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Telescope Accessories

No telescope or stargazing session would be complete without an assortment of accessories. Here are some telescope accessories to consider adding to your collection:

Essential Telescope Accessories

  • Single-power reflex finder (TelRad)
  • Three "budget" eyepieces (Kellner)
  • 2X Barlow lens
  • Observing chair or stand
  • Red flashlight (a must)
  • Star charts or planisphere
  • Telescope cover (mylar)
  • Dew shield
  • "Nice-to-Have" Telescope Accessories

  • Binoculars (some consider this essential)
  • Dew-removal system
  • One or two "premium" eyepieces
  • Set of planetary filters
  • Narrowband LP nebula filter
  • Solar filter or dedicated solar scope
  • Motorized drive system (GoTo or equiv)
  • Green laser pointer
  • "Could-Have Telescope" Accessories

  • Second telescope (no kidding!)
  • Binocular viewer (bino-viewer)
  • Telescope tent, dome or shelter
  • Laptop or PDA to drive telescope from software
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