VANQUISH 340 METAL DETECTOR

$395.00

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8″ Outback Pioneer Series Highbanker

$950.00

Features Include:

• All Highbankers come with 36" of Vortex Dream Mat
• CNC precision cut Light weight heavy duty 5052 Aluminium with compact design
• Laser cut Adjustable stainless steel leg brackets for angle height and stability
• 4mm Height adjustment hopper arms
• Adjustable under hopper water crash control gate
• Boiler box with our custom 20mm Raised then rolled flat and galvanised steel clay breaker mesh
• Spray bar options built into design for cross member or wraparound spray bar to suit the user *spray bar supplied is plumbed to a female 32mm thread.
• Innovative Dream matting with superior fine gold retention.
• Includes 4700 Gallon per hour bilge pump and hose

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ZWO ASI120MC-S Colour Astronomy Camera

$239.00

The ZWO ASI120MC-S has the same features of the ASI120MC but with the addition of high speed USB 3.0 communication allowing capture rates of 60FPS at full resolution. Faster frame rates help capture moments of steady seeing bringing out the best in your lunar and planetary images. When getting starting in astrophotography there are so many options when it comes to choosing a camera. With ZWO’s ASI cameras you get amazing versatility including:

• Fast frame rate and superb resolution for exquisite planetary, lunar and solar imaging (using a properly filtered telescope).
• Long exposure imaging of many brighter deep sky treasures thanks to the ASI120MC-S high quantum efficiency and 12bit output.
• The ability to capture all sky views of satellites and bright meteors using the supplied 150° wide angle C-mount lens.
• Auto guiding your mount in conjunction with a dedicated DSLR or cooled CCD camera using the in-built ST4 compatible auto guider port found on ZWO’s ASI120MC-S cameras.

This camera from ZWO is a real “all-rounder” and represents outstanding value for money.

What’s Inside?

The ZWO ASI120MC-S camera uses a monochrome 1/3″ CMOS AR034CS sensor, with a pixel array of 1280 x 960 and a pixel size of 3.75 um. The sensor has outstanding sensitivity with a peak QE of 75%!

Included 2.1mm Fish-eye lens

A major bonus is the inclusion of a 150º wide angle lens attachment allowing you to use the ASI120MC-S even without a telescope! When connected to the camera, you can do super wide angle shots similar to that produced by an all-sky camera. Capture images of the Milky Way stretched overhead, or record satellite passes or bright meteors as they flash overhead.

High Resolution Solar System Imaging – par excellence!

The ZWO ASI120MC-S camera is a proven performer when it comes to imaging the planets, Moon and Sun. The sensor can deliver up to 60 fps at full resolution and a staggering 254 frames per second at reduced resolution (340 x 240). The wide range of capture resolution settings available with this camera allows you to go from planetary imaging to deep-sky quickly and easily, without the need for another camera. Some fine examples of planetary images captured with the ASI120MC.  

Supports Region of Interest (ROI)

The ZWO ASI120MC-S allows you to choose a smaller region of interest that can be captured at a much faster frame rate compared to full resolution. This is useful for planetary imaging where even at very long effective focal lengths the desired target only occupies a small part of the entire sensor area. In such instances you can specify a smaller ROI and capture at a very fast frame rate. This allows you to capture a sequence of videos in a very short period of time avoiding problems of frames not aligning properly due to Jupiter’s very fast rotation. It also means the captured sequences don’t take up as much storage space. The different ROI options are shown at the bottom of the page.

ZWO’s ASI120MC-S: The Complete Package!

The beautiful red housing of the ASI120MC-S is made of aluminium, and sports a USB and ST4-type auto guider port. 6.5-foot cables for both are included in the box. The 2″ interface has M42X0.75 internal threads. A standard M42 to 1.25″ nosepiece rounds out the package. The underside of the camera has one 1/4-20 thread in its center, and four M4 threads evenly spaced around the outside edge. This camera comes with a 2m long USB cable, a 2m long ST4 guider cable, 1.25″ clear window, 150º wide angle lens attachment, Driver & Software CD, and a M42-1.25″ nosepiece. Software on the CD includes the users manual, Windows camera driver, ASCOM Driver, SharpCap Image Capturing Software, FireCapture Image Capturing software, and Stakkert 2 Stacking Software.

