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The Dew-Not dew remover is a thick film heater made for operation at 12 volts. Sixty-six percent of the surface area is heat emitting – meaning more even heat distribution and no localised hot spots. Using less power than many other dew heaters it’s often possible to dispense with a controller, using only a fused battery cable instead. Scroll down for specs…..
- Mount Accessories PoleMaster for EQ6 / NEQ6 / AZEQ6 / Atlas EQ-G / Atlas Pro / LXD55 / LXD75 £278.00
PoleMaster for EQ6 / NEQ6 / AZEQ6 / Atlas EQ-G / Atlas Pro / LXD55 / LXD75 also fits EQ6Pro, NEQ6, HEQ6, AZ-EQ6GT & Orion Atlas
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
The Sky-Watcher & Clones to T thread Adapter for Straight Through Finders Connects ZWO, QHY6 and Orion SSAG cameras with the T Thread to Sky-Watcher, most Celestron (see below) and Orion 8 x 50 & 9 x 50 straight through finders.
The Sky-Watcher & Clones to C Mount Adapter for Straight Through Finders Connects QHY5-II, QHY5L-II, Lodestar, Orion SSAIO, Mintron, Watec & DMK cameras, via the C mount adapter to Sky-Watcher, most Celestron (see below) and Orion 8 x 50 & 9 x 50 straight through finders.
12 cm solid Deluxe Vixen style photo dovetail kit supplied with 2x 1/4″ screws and spring washers. Attaches a DSLR or small scope to any mount with a Vixen saddle. Price includes UK delivery.
Please note the 3/16″ Imperial Allen Key is no longer supplied.
Sale!Allows Skywatcher Synscan and Syntrek mounts to be controlled from your PC via a USB port. Latest FTDI chipset. Price includes UK shipping.
QHY miniGuideScope Kit – A lightweight Guide Scope for Most Guiders.
Guide cameras with small pixels don’t need big guide scopes! Small pixels detect guide errors with short focal lengths. With reduced focal length FOV is wider and you find guide stars easily. Now with metal dew shield and screws!PoleMaster for HEQ5 / Sirius EQ-G
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
Fits all versions of the HEQ5, as well as the Orion Sirius mount.
QHY5 II and QHY5L II Push Fit Adapter for 50mm Straight Through Finders connects QHY5-II, QHY5L-II, GPCam and Lodestar cameras to Sky-Watcher, Orion and most Celestron (see below) 50mm straight through finders via 1.25″ push fit, rather than screw fit – for convenience of setup.
This is a super wide angle “fast” F1.2 lens which fits QHY5-II Series Cameras, and others, that have a native CS mount.
Please contact us if you’re unsure of compatibility.
Sale!The EQ6Rail is our successor to the MkIII EQ6Wedge – built on years of customer feedback, with a much simpler, more direct and precise method of adjustment. Because of its efficient design, the EQ6Rail is also more easily fitted and better value. Price includes Worldwide delivery!
Modern Astronomy distributes this product and welcomes dealer enquiries.Thread on Cloudy Nights
Customer supplied video on installationThe PoleMaster adapter for Star Adventurer is an innovative product by QHY to reliably achieve perfect polar alignment in just a few minutes, perfect for portable mounts. this adapter also fits the new MiniTrack LX2!
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
Sale!We no longer sell the EQ6Wedge……
After considering the feedback from various iterations of the EQ6Wedge over the years, we decided to reconsider the project and take a number of new approaches. This has resulted in several options, at different price points, to suit different end users and their circumstances. See below…….
Electronic Finder Lens for QHY5-II Series Cameras, and others, with CS mount. Specially chosen for it’s image quality.
Turns your camera into a high sensitivity electronic finder, useful for pointing, finding and outreach. Can also be used for Alignment and Collimation
Due to it’s speed (F1.0) this lens is also excellent at picking up fainter meteors and satellites.
