{"id":29194,"date":"2022-02-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=29194"},"modified":"2022-03-23T13:19:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T13:19:44","slug":"gear-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/2022\/02\/10\/gear-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ezzy Pearson rounds up the latest astronomical accessories<\/p>\n\n

1. Ocal Electronic Collimator<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price<\/strong> \u00a3169 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>First Light Optics \u2022 www.firstlightoptics.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Transform collimation into a quick and easy process using this device. Install the collimator on your<\/span> telescope, connect it to your computer, then use the software to help you as you manoeuvre both primary <\/span>and secondary mirrors into perfect collimation.<\/p>\n\n

2. Altair 30mm Binoviewers<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price<\/strong> from \u00a3399 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Altair Astro \u2022 Tel<\/span><\/strong> 01263 731505 \u2022 <\/span>www.altairastro.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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There\u2019s no more squinting through the eyepiece with this binoviewer, which splits the light from your scope into two eyepiece barrels. The prisms are an oversized 30mm, so they give a full view even with high-end eyepieces that have a wider field stop. It comes without eyepieces, but bundle deals are available.<\/p>\n\n

3. ZWO ASIair Plus Smart Wi-Fi Controller<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a3289 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Widescreen Centre \u2022 Tel <\/strong>01353 776199 \u2022 www.widescreen-centre.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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This device makes controlling your astro-imaging setup a doddle by running all your power outputs and data inputs through one device, which can then connect to your computer. This new version comes with 32GB of storage and a faster read speed.<\/p>\n\n

4. Men\u2019s Heat Holders Horten Hat<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a311.99 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Heat Holders \u2022 https:\/\/heatholders.co.uk <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Made from soft yarn and lined with a fur-like insulating fabric, this hat ensures you will be comfortable while also staying warm throughout the night. The hat is lined with thermal HeatWeaver fabric, while the outside comes in a variety of colours.<\/p>\n\n

5. Wooden Astrolabe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u20ac34.90 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Mapospheres \u2022 www.mapospheres.eu<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Use this astrolabe to navigate the skies like they did in ancient times, or just keep it as a stylish display piece. Comes either pre-assembled or as a kit.<\/p>\n\n

6. Rings Around You Saturn Necklace<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a319 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Lucent Studios \u2022 https:\/\/wearelucent.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A golden brass Saturn makes a charming centre piece to this necklace. The jewel of the Solar System is suspended from an 18-inch gold-plated chain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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