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Bushnell Forge 10×42 ED Binoculars binocular

$895.00 $795.00

• Exclusive EXO Barrier Protection – Bushnell's newest and best protective lens coating molecularly bonds to the glass, repelling water, oil, dust, debris and preventing scratches.
• ED Prime Glass – Bushnell's highest quality glass delivers amazing color, resolution and contrast, even in low-light conditions.
• PC-3 Phase Coating – Applied to the prisms, it enhances resolution and contrast.
• IPX7 Waterproof construction – O-ring sealed optics stay dry inside, when immersed in three feet of water for up to 30 minutes.
• Dielectric Prism Coating – Applied to the prisms, it ensures vivid color reproduction and allows 92% light transmission for bright images.

Item ID (SKU)	BF1042T
Product Name	Forge Binoculars, 10x42mm
Adapts to Tripod	Yes
Close Focus (m)	10ft / 3m
Color	Terrain
Display Type	0
Exit Pupil	4.2mm / 0.165in
Eye Relief	18mm / 0.709in
Eyecups	Twist-up
Lead Free Glass	Yes
Length	6.7in / 170mm
Lens Coating	Fully Multi-Coated
Magnification x Objective Lens	10x42mm
PC-3 Phase Coating	Yes
Prism Glass	BaK-4
Prism Type	Roof
Water Resistant	Yes, IPX7
Waterproof/Fogproof	Yes, IPX7
Weight	30.4oz / 860g
FOV (ft @1000yd / m @1000 m	340 / 113
Protective Lens Coating	EXO Barrier
Dielectric Prism Coating	Yes
Ultrawide Band Coating	Yes
Lead Free Glass	Yes
Locking Diopter	Yes
Permafocus	No
ED Prime Glass	Yes

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Celestron Nature DX 10×42 ED Binoculars

$450.00

Power X Obj. Dia.:	10x42
Magnification:	10
Field of View:	309 ft. at 1000 yds.
Exit Pupil:	4.2 mm
Eye Relief:	14.3 mm
Dimensions:	5.6 x 5 x 2.2 in.
IPD Min	56 mm
IPD Max	74 mm
Close Focus:	6.5 ft.
Product Weight (oz):	24.9 oz.
Waterproofing	Waterproof/Nitrogen Purged
Prism Material	Phase-coated BaK-4
Lens Coatings	Fully Multi-coated
Armoring	Rubber
Eye Cups	Twist-up with Detents
Design Type	Roof Prism

  Included In The Box

Case

Strap

Rainguard

Objective Lens Covers

  Warranty Celestron warrants most of its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the product’s usable lifetime to the original owner. Each product will list the warranty for it on the Celestron website (Limited Lifetime Warranty and 2-Year Warranty) This warranty does not cover products that have been subject to abuse, misuse, physically damaged, altered, or had unauthorized repairs or modifications. This warranty does not cover defects due to normal wear and tear and other conditions.

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Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope

$3,585.00 $3,150.00

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture	203.2mm (8")
Focal Length	2032mm (80")
Focal Ratio	f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1	25mm (.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1	81x
Finderscope	StarPointer
Star Diagonal	1.25" Star Diagonal
Highest Useful Magnification	480x
Lowest Useful Magnification	29x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	14
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.69 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.57 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	843x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	64mm (2.5")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	31%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area	9.77%
Optical Coatings	Starbright XLT
Optical Tube Length	432mm (17")
Optical Tube Diameter	232mm (9.1")
Optical Tube Weight	12 lbs (5.4 kg)
Dovetail	Vixen / CG-5 Dovetail bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type	Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity	12 lbs (5.44 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod)	965.2mm - 1422.4mm (38" - 56")
Tripod leg diameter	50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight	11 lbs (5 kg)
Accessory Tray	Yes
Tripod Weight	9 lbs (4.08 kg)
Slew Speeds	9 slew speeds - max speed 5°/second
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes	Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
GPS	N/A
Dovetail Compatibility	Vixen / CG-5 dovetail
Number of Auxiliary ports	1x Aux port
Autoguide port	Yes
USB port	Yes, Hand Control input
Power Requirements	8-AA batteries (not included) | 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)
Motor Drive	DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures	SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)
Periodic Error Correction	No
Computerized Hand Control	Double line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
NexStar+ Database	40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Software	Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight	24 lbs (10.88 kg)
Included Items	NexStar SE OTA | Single Fork Arm Mount | Tripod | Accessory Tray | Star Pointer Finderscope | NexStar+ Hand Control | 25mm eyepiece | Star Diagonal

