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Accessories advice

With the right accessories, successful observations become routine.

Get the best out of your telescope - with the right accessories! Be it the right eyepiece, the right adapter for astrophotography or a nebula filter for visual observation. With the right accessories, you can increase your enjoyment of astronomy even more. Do you have any specific questions? Click here for the contact form

Zenith mirrors and erecting optics

In order to be able to comfortably observe with a refractor or Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, you need a zenith mirror or an Amici prism.

Barlow and Shapley lenses

Longer focal length and higher magnification? You can achieve this with a Barlow lens, but when does it make sense and when doesn't it?

Tutorials

Set up, adjust, align and observe: our videos give you a step-by-step guide to success.

Telescope tuning

Fiddling with a telescope is not everyone's thing. But a Newtonian must be adjusted at the very least, so why not go one step further?

Astronomy hacks

From the doorstop for adjustment purposes to the film container as a solar finder. Our astronomy hacks show you how everyday objects can help with observation.

Accessories tests

Good accessories are the deciding factor for successful observing. What can help you find the right astro-camera? A detailed test, for example.

The Telrad trick: aligning your mount with the projection finder

An equatorial mount is only ever as good as its alignment with the celestial pole. Such alignment is simple with this little-known method.