Ezzy Pearson rounds up the latest astronomical accessories

1 Bresser 1.25 inch BinoViewer Deluxe

Price £341 • Supplier Bresser UK www.bresseruk.com

Two eyes are better than one and this binoviewer lets you use both by splitting your scope’s single image into two, meaning there’s no more need to squint through a single eyepiece. The deluxe version’s optical system makes it easier to find focus and get the best views.

2 Orion right-angle viewer for polar scopes

Price £102.99 • Supplier Orion https://uk.telescope.com

Spare your neck when peering through your polar scope with this 90°-viewer that lets you look at a more comfortable angle. A built-in Amici prism means you can switch to double the magnification.

3 Deep-sky DAD field rotator

Price £415 • Supplier First Light Optics www.firstlightoptics.com

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Framing can make or break an image, and this field rotator takes a lot of the aggravation out of getting everything just right. The device has been designed to ensure as little tilt as possible, and can hold a payload of up to 8kg.

4 Orion constellation tote bag

Price £11 • Supplier Thread Squirrel www.notonthehighstreet.com

Carry home the shopping while showing off your love of the night sky with this tote bag, embroidered with the constellation of Orion, the Hunter. Made from 100 per cent cotton, it comes in black, blue and natural.

5 Space 3D 500-piece jigsaw

Price £16.99 • Supplier Cloudberries www.cloudberries.co.uk

Spend an evening or two assembling this 500-piece puzzle to create an image of an astronaut floating above a ringed planet. When you’ve finished, use the supplied 3D-glasses to watch the cosmos jump to life.

6 Star Walk 2

Price Free (with in-app purchases) • Supplier Vito Technology • https://starwalk.space/en

Learn to navigate the stars with the help of this app. Hold the device up to the sky and the screen will show you what stars it’s pointing at. Consult the ‘Sky Live’ menu to find out what time the planets, Moon and Sun rise and set that night. For iOS and Android.