MOUNT HARDWARE Astro Bargains Price
Orion 16" Mount Extension - SkyView Pro Mount #7393

Steel extension post raises SkyView Pro equatorial head 16 inches. Orion SkyView Pro Telescope Mount Extension is ideal for refractor telescope use. Includes connecting plates and hardware.

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S$229

Orion Dual Finder Scope Mounting Bracket #10145

The Dual Finder Scope Mounting Bracket features two separate dovetail mounting base platforms on a single-stalk bracket, it allows two aiming devices to be mounted on a telescope equipped with a single dovetail base - no drilling required! The dovetail foot of the Dual Finder Scope Mounting Bracket is compatible with most Orion telescopes, and also works with Orion's Dovetail Bases for Finder Scopes.

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S$89

Orion Dovetail L-Bracket for VersaGo Telescope Mount #5052

Attaches spotting scopes equipped with standard 1/4"-20 mounting plates to the VersaGo Mount. Captive 1/4"-20 mounting post with large knob and locking lever. Dovetail bar fits VersaGo saddle plate; retaining peg prevents fall-out if locking bolts are loose. Accommodates instruments up to 127mm in aperture. Rubber grip pad holds instrument firmly on L-Arm.

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S$69

Celestron Binocular Tripod Adapter #93524

The Celestron Binocular Tripod Adapter works with both roof prism and porro-prism models.This "L" shaped bracket attaches to the center hinge of most binoculars. The Celestron Binocular Tripod Adapter mounts to 1/4"x20 tripods.

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S$39

Orion Precision Slow-Motion Adapter #07033

Great for Tracking Moving Objects with Binoculars or a Spotting Scope. Attach this adapter to any camera tripod that has a 1/4"-20 threaded post to add micro-motion altitude and azimuth control. Very useful for tracking celestial objects with binoculars or spotting scopes.

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S$85

Orion 2in.-1.25in. Orion Helical Fine-Focusing Adapter #13025

Better Focusing Precision for High-Power Viewing. Focusing at high magnification with a standard rack-and-pinion focuser can be a real challenge. The focuser action is coarse, making it hard to nail the exact focus point. This precision-machined adapter makes fine focusing a breeze. It replaces the 2"-to-1.25" eyepiece adapter in scopes equipped with a 2" focuser, allowing very fine helical focusing with just a feather touch. Critical focus is easier to achieve, and images stay steadier. Features dual rubber grip rings and setscrew lock. Works with 1.25" eyepieces. Requires at least 9mm inward focus travel.

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$99
Vixen SX Dovetail Tube Plate for Vixen Sphinx and GP-Style Mounts #2661

The Vixen SX Dovetail Tube Plate, or Dovetail Mount, attaches to the Vixen Sphinx Mount, the Vixen GP Mount, or any mount with a GP style mounting plate, such as the Meade LXD75 and the Celestron CG-5. This white dovetail plate is 7.5" long and 1.7" at it's widest point. It weighs 8 ounces. Two 1/4"-20 mounting bolts are included in the package.

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S$47

Coronado Dovetail Bracket

A very robust adaptor plate to convert from 1/4 20 thread to standard Vixen, GP, or LXD75 dovetail.

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S$79

Orion 1/4in.-20 Adapter for Orion Telescope Mounts #07388

Couples Small Telescopes to Dovetail Saddle of VersaGo, AstroView, SVP, Sirius, and Atlas Mounts

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$45

Orion 8" Dovetail Mounting Plate #07383

Provides a platform for coupling telescope optical tubes to SkyView Pro and Atlas equatorial mounts. Dovetail plates are made of extruded, anodized aluminum. Also available in 13".

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$55

Orion 13" Dovetail Plate for Orion Mounts #7385

Provides a platform for coupling telescope optical tubes to SkyView Pro and Atlas equatorial mounts. Dovetail plates are made of extruded, anodized aluminum. Also available in 8".

