Telescope Accessories

Variable Polarizing Moon Filter fits all threaded 1.25" Eyepieces

$29.00 (+$5 Shipping) (1.25")

$50 ($5 Shipping) (2")

Deluxe Laser Collimator

If you have a Dob or a reflector, this is the collimator to get!

Talk to me after you get it and I'll have you collimating in minutes!

$64.95 (plus $5.00 Shipping)

Using the Rigel is EASY!

Step 1: Put the Bulls-Eye where you want the telescope. In this case, I'm looking for M13. Notice how I position the bulls-eye between the stars on the longest side of the keystone.

Step 2: Look in the eyepiece!

The Rigel comes with an extra base!

Rigel Quick Finder $40

Safely Observe the Sun!

Safely see the sun up close! We are headed into what is predicted to be the biggest solar cycle in 400 years. See it yourself. I'm an avid solar observer and look forward to sharing observations with you.

$74.95 FREE SHIPPING! (up to 120mm Scope, Please contact me for quote on larger sizes)

Moon too bright? This will make lunar viewing a pleasure!

25% Moon Filter

$18.95 (Free Shipping)

Expanse Eyepieces  Available in 9, 6, 15, and 20mm

Great eye relief so eyeglass wearers can view the entire field without removing their glasses

With their 66° apparent field of view, our Expanse wide-field eyepieces will definitely turn up the Wow! factor in your deep-sky observing experiences! Imagine taking in objects like the Andromeda Galaxy, the Double Cluster, or the star clouds in Sagittarius in one sweep! With an Expanse in your focuser, you can!

Expanse oculars have big eye lenses and great eye relief (13mm to 17mm). Eyeglass wearers can view the entire field without removing their glasses. All eyepiece elements are fully coated, with the outer lens multi-coated for additional light transmission.

Each 1.25" aluminum barrel is threaded for filters and internally blackened to eliminate internal scattering. And their fold-down rubber eyeguards enhance contrast by blocking stray light.

With our Expanse eyepieces you get a super wide field of view and superior optical performance. And check out the price. You also get a bargain!

$59.95 (Free Shipping for Members)

6mm

9mm

15mm

21mm

SUPER Special!

Any Size $120.00 each plus $8 Shipping (each) (Priority)

Stratus Eyepieces

    * Offers a 68 degree apparent field of view for a wide-field window into the heavens

    * Optics are fully multi-coated to maximize light transmission

    * Lens edges are blackened to ensure excellent contrast

    * One-year limited warranty

If you are one of the legions of folks who have "upgraded" to a big-screen television set lately, then you've probably become spoiled by its wonderfully expansive picture.

Well, if you are a telescope user, you will be equally spoiled by the wide-field window into the heavens served up by this Stratus eyepiece. With an apparent field of 68° — which translates to a 71% greater viewing area than that of a typical 52° Plossl — this eyepiece quite literally puts more stars in your eyes. In the same way you feel more a part of the action watching a big-screen TV, with this Stratus "sixty-eight" you will feel like you are really experiencing your celestial targets, rather than just viewing them from afar. You'll never go back to Plossls again!

But it isn't just the Stratus' field of view that will widen your eyes. This ocular has a sophisticated eight-element optical configuration that features a monster 1-1/4"-diameter eye lens to look into.It has a generous 20mm eye relief, so you'll get the "big picture" even if you wear eyeglasses. The optics are fully multi-coated to maximize light transmission to your eyes, and the lens edges are blackened to ensure excellent contrast.

This Stratus eyepiece fits in both 1.25" and 2" focusers. It sports fold-down rubber eyeguards and a knobby rubber grip. The chrome barrel features a setscrew security recess and is threaded for filters. The eyepiece comes with protective lens and barrel caps.

O-III Filter

This filter will greatly enhance nebulae. The Veil Nebula is particularly spectacular when using this O-III filter. Comparing this filter to others, I've found it outperforms the competition!

$99 ($5 SHIPPING) (1.25" Filter)

Same as above but in 2" to go with the Q70 Eyepieces OR this will thread onto your 2" Diagonal and may be used with the 1.25" adapter in place.

2" OIII Filter

$149 ($5 Shipping)

UltraBlock Narrowband Filter, 1.25"

If you've got light pollution and want to see nebulae---start with this filter. It will greatly enhance nebulae.  See the Veil or M57 in far greater detail! See deep into the Great Orion Nebula!

SALE!!!!!!

1.25" $73.50 ($5 Shipping)

2" SALE $93.50 ($5 Shipping)

Shorty 2x Barlow Lens, 1.25"

Give your scope a power boost! Our Shorty barlow doubles the power of any eyepiece it's used with. For about the price of a single eyepiece or less, this practical accessory effectively doubles the number of eyepieces at your disposal.

