Barlow Lens - 2x This gives you a total of ten power combinations by doubling the power of each eyepiece.

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1 ASTRONOMICAL PRODUCTS 6 April 2013 Choosing A Telescope Page 2 Computerised Telescopes Page 3 Other Astro Telescopes Page 6 Astronomical Accessories Page 9 Children s Scopes Page 10 Day & Night Telescopes Page 11 Metal Detectors Page 12 Microscopes - See other brochure Night Vision - See other brochure SAVE 90 - LIMITED OFFER Celestron Eyepiece, Barlow & Filter Kit when bought separately & includes a metal case! Five Plössl Eyepieces with a 52 AFOV - All eyepieces are fully multi-coated for maximum contrast and resolution. Supplied are a 6mm, 8mm, 13mm, 17mm and 32mm. Barlow Lens - 2x This gives you a total of ten power combinations by doubling the power of each eyepiece. Six Coloured Filters Since you have all the eyepieces necessary to study the planets and moon in detail, these filters will greatly enhance your enjoyment of our solar system. Moon Filter A neutral density filter which allows you maximum enjoyment of the moon especially during the brighter phases. Aluminium Carrying Case This sturdy and well-built case fits all of the above items in the die-cut foam interior and has room for additional accessories.

2 The most common question that is asked regarding the choosing of an astronomical telescope is "Which is the best type of telescope I can buy for looking at the stars"? The answer to this is quite simple - The one that you will use the most often. There are many types and qualities of telescopes available. Some for more professional usage and academic research, some specifically for astrophotography, some for dedicated deep-sky observing and imaging, some for dedicated planetary observing and imaging, some for casual astronomy that can also be used as spotting scopes, and some for all-round astronomical use designed and built for the major sector of the market, populated by keen amateurs that like to experience a small portion of all aspects of the hobby. Each individual fits into one or more of the above categories, and the telescope that suits his/her needs the best is the one that will be used more often and hence the "best telescope". Let's dispel a few myths. A beginner's telescope is one that is in the lower quality bracket and lower price bracket. Let's start by dispelling this myth. There is no such thing as a beginner's telescope. Choosing a first telescope based on low price or perceived lower performance because of price, is a mistake. It is a myth perpetuated by all sections of the industry that suggests that beginners are somehow incapable of appreciating or undeserving of higher performance instruments, and as such should serve a form of apprenticeship by progressing through a series of instruments from low to high quality. Of course this is good for the telescope sellers, as a regular upgrade means more telescope sales. It doesn't mean however that this is necessarily in the interest of the user. Upgrading over time is fun, but not absolutely necessary if the correct choice is made initially. The beginner's telescope idea is based on the erroneous notion that beginners are not skilled enough to be able to detect optical quality differences between telescope types and standards of image quality within types. Further, it is assumed that more stable, higher engineering quality mounts are unnecessary for the beginner. It is often thought that a low priced lower performance instrument is ideal for a beginner, because a beginner is someone who is simply dipping the toe into the water, and being more discerning is a waste of time if there is a chance that the beginner will become bored and give up their hobby. The reality is that once the astronomy bug is caught, it is rarely if ever given up. This author has never experienced a beginner or youngster who, after expressing an interest initially, has given up astronomy after observing deep-sky objects or the planets with telescopes of higher optical quality. There are a great many occasions however, when a poor quality telescope has led to a disappointing experience, and a sense of "is this all there is to it"? A high quality image stimulates the mind and the enthusiasm, and this accent on image quality should be the goal of the beginner, not a low quality trial experience. This does not mean that a beginner should be expecting to pay for an expensive telescope, just that a discerning choice is not the sole ownership of those that wish to own an expensive telescope. Let's dispose of the term "Beginner's telescope" and replace it with just "Telescope".

