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MeLE Quieter3C Fanless Mini PC with Full Function USB-C Port in High Demands

1. Wi-Fi 6/ Bluetooth 5.2/ 2.4GHz+5.0GHz Dual band wifi/Gigabit Ethernet multiple Connections, provide more stable and faster internet experience at anywhere.

2. Full Function USB-C could meet Power input , Data Transmit , Video Display with just one cable. PD3.0.

3. A small form factor Pre-installed Win11 Pro, also support Win10 pro, support Dual OS operation, Windows and Linux,Ubuntu,Debian.

4. Higher performance celeron Jasper Lake N5105, 8GB LPDDR4, 7*24 hours stable performance.

5. Support 5TB Expandable storage via M.2 ssd slot,usb,micro SD slot.

6. Multi I/O ports for computer peripheral devices, 2*USB3.2 Gen2, 1*USB3.2 Gen1, 2*HDMI2.0, 1*Full function USB-C.

7. Support Triple Display 4K HDR via 2*HDMI2.0, 1*Full function USB-C.

8. Pocket PC of 0.44lbs/230 grams, 18.5mm*81mm*131mm/0.71”3.2”5.2”.

9. Fanless Design Quiet PC , 0 bd noise during working.

10.Unlocked Bios, Support Wake on LAN / PXE / Auto Power on / RTC Wake.

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Pocket Powerbox Advance v2

4 x 12V DC Power outlets for your equipment (A single channel to switch all four outputs ON/OFF via software)

12 Amps of total distributed current

Adjustable Output (3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12Volt) / 3Amps (Can be switched ON/OFF) Power your DSLR / Mirrorless camera

Embedded Powered USB3 Hub – 2 x USB3 Ports & 2 x USB3 Ports Available (USB3 ports are backwards compatible with USB2 devices)

1 x Power USB Port (up to 3Amps) – Suitable for Raspberry PI 3/4 power

EXT Port (RJ12) for external accessories (E.g External Focus Controller)

2 Channels PWM Dew Heaters – RCA Outputs (Adjust power levels via software)

Humidity and Temperature Sensor (included)

Auto Tune Dew Heater Channels

Reverse Polarity Protection

USB / PC Controlled or Standalone Operation out of the box

Lightweight and extremely compact aluminium enclosure

I bought this Router so i can connect to my Mini PC to control my telescope when out of the house and do not have a WIFI connection.

MINI TRAVEL ROUTER: Convert a public network(wired/wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. Tethering, 3G/4G USB Modem Compatible. Powered by any laptop USB, power banks or 5V DC adapters (sold separately). 39g (1.41 Oz) only and pocket friendly.

OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE: OpenWrt/LEDE pre-installed, backed by software repository.

OPENVPN CLIENT: OpenVPN client pre-installed, compatible with 20+ VPN service providers.

LARGER STORAGE & EXTENSIBILITY: 128MB RAM, 16MB NOR Flash, dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY.

I bought this Reducer with mu scope for the following reasons: 

Flattens the field: All refractor lens systems show some natural field curvature which, while not relevant for visual observation, can be visible in images. A field flattener creates a flatter photographic field than the existing lens system alone, improving the quality of star-shapes at the field edges.

Reduces magnification: An 0.8x reducer gives and 0.8x reduction in magnification, showing a wider area in the image, so you can include a larger object in the field of view on your camera sensor.

Reduces exposure times: Additionally, the focal ratio of the telescope is also reduced, and that in turn reduces exposure times. For example, with an 0.8x reducer, an F7 scope exposing an image at 100 seconds becomes a "faster" F5.6 scope, allowing an equivalent exposure time of 64 seconds, all else being equal.

DewZapper 3-4" OD Dew Heater for Telescope, Finder Scope (52cm length, 11W)

DewZapper dew heaters are the high quality solution, with a geniune Nichrome wire heating element embedded in a silicon rubber subtrate, for durability and moisture-resistance. The 22 awg silicon coated wires have a synthetic rubber outer sheath, which remains flexible even in very low temperatures reducing "cable pull" related tracking errors. The RCA power jacks are bonded with flexible glue and a heatshrink tube for strain relief. A high quality Velcro pad sewn onto an elasticated strap is included for easy fitment. An internal neoprene insulator directs heat into the optics so you won't waste any power.

There is simply no comparison with heaters which use thin audio cables and thin-film or "foil" heating elements, which are crimped to the wires, creating a failure point. 

DewZapper 2" OD Dew Heater Tape for Telescope Eyepiece Finder Scope Microscope (28cm length, 4W)

DewZapper dew heaters are the high quality solution, with a geniune Nichrome wire heating element embedded in a silicon rubber subtrate, for durability and moisture-resistance. The 22 awg silicon coated wires have a synthetic rubber outer sheath, which remains flexible even in very low temperatures reducing "cable pull" related tracking errors. The RCA power jacks are bonded with flexible glue and a heatshrink tube for strain relief. A high quality Velcro pad sewn onto an elasticated strap is included for easy fitment. An internal neoprene insulator directs heat into the optics so you won't waste any power.

There is simply no comparison with heaters which use thin audio cables and thin-film or "foil" heating elements, which are crimped to the wires, creating a failure point. 

I bought this in December 2021 to allow for easier filter changes.