Sale!Short C Mount Adapter connects C and CS mount cameras to a 1.25″ focuser. It has a 15mm barrel made of Anodised Aluminium and threaded for filters.
Can help with attaining focus with some telescopes and for adjusting F ratio when used with a 1.25″ screw in focal reducer.
This four channel controller allows you to individually control the output of four heater strips as well as providing two 12 volt DC power sockets.
The unit is fused @ 8 amps with each channel able to control a large dew heater, such as a 14″
PoleMaster for AVX / CG-5
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
100/240V AC Input 12V DC 6A Output PSU. UK plugged switched mode power supply, with a regulated output of 12V @ 6A via 2.1mm plug
Allows you to connect your Mintron, Watec or other C/CS mount camera to any scope, lens or accessory that has male T threads.
If threads are fully engaged, both sides and on the connecting parts, this adapter adds 4mm to the light path.
PoleMaster for CGEM / EQ5 / EQ3
Includes Adapter & WorldWide Delivery!Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
QHY Tripod and Finder Shoe Adapter for use with
- All QHY5-ll Series Cameras
- All Lodestar & Lodestar x2 Cameras
- All Ultrastar Cameras
- Any camera with a 1.25″ / 31.7mm diameter body at least 40mm long
Solid all metal adapter enables camera use with tripods and standard SkyWatcher finder shoes.
The HitecAstro Single Channel Dual Port Dew Controller is a simple and effective single channel dual port dew controller. Simply plug it in to an appropriate power supply and connect one or two tapes or pads and you’re good to go.
Price includes UK postage.
Open your window to the universe even wider, with this USB Video Capture adapter that allows you to capture images and videos from the Revolution Imager. This adapter also opens up the world of digital imaging.
9 Pin Power Cable for QHY Cameras, suitable for QHY cameras with the DC201 type power control box. New style cable 0.5m long, the old style 2.5m cable is no longer available.
The SPC900 and SPC880 Adapter for Straight Through Finders connects SPC900, SPC880 and Toucam Pro I & II cameras to SkyWatcher & Clones 9 x 50 straight through finders.
Sale!All Sky Lens for QHY5L-II Cameras.
180 degree FOV, works with any 1/3 inch CS mount camera.
The Hitec Astro DC Focus Controller allows you to control a DC focus motor, such as the ‘Sky-Watcher’, ‘JMI’ and Meade #1209 zero shift focusers, via the hand controller or software on your PC.
Price includes UK postage.The Low Profile SCT to T Thread Adapter connects any camera or accessory with Female T thread to a telescope / accessory with Male SCT fitting.
Commonly used with Schmidt-Cassegrain, ACF, EdgeHD and Refractors with Male SCT thread. Optical depth is as low as practicable.Standard C Mount Adapter with 30mm barrel made of Anodised Aluminium and threaded for filters and reducers.
Standard adapter for connecting C and CS mount cameras to 1.25″ focusers. Particularly suited for use with SCT and MCT’s (long focal ratio instruments) when used with our 1.25″ screw in focal reducer.
PoleMaster Adapter for EQ6 / NEQ6 / AZEQ6 / Atlas EQ-G / Atlas Pro / LXD55 / LXD75
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
The Low Profile Canon EOS T Ring is an Ultra slim EOS T ring, only about 1mm thick compared to the standard 11mm . Useful when you need to reduce the length of the optical path – for reducers, correctors etc.
The Revolution Imager 25 Foot Standoff Cable allows you to have the telescope 25 ft away from your desk or outside, or in your observatory.
Includes video and power extension along with female to male converter.
