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Dobsonian telescope with over 30 centimetre mirror from Bresser
April 3 2024, Stefan Taube
Dobsonian telescopes are simple in design and intuitive to use. They are therefore particularly popular with newcomers to astronomy and occasional observers. But experienced amateur astronomers also love this type of telescope, as the simple design allows the use of a large mirror at a fair price.
The traditional Bresser company now offers a Dobsonian telescope with a 305 millimetre mirror diameter in its Messier series: N 305/1525 Messier Hexafoc
This model also shares the special advantages of the Dobsonian telescopes in the Messier series:
- Newtonian optics with parabolic primary mirror
- Large altitude wheels and azimuthal needle bearing for movements without jerking
- Tube with tube clamps: The telescope can be finely balanced. It is even possible to use the optics on a different mount.
- The supporting box can be assembled in just a few minutes using metal furniture connectors.
- A suitable filter for observing the sun is already included in the scope of delivery.
The tube of the largest model N 305/1525 Messier Hexafoc is made of fiberglass and is therefore relatively easy to transport.
You can find more information and the current price for this 12-inch telescope here in the shop.
New member of the Celestron NexStar Evolution family
March 25 2024, Stefan Taube
The popular Nexstar Evolution telescopes from Celestron have a new addition: It’s a five inch telescope!
The NexStar Evolution 5 is even more compact and less expensive than the other models in this series. However, it has everything that characterises a NexStar Evolution telescope:
- High-quality optics in a Schmidt-Cassegrain design. This design is compact, closed and very easy to use. The long focal length is ideal for observing and photographing the moon and planets.
- The telescope is equipped with motors and computer control (“GoTo”). This means that even beginners can find all attractive celestial objects.
- The telescope can be controlled with the hand controller or via smartphone and the SkyPortal app from Celestron. To do this, the telescope generates a Wi-Fi signal so that you can connect your smartphone to the telescope.
- The NexStar-Evolution has an integrated lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4) with a battery life of approx. 10 hours.
- The telescope can be disassembled into three parts. This makes it easy to transport and fits in any car boot.
You can find the NexStar Evolution 5 and all other models here in the shop.
Easter gifts for nature lovers!
March 11 2024, Stefan Taube
Celebrate the start of the most beautiful season with us! Make yourself and your loved ones happy!
We offer selected gifts for young nature lovers and old hands alike:
- Gifts for newcomers to astronomy
- Gift ideas and small treats for stargazers!
- Gift ideas for bird-watchers and other nature lovers
- Clever gifts for young astronomers and nature lovers
- Unusual gifts: classy, smart or simply beautiful!
For walks and hikes in Springtime:
If you have binoculars with you, you can see more. Nature comes closer. We offer a wide range of binoculars for nature and bird watching.
- A monocular fits in every pocket and is quickly to hand for a closer look at animals or plants:
Omegon Orange 8×42 monocular
- Binoculars with a roof prism are also compact, but allow comfortable binocular viewing. With 42 millimetre lenses, the Talron 8×42 is bright enough to provide a clear image even in dark forests or at dusk:
Omegon Talron HD 8×42
For a view at the Stars:
In spring, the nights are no longer freezing cold, but they are still relatively long and dark. This is the ideal time to start observing the sky!
- Until 31 March you will receive an additional voucher of 100,- Euro with the purchase of a Omegon Telescope AC 90/1000 EQ-2. This allows you to order additional accessories now or at a later date.
Omegon Telescope AC 90/1000 EQ-2 + voucher at a Value of 100 Euro
- Many nature lovers got their first taste of sky observation with a Skywatcher Dobsonian telescope. These telescopes are reasonably priced for their size and easy to use. We offer all models in this successful telescope series:
Be inspired by our ideas and discover the reawakening of nature!
Browse through our Easter gift ideas and give yourself and your loved ones a little treat!
Now on sale: VC200L VISAC Astrograph from Vixen
February 7 2024, Stefan Taube
You can currently get the C 200/1800 VC200L VISAC Cassegrain telescope from Vixen for a particularly low price!
The VC200L VISAC has been specially developed for the requirements of astrophotography. The unique catadioptric system has an aspherical primary mirror, a convex secondary mirror and an additional triplet correcting lens. This combination results in the VISAC telescope optics (Vixen Sixth-Order Aspherical Cassegrain).
The VISAC system offers you tack-sharp stars right to the edge of the field of view, as it corrects all three types of imaging errors of reflecting telescopes.
You can find more information here in the shop.
The offer is limited in time. Take advantage of it now!
FCD-100-Apos from Explore Scientific now at a special price!
February 7 2024, Stefan Taube
The apochromatic telescopes in the Professional Line series from Explore Scientific use an objective consisting of three lenses with a central element made of the special FCD-100 glass: the colour purity of these objectives sets standards in this price class!
You can now obtain the following three models at a special price:
- Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED FCD-100 Hexafoc
- Apochromatic refractor AP 102/714 ED FCD-100 Hexafoc
- Apochromatic refractor AP 127/952 ED FCD-100 Carbon Hexafoc
All telescopes are equipped with the high-quality 2.5-inch Hexafoc focuser. It offers a 1:10 reduction for precise focussing in astrophotography.