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$55

ADM Vixen Dovetail Plate Adapter VDPA

This Vixen Dovetail Plate Adapter (VDPA) allows you to attach accessories to a Vixen (V series) dovetail bar. The Vixen dovetail is approximately 1.75" wide with a 12 degree angle. The VDPA features a large clamping surface as opposed to single screw pressing on the dovetail. A countersink for a 1/4x20 socket head screw is drilled at the center. Spring loaded and guide pins for a smooth, easy opening solid locking system. Black Anodized and Stainless Steel for maximum durability and ultra good looks.

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S$49

ADM V Series Universal Dovetail Bars 3" VDUP3

Vixen Style Universal Dovetail bars. Fits popular mounts like Meade LXD, Synta, Orion, TeleVue, Vixen and More. The DUP3 is 3" long 5/8" thick. The hole spacing is 1" apart to allow direct bolting of three point adjustable rings (sold separately).

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S$69

ADM Universal Adapter Block UAB

The Universal Adapter Block. Allows you to convert hole spacing in popular "Universal" dovetails. The adapter is 4" long, 1.25" wide and .5" thick. It has drilled and tapped holes, centered, 1"on center, 1.5" on center, 2" on center and 3.5" on center. It has countesinks for 1/4x20 socket head cap screws at the center, 1" on center, 60mm and 80mm on center. Includes four stainless steel socket head cap screws.

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S$39

Orion Tube Rings

This pair of cast-aluminum tube rings feature quick-release, hinged clamp knobs and felt lining. Designed for use with Orion mounts, they fit some other brands of mounts as well. One of the two rings in each set has a 1/4"-20 piggyback camera adapter on it, the other has a threaded 1/4"-20 hole. The piggyback camera adapter can be removed for mounting an adapter plate for a guide scope on top of the tube rings.

Available in :

  •  76mm
  •  90mm
  •  100mm
  •  116mm
  •  140mm
  •  144mm
  •  182mm
  •  235mm
  •  298mm

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76mm S$59

90mm, 100mm

S$89

Select

116mm S$89

140mm. 144mm S$99

Select

182mm S$119

235mm S$149

298mm S$199

Losmandy - 160mm (6.3" ID) Ring Set

160mm (6.3") I.D. rings with three point adjustment,
Delrin tips. Wt. 3.5 lbs. per set, 2 rings per set, dovetail mounted, no tools needed. I.D. size from 4.7" to 6.3", Ht. from top of dovetail plate to center of rings 4.0”

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$339

Proto Counterweight System for Meade 12" LX200 Series Telescopes

Counterweight system for Meade 12" LX200 telescopes. Comes with one 2.5lb weight. Not for German EQ mounted telescopes.

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$129

Orion 7.5lb Counterweight for SkyView Pro & AstroView #07384

7.5-lb. counterweight for balancing loads on Orion SkyView Pro, Atlas Equatorial, or other equivalent mounts.

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$159

Orion 11 LB Counterweight for Atlas and Sirius EQ Mounts #9863

11lb. counterweight for balancing loads on Orion Atlas EQ,  CG5 or other equivalent mounts.

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$219

Celestron Vibration Suppression Pads #93503

Telescope and spotting scope vibration is caused by windy conditions, an unsteady mount or tripod or even an accidental bump to the instrument, and results in reduced image quality. Celestron’s set of three Vibration Suppression Pads will reduce vibration time by almost 100% and decrease vibration amplitude. The pads fit between the bottom of the tripod legs and the ground, a simple and functional solution to the problem of image disturbance. They work on any surface: grass, dirt, concrete, asphalt, wood, etc., for both telescopes and spotting scopes.

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S$95
Sorbothane Antivibration Pads

Place under a large Dobsonsian or under camera tripod legs. Comes in a pack of 3. Each pad is 2 inches in diameter x 1/4 inch thick. Priced far below a well known competitors pads. Come in plastic container.

