Telescopes & Astronomy

Astrodon Narrowband filters set a new bar of performance and durability for imaging and research.

• Four great Moon filters in one kit—everything you’ll ever need for optimal views of the lunar surface
• Three neutral density (ND) filters with different levels of light transmission (13%, 25%, and 50%) allow you to choose the perfect filter for your viewing conditions
• Moon & Sky Glow filter provides high contrast views of the lunar surface and enhances observation of deep sky objects from light polluted skies
• Aluminum filter cells provide a rigid, durable housing for the filter glass and are threaded on top and bottom for stacking
• Kit includes a plastic carrying case with Moon map and legend for identifying the most popular lunar features

If you'd like to enhance your astronomy experience with some colour planetary filters, why not go for the saxon 2" Colour Planetary Filter Set?

This set comes with four filters of yellow, red, dark green and blue.

• Fits Optical Tube Diameter 11 5/8" (295mm) to 11 7/8" (302mm)
• Safe for viewing the Sun
• Blocks 99.999% of incoming light
• Compatibility: LX90 10", LX200 10", LX600 10"

• Fits Optical Tube Diameter 7 1/8" (181mm) to 7 3/8" (187mm)
• Safe for viewing the Sun
• Blocks 99.999% of incoming light
• Compatibility: LX70 R6, LX65 6" MAK & 6" ACF™, LX85 6" MAK, ACF™ & 6" Reflector 

These are safe full aperture (sometimes referred as clear aperture) solar filters. This means that it allows the most light possible into the telescope because it allows the full aperture of your telescope to be viewed. The full aperture allows the best possible daytime viewing when there is minimal atmospheric turbulence.

• This Celestron 2” Eyepiece and Filter Kit includes all the accessories you need to start using 2” eyepieces on your Schmidt-Cassegrain or refractor telescope
• You’ll get a 2” Mirror Diagonal, three E-Lux 2” eyepieces, a 2” 2X Barlow Lens, five colored filters to improve observations of the planets, and a foam-fitted aluminum carry case
• The 2” 90° Mirror Diagonal accepts 2” eyepieces, and attaches to the rear cell of SCT’s.  An adapter is included for use with refractor telescopes.
• Celestron E-Lux eyepieces are a 3-element, fully multi-coated design.  You’ll get a 26 mm, a 32 mm, and a 40 mm, for a great choice of magnification and field of view.  Multiply your options by 2X when you use your 2” eyepieces with the included 2X Barlow.
• The most popular planetary filters are included in this kit.  They are threaded to attach to most any 2” eyepiece or accessory.   

• High-performance observational eyepiece filter markedly improves views of Mars
• Fully-coated Mars filter increases contrast to bring out subtle details on the disc of the red planet
• When using the Mars filter on a clear, dark evening you'll see polar ice cap detail, subtle mare shadings, duststorm and cloud activity
• Eyepiece filter dramatically improves views of Mars even in smaller astronomical telescopes
• Designed to fit 1.25" telescope eyepieces with filter threads. Metal filter cell construction.