Archive for October 2023
October 18 2023, Stefan Taube
The OCAL PRO collimator has revolutionised precision collimation of reflector telescopes since its introduction in 2021! Now you can get an improved version of the collimator: OCAL V3.0 electronic collimator
Transportation and general usage can cause telescopes to lose their collimation. This is because the scopes’ primary and secondary mirrors shift position. The instrument can no longer show off its capabilities. An abundance of collimation accessories help to redress this.
The OCAL V3.0 uses a camera for this. This makes it unbeatably precise.
The OCAL V3.0 has an entirely new design:
- Inside, it has an in-built, light-sensitive CMOS sensor. This makes collimation easier in poor light conditions.
- Exposure time is also now only 1/20, compared to previous models.
- The OCAL V3.0 has a much bigger lens than both of its predecessors.
- The new OCAL V3.0 can achieve considerably higher resolutions. This makes images clearer, even in critical conditions and improves the precision of the results.
- The new version comes with different adaptors.
You can find further information, price and purchase options using the following link: OCAL V3.0
Tags: noctutec, accessories, collimation, OCAL
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October 17 2023, Jan Ströher
The manufacturer Unistellar is running a special promotion until 05 November, in which its eQuinox 2 and eVscope 2 smart telescopes are being offered with a free solar filter and backpack.
With every purchase of one of the two models, you will get a solar filter worth €249 and a matching backpack worth € 359 completely free!
eVscope 2 and eQuinox 2 on special offer
This promotion is only valid for the above-mentioned Unistellar models and finishes on 05 November 2023.
Tags: telescopes, Astrophotography, Sale, Solar Filter, Unistellar, smart telescopes
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October 6 2023, Stefan Rieger
You can choose between the entry-level Thermalfox model, the Thermalfox Wi-Fi which features Wi-Fi connectivity, and the LCD screen which is suitable for both devices.
This offer is not only aimed at hunters. I also find it can be extremely helpful to use a thermal imaging camera when nature-watching to detect birds or other animals based on their thermal signature before locating and identifying them with binoculars or a spotting scope. The LCD screen is especially useful for finding birds in trees, or for nocturnal rabbit and hare counts.
So be as smart as a fox and bag a quick bargain! Save more than 25%
This offer is only valid while stocks last.
Tags: thermal imaging, Thermalfox, Thermal Cameras, Omegon, Sale
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October 5 2023, Achim Mros
We all know the problem – the black lines and crosshairs on a polarscope reticle can be difficult or impossible to see at night. Like a “Chimney Sweep at Night against a Black Background” (a painting by the German comedian Karl Valentin).
With this high-quality Omegon polarscope light, such problems are a thing of the past. The dimmable lighting unit brightens the polarscope’s field of view slightly, so that the crosshair is visible once again in front of your chosen section of the night sky, without outshining important stars such as, in this case, Polaris.
The Omegon polarscope light is made of high-quality CNC-machined aluminium, so it is not yet another flimsy plastic part. They are produced in the EU, more precisely in Portugal, by NIMAX Portugal.
What is particularly interesting, however, is that this supplementary illumination has a variety of uses. It fits all Omegon MiniTrack LX and Quattro travel mounts with optical polar finderscopes.
Attached to an Omegon MiniTrack polarscope
This device can also be used with mounts that do not have an illuminated polar finderscope unit, for example:
Skywatcher EQ5
Meade LX85
Celestron AVX
MON 2
EXOS II
and with other equatorial mounts with an optical polar finderscope.
Omegon polarscope light on a Skywatcher EQ5 mount
Tags: Omegon, Astrophotography, Minitrack, observations, polarscope, polar finder
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October 5 2023, Stefan Taube
Binoculars from Celestron’s NATURE DX range are ideal for nature lovers and hikers. They are weatherproof, compact and lightweight – ideal for on the go!
However, the price of these binoculars is perhaps the most impressive thing. Although they have all the features of more expensive brands, they are offered at an exceptionally attractive price. This makes them the ideal companion for all hillwalkers, skywatchers and, in particular, for amateur bird watchers.
The latter benefit especially from the NATURE DX binoculars with ED lenses. The extra-low dispersion lenses provide true colour images at high resolution and contrast – with almost no colour abberations. This is particularly beneficial when observing colourful plumage on bright days.
Binoculars from the NATURE DX range are true all-rounders for all nature lovers!
Tags: Celestron, binoculars
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October 1 2023, Jan Ströher
iOptron’s sophisticated and mechanically excellent centre-balanced equatorial mounts (CEM) provide a very precise foundation for (mobile) astrophotography and observation. We are now offering you a special promotion with attractive prices on models in the CEM26 series from iOptron from 01 to 31 October. The CEM26 is the lightest and most compact model in the range. They are very transportable but can still carry up to 12kg payload. As with the larger CEM mounts, the CEM26 features the perfect relationship between weight and payload. The key to this optimised ratio is the centre-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) design developed by iOptron, which directs the combined mount and payload weight to the centre of the tripod to create a natural centre of gravity. Building on the product expertise gained from previous CEM models, the CEM26 has additional features to ensure maximum convenience during use. It also includes an integrated Wi-Fi system, as well as permanent periodic error correction (PEC).
CEM26 from iOptron
In terms of functionality, the CEM26 delivers precise pointing and highly accurate tracking of selected objects, setting new standards for compact, medium-sized equatorial GoTo mounts. Equipped with the latest Go2Nova® technology, it is one of the most powerful and accurate GoTo mounts on the market today!
Secure your preferred version of the CEM26 as part of our autumn promotion – choose from three models: all are available for immediate delivery from stock!
CEM26 in a carrying case
This promotion is valid on the selected models from 01 to 31 October or as long as stocks last!
Tags: Mount, Astrophotography, Sale, equatorial, CEM, iOptron
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