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S$35
MOUNT ELECTRONICS Astro Bargains Price
JMI MotoFocus for Celestron CPC8 & EdgeHD8 #MFCPC8

JMI MotoFocus for Celestron C8 is an electric focus motor for precise, vibration-free focusing without the need to touch the telescope. It is great for visual and photographic use and features variable speed for coarse and fine adjustment.

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S$349

Celestron Single-Axis DC Motor Drive - CG3 - #93515

To allow automatic tracking of celestial objects, this motor drive includes a hand controller, which makes observing more fun as it makes centering objects much easier. In addition, the hand controller can be used as a drive corrector for long exposure celestial photography.

This model is a single axis (R.A.), DC motor drive. It is powered by four D-cell batteries (not included). 2x and 4x sidereal speeds are available through the included hand controller.

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New !!

S$149

 
ACCESSORIES Astro Bargains Price
GSO 1.25" Collimating Eyepiece for Refractors

This eyepiece fits in 1.25" focusers or in 2"-1.25" adapters.

Weight = 2.8oz

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S$49

Orion 2" to 1.25" Precision Centering Adapter #52072

Precisely centers 1.25" collimating device, imaging camera nosepiece, or eyepiece in a 2" focuser. Helical compression mechanism centers the accessory as it is tightened in place. An improvement on the standard 1.25" adapter, which pushes the inserted accessory OFF center. Made of machined, black-anodized aluminum with knurled twist-lock ring. Barrel is threaded for 2" filters.

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S$79

Baader Clicklock Eyepiece Clamp 1¼"/T-2

No more cumbersome thumbscrews or bulky holders! The Baader Clicklock Clamp locks 1.25" eyepieces and accessories into place with a simple twist. So strong they can literally support an entire telescope without slippage! 20 degree Rotation is all that is required. Very low force required to rotate. Absolutely no sag or misalignment, even for heavy and long accessories. Requires additional T adapter to convert to 1.25", 2", SCT threads, etc. sold separately

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S$149

Hubble Optics Hubble 5-Star Artificial Star

The Hubble 5-star Artificial Star(s) are bright white LEDs with 5 precision pinholes (50/100/150/200/250 microns). It enables you to test practically telescopes of different apertures with different F ratios, from reasonable distances, and under different lighting environment. It will provide an excellent alternative means to perform a star test anytime and anywhere without all the drawbacks of the real stars. Use the star test to fine-tune your telescope's collimation to perfection. .

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S$45

Orion LaserMate Deluxe Collimator #05681

With LaserMate Deluxe, collimation becomes a simpler, one-step procedure. A “rear view” port in the anodized aluminum housing lets you see both the emitted and return beams while standing at the rear of the telescope. You just tweak the collimation bolts until the beams overlap. Done. You get laser-precise collimation at lightning speed!

Ideal for any reflector, especially those with focal ratios of f/5 or lower. Fits any 1.25" eyepiece holder. Includes two LR-44 batteries and instructions. Length, 5-3/4".

Precise collimation ensures that you’ll enjoy the sharpest possible images.

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S$119

Tele Vue 5X Powermate - 1.25" #PMT-5126

Tele Vue's 5x Powermate Image Amplifier for 1.25" eyepieces is similar to a barlow lens, but incorporates a "positive" doublet as well as negative doublet for better optical correction. Retain the eye-relief of long focal length eyepieces, while at high power. Enjoy, for example, the sharpness and comfort of the 32mm Plössl at up to 5 times the power! Perfect for CCD Imaging.

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S$349

Orion Shorty-Plus 2x 3-Element Barlow Lens #05121

The Shorty-Plus 2x barlow is the highest-quality, most versatile barlow you'll ever own. Here's why. It features an air-spaced, three-element apochromatic optical design of 27mm clear aperture, for superior image sharpness and color correction. And, the Shorty-Plus boasts fully multi-coated optics for even greater light transmission.