The offer is limited in time. Take advantage of it now!
Explore Scientific 16-inch Dobsonian at a special price!
January 29 2024, Stefan Taube
You can currently get the largest model in the Ultra Light Dobsonian series from Explore Scientific at a special price!
It is the Dobsonian telescope N 406/1826 Ultra Light Generation II
Explore Scientific offers lightweight aluminium Dobsonians that are optimized for transport and a rapid set-up:
- The secondary mirror holder can be operated without tools and is with stable adjustment
- The primary mirror can be adjusted from the front during observation and sits in a modern cell with radial roller bearings and a 9-point system
- Large altitude wheels allow jitter-free movement even at higher magnifications
- Cover and altitude wheels fit into the rocker box, the mirror box is equipped with a lid for transport, so you only have to transport two aluminium boxes and a bundle of rods
- Extremely rigid construction!
- Dew-resistant thanks to all-aluminium construction: No more negative influence from humidity thanks to the exclusive use of aluminium and other metals
- Two radial main mirror fans for rapid ambient temperature adjustment
You can find more information about the large 16-inch model here in the shop.
The offer is valid until 28th February 2024 and only while stocks last! Take advantage of it now!
Origin: the Smart Telescope from Celestron
January 25 2024, Stefan Taube
The renowned telescope manufacturer Celestron now also offers a Smart Telescope. This is a telescope with a built-in camera and a user-friendly smartphone app:
Celestron Smart Telescope S 152/335 RASA Origin
Compared to other smart telescopes, Origin has special features that you can expect from one of the most innovative manufacturers:
- At 152 millimeters in diameter, the optics are larger than those of other telescopes of this type. As a result, the resolution is significantly higher, which has a very positive effect on globular clusters, the Moon and planets for example.
- The optics consist of the patented RASA design. This technology from Celestron allows a particularly fast focal ratio of f/2.2 – in the same exposure time Origin delivers a significantly brighter image than other automated Smart Telescopes. In addition, the closed optics prevent dust, dirt or moisture from accumulsting on the mirror.
- Origin is equipped with fans for the optics and electronics, a built-in heater for dew protection and a filter drawer.
As Celestron is a manufacturer by and for astronomers, Origin also allows you to use filters and edit the raw images yourself without using the integrated image editing software.
Origin is supplied with a mount based on the proven NexStar Evolution design. The single-arm mount is very stable, yet compact. It is equipped with an integrated rechargeable battery that powers the mount, the camera and – if desired – even your smartphone.
With Origin, Celestron is revolutionizing electronically assisted Astronomy, also known as EAA. EAA can not be compared to observing through a Dobsonian or to “classic” astrophotography, yet it offers another approach to Astronomy that is particularly interesting for beginners and city dwellers.
With a new particularly innovative product like Origin, it is not always easy to meet the high demand in a timely manner. Therefore our recommendation: Pre-order your Origin NOW here in our shop. We will deliver it as quickly as possible.
New Sphinx mount from Vixen: SX2WL WiFi
January 25 2024, Stefan Taube
With the SX2WL model, the Japanese manufacturer Vixen is launching a new mount in the Sphinx series.
The SX2WL is the first Sphinx mount to be equipped with a Wireless Unit. It generates a local WLAN so that the mount can be controlled via a smartphone, using the free STAR BOOK Wireless App. This App offers all the functionalities of the previous STARBOOK TEN with manual controls simply via your smartphone. This significantly reduces the power consumption of the mount!
The SX2WL is ideal for mobile astrophotography: It can carry up to 12 kilograms, but weights only 7 kilograms. Due to the design of the Sphinx mounts the motors act as counterweights and only a light additional counterweight is required.
Like all Sphinx mounts, the SX2WL also impresses with its high quality standards Made In Japan!
You can find more information and the current price here in the shop.
SEGA: The Planetarium for your home
December 1 2023, Stefan Taube
The special gift idea: Bring the stars into your Christmas home for you and your loved ones. The home planetariums from SEGA are the best choice here!
SEGA offers three models:
- The first choice is the Homestar Flux Planetarium , the most powerful one: The 5 Watt LED projects a starry sky within a diameter of 2.90 meters, even on a high ceiling! The Homestar Flux is also supplied in a very elegant box – an ideal gift!
- The classic Homestar Pro Original Planetarium is slightly cheaper. It still illuminates 2.70 meters with 3 Watt LED.
- The latest model from SEGA is the Homestar Matataki Planetarium. The projection is the same as that of the Homestar Pro Original, but the Homestar Matataki offers nature sounds, from the beach to the mountains. Enjoy the starry sky with a natural soundscape!
All variants have useful features, such as a timer and switchable shooting stars.
You can upgrade any SEGA home planetarium with additional high-quality slides. This means you can always new exciting patterns with Astronomy and other topics.
You can find all SEGA planetariums here in the shop. Additional slides are available under the brand names SEGA Toys, Astrial and Redmark.
Order the new version of the OCAL collimator now!
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