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Solar Filter (#94162) - The Celestron Solar Skreen solar filter permits direct observation of the Sun in complete
safety. This filter, which transmits .001% of visible light, allows you to see sunspots as they move across the solar
disk. In addition to reducing the intensity of the Sun's visible light, it also blocks 99.999% of invisible infrared light.
The Celestron Solar Skreen solar filter is made of precision engineered Mylar polyester film. A layer of aluminum is
vacuum-deposited on one surface of the dual sheets of Mylar used to make each filter. The aluminum coating
produces a cool, comfortable pale blue image of the Sun. (A #21 orange eyepiece filter works well in conjunction
with this filter to produce a more natural color Sun). This filter can be used for visual observation and photography.
NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITH THE NAKED EYE OR WITH A TELESCOPE. NEVER
POINT YOUR TELESCOPE AT THE SUN UNLESS YOU HAVE THE PROPER FILTER.
Star Diagonal - 2"(#93519) - The 2" mirror Star Diagonal allows you to use 2" eyepieces with your Celestron
telescope. These larger eyepieces offer wider fields and better eye relief for greater viewing comfort. This
accessory is NOT recommended for use with the Reducer/Corrector Lens.
Star Pointer (#51630) - This accessory is used to aim a telescope at a visible object very quickly. This projects a
point of light onto a clear screen which allows you to see the object and point simultaneously. To aim the telescope
at an object, just line up the object and the projected point of light. The Star Pointer is powered by a 3-volt lithium
battery (included). It is super compact and light weight - 4.5" long and only 1.5 oz. Mounts easily with double
sided adhesive to you telescope and has a quick release from its base. Extra mounting bases are available for use
with additional telescopes.
T-Adapter (#93633-A) - A T-Adapter (with T-Ring) allows you to attach your camera to the prime focus of a
Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. This is used for terrestrial photography and short exposure lunar and
filtered solar photography. It can be used for long exposure deep-sky photography if you use a separate guide-
scope.
T-C Adapter (#93636) - This adapter allows you to couple a video or movie camera to a telescope. The camera
must have a removable lens with a standard "C" thread. The T-C adapter threads into the camera and then onto the
T-Adapter.
T-Ring - The T-Ring couples your camera body to the T-Adapter, Radial Guider Body, or Tele-Extender. This
accessory is mandatory if you want to do astrophotography through the telescope. Each camera make (i.e., Minolta,
Nikon, etc.) has its own unique mount and therefore, its own T-Ring.
Tele-Extender, Deluxe (#93643) - The tele-extender is a hollow tube that allows you to attach a camera to the
telescope when the eyepiece is installed. This accessory is used for eyepiece projection photography which allows
you to capture very high power views of the Sun, Moon, and planets on film. The tele-extender fits over the
eyepiece onto the visual back and works with eyepieces that have large housings, like the Celestron Ultima series.
Vibration Suppression Pads (#93503) - These pads reduce the amplitude and vibration time of your telescope
when shaken by the wind or an accidental bump. They rest between the ground and tripod feet of your telescope.
VSPs are recommended for all observing conditions.
Wedge (#93655) - This heavy duty wedge is used to Polar Align the Ultima 2000 so it can be used for long exposure
CCD imaging or astrophotography.
Wedge Upgrade Kit (#93662) - This kit upgrades the wedge so that no tools are necessary to attach the wedge to
the tripod and to attach the telescope to the wedge. This kit also allows you to fine adjust the latitude and azimuth of
the wedge for polar alignment purposes.
A full description of all Celestron accessories can be found in the Celestron Accessory Catalog (#93685).
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