Celestron’s new EdgeHD reducers feature a custom 5 element optical design engineered to maintain the flat-field performance of our award winning EdgeHD optical system.  Unlike generic reducers, our premium reducers provide substantial back focus to accommodate an assortment of imaging accessories.

EdgeHD reducers offer high index optical elements, including extra low dispersion, exotic Lanthanum elements, which provide high contrast viewing while minimizing chromatic aberration.  All air to glass lens surfaces feature multiple layers of coating for maximum light transmission and color correction and contain blacken edges to minimize internal reflection and maximize image contrast.  Large diameter lens elements, up to 60 mm clear aperture, ensure that the optimized image circle remains at a generous 42 mm for use with large CCD sensors. 

Incorporating computer assisted CNC machined aluminum housing, for precise spacing and alignment of optical elements, and threaded metal covers on the lens assembly to protect your investment from dust and scratches, our reducers offer you an outstanding mechanical design.

With the fastar option on all EdgeHD optical systems, coupled with the .7x reducer, your telescope becomes the most complete imaging system available in its price range today.

Performance

• Design: 5-element optical layout designed specifically for the EdgeHD14" to maintain the flat-field performance of the Edge HD optical design
• Maintains the same back focus as when used at F/10: Unlike generic reducers the EdgeHD .7x provides generous back focus to accommodate additional accessories and a wide variety of cameras. Also allows use of existing EdgeHD T-adapters and other Celestron imaging accessories
• One full F-Stop faster than f/11: Reduces the exposure time by one-half to capture the same brightness of object
•  Increase field of view by 43%: Better for capturing wide field images of larger galaxies and nebulae

Glass

• Lanthanum Glass Elements: EdgeHD reducer uses "rare earth" Lanthanum glass elements for clear, high contrast viewing while minimizing chromatic aberration
• Fully multi-coated lens elements: All air-to-glass surfaces have multiple layers of coating for maximum light transmission and color correction
• Blacken edges: All lens elements have blacken edges to minimize internal reflection and maximize contrast

Full Frame Design

• Threads directly onto the 3.25" threads of the EdgeHD optical tube: Reduces mechanical vignetting and allows for use with larger (full frame) sensors and Off-Axis Guiders
• Clear aperture: 60mm clear aperture lens optimized for a 42 mm image circle for use with large CCD sensors.

Mechanical Design

• Machined aluminum housing: Computer assisted CNC machined aluminum housing for precise spacing and alignment of the optical elements.
• Threaded metal covers for both ends of the lens assembly: To protect your investment from unwanted dust and scratches.

Versatility

• Allows EdgeHD optics to be used at f/10, f/7 & f/2: More complete imaging system than anything in its price range.

This flash upgradable Celestron NexStar+ hand control is compatible with all Altazimuth mounted NexStars, including SLT, LCM, SE and CPC series computerized telescopes.

This flash upgradable Celestron NexStar+ hand control is compatible with all Equatorial mounted computerized telescopes, including Advanced, CGEM, CGEM DX and CGE Pro series.

• Celestron Case – Nexstar 4/5/6 & 8 OTA’s
• More details to follow.

Your NexStar carrying case is designed to safely carry your NexStar 8 telescope as well as any Celestron 9.25/11" SCT/EdgeHD optical tube. The case is EVA molded to protect your telescope with a hard yet flexible shell. Your case also comes with a convenient storage zipper pocket that holds all your telescope's standard accessories with room to expand.

Inside the case includes two dense foam spacers and a built-in compression strap designed to customize the case for each telescope model.

The 94004 model includes durable wheels and an extendable handle for easy transportation.

• Focal lengths: 8mm to 24mm zoom
• Field of view: 43° - 66°
• Eye relief: 15 - 20mm
• Fully multi-coated
• Works in 2” and 1.25” eyepiece holders

Luminos 15 mm eyepiece with a 1.25-inch barrel

•82 degree Field - Wide FOV for high and low magnifications.
•Retractible eyecups - Ultra-low profile for ass wearers
•Parfocal eyepiece - Little or no focusing is needed when changing from low to high power.
•Threaded barrels - Accepts 1.25" Celestron thread-in filters.
•Polished and hard anodized aluminum barrel - Scratch resistant and high end appearance.
•Rubber gripping ring - For secure handling and smooth control of eyecup.

