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Observing aids - Everything you need for successful observing

We have all the observing and astronomy aids you need to deepen your enjoyment and interest, whether expert or novice. Don’t see the astronomy aid you need? Call us on 0845 634 9192 — we love to talk astronomy aids and accessories!

 
Telescope mountings and accessories Aluminium cradle rings from 3.5" to 12", mounting blocks and bars etc

Sky Watcher Observing chair

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Counter-balance weight and shaft for GIRO Twinview mount

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GIRO DeluxeTwinview alt-azimuth mounting

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Tube mounting rings (pair)

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Sky Watcher Observing chair (normally £99.99!)

Counter-balance weight and shaft for GIRO Twinview mount

GIRO DeluxeTwinview alt-azimuth mounting (normally £339.00!)

Tube mounting rings (pair) (normally £23.00!)

£89.99 Add to cart
 

£40.49 Add to cart
 

£249.99 Add to cart
 

£16.49 More info
 

AC669 AZTech Trakker head (ideal for small astro scopes)

Slow motions

Slow motions

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AC317 12V IC-Regulated AC Mains Power Supply Unit 1200mA

Main power

Main power

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AC389 The "Owl's Nest" Altazimuth Mounting Barrel for all Piers

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 RA drive Motor system for Mini-GEM

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AC669 AZTech Trakker head (ideal for small astro scopes) (normally £189.99!)

AC317 12V IC-Regulated AC Mains Power Supply Unit 1200mA (normally £39.99!)

AC389 The "Owl's Nest" Altazimuth Mounting Barrel for all Piers (normally £99.99!)

RA drive Motor system for Mini-GEM

£179.99 Add to cart
 

£29.99 Add to cart
 

£91.99 Add to cart
 

£59.99 Add to cart
 

Mini-GEM German Equatorial telescope mounting tripod version

Mini-GEM

Mini-GEM

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Mini-GEM German Equatorial telescope mounting table-top version

Mini-GEM

Mini-GEM

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RA Economy Motor Drive for EQ1

EQ-1

EQ-1

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RA Economy Motor Drive for EQ2

EQ-2

EQ-2

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Mini-GEM German Equatorial telescope mounting tripod version (normally £149.99!)

Mini-GEM German Equatorial telescope mounting table-top version (normally £149.99!)

RA Economy Motor Drive for EQ1 (normally £29.99!)

RA Economy Motor Drive for EQ2 (normally £29.99!)

£90.49 More info
 

£90.49 Add to cart
 

£28.49 Add to cart
 

£28.49 Add to cart
 

Single axis  D.C. Motor Drive with handbox  for EQ-2

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Merlin Deluxe Multi-Function telescope mounting and tripod

Electronic mount

Electronic mount

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Sky-Watcher Merlin SynScan AZ Goto table top mount

Goto mount

Goto mount

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Sky-Watcher Synscan AZ Goto mount and tripod

Goto mount

Goto mount

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Single axis D.C. Motor Drive with handbox for EQ-2 (normally £69.99!)

Merlin Deluxe Multi-Function telescope mounting and tripod (normally £189.95!)

Sky-Watcher Merlin SynScan AZ Goto table top mount (normally £215.00!)

Sky-Watcher Synscan AZ Goto mount and tripod (normally £224.95!)

£65.49 Add to cart
 

£179.00 Add to cart
 

£199.00 Add to cart
 

£215.99 Add to cart
 

Mini-dovetail block (for Giro, AZtech & most EQMs)

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Medium-dovetail mounting bar with ring supports (for most EQMs)

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Medium-dovetail mounting bar (for most EQMs)

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Long-dovetail mounting bar with camera mounting platform

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Mini-dovetail block (for Giro, AZtech & most EQMs) (normally £10.99!)

Medium-dovetail mounting bar with ring supports (for most EQMs)

Medium-dovetail mounting bar (for most EQMs)

Long-dovetail mounting bar with camera mounting platform

£8.99 Add to cart
 

£8.99 Add to cart
 

£5.99 Add to cart
 

£20.49 Add to cart
 

Medium-dovetail mounting block with camera mounting platform

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Large-dovetail mounting bar (for most EQMs)

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Large-dovetail mounting bar (for Giro, AZTech & most EQMs)

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Sky-Watcher Equatorial Dovetail Mounting Bars

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Medium-dovetail mounting block with camera mounting platform

Large-dovetail mounting bar (for most EQMs)

Large-dovetail mounting bar (for Giro, AZTech & most EQMs)

Sky-Watcher Equatorial Dovetail Mounting Bars

£18.49 Add to cart
 

£8.99 Add to cart
 

£11.99 Add to cart
 

£9.99 More info
 

Simple short mounting bar

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Simple long mounting bar (fits plain top AZ1, EQ3 etc)

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AC694 Gemini-Bar for Sky Watcher and other GEMs

Dual mount bar

Dual mount bar

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AC687 Counterbalance shaft extension for EQ6 Sky Watcher Mount

EQ6 c/bal ext

EQ6 c/bal ext

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Simple short mounting bar

Simple long mounting bar (fits plain top AZ1, EQ3 etc)

AC694 Gemini-Bar for Sky Watcher and other GEMs (normally £89.99!)