It's small size- just 2-3/4" long- makes it more convenient to use than longer barlows, especially in telescopes equipped with a diagonal, such as refractors and Schmidt-Cassegrains. Its anodized aluminum housing accepts 1.25" eyepieces or diagonal and has a thumbscrew lock.

The Shorty-Plus doubles the magnifying power of any eyepiece, providing better eye relief and edge sharpness than you'd get using a shorter-focal-length eyepiece by itself to achieve the same power. Weighs 5 oz. Made in Japan.

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S$129

SAS 2" 2x Barlow

Doubles the power of any 2 inch eyepiece. Comes with a 1¼ inch adapter.

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$114

William Optics Binoviewer Package

Enjoy the benefits of BaK4 quality binoviewers in your refractor, Newtonian or SCT scope with a convenient package that includes a 1.25” Binoviewer with anti-marring compression rings, 2x W.A. (66 deg.) 20mm Eyepieces, and a Barlow nosepiece (1.6x) for easier focusing with any telescope! Includes William Optics 20 mm WA 66 deg. eyepieces. Barlow nosepiece 1.6x will allow you to use your new WO Binovieweres on almost any scope. It can be mounted on other eyepieces, too! Anodized aluminum finish. Individual eyepiece focus adjustment. Large chromed thumbscrews. Anti-marring brass compression rings for your eyepieces. Only high-quality BaK4 prisms with 20mm clear aperture for maximum brightness and contrast with any telescope. Fully Multi Coated.

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S$479

Burgess Binoviewer "C"

The most affordable binoviewer. Now with 22mm aperture. Includes FREE 20mm WA eyepieces. See above for extra pair of 12mm eyepieces.

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Sale !!

Reg S$399
Now S$359 !

Meade - f6.3 Focal Reducer/Field Flattener

This combination focal reducer and field corrector lens accessory makes it possible to have a dual focal ratio instrument, without sacrificing image quality. It offers wide fields of view with any Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Used for astrophotography, it reduces exposure time by a factor of 3.

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S$219
OPT 1.25" Focal Reducer - Dual f/3 and f/5 #FR

This 1.25" f/5 focal reducer comes with an extension tube that reduces your focal length to approximately f/3. Will work with all Meade DSI cameras, the Meade LPI, the Celestron NexImage, the Orion Starshoot cameras and most CCD cameras that use a 1.25" nosepiece!

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S$59

DIAGONALS Astro Bargains Price
GSO 2" Dielectric Diagonal

GSO is a major manufacturer of value-priced astronomy equipment. They've just begun selling these 2" dielectric diagonals at very affordable prices. These diagonals feature 99% reflectivity to provide optimal performance.

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New !!

S$169

Orion 2" Refractor Telescope Mirror Diagonal #08850

Many observers prefer to use a good-quality mirror diagonal instead of a prism diagonal with high-end telescope systems. The mirror in these 90˚ diagonals are meticulously polished to yield maximum performance. Housings are made of black-anodized aluminum. Barrels are internally blackened.

Each 2" diagonal accepts both 2" and 1.25" eyepieces (with included adapter). The 2" eyepiece holder has two locking setscrews for maximum eyepiece security. These diagonals render images that are right-side up and reversed left to right (therefore, not recommended for terrestrial observing). Diagonals are not recommended for use in reflector telescopes.

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S$149
Baader 2" Prism Herschel Version V, incl ND=3.0 and Continuum 2"

The Baader Planetarium 2" Cool-Caramic Safety Herschel Prism delivers the finest white-light solar views obtainable. The Herschel wedge prism provides safe full-aperture solar views with absolutely no image degradation. Views are noticeably superior in resolution and contrast to even the very finest and most expensive glass objective solar filters and films. The amount of Sunspot detail and surface granulation will surprise even the most experienced solar observer. Penumbra resolve into a staggering range of contrasts and fine wispy details. The solar disc is set against a jet-black sky, like observing the full moon at night!

