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Zeiss Stay-On Case Harpia 95
Zeiss Stay-On Case Harpia 95
ZEISS Ever-ready carrying case for Victory Harpia
The case offers reliable protection against all kinds of weather and wet conditions, is comfortable to carry and enables fast readiness of the spotting scope for use.
The caps for the eyepiece and the objective lens can be securely attached to the case to prevent loss.
The new carrying case for the Victory...
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£175.00 £149.00
Zeiss Conquest Gavia stay on case
Zeiss Conquest Gavia stay on case
Lightweight, flexible, durable, and protective
The ZEISS Stay on Caseprotects from abrasions and other damages.
The case ensures that you are able to use the scope, even in adverse weather conditions.
Both the eyepiece and lens covers can be securely fastened to the case while you are engaged in observing nature.
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£129.00
Zeiss Tripod adapter for the Conquest HD 56
One year UK Warranty
Celestron 114 LCM Computerised Newtonian telescope
Computerised telescope - Automatically locates thousands of celestial objects using the NexStar+ hand control. Observe in minutes - Follow the simple SkyAlign alignment procedure and you're ready to see some planets, or aliens. Large 114mm aperture - This large Newtonian reflector offers the most light-gathering ability in the LCM telescope family. All you need - Comes with everything you need to get started with astronomy, including 2 eyepieces and a full-height tripod. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian with Phone Adapter, T-Adapter and Barlow
Erecting eyepiece makes this 5in reflector astroscope an excellent spotter. Multicoated to reduce flare. 65x magnification with 10mm eyepiece. Weighs 11kg with tripod. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£309.00 £279.00
Celestron FirstScope Signature Series R.Reeves
High-quality table-top Dobsonian scope - 76mm reflector optical tube. Simple, portable design that’s easy to use - for astronomers of all levels and a great choice for kids and families. Includes a free PDF download of the Lunar Landscapes ebook by Robert Reeves. Newtonian Reflector. Two Eyepieces, 15x & 75x included.
Celestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
6 inch/152mm f/2.2 RASA Optical Tube with Computerised GoTo Alt-Az Mount. Transmits the Image to phone, table or laptop with wi-fi. Sony Starvis CMOS Sensor, 2.4µ Pixels, Image Stacking for Detail & Colour. StarSense Sky Recognition Technology with Control via Origin Sky Mapping App. Built-In Smart Dew Heater & Thermistor. 97.9Wh LiFePO4 battery, 6-Hour Runtime, 2 Cooling/Filtering Fans. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
Celestron StarSense Autoguider
Automatic alignment - Aligns your telescope to the night sky in about three minutes with no user input, thanks to Celestron’s patented StarSense technology. Autoguiding - Tracks celestial objects accurately for pinpoint stars in long exposure astroimages. Assisted polar alignment - Walks you through an easy, automated process to dial in the best polar alignment. High-quality 4-element optical design - Features a unique optical design by famed optical designer Mark Ackermann, with sharper optics than other mini-guidescopes. Multiple ways to control - Works with your NexStar+ hand control or CPWI telescope control software via a wired PC connection or WiFi. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gearNew this month
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£749.00
Celestron StarSense Explorer 10 inch Dobsonian Telescope
A large 10 inch parabolic primary mirror with XLT coatings - helps you make the most of StarSense technology. Locate faint, deep-sky objects in seconds - and see them in more detail than ever before. Patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology - uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time. StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible - View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to see even more. Includes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2 inch Crayford focuser, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and a collimation tool. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron StarSense Explorer 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope
Large 8 Inch aperture - The Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector astroscope packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that our Solar System has to offer. Fully automated - The GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects locates and tracks for you with pinpoint accuracy. SkyAlign technology - This proprietary device gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Compact and portable - Its compact form factor is easy to transport and assemble just about anywhere. Astroimaging made easy - Using simple, inexpensive adapters, connect your DSLR or astronomical camera & capture your own images of celestial objects. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
Pre-order Deposit for Celestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
6 inch/152mm f/2.2 RASA Optical Tube with Computerised GoTo Alt-Az Mount. Transmits the Image to phone, table or laptop with wi-fi. Sony Starvis CMOS Sensor, 2.4µ Pixels, Image Stacking for Detail & Colour. StarSense Sky Recognition Technology with Control via Origin Sky Mapping App. Built-In Smart Dew Heater & Thermistor. 97.9Wh LiFePO4 battery, 6-Hour Runtime, 2 Cooling/Filtering Fans.
