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ODK10 Infozene online!
We are pleased to showcase the images of ODK10 user, Sara Wager. Sara, based in Spain, produces stunning images with her setup. Click on the image for a direct link or the same link can be found on the ODK10 page.
Read more about ODK10 Infozene online!Mirror Set for Ultrascope
Orion Optics UK are pleased to be able to provide optics for the Open Space Agency’s “Project Ultrascope” – The Ultrascope is a robotic telescope – or ARO – Automated Robotic Observatory, that will allow amateur astronomers to construct a do it yourself, 3.5 Inch mirror ARO that is able to conduct celestial photography and…
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We welcome PrimaLuceLab (Italy) as our latest OOUK telescope dealer – born from the passion of two amateur astronomers (Filippo and Omar), with many years of experience in the creation and sale of products for astronomy, radio astronomy and photography. PrimaLuceLab develops new systems assembling different components, all compatible, that permit everybody to discover the…
Read more about New Italian DealerODK10 First Light Image
Here’s a great First Light Image from Sara Wager in Spain. Totalling 25.5 hours integration time. Great colour balance and detail. Thanks Sara!
Read more about ODK10 First Light ImageCG4 in Puppis
Looking like a giant cosmic hand, or a giant space slug, reaching out to grab a poor defenseless distant edge-on galaxy (ESO 257-19) CG4 in Puppis is a dramatic example of a dusty cometary globule. Don’t be too alarmed, ESO 257-19 is in fact more than 100 million light years further away than CG4. This…
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Thanks to all those who called at our Stand at Astrofest 2015 to have a chat or place orders. We hope you enjoyed your time at the show. Barry & John
Read more about ThanksNew Rosette Image
Pete Shah has been working on a new image of the Rosette Nebula recently. Pete has his AG12 well tuned and you can see his image from the link opposite. Thanks Pete!
Read more about New Rosette ImageSee us at Astrofest!
We will (as usual) be at Astrofest, Kensington Conference & Events Centre, London on 6 & 7 February. Please come along for a chat and if you have any questions about our products – it’s a great time to get some one on one advice and information. We will have some great offers at the…
Read more about See us at Astrofest!Losmandy Setting Circle Kit
Losmandy has new Digital setting circle hardware for the G11 and GM8 mounts. Two 12288 line optical encoders with readers. Encoders lock to shafts, NO radial movement, 6 stainless steel pins are used for linear movement. This system gives full use of the clutches without any misreading. Machined aluminium housings to enclose optical encoders and…
Read more about Losmandy Setting Circle KitAG Telescopes – a Thank you & Special Offers
Because of the popularity of our AG Astrographs over the last few years, we have decided to try and appeal to a wider audience and make all the AG’s available for a limited period at a special offer price. The AG’s were developed with the help of several very experienced amateurs and semi-professionals to the…
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