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STARSENSE EXPLORER™ DX 5″ SMARTPHONE APP-ENABLED SCT TELESCOPE

$1,399.00 $1,395.00

Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.   Dock, Launch, Explore Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.   Smartphone Compatibility StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here.   Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database. While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.   High Quality Altazimuth Mount with Slow Motion Control An ultra-stable altazimuth mount provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer DX. Slip clutches and geared slow motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in your target. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you’ll be able to follow them with just a turn of the knobs. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.   Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics With a large 5" objective lens, this Maksutov telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster. Celestron’s XLT optical coatings improve light transmission, enhancing the views even more.   Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects. But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 5" Maksutov and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Jewel Box, Eta Carina Nebula and so many more are easily within your reach. The entire telescope kit weighs just 6.5kg, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.   Everything You Need to Observe Immediately When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer DX, you’ll find:

• 5" optical tube
• StarSense dock for your smartphone
• Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece
• 90-degree erect image diagonal
• StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app
• Altazimuth mount with slow motion controls
• Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized

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Celestron Nexstar 4SE Telescope

$1,290.00 $1,195.00

Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 4SE. It’s the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering striking views at an economical price. Our Founder’s Vision, Reimagined for the 21^st Century In the 1970s, Celestron’s Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes brought the hobby of astronomy to the masses and established Celestron as the world’s premier telescope maker. Our founder, Tom Johnson, invented Celestron’s proprietary method of producing Schmidt corrector plates for superior views and maximum portability. Johnson believed in creating high-quality optical instruments at an affordable price and inspired a generation of amateur astronomers. Four decades later, we’ve improved upon this design by adding cutting-edge features, while staying true to our founder’s intent. View the Universe’s Most Impressive Celestial Objects The 4SE’s four-inch primary mirror packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that the solar system has to offer: Saturn’s rings, the cloud bands on Jupiter, and geographic features on the surface of the Moon. When it comes to deep-sky objects, take your 4SE to a dark-sky site and you’ll see hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy, and more. Revolutionary Single Fork Arm Mount We know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, patented single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes setup quick and easy. What’s more, the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. You’ll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favourite observing site, or setting it up quickly in your backyard. Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components gives NexStar SE the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favourite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible. Aligning your telescope is simple and painless, too, thanks to SkyAlign. This process makes alignment as easy as 1-2-3: just centre three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For even easier alignment, attach our StarSense AutoAlign and your NexStar SE aligns itself! Advanced Features Let the NexStar SE Grow with You The NexStar SE is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync, or add automatic alignment functionality with StarSense AutoAlign. Its built-in wedge allows you to track long exposures. if you’re interested in imaging the Moon and planets, pair your NexStar 4SE with one of our Skyris cameras. From your first observing session and for years to come, the NexStar SE is your trusted companion.  

Optical Design	Maksutov-Cassegrain
Aperture	102mm (4.02")
Focal Length	1325mm (52")
Focal Ratio	f/13
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1	25mm (0.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1	53x
Finderscope	StarPointer
Star Diagonal	Internal Flip mirror for straight thru or 90° viewing angle
Optical Tube	Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification	241x
Lowest Useful Magnification	15x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	12.5
Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.37 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	1.14 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	212x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	35mm (.38")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	34%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area	12%
Optical Coatings	StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length	343mm (13.5")
Optical Tube Diameter	125mm (4.9")
Optical Tube Weight	6 lbs (2.7 kg)
Dovetail	Vixen / CG-5 Dovetail bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type	Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity	10 lbs (4.54 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod)	939.8mm - 2397mm (37" - 55")
Tripod leg diameter	50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight	7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Accessory Tray	Yes
Tripod Weight	10 lbs (4.54 kg)
Slew Speeds	9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes	Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South
GPS	N/A
Dovetail Compatibility	Vixen / CG-5 dovetail
Number of Auxiliary ports	1x Aux port
Autoguide port	No
USB port	Yes, Hand Control input
Power Requirements	8-AA batteries (not included) | 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)
Motor Drive	DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures	SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)
Periodic Error Correction	No
Computerized Hand Control	Double line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
NexStar+ Database	38,181 accessible objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects.
Software	Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight	23 lbs (5 kg)
Included Items	NexStar SE OTA | Single Fork Arm Mount | Tripod | Accessory Tray | Star Pointer Finderscope | Built-In Wedge | NexStar+ Hand Control | 25mm eyepiece

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Gold Rat – 888 Backpack sluice – with Mini cell Dream mat

$175.00

Introducing Gold Rat's new mid range backpack Gold Sluice. Named the 888 lucky sluice as were running mini cell Dream mat 8 inches wide with a total length of 88cm making this the perfect sluice option for those long walk trips where the 6 inch might not have the volume capacity you require. There's no question the 6" Bushwalker sluice is our most successful offering to the prospector toolbox but there was something missing in between a full length sluice and the small bushwalker. The new mini cell profile of dream mat has amazing recovery while not requiring as much flow as the traditional Dream mat in 2 inch wide cell. This sluice can be fed unclassified but you will need to get your hands in there to move the off rock if you do. The alternative to using a sieve is to add a forward classification tray which is available above and an option. or for more info on our sluice trays check out our sluice accessories section in our store

