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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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