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Instruction manual, Setting Circles, Internal illuminated 6 ... Read more

Instruction manual, Setting Circles, Internal illuminated 6x20 polar axis scope with reticle for both hemispheres, bubble-level, fine adjustment knobs for altitude/azimuth, a 3.7-kg (8.2-lb), and 1.9-kg (4.2-lb) counter-weight.The GP-D2 mount has the appearance of the compact & portable GP-E mount, but with a higher level of performance & sturdiness. Throughout the World, this is a widely respected & enjoyed German equatorial mount for large telescopes & long-exposure imaging.Smooth & stable operation derives from R.A. & Declination axes of durable steel with worm wheels of brass. This allows for telescope loads 44% greater than the GP-E. To minimize the periodic motion that affects tracking accuracy in astrophotography, these gears are machined to 2x the precision as that of the GP-E. All R.A. & Declination worm gears are individually inspected before assembly in Japan. The combination of high rigidity materials & high precision machining, dramatically increases the tracking accuracy of GP-D2 mounts.Ready to handle your telescope, the mount body includes instruction manual, setting circles, internal illuminated polar axis scope with reticle for both hemispheres, bubble-level, fine adjustment knobs for altitude/azimuth, a 3.7-kg (8.2-lb), & 1.9-kg (4.2-lb) counter-weight, all standard. Your choice of single or dual motor hand controllers make this system complete for visual observationor long-exposure astrophotography. You can also opt for the fully computerized, motorized, goto Starbook S system.To take full advantage of the load carrying capacity of the mount, additional counterweights are available and recommended for telescopes over 6kg (13. 2lb). Sturdy vibration da mp ening aluminum HAL 130 or Ash Wood tripods are recommended for this mount. To overcome the low eyepiece point encountered when observing at the zenith with long-tube refractors or Cassegrains, an optional GP Half Pillar extends the mount an additional distance above the HAL 130 tripod base. Minimize

Kendrick Dewcap - Rubber Strip.Kendrick dewcaps are constru ... Read more

Kendrick Dewcap - Rubber Strip.Kendrick dewcaps are constructed of black ABS plastic and are all felt lined for maximum absorption of moisture and baffling of stray light. The cap is attached by wrapping it around your telescope just below the corrector plate ring. The two outside ends are then attached to one another using the sewn on Velcro. A rubber strip is supplied that must be attached along the bottom of the dewcap where there is no felt. This helps in providing a friction fit that ensures the dewcap stays in place once attached. It also allows enough room to attach Kendrick heaters around the corrector plate ring on the inside of the dewcap. Dewcaps will not prevent dew from forming on your telescope. They only delay it, typically by 20 to 40 minutes after dew point has been reached. A dewcap will provide greater contrast while observing by cutting down on the amount of stray light that enters the front of your telescope due to street lights, skyglow etc. Minimize

The Baader Planetarium HYP-8 Hyperion 68-degree Modular Eye ... Read more

The Baader Planetarium HYP-8 Hyperion 68-degree Modular Eyepiece offers world-class performance and unique photo-visual features. No longer do amateurs need to spend more on their eyepieces than their primary instrument in order to get true high-end performance in a wide-field eyepiece. Not just a different branded version of their highly regarded cousins, the Hyperion has been totally redesigned to deliver better transmission, contrast and useful new features. Baader Planetarium has worked hard to give the Hyperion the world's finest optical coatings, superb mechanics and their unique multifunctional design.The Hyperion delivers superb sharpness and color fidelity across their 68-degree wide, flat-field, even in fast telescopes. From their superb on-axis and off-axis sharpness to their pitch-black high contrast field, the Hyperion really works. Viewing through a Hyperion is notably comfortable and relaxing, due to their forgiving eye-position, 20 mm of eye-relief, extra-large eyelens and an optical design that is free of annoying 'kidney-beaning' and blackouts. Minimize

Three Differing Weights.This Tube Balance Weight System per ... Read more

Three Differing Weights.This Tube Balance Weight System permits the balancing of heavy or long-lever-arm accessories attached to the eyepiece-end of the 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Each weight assembly attaches to factory-threaded holes provided on the underside of every Meade 8", 10", 12", 14", or 16" SCT or 7" Maksutov. Three differing weights are supplied with each unit, permitting considerable variation in the total weight available for balancing. Minimize