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Telescope Parts & Telescope Upgrades

There are many reasons you may need to purchase a replacement part for your telescope. From our experience, faulty electronics are a leading reason to find replacement parts. Whether it's from general wear and tear, or damage caused by debris or moisture, it’s important to replace electronics as soon as you see a change in functionality. If you think you don’t need to replace the malfunctioning electronics, seek the help of an experienced astronomer who can determine how to get everything back up and running.

High Point also has a vast list of spare parts so you can always have an extra on hand. It’s good practice to keep simple replacement parts, such as counterweight bars, dust caps, thumb screws. etc., with you when observing. This way, you don't have to end your observing early if you’re missing one of these simple but vital components.

If you own a Tele Vue Starbeam finderscope, you no doubt love the flip mirror that allows you to comfortably see the view from any angle. But what if it’s broken? Fortunately, there’s an inexpensive solution with the Tele Vue Flip Mirror Kit. This easy-to-install replacement even comes with a five year warranty, ensuring peace of mind for many nights to come.

Possibly one of the most useful - but overlooked - accessories for your telescope is the accessory tray itself. Observing without a tray can be inconvenient, to say the least, and it can be frustrating if you’ve ever bought a used scope and found it missing. Similarly, if something unfortunate has happened to yours, you can always buy a genuine replacement Celestron Accessory Tray for NexStar SLT series telescopes from High Point!