Astronomy accessories
From telescope filters to smartphone astronomy apps, collimators and finderscopes: read our reviews of astronomy accessories by our expert testers..
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Buyer's guide | Red light torches
A good red torch is an astronomer's best friend, enabling you to find your way or check a star chart without ruining your night vision.
A guide to using multi-band filters for astrophotography
What multi-band filters are, how to use them, and 8 of the latest filters tried and tested.
The best off-axis guiders for astrophotography
Find out what an off-axis guider is used for and some of the best models available to buy.
Gift guide | Best space jewellery
Space themed jewellry makes a great gift, and we list the best necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings.
Best light pollution filters for telescopes
These astronomy accessories will help you get more out of your observing if you live close to bright city lights.
Best laser collimators for telescopes, 2025
Find out how laser collimators can help with telescope setup, and some of the best models available.
NightCap Camera app for iPhone/iPad review
Are you interested in iPhone astrophotography? With its ability to capture planets, the Moon and summer stars, NightCap may be the app for you.
A guide to star diagonals
Find out what star diagonals are used for and the best models available.
Lacerta MGEN-3 stand-alone autoguider review
The Lacerta MGEN-3 is a compact, portable and easy-to-use tracking solution for astrophotographers. Read our review to find out more.
OVL H-Beta 2 inch filter (visual use)
The OVL H-Beta 2 inch filter improves the contrast between nebulae and the background sky.
Omegon Tri Finder finderscope mount review
The Omegon Tri Finder makes mounting a variety of accessories simple.
Televue 5x Powermate review
Televue's Powermate accessories add a positive lens to the negative doublet so you get increase in magnification without vignetting.
Altair Astro Self-Centering Smartphone Telescope Adaptor
This adaptor from Altair Astro is designed to help align your smartphone's camera with a telescope eyepiece.
STC Astro Duo Narrowband 2-inch filter review
This filter produces high contrast images of nebulae, offering a worthwhile option to increase the versatility of OSC and DSLR cameras.
Astrophotography with Google Pixel 4's Night Sight mode
Google's new Pixel 4 is touted as the next big thing in smartphone astrophotography. But can it deliver the goods?
Meade #126 Barlow lens review
The Meade #126 Barlow lens is a joy to use with stunning views.
Tele Vue 2x Barlow lens review
The Tele Vue 2xBarlow is a great performer.
HitecAstro mini dew controller review
HitecAstro mini dew controller is a simple and intuitive device to operate.
Rigel SkyLite RED and WHITE Water Resistant Flashlight with Brightness Control review
The versatile Rigel SkyLite flashlight meets the needs of the practical astronomer.
Sky-Watcher Dual LED Flashlight review
A red-light torch is an essential piece of astronomy kit.
Orion Red Beam II LED Torch review
A red light torch is a vital observing tool for preserving your night-adapted vision at a dark-sky site.
Bresser Portable Power Supply 100 Watt review
A portable power supply that can tackle the rigours of modern-day observing and imaging.