Description Explore Scientific cradle assemblies fit their appointed telescope OTA snuggly, yet protect the delicate surface of the tube. The hinged ring system separates easily by loosening the oversized metal thumbscrews, and locks securely back into place once the OTA has been nestled inside the rings. Each extruded aluminum ring set is topped with a […]

Description Explore Scientific cradle assemblies fit their appointed telescope OTA snuggly, yet protect the delicate surface of the tube. The hinged ring system separates easily by loosening the over-sized metal thumbscrews, and locks securely back into place once the OTA has been nestled inside the rings. Each extruded aluminum ring set is topped with a […]

Description This adapter allows you to attach the 3-inch 0.7X Field Flattener Focal Reducer (FFFR507X-00) on optical tubes with a 2-inch focuser. This adapter also allows you to adapt the 3-inch Diagonal to a 2-inch focuser draw tube. The adapter is threaded to accept 2-inch filters. Specs Item Number 510364 Weight .15lb/.08kg Diameter 76mm Height […]

Explore Scientific Nebula Filter 1.25″ CLS Range from 436nm to 536nm with peak at 488nm. Transmission 98.3% This is a general-purpose light-pollution reduction filter designed for observing the broad range of deep sky objects including nebulae and galaxies. The CLS does a good job of increasing contrast, providing a darker sky background. CA Residents: Prop […]

Explore Scientific Nebula Filter 1.25″ UHC Range from 458nm to 508nm with peak at 488nm. Transmission 96.7% UHC – This is an ultra-high contrast narrow-band filter, designed for observing the broad range of nebulae with 1.25-inch standard eyepieces or filter wheels. The bandpass is tighter than the CLS Nebula Filter, thereby blocking even more light […]

Explore Scientific Nebula Filter 1.25″ O-III Range from 483nm to 511nm with peak at 496nm. Transmission 96.7% Oxygen III – This is the highest contrast Nebula Filter in the series, a line filter for only the two emission lines of oxygen. A great choice for observations of supernova remnants and other nebulae that glow in […]

Discontinued Item Features Ample 70mm aperture will reveal stunning lunar details, popular planetary features like Jupiter’s cloud belts or Saturn’s rings and many of the brightest Messier objects. Simple yoke mount with an altitude rod makes it easy to smoothly move the telescope and track objects. Full size tripod includes accessory tray. Model comes with […]

This high-quality eyepiece offers a 70-degree apparent field of view. Great for viewing the Moon, planets and deep-sky objects. The new eyepiece design represent a major advance compared to the original Plössl and Super-Plössl design. The five element design features tack sharp optical performance which delivers a improvement in corrections for chromatic aberration and edge-sharpness […]

Description Keep out stray and unwanted light from your 10″ and 12″ Truss Tube Dobsonian telescope with a lightweight light shroud. Keeping the path dark between your secondary and primary mirror will boost image contrast and brightness bringing out more details. Constructed of opaque black nylon with excellent stretch, each end of our DOB light […]

Description Explore Scientific Waterproof Eyepieces – Comfort, Quality, Value. The Explore Scientific 62° Series eyepieces are excellent flat-field multi-element oculars that can transform your visual astronomy experience. With an apparent field of view of 62 degrees and near parfocal design, these eyepieces offer incredible value in a very nice eyepiece. Another great benefit of these […]