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ
127mm (5 inch) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings. Manual altazimuth mount with altitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod. StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead. Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£299.00 £279.00
Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerised Reflector Telescope
Large 6 Inch aperture - The Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector astroscope packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that our Solar System has to offer. Fully automated - The GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects locates and tracks for you with pinpoint accuracy. SkyAlign technology - This proprietary device gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Compact and portable - Its compact form factor is easy to transport and assemble just about anywhere. Astroimaging made easy - Using simple, inexpensive adapters, connect your DSLR or astronomical camera & capture your own images of celestial objects. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Limited Stock
£1,349.00 £1,249.00
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerised Reflector Telescope
Use your iPhone or iPad to quickly navigate around the database of 40,000 objects. Exceptional light-gathering. Easy transport and quick to set up. Sturdy construction. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron Astromaster 130EQ-MD Reflector Telescope
Erecting eyepiece makes this 5in reflector astroscope an excellent spotter. Multicoated to reduce flare. Motorized mount. 65x magnification with 10mm eyepiece. Weighs 11kg with tripod. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£319.00 £269.00
Celestron NexStar 5 inch SLT SCT
High quality 127mm Schmidt Cassegrain Astro Telescope. Fully computerised Altazimuth mount. StarPointer red dot finderscope to help with alignment and the accurate location of celestial objects. Good for terrestrial and celestial observing. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
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Celestron AstroFi 130mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope
Integrated WiFi for pairing with an iPad or Smartphone for touchscreen control and information. Five inch, 130mm reflector plus fully-coated glass optics. Supplied with Finderscope and two eyepieces. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£499.00 £479.00
Celestron Inspire 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope
Fully coated optics. Sturdy tripod with alt-azimuth mount, folding tray and built-in LED torch. Erect image for terrestrial use as a Spotting Scope. Integrated smartphone adaptor. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron Astromaster 114EQ Reflector Telescope
Erecting eyepiece makes this humble 4.5in reflector astroscope an excellent spotter. Multicoated to reduce flare. 50x magnification with the 20mm eyepiece. Weighs 7.7kg with tripod. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Limited Stock
£229.00 £214.00
Celestron NexStar 4SE Computerised Reflector Telescope
Easy set-up. Starbright XLT coatings. Maksutov-Cassegrain reflector scope. Erecting eyepiece. 4inch objective/1325mm astroscope. Fully computerised motorized mount with database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102 Refractor Telescope
Use your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate its position in real time.
Celestron AstroFi 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Reflector Telescope
Control your telescope via integrated WiFi using the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain with fully coated glass optics. SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Adjustable height tripod includes an accessory tray. Astro Fi’s lens cap does double duty as a smartphone adapter. Offers dazzling views of craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, the Orion Nebula. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£449.00 £429.00
Collins Moongazing Book
An in-depth guide from the Royal Observatory Greenwich for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers. Includes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration. Detailed advice is given on how to choose a telescope and how to capture the Moon in sketches. Discover all you need to know about eclipses, blue moons, supermoons, conjunctions and occultations. End of line - available while stocks last
While stocks last - One only
£8.90
Celestron AstroFi 6 inch Wi-Fi SCT
6 inch Schmidt Cassegrain Astro Telescope- with fully coated glass optics. Adjustable height tripod - includes an accessory tray. Control your telescope via integrated WiFi - using the free Celestron SkyPortal app. The Astro Fi 6 inch comes with two eyepieces (25mm and 10 mm), a star diagonal, an smartphone adapter, and a StarPointer finderscope. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron AstroFi 127 Wi-Fi Maksutov
102mm Maksutov Cassegrain Astro Telescope - with fully coated glass optics. Control your telescope via integrated WiFi - using the free Celestron SkyPortal app. Generate a Sky Tour of all the best celestial objects to view - based on your exact time and location. The Astro Fi 127 comes with two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), a star diagonal, an integrated smartphone adapter, and a red dot finderscope. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ-MD Newtonian with Phone Adapter and Moon Filter
