Add On Products for Your eVscope

Add On Products for Your eVscope
The function and enjoyment of your eVscope can be enhanced by adding accessories. No manufacturers are making accessories specifically for eVscopes, but users have made them, adapted add-ons meant for other telescopes, and found useful items not meant for telescopes at all. Examples and suggestions for many of the accessories below and more may be found on the eVscope & eQuinox Users Global Facebook Group. Below are common categories for accessories, their purpose, description, and where they can be found.

Accessory Holders

 * A hammock-like fabric sling that attaches to the tripod legs, useful for holding items that may be needed while observing (laser pointer, tool kit, etc.
 * Available from shops that sell camera accessories.
 * May be easily fabricated from heavy cloth or canvas cut into an appropriate triangle attached to the legs with zip ties or Velcro strips.

Artificial Star

 * An intense light source with a pinhole aperture that simulates a star.
 * Used to perform collimation anytime under controlled conditions.
 * Available from telescope and telescope supply sellers.
 * May be made using a bright LED flashlight and a home-made pinhole

Bubble Level

 * A large-diameter precision bubble level to supplement the embedded tripod level and improve leveling ease and precision.
 * Available from hardware and home supply stores

Carrying Strap

 * A flexible canvas handle that attaches to the telescope tube to allow easier carrying without the need for the backpack.
 * Sturdy straps used to handle heavy scuba tanks are available and work well.

Dew/Glare Shield

 * A opaque cylinder that fits over the open end of the eVscope tube and extends 7cm to 15cm (3 to 6 inches) to past the tube aperture.
 * Needed to reduce the incidence of dew forming on the sensor and in the tube.
 * Also reduces the amount of incidental light entering the tube and internal reflections that may reach the sensor
 * Manufactured shields fitting 150mm (6 inch) diameter telescopes suitable for the eVscope are available from telescope suppliers.
 * Heated dew shields are also available
 * Shields may be made from household materials and are effective.