{"id":36372,"date":"2022-09-15T14:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T14:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=36372"},"modified":"2022-09-21T10:29:40","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T10:29:40","slug":"gear-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/2022\/09\/15\/gear-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

1 Celestron tabletop tripod for NexStar mounts <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a3149 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Widescreen Centre \u2022 www.widescreen-centre.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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This is a great grab-and-go tripod that\u2019s just 28cm long when folded up. The mounting plate is designed specifically for NexStar SE and Evolution mounts and its 3kg weight makes for a stable base. <\/p>\n\n

2 Black Diamond Spot 400 headlamp <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a340 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Black Diamond \u2022 www.blackdiamondequipment.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A sleek, low-profile design means this head torch won\u2019t tip forward or bounce much when you\u2019re on the move. Both red and white light options can be dimmed to get the perfect brightness for your needs. Comes in a variety of colour trims. <\/p>\n\n

3 Altair Ultra 3nm H-alpha narrowband 2-inch filter <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a3399 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Harrison Telescopes \u2022 www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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ADVANCED <\/strong>This high-end H-alpha narrowband filter transmits 90 per cent of the light in its designated wavelength and 0.01 per cent outside it. Each is individually tested and comes with a report guaranteeing its performance. <\/p>\n\n

4 Rocket night light <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a311.95 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Not On The High Street \u2022 www.notonthehighstreet.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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The soft glow of this rocket-shaped lamp makes it a perfect night light to help lull the space-loving child in your life to sleep. It\u2019s battery-powered, so you can take it with you for overnight stays and sleepovers. <\/p>\n\n

5 Trewortha bamboo base layer <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a352 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>BAM Bamboo clothing \u2022 www.bambooclothing.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A good base layer helps maintain your temperature throughout a night\u2019s observations and this one is 68 per cent bamboo fabric, a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibres. The set comes in three colour choices with men\u2019s equivalents also available. <\/p>\n\n

6 Protostar FlockBoard <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Price <\/strong>from \u00a34 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>First Light Optics \u2022 www.firstlightoptics.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Flocking your telescope prevents stray light creating artefacts in your images and enhances contrast. This special material simply springs out against the walls, of your scope\u2019s tube and can be removed just as easily. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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