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The source table for storing equipment types
Type
Type
Description
Examples
Binoculars
A binocular is a handheld optical instrument that is used to view distant objects. Binoculars are typically used for bird watching, hunting, and astronomy.
7x35 to 10x50
Telescope
A telescope is an optical instrument that is used to magnify distant objects. Telescopes are typically used for astronomy, but they can also be used for other purposes such as bird watching and nature photography.
70mm to 120mm
Camera
A camera is an optical instrument that is used to capture images. Cameras can be used for astronomy by attaching them to a telescope. This allows you to take pictures of objects in space that are too faint or too small to be seen with the naked eye.
DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone
Mount
A mount is a device that is used to support a telescope or camera. Mounts are typically used for astronomy because they allow you to track objects in the sky as they move.
Dobsonian, equatorial, or altazimuth
Eyepiece
An eyepiece is a device that is used to magnify the image that is produced by a telescope. Eyepieces are typically used for astronomy because they allow you to see more detail in objects in space.
10mm to 20mm
Filter
A filter is a device that is used to block out certain wavelengths of light. Filters are typically used for astronomy because they allow you to see more detail in objects in space.
Color filters, narrowband filters, and broadband filters
Accessory
Any other supporting equipment used for viewing astronomical events.
Tripod, dew shield, finderscope, Barlow lense, camera adapters
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