3 ASTRO TELESCOPES PRICES ARE INCLUDING VAT ONLY ACCURATE ON 06 April 2013 SkyProdigy 90mm , 102mm , 130mm & 6SCT A truly revolutionary product with ground breaking technology, It combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and StarSense technology to create an automatic, instant alignment telescope that requires no input from the user. Simply turn it on, push a button and enjoy the view! The automatic alignment process takes only a few minutes, then you will be ready to select from thousands of objects to view. Not sure what to look at? Select the Sky Tour option; this feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world! Fully Computerized Altazimuth Mount Quick-Release Fork Arm Mount and Optical Tube for Easy, Quick No Tool Set Up Sturdy Stainless Steel Tripod and Accessory Tray CD-ROM The SkyX First Light Edition Astronomy Software Battery Pack Providing over 30 Hours of Power Database Allows Telescope to Automatically Locate Over 4,000 Celestial Objects Completely Automatic Alignment Process with Flash Upgradeable Hand Control Software for Downloading Product Updates Over the Internet 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain 1250mm F14 25mm 50x 9mm 139x 7.3kg 102mm Refractor 660 F6.5 25mm 98x 9mm 73x 9.1kg 130mm Newtonian-Reflector 650mm F5 25mm 26x 9mm 72x 8.2kg 6SCT Schmidt-Cassegrain 1500mm F10 25mm 98x 9mm 167x 10.5kg Celestron Nexstar SLT 90mm MAK & 102mm Refractor. 127mm & 130mm Reflectors High quality Fully computerized altazimuth mount & StarPointer finderscope. Quick-release fork arm mount and accessory tray for quick no tool set up Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included Proven NexStar computer control technology. Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS accessory & basic control of your telescope via computer (with optional RS-232 cable) LEFT TO RIGHT: 90mm MAKSUTOV, 102mm REFRACTOR 127mm MAKSUTOV 130mm REFLECTOR

4 Celestron 4SE SE SE SE Enter the date, time and your location, then simply pick any three bright celestial objects, the Moon and bright planets included, and let your computerized telescope do the rest! You do not even need to know the names of the objects! - Set up in a matter of minutes with no extra tools required - Computerized hand control loaded with a nearly 40,000 objects - Award winning StarBright XLT coatings for maximum light transmission and clarity - SkyAlign provides simple alignment with only three bright celestial objects, for a fast and easy alignment process - StarPointer Finderscope to aid in alignment and to accurately locate objects - Upgradeable hand control; update your telescope s operating software via the internet - Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use - Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via PC or laptop - Planetarium software with 10,000 objects, printable sky maps and enhanced images 4SE 4 (102 mm) Maksutov-Cassegrain mm - 25 mm =53x 5SE 4.92 (125 mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain mm - 25mm = 53x 6SE 5.91 (150mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain mm - 25mm =60x 8SE 8 (203.2 mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain mm - 25mm =81x Celestron CPC CPC CPC Celestron's top-of-the-line fork-mounted astronomical telescopes include Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings. This telescope is at home as a superb visual instrument or, with optional wedge and CCD cameras, as a serious photographer's tool. See amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter; see Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn, and resolve details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Pluto is within your reach. Although large in aperture, with its conveniently located carrying handles and an instrument weight of only 42 lb (CPC800)., this telescope is portable enough to setup in your backyard or take with you to your favorite dark sky location. Celestron's new CPC Series with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology re-defines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for quick and simple alignment, GPS, unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability. 8" / 9.25 / 11 diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings Fully computerized dual fork arm altazimuth mount with permanent error correction New tripod makes attaching the telescope easy you can do it in the dark; 2" steel legs Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free Proven NexStar computer control technology. With GPS for date time setting. 40,000 object database, 400 user-definable objects & expanded information on over 200 objects SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making alignment fast and easy Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet

5 "The optics were so good Captures star clusters and brighter nebulae beautifully under dark skies" BBC Sky At Night Magazine (Skyhawk 1145P) "We quickly set up and aligned the scope with the help of the instructions...the SynScan Go-To computer efficiently located all the objects we set it to, putting them close to the centre of the wide-field view. The quality of the view was good and the light-grasp of the 4-inch main objective lens gave us good views of all types of object, from galaxies such as M31 to nebulae such as the Dumbell Nebula and star clusters like the Pleiades. Overall, this is a nice package that does the job." BBC Sky At Night Magazine (Startravel 102) Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 SynScan AZ GO-TO This compact telescope with its high-contrast high-resolution multicoated Maksutov optical system excels at medium-to-highmagnifications. Perfect for detailed high-contrast views of the Moon, planets, double-stars and globular clusters. The SynScan Alt-Azimuth GoTo Mount allows you to easily point the telescope at a specific object, or tour the night sky at the touch of a button! Object Database Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x130 & x52 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 102mm Telescope Focal Length: 1300mm (f/12.7) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm 6x30 Finderscope 90 Star Diagonal (1.25 ) Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray Sky-Watcher Startravel 102 SynScan AZ GO-TO Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x25 & x50 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204objective Lens Diameter: 102mmTelescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/5) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 20mm 6x30 Finderscope Fully Multi-Coated Objective Lens 45 Erect Image Diagonal (1.25 ) Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray Sky-Watcher Startravel 127 SynScan AZ GO-TO Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x60 & x150 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x254 Objective Lens Diameter: 127mm Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.8) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm 6x30 Finderscope Fully Multi-Coated Objective Lens 90 Star Diagonal (1.25 ) Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray