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Reg S$899

FINDERS Astro Bargains Price
Orion Black 6x30 Achromatic Finder Scope #07210

Home in on your targets with this quality crosshair viewfinder. Fully coated, 30mm achromatic optics yield excellent image brightness. Four-element Plössl eyepiece provides 6x magnification and 7.0º field of view. Images appear upside-down as with any standard finder scope. Aluminum dovetail bracket has easy X-Y alignment screws.

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Reg S$99

Orion 8x40 Illuminated Finder Scope with Bracket #07025

8x40 finder scope featuring illuminated red crosshairs makes it easier to center your target under dark skies. Finder scope contains an adjustable-intensity red LED in the illuminator arm that lights an etched-glass double crosshair reticle for easy aiming. Features multi-coated achromatic optics, adjustable focus, 13mm eye relief and a fold-down rubber eyeguard. Included aluminum dovetail mounting bracket has X-Y adjustment screws and a spring-loaded post for quick and easy alignment. Requires three SR-54 batteries for illuminator operation, included.

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Reg S$149

Orion 9x50 Illuminated Finder Scope with Bracket #07023

Big 50mm aperture, 9x finder scope with illuminated double crosshairs makes it easy to aim your telescope with precision at night, without compromising your dark-adapted vision. Contains an adjustable-intensity red LED in the illuminator arm that lights an etched-glass double crosshair reticle. Features multi-coated achromatic optics, adjustable focus, 13mm eye relief and a fold-down rubber eyeguard for comfortable use. 4.5-degree field of view finder scope includes aluminum dovetail mounting bracket with spring-loaded X-Y adjustment screws for quick and easy alignment. Requires three SR-54 batteries for illuminator operation, included.

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Reg S$175

Baader Vario-Finder Erect Image Finder Telescope

The innovative Baader Vario Finder is capable of much more than a simple 'finderscope'. Baader started with a real telescope objective - a 61mm aperture doublet based on the renowned Carl Zeiss C Lens. The superb optics are housed in a telescope that incorporates features which enable it to be used as a high-end Finderscope, Guide Telescope, Spotting Scope, or small travel companion Astro-Telescope.

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S$569
Rigel QuikFinder Illuminated Reticle Finderscope #QUIKFINDER

We prefer the Telrad over this baby but it will still beat the viewfinder bundled with your telescope. Read this for a comparison with the Telrad.

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S$85

 

Telrad Finder Scope #TELRAD

You would have no problem aiming for the stars with this very special finder. Read this for a comparison with the Rigel Quikfinder.

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S$89
Telrad Spare Base

For the Telrad above.

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S$20

Orion EZ Finder II Telescope Reflex Sight #07228

The EZ Finder is a simple, but efficient point-where-you-want-to-go device for finding celestial objects. It superimposes a tiny, LED-powered red dot at infinity on the sky. When aligned with your telescope's field of view, the dot shows you exactly where your telescope is pointed. It's easier than a standard finder scope because what you see through the EZ Finder is a nonmagnified, naked-eye view of the sky that is correctly oriented, not upside down. The brightness of the dot, which is centered in a 10° field of view, can be adjusted to suit your preference. Thumbwheels allow positioning of the dot horizontally and vertically for precise alignment with the main telescope.
Runs on a 3-volt lithium battery (included).

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S$79
Orion EZ Finder Deluxe Telescope Reflex Sight #07227

The EZ Finder Deluxe takes red-dot finders to a higher level of quality and versatility. With four different red LED-illuminated reticle patterns to choose from, the EZ Finder Deluxe makes aiming your telescope easier than ever. Seven brightness levels let you adapt the reticle's intensity to the prevailing viewing conditions.

It has a larger viewing window than the EZ finder II to project the chosen pattern on a wider span of sky! Horizontal and vertical fine-adjustment screws allow precise alignment with the main telescope. All-metal construction gives the Deluxe the precision and durability demanded by serious observers.