You can stack multiple cables together – Colour may be Black or White.PoleMaster for AstroTrac
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
PoleMaster Adapters are available for
- EQ6 / NEQ6 / AZEQ6 / Atlas EQ-G / Atlas Pro / LXD55 / LXD75
- HEQ5 / Sirius EQ-G Gemini G41
- AVX / CG-5
- CGEM / EQ5 / EQ3
- CEM25 / ZEQ25 / iEQ25
- CEM6O
- Paramount MYT/MX
- IEQ30 /45
- Mesu 200
- SmartEQ (Pro)
Click the Links below to purchase the following Polemaster Adapters…
- EQ8
- UNC
- AP900 AP1100 AP1200
- Star Adventurer
- Astro Trac
- Losmandy G11 / GM8
- Takahashi EM-11 / EM-200
- Vixen GP/GPD Series
- Vixen SX Series (except SXP)
- AZEQ5
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards
Review by Phil Shepherd for The UK Astro Imaging Forum
Images are visible when you join the Forum.A high quality 10Kg counterweight in Chrome plated steel for 40mm shafts
Back by popular demand!
The EQ6Bolt Replacement Latitude Adjustment Bolt for EQ6 and NEQ6 Mounts is hand made for MA by our engineer, using a Stainless Steel that has the best resistance to bending we can find. Performance is better than any similar commercial product, regardless of price……
Replacement motherboard for EQ6 Pro, NEQ6 Pro, EQ6 Syntrek and Orion Atlas EQ-G. Faceplate not included, price includes UK delivery
Sale!The Celestron 1mm C Mount Adapter for Straight Through Finders connects guide cameras with C / CS mounts to Celestron Finders with 1mm rear finder thread. Price includes postage.
9 x 50 finders are in effect 50mm telescopes with a focal length of around 180mm. “Thoughts on Auto-Guiding” explains how they work well as guidescopes.Includes UK Delivery!
Electric focus motor for accurate focusing with the minimum of vibration.
Dual speed push-button operation (fast & slow).
A shoe to attach the finderscope bracket to your telescope
PoleMaster Adapter for Astro Trac
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
PoleMaster Adapter for HEQ5 / Sirius EQ-G
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
The Sky-Watcher & Clones to C Mount Adapter for Right Angled Finders Connects QHY5-II, QHY5L-II, Lodestar, Orion SSAIO, Mintron, Watec, DMK and other C/CS cameras, to Sky-Watcher, most Celestron (see below) and Orion 8 x 50 & 9 x 50 right angle finders.
PoleMaster Adapter for CGEM / EQ5 / EQ3
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
PoleMaster for IEQ30 / IEQ45
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
ST4 compatible autoguider cable
Length = 1.5m
Sky-Watcher Auto Focuser & HitecAstro DC Focus Controller Combo
Includes UK Delivery
The Revolution Imager 6 – 60mm Zoom Lens is a compact 6-60mm f/1.6 zoom lens with a 30mm aperture that can be used to view large deep-sky objects (like the Andromeda Galaxy) without the use of a telescope, or provide a wide-view of the sky for capturing meteors!
Just add a photo tripod and you have a very compact grab-and-go ultra-wide view telescope perfect for the large summer and fall time objects that can fit in your backpack or travel luggage.
PoleMaster for EQ8
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
This versatile adapter converts any male or female T thread to a 1.25″ eyepiece holder or visual back.
Can also be used as a 15mm T spacer.
The 100-240V AC Input 12V DC 2A Output is a UK plugged power supply with regulated output of 2A via 2.1mm DC plug.
PoleMaster Adapter for SmartEQ (Pro)
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
The Celestron 1mm T Thread Adapter for Straight Through Finders connects cameras with T thread to Celestron Finders with 1mm pitch rear finder thread. Price includes postage.
9 x 50 finders are in effect 50mm telescopes with a focal length of around 180mm. “Thoughts on Auto-Guiding” explains how they work well as guidescopes.The SkyWatcher 9 x 50 Straight Through Finder is a high quality 50mm optical finder fitted with cross-hairs and supplied with bracket.
Compatible with most SkyWatcher, Orion USA and many Celestron Telescopes.
Makes an effective & lightweight guidescope when used with our Finder Guider Adapter and QHY5L-II Mono camera.
