Dob-Driver II complete "no-alignment no-setup" dual-axis tracking motor kit for Dobsonian telescopes.  With Belt-drive pulley for altitude control and traction drive for azimuth control.  All kits get free CCD-Link when ordering an autoguider.

Dob-Driver II complete "no-alignment no-setup" dual-axis tracking motor kit for Dobsonian telescopes.  With traction drive for altitude control (rimdrive) and traction drive for azimuth control.  Use on telescopes with large altitude bearing diameters (semicircle etc. 18-inch and up).

Dob-Driver II complete "no-alignment no-setup" dual-axis tracking motor kit for Dobsonian telescopes.  With traction drive for altitude control (rimdrive) and traction drive for azimuth control and "push-to-move" automatic clutches on the motors that that re-engage when you stop.  For telescopes with large (18" min) altitude bearing diameters.

Dob-Driver II complete "no-alignment no-setup" dual-axis tracking motor kit for equatorial & Altaz ATM-DIY builders.
See "ATM Data Sheet" below for calculating drive-train arcsecond performances to work well with your scope.  Same as above systems but with the powerful gearhead motors only instead of with Dob-mount hardware.

Dob-Driver II complete "no-alignment no-setup" dual-axis tracking motor kit for Giro II DX mounts by Tele-Optic/APM.

Options that you may wish to apply to the above Dob-Driver II systems.  Such as higher-resolution-gearing on the motors (HRG) for special high-mag work or imaging, CCD autoguider interface (ST-4 style) for automatic tight imaging guiding, and PC-Link auto goto (Roboscope).  Note- HRG is not an option on Giro drives DDR2-GR2, already included standard.

12v rechargeable battery packs.  Automotive cigattette-lighter cords.  Upgrades for scope bearings.  Remote control units. Brew-your-own mechanical parts and replacement parts that are available separately for direct purchase from Tech2000.

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Nightfire Dual-Axis servomotor tracking/imaging system for EQ4 equatorial mounts.  "No-setup" feature to track any objects at ALL possible rates.  Has built-in autoguider port (ST-4 style) for detailed imaging work and runs up to 40 hours on just one 9v battery.  Mount head not included - available separately w/drive unit installed.  NF-EQ4  $249

Nightfire Dual-Axis slo-mo motor kit "no-alignment no-setup" for Orion AZ3 tripod mounts.  Allows smooth manual tracking of Solar observations in the day and high-mag positioning on planets & Moon etc. at night.  NF-AZ3  $199

Portable Piers, compact/light/rigid, 10 second setup.
50 Lb. capacity Cellcore tube 11 Lb.  QDP-P  $299
100 Lb. capacity aluminum tube 13 Lb.  QDP-A  $399

"Giro II Deluxe" Solid Grease-Floated Machined Altaz Mount Heads.
Single or Twin arms.
Clamp-On drives available with no modification to the mount itself being required.

"Power-Tower" Complete or Modular-Approached Mounting System provides an interesting blend of better stability vs. price for mounting a wide variety of high-quality existing telescopes from intermediate to large size.
  EQ5 mount head up to 50 Lb OTA loading.
  2" Tubular Chrome-steel tripod up to 100 Lb total loading.
  Features related Counterweights/Boosters, and EQ tracking drive accessory kit.

Nightfire refractors 50mm and 70mm short-tube backpackers... to 152mm clear aperture monsters, 2-to-6" doublets and triplets all air-spaced quality designs.  Mak's and Newtonians are also on this page.
Mounts etc. too are packaged with some of them.

Low-cost 9 Volt battery self-contained wireless dew zappers, and conversion cords to use as 12-Volt dew zappers at 230% power.

Tech2000 GP-5 GuidePump - complete autoguiders ready to mount.
It's not just a guide camera head like you see way too often.  This includes matched doublet refractor, pan/tilt mount, ST4 cord or thru-the-scope-drive ASCOM, software, instructions, and even a universal rail mount... this is everything!