Includes dovetail finder scope bracket that fits most Orion telescopes or dovetail mounting bases. CR2032 button cell battery included.

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S$119

Orion Telescope Bracket for Orion Green Laser Pointer (GLP) #52062

Mounting bracket for use of a Green Laser Pointer (GLP) as a"finder scope". Sturdy ABS bracket holds GLP and fits the dovetail finder scope base of most Orion telescopes. Makes pointing any telescope super easy. Laser beam shows exactly where your telescope is aimed. No need to crouch in odd positions as when peering through a standard finder scope! Spring-loaded X-Y adjustment screws enable quick alignment of GLP with scope. Bracket includes an On/Off thumbscrew collar for the GLP, which allows continuous On functionality while you align on your target object. SkyLine GLP sold separately.

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S$65

ADAPTERS Astro Bargains Price
Scopestuff #SMSA SCT Schmidt Thread Adapter 127mm - 180mm Maks

This adapter fits on the rear cell of the 127, 150 and 180mm Maks from Orion, Celestron, Skywatcher, etc, to allow the use of your 2" and T-thread accessories. Adapter has male SCT Schmidt threads that accept SCT focal reducers, adapters and diagonals. While the Maks
don't have a 2" light path, you can now use your existing goodies with the scope.

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$63

Antares 2" to 1.25" Filter Adaptor, threaded for 2"

Lets you use 1.25" eyepieces in your 2" barrels. They are threaded for 2" filters.

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S$35
FILTERS Astro Bargains Price
Orion Multiple 5-Filter Wheel for 1.25" Filters #05520

With the 5-Filter Wheel, you can change filters without removing your telescope eyepiece or camera. Just rotate the wheel with light finger pressure and the selected filter clicks into place. Planetary observers can switch among several color filters, and deep-sky observers can compare views in "A/B" fashion through broadband and narrowband filters. Astrophotographers can shoot sequentially and without interruption through the telescope filters required for RGB and LRGB imaging. Holds up to five standard 1.25" telescope filters. Attaches directly to telescope via removable 1.25" nosepiece or T-thread, and accepts 1.25" accessories or camera nosepiece.

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S$239

Celestron Skylight Filter for SCT's

If you were to use only one filter, Celestron’s Skylight Filter/Dust Seal would be your most versatile choice. This general purpose, Wratten #1A filter improves color saturation and balance, increases visual and photographic contrast, helps to decrease glare in lunar and planetary observing, and penetrates atmospheric haze. It’s also an inexpensive way to protect your investment in quality optics. This filter threads onto the rear cell of your Celestron C5, C8, C9 1/4, C11 or C14 telescope to serve as an effective dust seal. By leaving the Skylight Filter/Dust Seal on when removing or attaching other visual accessories, you prevent dust and other atmospheric contaminants from entering the rear of your telescope. Needless to say, it’s much easier to clean a dusty filter than a dusty primary mirror, secondary mirror and corrector plate.

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$65

Orion 1.25" Mars Observation Eyepiece Filter #05599

High-performance observational filter markedly improves views of Mars. Fully-coated Mars filter increases contrast to bring out subtle detail. You'll see the polar ice cap, subtle mare shadings, and cloud activity. Dramatically improves views of Mars even in smaller astronomical telescopes. Designed to fit 1.25" eyepieces.

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Now S$89

Astronomik H-Beta Visual Filter - 2" Mounted #HB-2

These filters are awesome, amazingly scratch-resistant, and have a FIVE year warranty. The Astronomik H-ß filter is designed for visual observation of gas nebulas with larger scopes. Due to the extreme small band pass of the H-ß line, the filter will produce a maximum increase of contrast even under best observing conditions. At faint H-II nebulas, like the horsehead nebula, the H-ß filter often makes the difference that decides if the object can be seen or not.

The H-ß filter is to be used from an aperture of more than 8" (20cm) on. At smaller instruments there is not enough light available for a sensible use. Due to the well- known high optical quality of the glass substrate you will still see the needle-sharp stars that you know from your instruments.