6 Sky-Watcher Skyhawk 114 5P EQ Recipient of two group test winner awards in BBC Sky at Night Magazine. This model now includes a x2 Barlow Lens. Premium-quality Parabolic Primary Mirrors, normally found in larger more expensive telescopes, to eliminate spherical aberrations, producing even sharper, higher-contrast images which are full of detail. Also featuring secondary mirror supports, to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. Magnifications (with optics supplied): x20, x40, x50, x100 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x228 Primary Mirror: 114mm Focal Length: 500mm (f/5) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm x2 Barlow Lens Parabolic Primary Mirror & Red Dot Finder EQ1 Equatorial Mount, Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray 125% more Light Gathering than 76mm Sky-Watcher Explorer 130M EQ / 130P EQ Magnifications: x / x26 - x65 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm Telescope Focal Length: 900mm f/6.92 / 650mm f5 Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm x2 Barlow Lens - 130M Only Red Dot Finder & EQ2 Equatorial Mount R.A. Motor Drive (D.C.) with Multi-Speed Handset / Non Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray 30% more Light Gathering than 114mm "This scope has one of the largest mirrors in its price range, which is a great asset because it means it can gather more light...optically, the quality of the field of view while studying the star Altair was very good using the supplied 25mm eyepiece. The star remained sharp across 80 per cent of the view, with only slight distortion close to the field edges.taking everything into account, this telescope made observing the night sky enjoyable and relatively hassle free.great views coupled with ease of use." BBC Sky At Night Magazine Sky-Watcher Evostar 90EQ Great deep-space views. Using the 25mm eyepiece, the star Altair was sharp across 90 percent of the field of view, with only slight distortion close to the edges. Using the 10mm eyepiece we just split Epsilon Lyrae into four stars and Albireo had lovely gold and blue component stars. All our test nebulae and galaxies were easily viewed. The Dumbbell Nebula showed strong mottling and the the Andromeda Galaxy filled the view at low magnification, with its two companion galaxies also visible." BBC Sky At Night Magazine Magnifications with eyepieces supplied: x36 & x90 Highest Practical Power Possible x180 Objective Lens Diameter: 90mm Multi-Coated Objective Lens Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/10) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm 6x30 Finderscope & 1.25"/31.7mm Star Diagonal EQ2 Equatorial Mount & Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray 65% more Light Gathering than 70mm

7 OMNI TELESCOPES PRICES ARE INCLUDING VAT AND ONLY ACCURATE ON 06 April 2013 The Omni XLT series features the stable platform of the CG- 4 mount and high quality optics. Using aspheric shaping technology in conjunction with hand-figured optics the Omni XLT presents an image with virtually no spherical aberration. Includes Celestron's famous StarBright XLT coatings system to further enhance the light transmission. Investment in an Omni Refractor, would be a fantastic choice. High quality optics start with each lens and (or) mirror being hand selected so only the finest grade of optical glass is used 25 mm multi-coated eyepiece - 20 mm eye relief, 50 FOV 1.25" star diagonal CG-4 German Equatorial mount with setting circles and slow motion controls - to accurately locate and track sky objects Ball bearings in both axis of the mount for smooth performance Heavy-duty pre-assembled stainless steel tripod featuring 1.75" legs, accessory tray and bubble level Finderscope: 6x30 Omni XLT 150 Refractor Focal Length: 750mm Focal Ratio: f5 Eyepiece: 25mm Magnification: 30 x Omni XLT 120 Refractor Focal Length: 1000mm Focal Ratio: f8.3 Eyepiece: 25mm Magnification: 40 x Omni XLT 102 Refractor Focal Length: 1000mm Focal Ratio: f10 Eyepiece: 25mm Magnification: 40 x Omni XLT 150 Reflector Focal Length: 750mm Focal Ratio: f5 Eyepiece: 25mm Magnification: 30 x Omni XLT 127 Schmidt-Cassegrain Focal Length: 1250mm Focal Ratio: f5 Eyepiece: 25mm Magnification: 50 x Ask For Our latest Deals & Prices

