Telescope Accessories

The ZWO narrowband O-III 7nm filter is designed for nebula observation allowing 7nm bandwidth of light centered on a wavelength of 500nm through,  which corresponds to OIII emission lines, blocking out all other light.  Adding the ZWO O-III Narrowband filter to your imaging collection will help you go beyond the RGB imaging and will help capture your favorite nebulas in a totally new light, no matter how polluted your skies may be!

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.

The ZWO 7nm OIII filter is centered around the Oxygen III band of 501nm. Oxygen III or double ionised oxygen occurs at  primarily at 500.7nm and secondarily 495.9nm.  The highest levels of OIII are usually found in diffuse and planetary nebulae. The OIII emission lines were first discovered in the 1860s in spectra of planetary nebulae.  OIII wavelengths relate to the green-turquoise-cyan in colour on the spectrum whilst the narrowband width makes the background space very black.

Dew shield to prevent dew appearance and improve contrast. Easy to fit. Suitable for 6”  telescopes.

NOTE: Sirius Optics recommends that any dew heater strap or heated dew shield be connected to a dual channel dew controller and not directly to 12V.

This allows the user to regulate the current and temperature of the dew heater strap or dew shield. 

The recommended control unit is the Astrozap Dual Channel Dew Controller (Product No. 124474)

Farpoint Dew Shield – Celestron 6SE SCT is a tough cover that protects optical equipment and allows for moisture-free observing sessions.

Safely attach telescope optical tubes and accessories with Farpoint Vixen Dovetail Plate – Armored Strip – Celestron 9.25 Inch SCT (pre 2008).  This 19″ Vixen style dovetail bar features a stainless steel armored strip to prevent damage.

• 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