[A Finder Shoe is NOT Included with this Product ]PoleMaster for MESU 200
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
HitecWeather – Never miss a clear sky again! Simple reliable cloud sensing and much more with these cloud sensors.
Cigar plug to 2.1mm plug Cable, suitable for Celestron, Skywatcher, Mintron, Atik, QHY etc – fused.
PoleMaster for Star Adventurer
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryInstruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
The PoleMaster does not need to be directly over the RA axis to function
The Baader Optical Wonder Cleaning Kit completely removes finger prints and their acid residues, and forms a protective layer against the bacteria and fungi which damage glass and coatings.
Optical Wonder fluid dries completely without leaving any residue or marks.
We Regret we are unable to Post this item outside of the UK due to Post Office Transportation Restrictions
With the C – CS Mount Adapter for Canon EOS Lenses you can view and image Star Fields, the Milky Way and larger Deep Sky objects such as M31 and M45 with your QHY5-II series camera.
Supplied with a CS – C mount spacer ring to ensure compatibility.
A QHY CS Mount Adapter for use with the QHY5-ll and QHY5L-ll Cameras
The QHY CS Mount Front End is for use with QHY5-II Series Cameras.
Please specify in the webcart notes whether you require IR Block, Clear Glass or empty cell version.
The SPC900/SPC880 & Toucam Pro I & II Telescope Adapter 1.25″ connects SPC900 / SPC880 webcam to 1.25″ focusers, compatible with Toucam Pro I and II and some other webcams.
High quality black anodised Aluminium – threaded for filters.
Connects a single dew heater strip to a 12 volt cigar lighter socket, when you don’t want to use a controller. Price includes UK postage
Capture images to disk via a USB2 port (reduced resolution with USB1) & Windows XP, Vista & W7.
Has Composite and S-Video inputs and includes capture, stacking & processing software.
PoleMaster Adapter for EQ8
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
Drop down ring from M54 to T thread
This versatile adapter converts any male or female T thread to a 1.25″ eyepiece holder or visual back.
Can also be used as a 25mm T spacer
The PS3-V Adapter adapts Vixen dovetails to fit 3″ Losmandy / CGEM type saddles
If you own a telescope with a small dovetail (Vixen, Celestron, Meade, SkyWatcher etc) and you want to use it on your new mount with the bigger 3″ Losmandy saddle (Celestron CGE/M, Pro, Losmandy, 10Micron)…
Now you don’t have to remove the existing dovetail from your telescope, just slide the PS3-V adapter over it and hey presto, your telescope fits the new mount!
Sale!Long 2″ to T thread camera adapter, combining the attributes of a spacer and adapter, allowing you to attach a DSLR (with T ring) or T thread CCD camera to a 2″ focuser. Spacing is increased by approximately 40mm.
Pack of 3 x 2″ Dust Caps.
Seal your eyepieces and camera nose-pieces from dust.
PoleMaster for Losmandy G11 / GM8
Includes Adapter & Worldwide DeliveryOrange Desiccant beads for QHY cameras with desiccant tube, changes colour when damp.
A high quality 5Kg counterweight in Chrome plated steel for 40mm shafts as used by the Mesu Mount 200 and some others.
Connects T Thread Cameras and Accessories to 2″ focusers
Flanged, with Safety Undercut and Threaded for M48 (2″) Filters
Low Profile, Back Focus Utilised can be as Little as 2mmGSO and Clones to C Mount Adapter for Straight Through Finders connects QHY5-II, QHY5L-II, Lodestar, Orion SSAIO, Mintron, Watec & DMK cameras to GSO & Clones 50mm straight through finders.