8 Sky-Watcher 130 Dobsonian The Heritage-130P was specially designed to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and the 400th Anniversary of Galileo s first telescope. The telescope tube is adorned with the names of many famous figures that have made significant contributions to the advancement of astronomy over this 400yr period, including Galileo Galilei himself. Housing the same Parabolic Primary Mirror-set as the highly-acclaimed Explorer-130P, this telescope is an excellent introduction to astronomy that will provide wonderful views of the Moon, planets and the brighter Deep-Sky Objects. The collapsible patented FlexTube system makes the telescope compact and easy to transport and store. The uncomplicated manually operated Dobsonian alt-azimuth mount is quick and easy to setup and comes fully assembled straight out of the box. Supplied in presentation Giftbox. Magnifications (eyepieces supplied): x26 & x65 Highest Power (Potential): x260 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm / Focal Length: 650mm (f/5) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm Parabolic Primary Mirror & Red Dot Finder Wooden Alt-Azimuth Mount Collapsible/ Extendable Tube Assembly - Built-in Carrying Handle Overall maximum height: 46cm (69.5cm) Weight Approx 6.2kg 30% more Light Gathering than 114mm Heritage 76mm High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube make this an ideal entry level astronomical telescope. Portable and lightweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup your Telescope and is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object. 76mm Primary Mirror - 5x24 Finderscope 300mm Focal Length 10mm & 25mm Eyepieces - 30x & 12x Travel Scope 70mm All coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images Erect image diagonal so that your views are correctly oriented Smooth functioning alt-azimuth mount with easy pointing to locate objects. Aluminium full size photographic tripod ensures a stable platform Quick and easy no-tool set up The telescope and tripod fit inside the custom backpack (included) for easy travelling and storage.

9 Moon Filter 6.49 An economical eyepiece filter for reducing the brightness of the moon and improving contrast, so greater detail can be observed on the lunar surface. Celestron Neximage 5mp Camera With Micron DigitalClarity technology to reduce image noise levels Small pixels sizes provide sub arc-second planetary detail with most telescopes View and capture live video on your computer Software automatically filters out video frames most affected by poor atmospheric "seeing" leaving only the sharpest, clearest frames to be stacked and aligned into one high quality image 1.25" adapter barrel compatible with most any telescope & accepts filters Manually change the gain, contrast, exposure time, frame rate and colour saturation Camera body has integrated C-threads for direct threaded connection to telescope Integrated IR-cut optical window Celestron Omni 2x Celestron X-Cel LX Barlow Celestron X-Cel LX 3x High quality 2x Barlows double the magnification of all 1.25" eyepieces. Our range have blacked interior barrels. Power Supplies For Computerised Telescopes (Tip Positive) - Do Not Try Any Other Alternative To Batteries! Power Tank 17a/hr x Cigarette 12v Sockets. DC Output Jacks at 3v, 6v & 9v. Also has torch and red lamp, radio, ancillary power sockets, siren and jump leads! 7a/hr With built in Torch and Ancillary Power Sockets Car Lighter Adapter Mains Adapter (Not For SE or CPC Models) Accessories Celestron Omni Plossl EPs From: Celestron X-Cel Eyepieces Celestron Zoom EP 8-24mm Baader ClickStop Zoom 8-24mm x Revelation Polariser Star Diagonal From Revelation Polariser Baader Single Polariser Moon Filter Baader Double Polariser Celestron 4x Filter Set Astromaster Motor Drive Baader Neodymium & IR Cut T Adapter T2 Mount (For EP) T Adapter For T2 Mount (No EP) Skywatcher Light Pollution Baader Solar Film 20x30cm ND T-2 Mounts From Baader O Baader Solar Film 100x50cm ND Baader UHC Baader UHC Baader OIII