AC687 Counterbalance shaft extension for EQ6 Sky Watcher Mount

£8.99 Add to cart
 

£11.99 Add to cart
 

£79.99 More info
 

£19.99 Add to cart
 

AC686 Replace Counterbalance Extension shaft for HEQ5 and EQ6 Sky Watcher Mount

HEQ5 EQ6 Shaft

HEQ5 EQ6 Shaft

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AC342 Mains to 12V 6A observatory power supply

12V 6A

12V 6A

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AC367 1.2m cigar lighter cable to 2.5mm jack

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Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank

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AC686 Replace Counterbalance Extension shaft for HEQ5 and EQ6 Sky Watcher Mount

AC342 Mains to 12V 6A observatory power supply (normally £79.99!)

AC367 1.2m cigar lighter cable to 2.5mm jack (normally £9.95!)

Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank (normally £109.99!)

£29.99 Add to cart
 

£61.49 Add to cart
 

£4.99 Add to cart
 

£99.00 Add to cart
 

Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank

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AC599 The Solar-Mate observing shade for Coronado PST

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5m 2.5mm jack DC extention cable

5m extention

5m extention

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Mini Eyepiece storage shelf

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Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank (normally £64.99!)

AC599 The Solar-Mate observing shade for Coronado PST (normally £19.99!)

5m 2.5mm jack DC extention cable (normally £9.95!)

Mini Eyepiece storage shelf

£57.99 Add to cart
 

£18.49 Add to cart
 

£5.99 Add to cart
 

£9.99 Add to cart
 

AzRok portable field pier for Meade and Celestron SCT

For SCTs

For SCTs

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AC421 observatory pier for wedge mounted Meade and Celestron SCT

For SCTs

For SCTs

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AzRok portable field pier for Meade and Celestron SCT (normally £279.99!)

AC421 observatory pier for wedge mounted Meade and Celestron SCT (normally £599.99!)

£199.99 Add to cart
 

£459.99 Add to cart
 

 

 
Laser/eyepiece collimators, ATM and telescope upgrade parts improve your scope!

GSO 1.25" deluxe laser collimator for astro telescopes

DLX Laser

DLX Laser

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ScopeTeknix 1.25" Gen2 deluxe laser collimator for astro telescopes

Laser

Laser

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AC656 Colli-Mate Deluxe eyepiece for collimating Newtonian and other telescopes

Cheshire + center

Cheshire + center

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Antares dual-speed Crayford focusor for refractors

New!

New!

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GSO 1.25" deluxe laser collimator for astro telescopes (normally £49.99!)

ScopeTeknix 1.25" Gen2 deluxe laser collimator for astro telescopes (normally £49.99!)

AC656 Colli-Mate Deluxe eyepiece for collimating Newtonian and other telescopes (normally £37.99!)

Antares dual-speed Crayford focusor for refractors (normally £138.00!)

£35.49 Add to cart
 

£38.49 Add to cart
 

£29.99 Add to cart
 

£129.00 Add to cart
 

Antares dual-speed Crayford focuser for Newtonian telescopes

New!

New!

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Antares dual-speed Crayford focuser for SCTs

New! SCT fit

New! SCT fit

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Antares dual-speed Crayford focuser for Newtonian telescopes (normally £134.99!)

Antares dual-speed Crayford focuser for SCTs (normally £134.99!)

£129.00 Add to cart
 

£118.99 Add to cart
 

 

 
Night vision-saving torches and pointing devices

ScopeTeknix super red LED astronomy torch / flashlight

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ScopeTeknix replacement red LED torch bulb

3V red LED!

3V red LED!

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Carson Star Map red LED Night-Vision torch

Pocket sized

Pocket sized

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Dual red and white LED torch

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ScopeTeknix super red LED astronomy torch / flashlight (normally £8.99!)

ScopeTeknix replacement red LED torch bulb

Carson Star Map red LED Night-Vision torch (normally £6.99!)

Dual red and white LED torch

£6.99 Add to cart
 

£3.99 Add to cart
 

£5.99 Add to cart
 

£15.49 Add to cart
 

Combined laser finder bracket and binocular tripod mounting bracket

Laser bino finder

Laser bino finder

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Green Laser Pointer

Green laser pointer

Green laser pointer

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Combined laser finder bracket and binocular tripod mounting bracket (normally £34.99!)