Erecting eyepiece makes this humble 4.5in reflector astroscope an excellent spotter. Multicoated to reduce flare. 50x magnification with the 20mm eyepiece. Weighs 7.7kg with tripod. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£269.00 £249.00
Celestron NexStar 130SLT Reflector Telescope
Newton reflector. Erecting eyepiece. 5in reflector astroscope and spotter. Multicoated to reduce flare. Fully computerised motorized mount with database of over 4000 celestial objects. 26x or 72x magnification with supplied eyepieces. Weighs 8kg with tripod. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£549.00
Celestron NexStar 6 inch SLT SCT
High quality 150mm Schmidt Cassegrain Astro Telescope. StarPointer red dot finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects. Fully computerised Altazimuth mount. Includes Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron NexStar 5SE Computerised Reflector Telescope
Large 5 Inch aperture - The Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector astroscope packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that our Solar System has to offer. Fully automated - The GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects locates and tracks for you with pinpoint accuracy. SkyAlign technology - This proprietary device gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Compact and portable - Its compact form factor is easy to transport and assemble just about anywhere. Astroimaging made easy - Using simple, inexpensive adapters, connect your DSLR or astronomical camera & capture your own images of celestial objects. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron 90 Maksutov-Cassegrain Reflector Telescope
Multicoated Optics. Compact and Portable. Erect Image System for Terrestrial and Astronomical Use. Accepts T-Adapter for DSLR (= 1250mm f/14 lens). 32 mm Eyepiece. 45deg Erect Image Diagonal and 8x21 Erect Image Finder scope,. Nylon Backpack. weighs 2.27kg. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 Reflector Telescope
Use your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate its position in real time.
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£399.00
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ Reflector Telescope
Use your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate its position in real time.
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Refractor Telescope
Use your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate its position in real time.
Celestron Astromaster LT 70S AZ Refractor Telescope
Ideal for beginners wanting to start their astronomy adventure. Easy to setup - simple to use and affordable too. Fully coated optics ensure great clarity, with minimal signs of chromatic aberration.
Celestron Inspire 80mm AZ Refractor Telescope
Fully coated optics. Sturdy tripod with alt-azimuth mount, folding tray and built-in LED torch. Erect image for terrestrial use as a Spotting Scope. Integrated smartphone adaptor. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Limited Stock
£249.00 £239.00
Celestron Inspire 100mm AZ Refractor Telescope
Fully coated optics. Sturdy tripod with alt-azimuth mount, folding tray and built-in LED torch. Erect image for terrestrial use as a Spotting Scope. Integrated smartphone adaptor. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£299.00 £259.00
Celestron AC Adapter, 12V DC 5-Amp, International
Celestron AC Adapter, 12V DC 5-Amp, International
The Celestron AC adapter has a standard 2-prong North American power plug on a 6 inch cord on one end, and a 5.5mm circular DC output jack on a 6 inch cord on the other side; in between is a transformer box. The North American plug cord is detachable from the transformer; the cord with the 5.5mm DC plug point is permanently attached to the transformer....
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£39.90
Celestron Canon EOS T-Ring, T-mount for Canon EOS DSLR
Celestron Canon EOS T-Ring, T-mount for Canon EOS DSLR
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£19.90
Celestron Canon EOS-M T-Ring, T-mount for EOS M cameras
Celestron Canon EOS-M T-Ring, T-mount for EOS M cameras
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£19.90
Celestron Eyepiece & Filter Kit
Celestron Eyepiece & Filter Kit
This 1.25” Eyepiece & Filter Kit includes 14 accessories that will add new life to your telescope and your observing!
You’ll get five quality Plossl eyepieces, a 2X Barlow Lens, six colored filters to improve observations of the planets, a Moon filter, and a foam-fitted aluminum carry case with extra room to grow
Five eyepieces and a Barlow lens...
Celestron Eyepiece Filter Set, 1.25in
This 1.25 inch Eyepiece & Filter Kit includes 14 accessories that will add new life to your telescope and your observing!. Five Superior Grade Plössl Eyepieces 1.25” multi coated for maximum contrast and resolution. A Moon filter will increase your enjoyment of lunar observations by dimming the brightness and increasing contrast. Supplied in custom aluminum carrying case.