Sale!CAM10 – Dew Not Heater for Camera Lenses and Small APOs
Fits 10 inch (254mm) circumference lenses and small APOs with a tube diameter of around 80mm, such as the TSAPO65Q Astrograph.The Hands Free Revolution DVR mount is a versatile mounting solution for the Revolution DVR. It consists of a clamp that connects to the DVR to hold it safely and securely and a flexible ball-head to allow you to position the DVR at a comfortable viewing angle.
The Watec RC-01 Hand Controller, a replacement hand controller for the WAT-233, WAT-221S2, WAT-230V2 and WAT-910HX/RC cameras.
QHY8 / QHY10 / QHY12 Cable Clamp secures the power and USB cables to avoid disconnection issues during imaging sessions. Prolongs the life of the connectors.
All Sky Lens for QHY5-II and 1/2 Inch CS Cameras (1.55mm F2.0)
180 degree FOV, works with any 1/2 inch CS mount camera including the Lodestar x2
The Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece from SkyWatcher is designed to assist with the accurate collimation of a Newtonian reflector telescope.
Price includes instructions and UK delivery
PoleMaster Adapter for CEM25 / ZEQ25 / iEQ25
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
The HitecAstro Mount Hub Pro is an excellent product which seeks to simplify all this by including three of the most useful accessories inside one tidy package which only requires one power cable and one USB cable, thus reducing the clutter around your set up.
New V4 version coming soon!
QHY5-II Series / Lodestar Adapter for Celestron (1mm) Straight Through Finders.
Connects QHY5-II series & Lodestar cameras to the Celestron 9 x 50 straight through finder with coarse threads.
This Red Dot Finder from Sky-Watcher, is a simple light weight finder which superimposes a red dot onto your view of the sky.
Perfect for GOTO and portable scopes.
The Canon EOS T Ring is the standard method of connecting Canon EOS cameras to T thread accessories such as correctors & reducers.
Sale!Register the focus point of 1.25″ eyepieces
GSO and Clones to T Thread Adapter for Straight Through Finders connects ZWO, QHY6 and Orion SSAG cameras with T Thread to GSO & Clones 8 x 50 and 9 x 50 straight through finders.
Clones include Teleskop Service, Altair Astro and Revelation finders
Other T thread guide cameras will be compatible if their sensors are around 10mm – 20mm below the front surface of the camera.
Contact us if unsure.
Provides an upright image with reversed left/right orientation.
Matches the image seen through Refractor or Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes with star diagonal.
Provides exceptionally comfortable and convenient operation compared to a traditional straight-through viewing finder.
Supplied with finder-scope bracket, but not with the Shoe.
5mm T Spacer / Extension to help achieve necessary spacing, e.g. to bring a camera into correct position.
25mm PoleMaster Lens for QHY5-II Series Cameras, with CS mount, specially chosen for it’s high image quality and used in the PoleMaster Polar Alignment accessory
Turns any CS mount camera into a high sensitivity finder for smaller fainter objects and makes it useful for pointing and Polar Alignment.
Polemaster Adapter for Paramount MYT/MX+ Mount: this is a sturdy metal adapter that is used to attach the QHYCCD PoleMaster Camera to a Paramount MYT or Paramount MX+ mount, to assist with polar alignment.
Instruction Manual by Steve Richards – Astronomy Shed Video
On back order, available again on or around 15th April
Baader Outdoor Telescope Power Supply 12 Volt 5 Amp
Includes UK postageSale!7mm T Spacer
Revolution mini DVR – See it and Save it!
The Revolution Imager LCD Digital Video Recorder (DVR) allows you see what you’ve been missing and save it for later viewing or processing, without the need for a Laptop or PC! The Revolution DVR includes a 2.7″ LCD and the ability to save videos and photos on the supplied 16gb SD cardSale!The Wi-Fi Emitter allows you broadcast video from the Revolution Imager to your compatible Android or iOS device! This gives you an extra degree of freedom when you’re outside and sharing the wonders of the universe with others. The Wi-Fi emitter is simple to connect and can run from the same 12v DC power source as the other components in the System.
Sale!
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