Green Laser Pointer (normally £39.99!)

£27.99 Add to cart
 

£20.49 Add to cart
 

 

 
Telescope cases, eyepiece storage and maintenance

Set of 3 mixed bolt bottles for all 1.25" eyepieces

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Bolt bottles for safe eyepiece storage (3 piece set)

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Vanguard Astro telescope carry case

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 Eyepiece case and glow-in-the-dark labels

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Set of 3 mixed bolt bottles for all 1.25" eyepieces

Bolt bottles for safe eyepiece storage (3 piece set)

Vanguard Astro telescope carry case (normally £48.95!)

Eyepiece case and glow-in-the-dark labels (normally £11.99!)

£4.99 Add to cart
 

£4.99 More info
 

£40.99 Add to cart
 

£9.99 Add to cart
 

Meade glare and dew-shield for ETX 80 telescopes

ETX  80 fit

ETX  80 fit

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Vanguard Transporter 3 large aluminium equipment case

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Vanguard 3200 ABS & aluminium eyepiece case

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Meade rucksack carry case for ETX  60, 70 and 80 telescopes

ETX 70 / 80 case

ETX 70 / 80 case

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Meade glare and dew-shield for ETX 80 telescopes (normally £19.99!)

Vanguard Transporter 3 large aluminium equipment case (normally £134.95!)

Vanguard 3200 ABS & aluminium eyepiece case (normally £35.49!)

Meade rucksack carry case for ETX 60, 70 and 80 telescopes (normally £49.99!)

£15.49 Add to cart
 

£64.99 Add to cart
 

£25.99 Add to cart
 

£30.49 Add to cart
 

Vanguard Transporter 4 large  wheeled aluminium equipment case

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Meade rucksack carry case for all ETX telescopes

ETX case - all models

ETX case - all models

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Vanguard 3202 ABS & aluminium case with diced foam filling

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AC580 AlignMate Classic alignment aid for Meade ETX, LX90 and other telescopes

Compass & Level

Compass & Level

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Vanguard Transporter 4 large wheeled aluminium equipment case (normally £197.99!)

Meade rucksack carry case for all ETX telescopes (normally £69.99!)

Vanguard 3202 ABS & aluminium case with diced foam filling (normally £42.94!)

AC580 AlignMate Classic alignment aid for Meade ETX, LX90 and other telescopes

£125.00 Add to cart
 

£55.99 Add to cart
 

£40.99 Add to cart
 

£13.49 Add to cart
 

Meade Micro-Fibre lens cleaning cloth

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Mini Pro II Lenspen lens dry-cleaning system

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Classic Lenspen lens dry-cleaning system

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Four-piece optics cleaning kit

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Meade Micro-Fibre lens cleaning cloth (normally £5.99!)

Mini Pro II Lenspen lens dry-cleaning system (normally £12.95!)

Classic Lenspen lens dry-cleaning system (normally £12.95!)

Four-piece optics cleaning kit

£3.99 Add to cart
 

£11.99 Add to cart
 

£7.99 Add to cart
 

£4.99 Add to cart
 

9 piece 1.25" eyepiece maintanence kit with Meade Micro-Fibre cleaning cloth

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Astro Engineering Posh 1.25" dust plugs (AC756)

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1.25" eyepiece holder dust plugs

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Astro Engineering Posh 2" dust plug (AC757)

2" Plug

2" Plug

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9 piece 1.25" eyepiece maintanence kit with Meade Micro-Fibre cleaning cloth (normally £19.99!)

Astro Engineering Posh 1.25" dust plugs (AC756) (normally £4.00!)

1.25" eyepiece holder dust plugs

Astro Engineering Posh 2" dust plug (AC757) (normally £6.99!)

£16.49 Add to cart
 

£3.49 More info
 

£2.49 Add to cart
 

£5.99 Add to cart
 

1.25" dust plug and cap set

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2" dust plug and cap set

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AC588 Glow-in-the-dark eyepiece lable set

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1.25" dust plug and cap set

2" dust plug and cap set

AC588 Glow-in-the-dark eyepiece lable set

£3.99 Add to cart
 

£2.99 Add to cart
 

£5.99 Add to cart
 

 

 
Weather stations and gadgets - it's like having Michael Fish on duty 24/7 only better!

Bresser deluxe motorised astro Planetarium

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Bresser 4Cast PC professional weather centre with PC data processing

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Bresser 4Cast LT weather centre with 4 day forcast

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Bresser deluxe motorised astro Planetarium (normally £99.99!)

Bresser 4Cast PC professional weather centre with PC data processing (normally £312.95!)

Bresser 4Cast LT weather centre with 4 day forcast (normally £109.95!)

£79.99 Add to cart
 

£229.99 Add to cart
 

£89.99 Add to cart
 

 

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