{"id":38356,"date":"2022-11-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=38356"},"modified":"2022-11-25T12:42:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T12:42:16","slug":"gear-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/2022\/11\/11\/gear-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

1. Benro Polaris electric tripod head <\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a31,199 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>365 Astronomy \u2022 www.365astronomy.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADVANCED <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connect it to your DSLR and this device can transmit your images via Wi-Fi. The supplied app then uses this as a live feed to help you steer the tripod head and achieve the perfect composition. An advanced model can connect to mobile networks for remote use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. 2-inch Baader 7.5nm solar filter <\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a3198 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>The Widescreen Centre \u2022 www.widescreen-centre.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Increase the sharpness of your solar images with this filter. Centred on the wavelengths our eyes are most sensitive to, the filter supresses the effects of atmospheric turbulence. Must be used with a white-light solar filter. Also comes in a 1.25-inch size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Dare Mighty Things umbrella <\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Price <\/strong>$43 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Science Socks \u2022 www.sciencesocks.co<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remember the historic landing of Perseverance with this umbrella that shares the striking red and white pattern of the Mars rover\u2019s parachute \u2013 a secret code, spelling out \u2018Dare Mighty Things\u2019, the motto of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory that built the rover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Oklop bag for mounts <\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Price <\/strong>from \u00a332 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>First Light Optics \u2022 www.firstlightoptics.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep your mount secure in a bag designed to perfectly accommodate the foam packing that originally came with your mount. Available for a range of mounts (Star Adventurer Pro shown). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Sky quality map of Europe <\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a314.90 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Astroshop.eu \u2022 www.astroshop.eu<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Satellite data showing light pollution across the continent is laid over a travel map showing major roads, train lines, towns and rivers, helping you to plan your trips to Europe\u2019s darkest skies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Celestron smart dew heater controller <\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a3332.99 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Harrison Telescopes \u2022 www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Power up to two dew heaters perfectly with this controller and its built-in 12V DC battery. Sensors measure the temperature of your optics, turning the heaters on only when needed, helping to save power. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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