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Nitecore MH25GT – Red Light Astronomy/Spotlighting LED TORCH

$149.00

We have chosen the Nitecore MH25GT as our standard Astronomy & wildlife spotlighting torch for its extreme Durability, high 1000 lumen output, long throw beam, included red filter, long run time, easily adjustable brightness and cost effectiveness. For spotlighting a Red Beam gives you the opportunity to see, yet not disturb the nocturnal animals you are seeking to find. For Astronomy a red light is essential to preserve your night vision & for most of your activities that needs to be a dim beam to maintain that dark adaptation. The included battery, charging lead and built in charging port means all you need is a USB outlet to recharge your Nitecore MH25GT.

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Steiner Skyhawk (4.0) 8×42 Binoculars

$869.00 $749.00

Steiner Skyhawk 4.0 Binocular - 8x Magnification

Building on the successes of the Steiner Skyhawk 3.0 series, the new Steiner Skyhawk 4.0 binoculars brings a new look and a new life to its signature range.

Features:

High Contrast Optics

• Edge to edge clarity and colour representation wherever you use them, with superb low light performance.

Fast-Close Focus

• Fast close focus of 2m enables for accurate tracking and focusing of fast moving objects from 2m to infinity. Perfect in close forest settings.

Distance Control System

• Innovative distance control system enables the user to adjust your binocular's focus wheel to a predetermined distance for simple, effective focusing. 

Outstanding ruggedness

• A new ergonomically designed premium makoron housing features a tough, shockproof exterior to withstand all the bumps and knocks of the most daring challenges. 

Steiner's 10-Year Warranty

• Steiner offers a 10-Year Warranty on on all Steiner Binoculars worldwide. This excludes wear parts such as rubber armouring, carry straps, eye cups or lens caps

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Garrett Ace Apex – Multi Frequency Detector

$899.00

THE NEW GARRETT ACE APEX Detector with 6"x11" DD VIPER coil* and coil cover THE PINNACLE OF MULTI-FREQUENCY DETECTION FLEXIBILITY

COMPLETE FLEXIBILITY

Garrett’s Multi-Flex technology, fueled by a cutting edge, broad-bandwidth digital platform, simply gives you more versatility with the Apex than can be found on any detector in its price range! Choose from powerful single frequencies to enhance detection on specific targets*, or select one of Apex’s simultaneous multifrequency modes to achieve excellent detection on all targets in all soils.

MULTI-FLEX PROVIDES TRUE TREASURE HUNTING VERSATILITY

IRON VOLUME: CONTROL WHAT YOU HEAR

IRON VOLUME allows user to decrease the volume of iron targets, while the volume of non-ferrous targets remains at normal level. Experienced treasure hunters often like hearing all targets, but will appreciate the option to decrease volume of undesired items. With eight Iron Volume adjustments, Apex offers more flexibility than any other detectors in its price range.

SIMPLICITY... WITH FULL CONTROL

INTUITIVE AND EFFICIENT CONTROLS Direct drive buttons for most frequently used controls. Easy-access menu adjustments for other controls. SIX DETECTION MODES + PINPOINT Zero, Coins, US Coins (with coin icons), Jewelry, Relics, and Custom HI-RESOLUTION GROUND BALANCE 175 points of ground balance resolution (like the Garrett AT Max), ranging from ferrous ground to saltwater. LARGE TARGET ID NUMBERS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery provides up to approximately 15 hours of use, depending on setting. Micro-USB charging cable included. IRON AUDIO Garrett’s unique feature helps to correctly identify complex iron objects, such as bottle caps. 5-TONE AUDIBLE TARGET ID Five distinct tones provide greater audible target identification than on Garrett detectors. HYBRID AUDIO SYSTEM The Apex target audio provides the simplicity of binary audio (found on existing ACE detectors) with the additional benefits of subtle proportional audio for faint targets. HI-RESOLUTION DISCRIMINATION Twenty pixels of Notch Discrimination, including 8 pixels of Iron. BACKLIT LCD VOLUME CONTROL For both the built-in speaker and headphones. EIGHT SENSITIVITY/DEPTH ADJUSTMENTS 1/8” JACK for optional wired headphones BUILT-IN Z-LYNK WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY Up to 6 times faster than Bluetooth. Hunt without the cords!

 

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