{"id":23557,"date":"2021-09-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/?post_type=purple_issue&#038;p=23557"},"modified":"2021-10-22T11:47:20","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T11:47:20","slug":"gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/2021\/09\/16\/gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center intro\">Ezzy Pearson rounds up the latest astronomical accessories<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image bild\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"582\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/HK8048Z8A6F2A8K3QNF91YF7CT08-582x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-24927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/HK8048Z8A6F2A8K3QNF91YF7CT08-582x1024.jpg 582w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/HK8048Z8A6F2A8K3QNF91YF7CT08-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/HK8048Z8A6F2A8K3QNF91YF7CT08-768x1352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/HK8048Z8A6F2A8K3QNF91YF7CT08-872x1536.jpg 872w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/HK8048Z8A6F2A8K3QNF91YF7CT08.jpg 1163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>1 <strong>Scopetech Mount Zero<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Price <\/strong>\u00a3379 \u2022 <strong>Supplier <\/strong>First Light Optics <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firstlightoptics.com\">www.firstlightoptics.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">This single-arm fork mount can hold up to 7kg. The system, which uses worm gears and ball bearings, means that once you\u2019ve set the friction you won\u2019t need to tighten or loosen it again.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>2 <strong>Altair 2-inch dual-band 7nm <\/strong><\/strong>CMOS nebula filter<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Price <\/strong>\u00a3235 \u2022 <strong>Supplier <\/strong>Altair Astro <strong>Tel <\/strong>01263 731505 \u2022 <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.altairastro.com\">www.altairastro.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Bring out the details of nebulae with this dual band filter. It removes the need to swap between individual filters by transmitting light from both the Ha (hydrogen-alpha) and OIII (oxygen) wavelengths in your target, while suppressing unwanted wavelengths.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>3 <strong>Plush astronaut penguin<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Price <\/strong>\u00a315 \u2022 <strong>Supplier <\/strong>Science Museum <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.sciencemuseum.org.uk\">http:\/\/shop.sciencemuseum.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Penguins might not be able to fly, but this feathered spacefarer can still shoot for the stars. A great gift for the little astronaut (or penguin enthusiast) in your life.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>4 <strong>ASKAR F135 f\/4.5 astrograph <\/strong><\/strong>telephoto lens<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Price <\/strong>\u00a3289 \u2022 <strong>Supplier <\/strong>365 Astronomy <strong>Tel <\/strong>020 3384 5187 \u2022 <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.365astronomy.com\">www.365astronomy.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">At just 280g, this f\/4.5 astrograph is a great basis for a lightweight astrophotography setup, whether you\u2019re using it with a DSLR camera, a specialist astronomy camera or as a guiding system. The triplet lens is made of high-quality glass with an in-built flattener. <span>Fits 1.25-inch filters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>5 <strong>Ear warmer fleece cap<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Price <\/strong>\u00a312.99 \u2022 <strong>Supplier <\/strong>Coopers of Stortford <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coopersofstortford.co.uk\">www.coopersofstortford.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Stay warm through the night with this cosy fleece cap. The stiff peak front will help protect your face from the wind, while the long earflaps will keep in the heat and stop your ears from getting cold.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>6 <strong>Bresser 2-inch to 1.25-inch <\/strong><\/strong><strong>er<\/strong>yepiece adapto<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>Price <\/strong>\u00a335 \u2022 <strong>Supplier <\/strong>Telescope House <strong>Tel <\/strong>01342 837098 \u2022 <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.telescopehouse.com\">www.telescopehouse.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Increase the possibilities with your setup with this adaptor that allows you to use your 1.25-inch accessories in a larger 2-inch barrel. The adaptor\u2019s length is 34mm and the collar diameter is 60mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ezzy Pearson rounds up the latest astronomical accessories<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":24600,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","purple_page_number":"96","purple_custom_meta_purple_page_number":"96","purple_seq_number":"1","purple_custom_meta_purple_seq_number":"1","purple_source_article":"article_96-1.xml","purple_custom_meta_purple_source_article":"article_96-1.xml","purple_source_issue":"October-2021","purple_custom_meta_purple_source_issue":"October-2021","purple_external_id":"October-2021-96-1","purple_custom_meta_purple_external_id":"October-2021-96-1","purple_issue_code":"|0000086545||","purple_custom_meta_purple_issue_code":"|0000086545||","purple_android_product":"com.im.skyatnight.197","purple_custom_meta_purple_android_product":"com.im.skyatnight.197","purple_ios_product":"com.im.skyatnight.197","purple_custom_meta_purple_ios_product":"com.im.skyatnight.197","purple_web_product":"","purple_custom_meta_purple_web_product":"","purple_publication_id":"075fab74-0a21-4201-866a-899d6c41c40c","purple_migrated":"","kt_blocks_editor_width":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[14],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/3e146453-b348-4143-aee5-a5e77be81af9.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"2"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/3e146453-b348-4143-aee5-a5e77be81af9.jpg",1026,2048,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/3e146453-b348-4143-aee5-a5e77be81af9-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/3e146453-b348-4143-aee5-a5e77be81af9-150x300.jpg",150,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/3e146453-b348-4143-aee5-a5e77be81af9-768x1533.jpg",768,1533,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/3e146453-b348-4143-aee5-a5e77be81af9-513x1024.jpg",513,1024,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/3e146453-b348-4143-aee5-a5e77be81af9-770x1536.jpg",770,1536,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2021\/09\/3e146453-b348-4143-aee5-a5e77be81af9.jpg",1026,2048,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Ezzy Pearson rounds up the latest astronomical accessories","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23557"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23557"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23557\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24928,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23557\/revisions\/24928"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}