Angled compact spotting scope. A journey of over 60 years of heritage, refining and developing techniques passed down decade to decade from the Kowa optical masters in Japan. This legacy leads us to where we are now – introducing the new compact Kowa TSN-550 PROMINAR – a truly unique spotting scope, designed to make your  journeys truly memorable and immersive.

Straight compact spotting scope. A journey of over 60 years of heritage, refining and developing techniques passed down decade to decade from the Kowa optical masters in Japan. This legacy leads us to where we are now – introducing the new compact Kowa TSN-550 PROMINAR – a truly unique spotting scope, designed to make your  journeys truly memorable and immersive.

The cooled Color PRO camera from ZWO has the newest Sony IMX294CJK sensor - high-sensitivity astro camera for deep-sky photography.

• Explore the Universe and control your NexStar Evolution telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS and Android!
• Compact, portable 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings
• Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
• Rechargeable lithium-iron battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
• Improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays and a USB charge port for your smart device

• German Equatorial/Alt-Az/dual-OTA mode.
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC).
• Belt drive – Super smooth PE curve. Low backlash, silent slewing.
• +/- 5 arc seconds native periodic error.
• Dual shutter release control for batch exposures of astrophotography.
• Motor controller with high torque and accuracy.
• Includes two V-style saddles for mounting dual OTAs
• Secure-fit power supply connections.
• Polar alignment with optional polarscope.
• Dual Encoders
• Counterweight extension bar included.
• Retractable counterweight bar.

WARNING: the Synscan hand controller has now been replaced by the WIFI controller to be used with Synscan Pro by Skywatcher 

• 20Kgs payload capacity
• Belt drive
• SNAP port
• Auto guide port
• Carry handle
• D/V saddle plate
• Built in illuminated polar scope
• 42,000+ object data base
• Retractable counterweight bar

The 8" Ritchey-Chrétien is the perfect telescope for astrophotography, but it is also suitable for visual observation.

• ♦ Aperture 8" / 203 mm - focal length 1624 mm - focal ratio f/8
• ♦ Hyperbolic primary and secondary mirror for very high sharpness on the optical axis and a large well-corrected field for astrophotography
• ♦ Both mirrors made of fused silica for stable focus position
• ♦ 99% high-reflectivy coating on main and secondary mirror for an even brighter image and more contrast - special service from TS
• ♦ Quicker cooling down thanks to open construction and primary mirror ventilation
• ♦ Two Vixen style dovetail bars supplied - ideal for accessories like guiding scopes or a piggyback camera mount
• ♦ High-quality 2" dual speed MONORAIL focuser with 2" / 1.25" reduction adapter - motor focuser optionally available
• ♦ RC correctors for larger sensors from APS-C upwards are optionally available

• The most compact and portable of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts offers the same rigidity as our larger mounts with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design 
• Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb
• Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more
• NEW dual saddle plate is compatible with narrow CG-5 dovetails and wider CGE dovetail. Also compatible with Vixen format dovetails longer than 100mm, but not compatible with Losmandy D format plates.
• Latitude range allows the mount to perform between 7° and 77° latitude

• 8” (200mm) f/5 optical design provides excellent wide field views
• Parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image
• The most compact and portable of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts offers the same rigidity as our larger mounts with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design 
• Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb
• Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more
• NEW dual saddle plate is compatible with narrow CG-5 dovetails and wider CGE dovetail. Also compatible with Vixen format dovetails longer than 100mm, but not compatible with Losmandy D format plates.
• Latitude range allows the mount to perform between 7° and 77° latitude
• Accessories include a 20mm eyepiece and 9x50 finderscope

• Experience our best optical performance with EdgeHD’s aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain optics for pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of today’s largest imaging sensors and widest eyepieces
• Aluminum optical tube with tube vents featuring an integrated 50-mesh filter allows hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Mirror support knobs hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift during imaging
• Versatile design accommodates 3 focal ratios: native f/10, f/7 with the addition of a focal reducer, or ultra-fast f/2 imaging with a removable secondary mirror and third-party accessories
• Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
• A 9x50 finderscope, 1.25” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and 40 mm Plössl 1.25” eyepiece are all included

TS 8" f/12 Cassegrain telescope with fused Quartz mirror and only 33% obstruction - the ideal alternative to a Schmidt-Cassegrain

• Aperture 8" - 203 mm
• Focal length 2436 mm
• F-ratio f/12
• Large illuminated image field with 45 mm diameter
• Hyperbolic secondary mirror and parabolic primary mirror made of Quartz glass for stable focus position
• 99% reflection on primary and secondary mirror for an even brighter image
• Quick temperature adaption due to open design
• Pure reflective system without Schmidt plate or meniscus lens - fully suitable for Infrared
• Only 33 % linear obstruction - very well suited for visual astronomy
• 2" MONORAIL focuser with micro-gear reduction and 1.25" reduction are included
• M90 extension tubes for trouble-free focusing with almost any accessories included
• Internal baffles for higher contrast
• Losmandy style dovetail and Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail for trouble-free adaption to all popular mounts
• Finder-scope shoe is also included
• Very economically priced, compared with other classical Cassegrains

The 14x40 TECHNO-STABI employs FUJINON’S unique EBC coating, allowing exceptional light transmission. With high stabilization freedom, you are sure to get a solid image of virtually anything that flies, floats, or rocks and rolls! Updated version!

The powerful 6-element Apo with 76 mm aperture and 342 mm focal length has been developed by Teleskop-Service for astrophotography.

• Aperture 76 mm
• Focal length 342 mm
• High focal ratio f/4.5 for short exposure times
• Illuminated and corrected image field of 44 mm diameter - usable up to full format
• Multi-coated FPL53 APO Triplet lens, free from false color
• Screwed 3-element ED corrector with 55 mm working distance from the M48 camera connection
• 3" RAP rack and pinion focuser with 360° rotation possibility
• 2" and 1.25" connection for observation are included - 1.25" and 2" accessories can be used
• 2" nebula filters can be screwed into the corrector
• CNC tube rings with handle, viewfinder shoe and V-style dovetail bar are included in delivery
• The handle offers adaptation options for guide scope or camera

ASI2600MC Pro uses Sony’s latest back-illuminated IMX571 APS-C format native 16-bit ADC sensor. It has an ultra-high 14 stops dynamic range, ultra-low 1.0e readout noise and an innovative breakthrough resulting in zero amp-glow. It is a camera born from the appeal of astrophotography lovers.

• 100 mm apochromatic Refractor with Schott BK-7 and FPL-53 ED glass
• 900 mm focal length (f/9)
• Dual-speed 2″ Crayford-type focuser with 1.25″ adaptor
• 8×50 RA erect-image finderscope
• 2″ dielectric diagonal
• 20 mm and 5 mm 1.25″ eyepieces
• Tube-ring attachment hardware n Aluminum carry case