•82 degree Field - Wide FOV for high and low magnifications.
•Retractible eyecups - Ultra-low profile for eyeglass wearers
•Parfocal eyepiece - Little or no focusing is needed when changing from low to high power.
•Threaded barrels - Accepts 2" thread-in filters.
•Polished and hard anodized aluminum barrel - Scratch resistant and high end appearance.

• Ideal for Accurate Polar Alignment.
• Well Suited for Use With Off-Axis Guiders for Centering and Guiding of Stars
• Adjustable Red LED Light Brightness Control to Illuminate Crosshairs and Preserve Night Vision
• Double Crosshair Reticle for Accurate Centering and Guiding of Stars
• Fully Coated Optics for Excellent Light Transmission on Faint Stars
• Includes Reticle Eyepiece and Illuminator

• 3-Element Apochromatic Lens - Superior sharpness and color correction
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics - Increases contrast and minimizes internal reflections
• Brass Compression Ring - Securely holds your eyepiece in place

• 3-Element Apochromatic Lens - Superior sharpness and color correction
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics; Increases contrast and minimizes internal reflections
• Brass Compression Ring - Securely holds your eyepiece in place

• 5 Mega pixel color sensor with Micron® DigitalClarity® technology to dramatically 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
• Machined aluminum 1.25" adapter barrel makes NexImage compatible with most any telescope
• Barrel accepts standard 1.25” eyepiece filters 
• 1.25" adapter barrel makes NexImage compatible with most any telescope
• Camera control software allows you to manually change the gain, contrast, exposure time, frame rate and color saturation using your PC
• Camera body has integrated C-threads for direct threaded connection to telescope
• Integrated IR-cut optical window
• Selectable “region of interest” sub-framing
• 2x2 and 4x4 binning capability
• Progressive scan
• Includes USB 2.0 cable

Celestron's innovative new SkyQ Link WiFi Module takes the technology behind our SkyQ app even further by activating a wireless control feature for most computerized Celestron telescopes. More than merely enabling completely wireless operation (including telescope alignment) , the SkyQ Link Module will allow you to automatically slew the scope to an object with a simple tap on your iPhone/iPad planetarium interface. And a SkyTour feature will even generate a list of the best stars, galaxies, and nebulas to see based on the user's time and location.

• Complete wireless control of your celestron telescope
• Telescope alignment - align your telescope wirelessly using Your iPhone or iPad
• Planetarium interface - Tap on any object displayed on the SkyQ Sky view screen and instantly slew your telescope to that object
• Sky Tour - Generates a list of all the best stars, galaxies and nebulas to view through your telescope

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Allows for accurate polar alignment for long exposure astrophotography.

Provides a stable platform for a standard HEQ5 including PRO versions. Complete with wheels, which can be disengaged when mount is in use. Designed for use on a reasonably hard, level surface close to where the telescope is normally stored

Provides a stable platform for a standard EQ6 mountings including PRO versions. Complete with wheels, which can be disengaged when mount is in use. Designed for use on a reasonably hard, level surface close to where the telescope is normally stored.

900 Amp Emergency Jump Start

17Ah Rechargable Power Pack

LED Work Light

Power Pack

300 Amp Emergency Jump Start

8Ah Rechargeable Power Tank

The revolutionary SWAROVISION TECHNOLOGY from SWAROVSKI OPTIK enables an image quality in the new EL 42 previously unequalled in binoculars. The combination of field flattener lenses and HD optics ensures impressive image resolution over the entire field of view and outstanding contrast even when observing at dusk. Eyeglass-wearers also benefit from the full wide-angle field of view due to the large eye relief distance.

FIELD FLATTENER LENSES – CONTRAST RIGHT UP TO THE IMAGE EDGE

The image focus of the new EL 42 has never before been achieved in any binoculars. The field flattener lenses used produce a virtually flat image. As a result, even the finest structures and smallest details are reproduced with razor-sharp clarity right up to the image edge.
The outstanding image quality over the entire field of view means less refocusing and allows you to identify every detail at lightning speed. The observer’s peripheral vision will be able to see small movements and identify colors and patterns at the edges of the image with greater ease.

HIGH-DEFINITION – FOR MAXIMUM CONTRAST

The fluoride-containing HD lenses minimize colour-fringing (chromatic aberration) for contrast-rich images with razor-sharp outlines.  Significant improvements in resolution and contrast are achieved by comparison with conventional grades of glass.