Photon-Pistons Made In USA ... Plug-In-Ready Color Astronomical 1-1/4" Camera Units by Tech2000 for PC-USB.
LPSI  Lunar~Planetary~Solar Imaging or PC-Electronic Video Eyepiece Modes.
640x480 full color.  4-Way methods of use... LiveFeed/Snapshot/VideoRecord/IntegrateStack Images.

Color Electronic Video Eyepiece A/V "Live-Feed" for direct connect to TV/ Monitors /VCR recorders /Digital Recorders.
Displays "Live" astronomical images from your telescope on TV composite inputs or also on monitors/projectors/ and recording devices with its' standard video-composite color output.

Eyepiece and Field Cases
Unique and individual carry products we offer for the discriminating observers' taste buds, or... maybe eye-buds?
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TECH2000 Transporters
Move your Dobsonian telescope effortlessly anywhere instantly anytime.
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NanoStar 9-Volt extremely small point-source artificial star for precision collimating & testing optics in daytime or night. Without the atmosphere "twinkle", real sharp and very improved airy-disks can be seen in your instrument.
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Tech2000 Laser collimator 1-1/4" barrel extra long.  We make the only ones supplied for you with a user-calibration cradle and target so you can adjust its own collimation and always KNOW ITS RIGHT!  Machined aircraft aluminum.
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Snap-on 9-Volt battery LED beacons protect telescopes & tents/tables/etc from stumbling hazards in the dark. $5ea 4/$16
Patio Umbrella and Pop-Up Canopy LED Lights soft-light your night-spot from up in the canopy, only one is needed for a comfy soft area glow and also makes the canopy glow.  $7.99ea - specify white white or observer red.

Crayford zero-backlash focuser 1-1/4" with tip/tilt precision adjustment standoff screws for round or flat tubes.
$99

Rotacalc program calculates field-rotation rates to get the longest exposure imaging on altaz mountings (Dobs etc.).
ROTACALC $29

Camera elevator platform allows piggyback camera or other instruments on Dobs.  Gets that wider field view up and over the tube nose and focuser yet allows on-axis guided shooting!  1/4-20 standard cam tripod threads.  Tip/Tilt aiming ajust.
DDR-CAM $39

Low Cost High-Quality Counterweights.  "GravityGradient" 20mm epoxy weights for EQ mounts.  Reversible!
  Plus "Boosters" that thread into your shaft tips, that's different!  New! - Our "PowerWeights" have rechargeable batteries!
  Plus Velcro repositionable counterweights for Dobsonian etc. telescope balancing.    More Info

Astro-Gooseneck Pocket Flashlight with red/white filter, krypton bulb & a spare one included & uses 2 AAA batteries, aims from a jacket with hands-off, sits on a table & points on a chart, loops on a focuser for use at the eyepiece, or simply stays wrapped in a pocket.  ASLAMP $16.95

Lightshield uses Velcro strip to attach & blocks light from local lights and the Moon/sky to achieve maximum dark contrast when viewing.  Flexible pattern frosted black vinyl, works on Dob/Newt and SCT/Mak/Refractors.  Cut the template pattern to match tube profile or rear of SCT etc.  $9.95

Mosquito-Kill Multi-Function Outdoor Tool
Tired of itchy bites from observing trips outdoors and evenings on the deck?  The Mosquito-K can save you, it emits an electronic pulse with frequencies that repel mosquitos - automatic/continuous or on demand modes.  It also functions as a lamp and keychain, making it the perfect companion for any outdoor excursion.  Includes cord and 3V CR2032 battery.
MOSQUITO-K  $12.95

Saturn Illuminarie Garden Stake Glows In The Dark
Soaks up Sun and glows 'til dawn!  Solid copper rod coiled stake neutralizes soil ions with the atmosphere too.
Hand-made tinted blown-glass globe suspended within the glass Saturn rings which are set on a (hidden) solid copper ring.
Saturn-IL  $25

Space Balls
Glass paperweights with meteorite particles, "space dust", and decorative materials to enhance visual interest. Makes a great gift as a display piece and conversation piece.  Various sizes and content types from $12 - $45.
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