10 Skywatcher Explorer 200P EQ The Explorer 200p passed all our tests with flying colours and was a delight to use optically and mechanically... The overall stability of the system impressed us: it had a rock-solid mount with the least amount of play in the slow-motion controls. The quality of its views just pushed it ahead of the [Orion Optics - DeLuxe] Europa, giving us a very enjoyable look at all of our test objects. For us, these tipped the balance to bring the Explorer-200P out on top. BBC Sky at Night magazine July 09 Parabolic Primary Mirror All Skywatcher f/5 ( fast ) Newtonian Reflectors and Dobsonian models feature high-quality parabolic primary mirrors to eliminate spherical aberrations inherent in fast focal length reflector. The mirrors are parabolized to bring all the light rays to the same focal point to give sharp, contrasty images. Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports All Sky-Watcher f/5 Newtonian Reflectors feature 0.5mm ultra-thin secondary mirror supports to reduce diffraction spikes and loss of contrast. Magnifications with supplied eyepieces (and Barlow) x40 (x80) x100 (x200) Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm / Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5) Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm & 2x Deluxe Barlow Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Crayford Focuser Parabolic Primary Mirror & 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports 9x50 Finderscope Direct SLR Camera Connection EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount Includes Polar Alignment Scope 1.5" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray 77% more Light Gathering than 150mm Ask For Our latest Deals & Prices

11 DAY/NIGHT SCOPES PRICES ARE INCLUDING VAT AND ONLY ACCURATE ON 06 April 2013 Celestron C5 MAK Spotting Scope " (127mm) aperture, 1250 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system. Its optical excellence is the reason it was chosen by NASA for many space shuttle missions. The C5 spotting scope is an ideal choice for the serious bird watcher, nature lover or anyone who enjoys beautiful views -either from your home or in the field. At just six pounds in weight and 11 inches in length, this spotting scope is a completely portable visual and photographic instrument that performs well in any viewing location. Further, Celestron offers a wide variety of optional accessories to expand the capabilities of this special instrument. The C5 spotting scope is a wonderfully versatile instrument, and its near focus of approximately 20 feet allows you to observe plant life, wildlife, birds or insects with ease. Use a Polariser in the eyepiece for greater contrast generally in stock with us. IDEAL ACCESSORY - CELESTRON ZOOM EYEPIECE X POWER 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Design 1250mm StarBright XLT Coatings / 25 mm (50x) Eyepiece2 ½ times more than an 80 mm scope T- Adapter and T-Ring for your 35 mm SLR mm f/10 telephoto lens. 45 Erect Image Diagonal / 6x30 Erect Image Finderscope Water-Resistant Soft-Sided Case 2 Year Warranty Celestron Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod Recommended for 20x + binoculars & spotting scopes Extendable aluminum tripod legs & heavy duty head Sliding 1/4"-20 mounting screw Flexible slow motion cables for both altitude and azimuth Max extended height - 45 inches Folded height - 32 inches NIGHT VISION PRICES ARE INCLUDING VAT AND ONLY ACCURATE ON 06 April 2013 The Shadow (3x42) magnification is high enough to use for long-distance observation, but it is compact enough to fit in a pocket. This affordable, compact, lightweight monocular provides comfortable viewing and versatility for numerous activities. The Infrared (IR) Illuminator provides infrared lighting for an enhanced image, while staying invisible to the human eye and animal's eyes. Built-in Infrared Illuminator Durable, RUBBER ARMOR Body & Water Resistant

12 METAL DETECTORS We stock Viking Metal Detectors. Est in 1976 & made in Lancashire with prices starting from Viking customers include water authorities, local government as well as treasure hunters. The range we have is on display for you to try out for size. Viking 1 Viking 5 Viking 6 VK10 VK20 VK30 VK40 Non-Motion Motion All Metal Tuning Controls Pinpoint Discrimination Sensitivity Built In Loudspeaker Headphone Socket Target ID Battery Check Membrane Keypad Telescopic Shaft 'DD' Search Coils Concentric Search Coils Sturdy Three Piece Stem High Visibility Casing Search Head Diameter 18cm 20cm 20cm 20cm 20cm 20cm 24cm Battery Life 20 Hours 20 Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Dismantled Length 57cm 74cm 74cm 74cm 56cm 56cm 50cm Fully Extended Length 109cm 136cm 136cm 136cm 125cm 125cm 130cm Weight 900g 1.1kg 1.1kg 1.1kg 1.4kg 1.4kg 1.4kg Would I take the VK40 out again? A resounding YES!! I approached this field test with some anticipation but have been pleasantly surprised. The VK40 is a sub 230 detector but in my eyes it has performed brilliantly. This is a British designed and built detector that has really gone up a notch. Well done Viking keep it up! The Searcher January 2007 MUST HAVE ACCESSORY: Detector Search Head Cover. Normally when bought with a metal detector. HALF PRICE OFFER: Headphones for your metal detector or 7.49 when bought with any metal detector. These are over-ear stereo headphones with 3.5 & 6.3mm gold plugs. Ideal also for listening to MP3 players and home appliances.