GREATER EYE RELIEF – 100% FIELD OF VIEW FOR EYEGLASS-WEARERS

The new EL 42 stands out by comparison with other binoculars due to a larger eye relief of the exit pupil. This enables even eyeglasswearers to survey the entire wide-angle field of view and enjoy the new EL’s unique edge sharpness. The removable twist-in eyecups are individually adjustable in three stages. In addition to the maximum position (completely twisted out) and the setting for eyeglass-wearers (completely twisted in), the eyecups also have a click-stop intermediate stage.

OPTIMIZED COATING – FOR MAXIMUM COLOUR FIDELITY

The enhanced coatings of the lenses and prisms (SWARODUR, SWAROTOP and SWAROBRIGHT) in the new EL guarantee absolutely lifelike colour reproduction and outstanding image brightness for spectacular observation experiences even at dusk.  The SWAROCLEAN coating on the outer surface of the lens ensures a non-stick effect with obvious cleaning advantage in the case of dirt such as water marks, insect repellents and tree resin.

The revolutionary SWAROVISION TECHNOLOGY from SWAROVSKI OPTIK enables an image quality in the new EL 42 previously unequalled in binoculars. The combination of field flattener lenses and HD optics ensures impressive image resolution over the entire field of view and outstanding contrast even when observing at dusk. Eyeglass-wearers also benefit from the full wide-angle field of view due to the large eye relief distance.

FIELD FLATTENER LENSES – CONTRAST RIGHT UP TO THE IMAGE EDGE

The image focus of the new EL 42 has never before been achieved in any binoculars. The field flattener lenses used produce a virtually flat image. As a result, even the finest structures and smallest details are reproduced with razor-sharp clarity right up to the image edge.
The outstanding image quality over the entire field of view means less refocusing and allows you to identify every detail at lightning speed. The observer’s peripheral vision will be able to see small movements and identify colors and patterns at the edges of the image with greater ease.

HIGH-DEFINITION – FOR MAXIMUM CONTRAST

The fluoride-containing HD lenses minimize colour-fringing (chromatic aberration) for contrast-rich images with razor-sharp outlines.  Significant improvements in resolution and contrast are achieved by comparison with conventional grades of glass.

GREATER EYE RELIEF – 100% FIELD OF VIEW FOR EYEGLASS-WEARERS

The new EL 42 stands out by comparison with other binoculars due to a larger eye relief of the exit pupil. This enables even eyeglasswearers to survey the entire wide-angle field of view and enjoy the new EL’s unique edge sharpness. The removable twist-in eyecups are individually adjustable in three stages. In addition to the maximum position (completely twisted out) and the setting for eyeglass-wearers (completely twisted in), the eyecups also have a click-stop intermediate stage.

OPTIMIZED COATING – FOR MAXIMUM COLOUR FIDELITY

The enhanced coatings of the lenses and prisms (SWARODUR, SWAROTOP and SWAROBRIGHT) in the new EL guarantee absolutely lifelike colour reproduction and outstanding image brightness for spectacular observation experiences even at dusk.  The SWAROCLEAN coating on the outer surface of the lens ensures a non-stick effect with obvious cleaning advantage in the case of dirt such as water marks, insect repellents and tree resin.

Thanks to the large 50 mm objective lens diameter of the new EL 50SWAROVISION binoculars, you will enjoy brighter images than with binoculars featuring a 42 mm objective lens diameter.

These binoculars are therefore perfect for observing even the finest detail over long distances, both in daylight and twilight. You also enjoy all the additional benefits of ELSWAROVISION – outstanding peripheral edge-to-edge sharpness, crystal clear colours and a full wide-angle field of view for spectacle wearers.

Legendary EL wrap-around grip, magnesium housing and perfect weight balance give the EL 50 SWAROVISION a more compact and lighter weight than standard 50 mm binoculars. The new EL 50 SWAROVISION can be adjusted rapidly and accurately – even wearing gloves and using only one hand.

Thanks to the large 50 mm objective lens diameter of the new EL 50SWAROVISION binoculars, you will enjoy brighter images than with binoculars featuring a 42 mm objective lens diameter.

These binoculars are therefore perfect for observing even the finest detail over long distances, both in daylight and twilight. You also enjoy all the additional benefits of ELSWAROVISION – outstanding peripheral edge-to-edge sharpness, crystal clear colours and a full wide-angle field of view for spectacle wearers.

Legendary EL wrap-around grip, magnesium housing and perfect weight balance give the EL 50 SWAROVISION a more compact and lighter weight than standard 50 mm binoculars. The new EL 50 SWAROVISION can be adjusted rapidly and accurately – even wearing gloves and using only one hand.