It gets its name from its compact size. The Shorty is just 3" long end to end—about half the length of a standard barlow lens. It's short 1.25"-diameter barrel is just 1.6" long, fitting easily in any 1.25" star diagonal, so it's great to use with refractors and Schmidt-Cassegrains.

In fact, it works with any type of telescope. Takes up less space in your accessory case than a standard barlow, to boot.

The Shorty's 2x amplifier lens is an achromatic glass doublet that's now multi-coated to ensure excellent light transmission. The machined and anodized aluminum housing is internally baffled to eliminate unwanted reflections and increase contrast.

Enjoy higher-power, sharper images without eye strain, and get more mileage from your eyepieces with the short barlow that's long on versatility. Try a Shorty on for size today!

Only $42 (FREE SHIPPING)

Q-70 2" Wide View Eyepiece!

Product Specifications:

Actual Customer Review

5/5/08 10:27 AM

26mm Q70 2" Wide-Field Eyepiece

Reviewer: Daryl Powell

I own many eyepieces, some that cost over six hundred dollars. The new Q- 70s totally hold their own when compared to them. I have also used seven different Q-70s in all sizes and they are all very good. Not a single bad one in the lot. In a flat field scope (RC type) scope, they are razor sharp to the edge!!! Ever bit as good as the Panoptics, Meade SWA!! Very slight curvature was seen and they were totally free from ghosting which I see even in my Naglers and Meades. I disassembled all three units to check the coatings on each element and the blackened lens edges. All lens were blackened and all elements were multi coated. The design, once disassembled, shows why they are free from ghosting and the fewer elements contributes to the brighter images when compared to the same mm eyepiece of other brands. There is very, very little to no sign of astigmatism or coma. Chromatic aberration correction was as good as the other Televue and Meade eyepieces. Contrast and detail were just as good as the Televue and a hair better than the Meade 4000 Plossel or SWA. The machining of the barrels and field stops are of the best tolerances I have seen. These eyepieces would be worth more than there asking price. If you have always wanted 2 inch wide field eyepiece of the best quality, buy this whole set and know you just couldn't do any better. I still can't believe they are (sold at this price point) if you buy the whole set. AA+. (Note from Orion: We do not recommend disassembling the eyepieces.)

Note from Chris:

I recommend the 32mm for telescopes f/8 and above. Below f/8, I recommend the 26mm Q70. You may eventually end up with BOTH!

26mm $99 ($5 SHIPPING)

32mm $99 ($5 SHIPPING)

(I don't recommend the 38mm Q70 unless you have a 10" or larger f/10 or higher telescope. That's why I'm not offering the set of 3)

Want Really Smooth Focus Without Replacing Your R&P Focuser?

The Helical Focuser is the ideal solution. It's buttery smooth with no image shift. This is the ideal device if you share your telescope with the family. All eyes are different and the helical focuser makes it easy to finely adjust focus without inducing vibration. If you observe as a group, you'll find this to be a great help.

$52.95 (FREE SHIPPING!)

Brighten up your image!

Every time light is reflected from a surface, a little of the brightness is lost. These high grade, dielectric coated diagonals will make a noticeable difference in even the smallest refractors.

Note: If you use only 1.25" eyepieces, you only need the 1.25" diagonal. There is no light gathering advantage with the 2"---unless you use 2" eyepieces! In which case, the 1.25" adapter is INCLUDED with the 2" model so may use either size eyepiece.

1.25"  $82.95 ($5.00 Shipping)

2"  $121.95 ($5.00 Shipping)

SkyView Pro EQ GoTo Mount

$819 (plus $40 Shipping)

Product Specifications:

	Astro-imaging capability Lunar, planetary & long exposure Weight rating 20 lbs. Dovetail bar system Yes Motor drive compatibility Clock drive included Alignment procedure 3-Star Alignment, 2-Star Alignment, 1-Star Alignment Number of objects in database 13436 Tracking rates Sideral, Solar and Lunar Motor speeds 3.4-deg/sec, 600x, 500x, 400x, 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1.75x, 1.5x, 1.25x Motor type DC Servo motors with encoders Bearing material Sealed ball bearings Power requirement 12-volt DC (tip positive) PEC Yes GPS Sold separately Latitude range 9-72 Setting circles Yes Polar-axis scope Sold separately Counterweights One 7.5 lb. Available ports RS-232, autoguider Tripod material Steel Tripod leg diameter 1.75 in. Counterweight bar length 10 in. Diameter of counterweight shaft 20mm Height range of mount/tripod 42.25 in. - 55.00 in. Weight, mount/tripod 36.5 lbs. Weight, fully assembled 36.5 lbs. Warranty One year