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S$374
Lumicon Filter Oxygen III 2"

The legendary LUMICON OIII narrow band-pass filter isolates just the two doubly ionized oxygen lines (496 and 501nm lines) emitted by diffuse, planetary and extremely faint nebulae. Thus, these faint objects become much more visible against the blackened background of space. The Lumicon Oxygen III Filter produces near-photographic views of the Veil, Ring, Dumbbell and Orion nebula, among many other objects. Performs best under both light-polluted and dark skies. You will be amazed at what the OIII filter allows you to see!

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S$349
Orion V-Block™ Anti-Fringing Filter

This versatile filter acts like a dimmer switch for your telescope, toning down the brightness of the Moon or planets to a level that is comfortable. The reduction in brightness and glare unmasks detail in your viewing subject and greatly improves contrast.

The filter consists of two high-grade glass polarizing filters in a rotating cell that allows you to adjust the amount of light transmission from 1% to 40%. Such control is highly desirable for lunar observing because the Moon's brightness varies with its phase. The filter is great for terrestrial observing too, especially on sunny days.

The filter has an anodized aluminum cell, which threads into the barrel of any standard eyepiece. Now available in 1.25" and 2" sizes. Storage case included..

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1.25" S$89

2" S$129
Orion SkyGlow Broadband Filter

The SkyGlow is an advanced multilayer "interference" filter designed to enhance deep-sky observing in moderately light-polluted skies. It blocks the most common wavelengths of light pollution - predominantly produced by mercury vapor lamps - and allows higher transmission of critical hydrogen-alpha and hydrogen-beta lines. Bright, light-polluted skies appear much darker in the field of view and contrast significantly enhanced, particularly emission nebulas like the Orion and Lagoon. Views of galaxies and clusters are also improved. Available in 1.25" and 2".

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1.25" S$145

2" S$159

 

Orion UltraBlock Narrowband Filter

The UltraBlock is the filter for deep-sky observers located at highly light-polluted sites. Blocks all forms of light pollution - mercury vapor and sodium emission bands - while passing the critical hydrogen-beta and ionized oxygen wavelengths. With an UltraBlock, emission and planetary nebulas "surface" from the washed out background sky. In dark skies, the UltraBlock also enhances the sky presence of a significant number of fainter deep-sky objects over unfiltered and wideband-filtered views. Available in 1.25" and 2".

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1.25" S$145

2" S$219

 

Orion Stargazer's Filter Set 2"

This set includes four essential 2" optical glass filters and a durable plastic storage case that holds them all! You get a Moon filter to cut lunar glare, #25 red and #80A medium blue color filters to bring out subtle planetary detail, and a SkyGlow light pollution filter to enhance contrast of all objects, but particularly of emission nebulas, in moderately light-polluted skies. Anodized aluminum cells. Perfect for stargazers of any level of experience. A nice savings over purchasing filters individually!
 

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S$199
Orion Deluxe Stargazer's 1.25" Eyepiece Filter Set #05590

Serious observers who want the best views of all types of celestial objects should add this comprehensive filter set to their arsenal. Includes a variable polarizing filter, four planetary filters (#80A medium blue, #25 red, #58 green, and #15 deep yellow), and a SkyGlow broadband light-pollution filter, plus a new hard case. Filters are optical glass with anodized aluminum cells; 1.25" size.

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S$259
Baader K-Line Filter, stacked, 1¼" (incl. 3.8 Astrosolar photo film)

The New Baader Planetarium Calcium K-Line Filter makes imaging of the sun in K-Line accessible to anyone with a telescope and digital camera or webcam. Baader's innovative double-stacked filter uses sophisticated coatings to produce a sharp 8nm wide bandpass, centered at 395nm. This bandpass provides ample contrast for high-resolution imaging of super granulation, flares, and other features that are prominent in CaK. Unlike small, dedicated, and expensive CaK telescopes, the Baader K-Line filter works with with your existing telescope - at a small fraction of the cost. The Baader CaK may be used with virtually any telescope, of any aperture - Newtonian, SCT, Refractor, etc.

