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Telescope Accessories Under $200.00

by Nick Greene
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Discover telescope accessories for your favorite amateur or professional astronomer. These accessories cover a wide range of needs to accompany anyone as they use a telescope.

1. Barska Green Laser Sight with Picatinny Rail 5mW

Barska Green Laser Sight with Picatinny Rail 5mWBarska
This is a powerful device that incorporates advanced laser optics and electronics into a small, easy to use precision sight. The BARSKA's new 5mW Green Laser Sight includes Picatinny mount, cable switch, and lithium CR123A battery. It has a Tube Diameter of 31mm.

2. Lumicon Utility Tray System

Lumicon Utility Tray SystemLumicon
Don't have enough hands? The Lumicon Utility Tray System provides a safe method for attaching your Meade LX200 or LX90 telescope to its tripod and helps organize all your accessories in a secure and convenient manner. It includes a removable Adapter Plate, designed to hold a laptop computer, a large star chart or notebook.

3. AstroZap Artificial Star for Collimation

Get the best alignment possible. The artificial star is designed to provide a steady, stable reference for star collimation to be used in lieu of an actual star. This device will allow collimation without the worry of star drift or seeing conditions. This very bright, small point source of light will provide a consistent brightness, and produce beautiful diffraction rings when defocused in any eyepiece.

4. StarBound Observers Chair

Long nights of observing the sky can get very uncomfortable. This deluxe quick-adjust chair is dependable, comfortable and convenient. It provides the following:
  • Padded seat height is adjustable between 9" and 32" for maximum comfort.
  • Sturdy steel tubular construction holds 300 lbs.
  • Durable powder coat finish, resists corrosion
  • Standard colors black or white
  • Folds into a compact profile
  • Provides back support and stable, tip resistant lateral support
  • Convenient carrying handle
  • Easy "lift and slide" seat adjustment - No tools required
  • Provides increased comfort for extended use
  • Fully adjustable seat provides maximum individual comfort
  • Lightweight and easy to transport
  • Quality construction for frequent use

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