Glossary | Telescope accessories | General | Type
Adapters
Adapters are used to connect accessories to the optic.
Binocular head
A binocular head allows you to observe through a telescope with both eyes.
Camera mount
Brackets for attaching a camera to the mount.
Dovetail clamp
With a dovetail clamp you can attach prism rails.
Erecting lenses
Telescopes with a focuser at the rear end require an erecting lens to ensure a comfortable viewing position.
Eyepiece
Eyepieces are important accessories for every telescope.
Fan
The fan adjusts the temperature of the main mirror of a telescope to that of the environment.
Filters
No matter whether they are for observing or for astrophotography, filters are very important accessories.
Finder
Makes it easier to find celestial objects.
Flatteners, correctors, reducers
Additional optical elements that are useful for focal astrophotography.
Focuser
Used to connect eyepieces, cameras or other accessories to the telescope.
Guiding accessories
Guiding is the tracking control of an astronomical mount.
Masks
Special covers for the telescope opening which aid astrophotography.
Power supply
Motorised astronomical mounts, cameras and other accessories require power.
Prism rail
Mounting rails for telescopes and accessories.
Radius blocks
They are used to attach flat bars to round telescope tubes.
Solar filters
Filters that are especially suitable for the safe observation of the Sun.
Transport & storage
Bags, cases, covers and other accessories to protect valuable equipment.