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Reg S$469

Orion 4-Filter Wheel for 1.25" Filters #05777

4-Filter Wheel lets you rapidly switch between four different 1.25" eyepiece filters without removing the telescope eyepiece! Wheel holds up to four 1.25" eyepiece or astrophotography filters, and allows manual toggling between installed filters via a knurled wheel. Great for planetary observers - install up to four color filters to tease out low-contrast planetary details and features. Deep-sky observers can install up to four different filters, such as an O-III, H-beta, Ultrablock, and more, to enhance views of "faint fuzzies" (filters sold separately). Requires an additional 20mm of back focus travel - ideal for use with any refractor or Cassegrain telescope, and most reflector telescopes.

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Reg S$149

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Orion Flexishield

FlexiShield reduces the formation of dew, prolonging your observing sessions. It's made of durable, flexible ABS plastic that won't chip or break like hard dew caps. It wraps snugly around your telescope tube and fastens with Velcro. FlexiShield can be stored flat or rolled up for convenient storage and transport. It also makes an excellent lens shade when using your telescope in daylight.

Available for the following sizes/telescopes :

  • 90mm StarMax and Apex Mak-Cassegrain telescopes
  • 102mm StarMax and Apex Mak-Cassegrain telescopes
  • 127mm StarMax and Apex Maksutov or 5" SCTs
  • 6-inch (150mm) Maksutov or Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes
  • 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes
  • 9.25 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes
  • 10" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes
  • 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes

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  • 90mm - S$55

  • 102mm - S$49

  • 127mm - S$59

  • 6"/150mm - S$69

  • 8" - S$85

  • 9.25" - S$89

  • 10"  - S$99

  • 11"  - S$119

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ScopeStuff #DN007 - Dew-Not Dew Remover for 6" Diameter Tubes

The Dew-Not Dew Removers are heater strips designed for use in 12 volt systems. The heater wraps around the telescope tube and secures with a Velcro tab. The outer surface of the heater strip is insulated to direct the heat into the telescope, reducing waste of your battery juice. With or without a dew shield, the Dew-Not heater lets you view when unheated scopes are foggy!

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$69

Celestron 12V 7AH Power Tank #18774

A 7-amp hour battery should be enough to run most telescopes for quite awhile before recharging is necessary. The Power Tank has two 12V output cigarette lighter ports. There are three 5mm pin-jack outlets for operating accessories (1 amp max)...a 3V, a 6V and a 9V. There is a built-in flashlight with a red filter cap. There is an 800,000 candle-power halogen emergency spotlight built into the unit. Includes a 220/110V AC recharger. A DC power cord is included, meant exclusively for Celestron telescopes. If you plan to use this power source on a Meade scope, you will still need a #607 (or equivalent) DC power cord. Finally, there is a built-in circuit breaker in the unit, and separate on-off switches for the battery and flashlights.

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S$199

Celestron 12V 17AH Power Tank DC Power Supply #18777

For a 17AH battery pack, it has a compact size and provides plenty of power out in the field. It has two 12V output cigarette lighter ports with covers built in so that dirt and moisture stay out when the port is not in use. There are three 5mm pin-jack outlets for operating accessories (1 amp max)...a 3V, a 6V and a 9V. There is a built-in flashlight with a red filter cap and an 800,000 candle-power halogen emergency spotlight. It includes a 110/220V AC recharger and a DC power cord for Celestron telescopes. If you plan to use this power source on a Meade scope, we have some adaptors for sale. It also includes a built-in AM-FM radio as well as built-in jumper cables (if you over-taxed your car battery during the night!). Finally, there is a built-in circuit breaker in the unit, and separate on-off switches for the battery and flashlights.

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S$409
 

 

 

 


 

 

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