{"id":44828,"date":"2023-05-17T14:50:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T14:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=44828"},"modified":"2023-05-30T12:15:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T12:15:30","slug":"gear-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/2023\/05\/17\/gear-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

1 Antlia OAG and filter drawer <\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a3272 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>365 Astronomy www.365astronomy.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Simplify your astrophotography setup with this device that combines an off-axis guider (OAG) and a filter drawer system. The OAG has a 12mm prism with an adjustable height, while the filter slide comes with several adaptors to fit filters up to 50mm wide. <\/p>\n\n

2 Constellation plate <\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a320 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Truly www.truly.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Bring the heavens to your table with this plate depicting 13 constellations. Made from bone china and trimmed with 22-karat gold, it comes in both light and dark versions. A matching side plate is also available. <\/p>\n\n

3 Gerd Neumann camera tilting unit XT <\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>from \u20ac189.21 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Gerd Neumann www.gerdneumann.net<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Align your CCD or CMOS camera more precisely with the help of this unit. Designed to cope with larger cameras, it lets you adjust the focal plane\u2019s tilt quickly and precisely. A variety of threads are available. <\/p>\n\n

4 Lowepro Tahoe backpack <\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a379 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Wex Photo Video www.wexphotovideo.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Keep your equipment safe while you\u2019re on the go with this well-padded backpack with a customisable layout for DSLRs, travel telescopes up to 36cm long and eyepieces. One side can be completely opened to allow easy access. <\/p>\n\n

5 Altair Ha OIII dual band 6nm CMOS filter <\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a3299 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>Altair Astro www.altairastro.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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ADVANCED<\/span> <\/strong>As well as helping to increase the contrast of nebulae for both observing and photography, this filter cuts down moonlight and light pollution to give excellent views in both H-alpha and OIII. <\/p>\n\n

6 William Optics smartphone holder <\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Price <\/strong>\u00a3119 \u2022 Supplier <\/strong>The Widescreen Centre www.widescreen-centre.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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For quick and easy photos with your smartphone through your telescope\u2019s eyepiece, this new holder will keep your camera in perfect alignment. Comes with a 72\u02da eyepiece and can also be used to attach your smartphone to a tripod. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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