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£39.90
Celestron Focus Motor for SCT/EDGE HD telescopes
Celestron Focus Motor for SCT/EDGE HD telescopes
The Focus Motor for SCT & EdgeHD provides electronic focusing for Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) and EdgeHD telescope optical tubes. With the focus motor installed, you can bring celestial objects into sharp, precise focus using your telescope’s hand controller or a computer instead of using the focuser knob. A focus motor is great for...
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£209.00
Celestron Moon Filter Kit, 1.25in
Four great Moon filters in one kit everything you’ll ever need for optimal views of the lunar surface. Three neutral density (ND) filters with different levels of light transmission (13%, 25%, and 50%). Moon & Sky Glow filter provides high contrast views of the lunar surface and enhances observation of deep sky objects from light polluted skies. Aluminum filter cells provide a rigid, durable housing for the filter glass and are threaded on top and bottom for stacking.
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£44.90 £39.90
Celestron Nebula Filter for ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron Neutral Density Filter, 1.25in
Reduces brightness and cuts glare. Increases clarity of the Moon, Venus, and bright double stars. 13% light transmission. Provides a true colour image. Threads on to any Celestron 1.25 inch eyepiece.
Celestron NeXGO DX Smartphone Adapter w/remote
A complete digiscoping solution - NexGO connects your smartphone to an eyepiece while the Bluetooth shutter release button helps you get a steady shot image every time. NexGO design works with most optics including telescopes (with most 1.25 eyepieces), spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes. Connect the remote shutter release to your phone via Bluetooth to take photos or start/stop video recording without unwanted vibration. Features two directional knobs (X and Y axis) that perfectly align your phone camera with the eyepiece in seconds. Stands up to rigorous field use thanks to its robust, durable construction with a metal frame and polymer body.
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£39.90
Celestron NeXGO Smartphone Adapter
A complete digiscoping solution - NexGO connects your smartphone to your optic eyepiece. NexGO design works with most optics including telescopes (with most 1.25 eyepieces), spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes. Features two directional knobs (X and Y axis) that perfectly align your phone camera with the eyepiece in seconds. Stands up to rigorous use thanks to its robust, durable construction with a metal frame and polymer body.
Celestron NexYZ Universal Smart Phone Adapter - 3-Axis, with Bluetooth remote
Attach your smartphone to any telescope, spotting scope, binocular, monocular or microscope - use your smartphone as a camera with a long telephoto lens. Fits any scope or binocular eyepiece from 35 mm to 60 mm in diameter - will also attach to microscopes with the addition of the included adapter ring,. Three directional knobs to perfectly align your phone in seconds - stands up to rigorous field use thanks to its robust, durable construction with a metal frame that weighs just 284 gm. Bluetooth remote - easy, shake-free wildlife, bird or star shots.
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£69.90
Browse our stock of Binoculars, Monoculars, Telescopes, and Spotting Scopes. We have something to suit everyone, from the budding Urban Birder to the junior Astronomer. We stock optics from Swarovski, Canon, Steiner, Zeiss, Nikon, Celestron, and Vortex.
The specification, eg 8x40, describes the magnification followed by the diameter of the front glass in millimetres. The first number divided into the second gives the light gathering power. Thus, a pair of 8x32 will be as bright as a pair of 10x40 but smaller and with less magnification.
Sizes up to 8x25 or 10x25 will slip into a trouser pocket. Cost, size and weight all go up as either number increases. It also becomes increasingly difficult to hold them steady without a support. All high-quality Binoculars and Spotting scopes come with a tripod fitting.
If you are able to call into either shop and discuss your requirement, we will be more than happy guide you towards the best compromise between magnification, brightness, weight, cost and quality.
Which is better? A spotting scope or binoculars?
For serious, long-range viewing, maintaining light gathering power at high magnifications involves a fair amount of glass that is both heavy and expensive. Making do with the view through just one eye has its advantages. Also, the stereo vision obtained from using both eyes diminishes with distance. A serious birder will mostly commonly be seen with a spotting scope, firmly attached to a tripod, slung over one shoulder en-route (excuse my French) to the next location.
Swarovski are the Spotting-Scope masters and their modular system is the pinnacle. In recent years, they have introduced the BTX binocular eyepiece so that you can pretty much have the best of both worlds.