A 2" Filter Holder with Male T2 thread on the rear, enabling direct connection to Altair Hypercam.

Includes one 2" Filter Slider.

Note: Order extra version 2 sliders to fit Version 2 Magnetic holders because they have the correct polarity.

T2 female thread on the front enables connection to various T2 flatteners and reducers such as Lightwave Reducer/Flatteners.

Optical path length is 17mm, therefore you need to incorporate this amount in your spacing calculations.

Includes a 2" filter holder/slider.

The Bahtinov Mask is a great accessory to get the sharpest focus for your telescope quickly and easily.

Please note: Product colour may vary.

Credit goes to Russian amateur astronomer Pavel Bahtinov for making his idea available to the astronomy community. Masks help you get sharper stars in images, by making focusing easier.

When in place, the Starwave Bahtinov forms a pattern of spikes or "rays" of light around a star or any point light source, easily visible in your camera in live view mode or eyepiece. (See the thumbnail images for examples). When the pattern becomes perfectly symmetrical, the telescope is perfectly in focus.

Even with a difference in focuser position of only a few tenths of a millimetre, the pattern of rays created changes significantly. This sensitivity means less time hunting for best focus. There's no more need to guess when you are focused during times of poor to moderate seeing. Simply put the mask, and the status of your focus will become immediately obvious.

Focusing is quick and easy saving you time hunting back and forth to find the optimum focus, because the pattern formed by the mask is easier to see, than trying to judge the size of a tiny point source of light.

The Altair Keystone Riser Block let's you mount electronic accessories like an Mini PC, Pegasus Power Box, or dew controller underneath your telescope tube rings, by providing 60mm clearance between the dovetail plates.

The Keystone block is more than just a riser block. It allows you to attach telescopes and dovetail plates together to mount multiple telescopes around a rigid central "core" using Altair dovetail plates and is backward compatible with Altair Losmandy plates manufactured from 2008 onwards.

The 300mm Altair Losmandy plate is compatible with all TMS Losmandy-format clamps and Vixen-format plates, as well as 100mm, 120mm and 150mm guide scope rings. Hard anodised black, and machined to perfection on our computer controlled milling system - made in the UK.

The Altair TMS "Losmandy format" Dovetail Plate is compatible with most refractors having a standard 30mm centre-to-centre M6 hole spacing. A central slotted hole allows you to choose your telescope tube ring spacing or you can use the row of 3 M6 holes with 30mm centre-to-centre separation - standard on most refractors.

A small taper at the end of the plate plus chamfered edges make insertion into the saddle easier. The dovetail bar angle is extremely accurate with the correct angle, unlike some budget products which show surprising variation. For the ultimate fit and therefore rigidity, we recommend use with an Altair Losmandy compatible saddle plate clamp like the USP or LSP-1. To reduce weight and maintain rigidity, the plate is lightweighted on the underside. Stainless steel M6 hardware is included.

Q: Why choose Losmandy format dovetail plates? As a general guide, Losmandy plates are recommended for larger telescopes because the base is larger. That gives a more rigid, secure mounting system neccessary for heavier optical tubes. However, Losmandy plates are not necessarily required for smaller telescopes.

I bought this in September 2020 to allow my to control my Mount Via my Laptop. 

This convenient FTDI EQDIR adapter allows direct connection of Sky-Watcher EQ3 PRO, EQ5 PRO, HEQ5 Syntrek & PRO, EQM-35 PRO, AZ EQ5-GT, AZ EQ6-GT and EQ8 Mounts to your laptop. 

I bought this Spacer in December 2021 as I needed this to be able to achieve the desired back focus from my reducer to my camera

 The Starwave Extension Tube has a male and female M42x0.75 (T2) camera-accessory thread on each end.

It has an Easy-Grip knurled ring for easier loosening / tightening.

The spacer can be "stacked" with other T2 spacers and T2 variable spacers in the range to achieve the exact distance you require between camera and flattener. 

I bought this Spacer in December 2021 as I needed this to be able to achieve the desired back focus from my reducer to my camera

 The Starwave Extension Tube has a male and female M42x0.75 (T2) camera-accessory thread on each end.

It has an Easy-Grip knurled ring for easier loosening / tightening.

The spacer can be "stacked" with other T2 spacers and T2 variable spacers in the range to achieve the exact distance you require between camera and flattener. 

I bought this Spacer in December 2021 as I needed this to be able to achieve the desired back focus from my reducer to my camera

I Bought this when I built my budget Pier 

 The new Altair Astro CNC machined aluminium pier adapter is used to secure the Equatorial mount to your Altair SkyShed Pier or home made pier:

The pier adapter has 4x M8 recessed holes around the outer perimeter for fastening it to the pier plate in various positions.

The pier adapter is designed to add 30mm height to the mount in order to clear the pier top plate. 

I bought this Extension tube in December 2020. I needed this to ne able to achieve focus when using my DSLR with Barlow lens on my Dob Telescope  

Brass compression fitting with two fixing screws. 

Two-inch nosepiece with milled safety undercut (prevents it falling out of focuser if clamp screw loosens). 

Threaded to accept astro filters. 

Machined from black-anodised aluminium. 

I bought this in December 2020 to make using my Dob telescope more comfortable. 

 This 9x50 Right-Angled Erecting Finderscope provides an upright image with completely corrected left/right image orientation.