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The kit also comes with 3 masks, Bhatinov for focussing, Webb and Newtonian for adding some star spikes to your images.\u003cbr\u003eThe kit also includes a bag to hold all your D2 OAK Kit components.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907480129869,"sku":"OA-D2OAK","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/8289\/6205\/files\/D2-OAK_Catalog_Thumbnail.png?v=1764537934"},{"product_id":"oa-d3oak-optical-accessory-kit","title":"OA-D3OAK Dwarf 3 Optical Accessory Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe OA-D3OAK Dwarf 3 Optical Accessory Kit is essential accessory set for Dwarf 3 owners. With its flocked dew shield and magnetic filter holder, it guards against moisture and unwanted stray light, helping to increase the contrast in images. Compatible with both 2 inch and 1.25 inch filters, it's a versatile and must-have addition to Dwarflab Dwarf 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit has now been updated to include a cap to cover the wide angle lens when using your own solar filter, a bhatinov mask, and two diffraction spike masks which provide 4 and 6 star spikes respectively, with the whole kit supplied with a bag to contain all the items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Magnetic mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 2\" filter holders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 2\" to 1.25\" adapter plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x M42 blanking plate to protect the wide angle lens should you wish to use your own solar filter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Flocked dew \/ light shield to help improve image contrast by reducing the entry of stray light into the system and helps protect against dew\/frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Bhatinov mask\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Diffraction spike masks (4 and 6 spike)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have purchased the kit prior to the masks being available and would like them they will be made available as a separate purchase shortly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Please note that no filters are supplied with the kit and those used in photographs are for illustative purposes only. *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51307668177229,"sku":"OA-D3OAK","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/8289\/6205\/files\/D3-OAK_Catalog_Thumbnail.png?v=1764542727"},{"product_id":"seestar-s50-oa-oakv2","title":"Seestar S50 OA-OAKv2","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntroducing the NEW Oak Astro Optical Accessory Kit featuring the OA-AFH-V2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDITCH THE STRING!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst there was the OA-AFH, the worlds first articulated 2\" filter holder for use with the ZWO Seestar S50, designed for use in alt-az mode it ensured that precious filters were kept safe by moving them out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the Seestar S50 has evolved and officially supports EQ (equatorial) mode, likewise the OA-AFH has evolved and now with version 2 of the filter holder will ensure that those filters are kept safe whether the Seestar is in alt-az or eq configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new design includes a remodelled ADS (advanced dew shield) to fit to the AFH-V2 combining the riffled and baffled upper with the flocked lower part. Normally these features were only available seperately or as add-ons, they are now part of the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo more jams.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo more dew shields and filters on the floor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo more string hanging off your Seestar holding your dew shield \/ filter holder on.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a reliable solution that ensures that your Seestar, expensive filters and dew shield are kept safe during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe OA-S50-AFH-V2 is also easy to flip up and out of the imaging train while imaging if you want to take some unfiltered (the Seestars selected internal filter will still be in place) exposures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe OAKv2 will be replacing the OAKv1 (we have some left which will be available at a reduced price - once they're gone, they're gone), as well as replacing the ADS offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhy replace the ADS? 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