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Models & Brands: Celestron 21069, Celestron 21084, Galileo Visions, Inc FS-102DX, Barska AR10858, Barska AA10614, Bushnell 789960, Celestron 31051, Pentax Sport Optics 70913, Digi-T, ORION
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Celestron 21069 Dimentions: 43 x 15 x 10 inches
Weight: 35.65 pounds
List Price: $438.95
Price: $239.00
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Key features Celestron 21069
- Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Model: Celestron 21069 AstroMaster 90EQ MD Telescope
Review Celestron 21069 AstroMaster 90EQ MD Telescope / Celestron 21069:Designed for the first time buyer. Offering exceptional value, the AstroMaster series features a compact and portable design with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy. Alt-Az models have a convenient pan handle with built-in clutch for easy targeting and smooth motion. This style of mount is great for viewing nature and celestial objects. The German Equatorial mount is a good choice for viewing stars, nebulae, star clusters, and planets. A built-in setting circle aids in locating these objects. Locate and identify thousands of celestial objects on your laptop or PC with "The Sky" Level 1 software included FREE with every AstroMaster model. Which AstroMaster model best fits your needs? If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. [+]Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors. If your interest is strictly watching whales, spotting birds, viewing nature, orchecking out your favorite star or planet the altazimuth-mount. |
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Celestron 21084 Weight: 25.79 pounds
List Price: $437.95
Price: $169.00
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Key features Celestron 21084
- Altazimuth Mount
- Slow Motion Adjustment Cables
- Fully multi-coated lenses
- Comes with aluminum tripod and accessory tray
- 1000mm Focal Length
- Model: Celestron FirstScope 90AZ Telescope
Review Celestron FirstScope 90AZ Telescope / Celestron 21084:This high quality altazimuth refractor is an excellent choice for the more serious beginning astronomer or terrestrial observer. It's a powerful optical instrument with over 165 times the light gathering ability of the naked eye. This ability allows the FirstScope 90 AZ to deliver images 78% brighter than those produced by a 60mm refractor telescope. The objective lens is designed to yield the finest images available in this class of optical instrument. The accessories for this telescope are all made of glass with metal construction, to ensure good image quality. These telescopes have all glass components, coated optics and smooth functioning mounts, with the added benefit of slow motion controls on the mount for easy adjustments. The FirstScope 90 telescope tubes are glossy black aluminum. The altazimuth mount is easy to use and has slow motion controls on both the axes. These controls are on flexible cables, to allow for quick and easy pointing and tracking. When used for astronomical viewing, this telescope yields breathtaking views of the moon, Saturn with its ring structure, Jupiter and its belts, and hundreds of deep-sky objects including: galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. [+]Add an optional solar filter and you can observe activity on the sun. For terrestrial use, you can enjoy views from your own backyard or take your telescope out in the field to enjoy the natural environment, up close. The Celestron Firstscope 90AZ is an achromatic refractor telescope well suited for high-power terrestrial observing, and it's easy to use for casual astronomy as well. This telescope uses the same optical tube as Celestron's Firstscope 90EQ, but the alt-azimuth mount and erect image diagonal are optimized for daytime use. The erect image diagonal means you won't see images that are upside down or mirror reversed which is common with telescopes designed for astronomy. The alt-azimuth mount included with the Firstscope 90AZ is lighter and easier to use than an equatorial mount. The slow motion controls move the telescope up and down (altitude) and left or right (azimuth). Although designed for terrestrial use, I find the alt-az mount works pretty well for astronomy, too. There's no counter weight to balance or polar axis to align, just point the telescope and look. As soon as I get the moon or a planet centered in the eyepiece, it starts drifting toward the edge. This is caused by rotation of the Earth. The slow motion controls make it easy to track stars and planets for fifteen or twenty minutes at a time. Because it can't track stars and planets with a motor, this telescope is not suitable for time exposures of deep-space objects, but I had no trouble using a Celestron Neximage to take some nice closeups of the moon and sunspots. (Always use a safe solar filter for viewing the sun!) Two eyepieces are included as standard equipment. The 20mm Kellner magnifies the image by 50x and takes in about 0. 8 degrees of sky, enough to take in the full moon. The 10mm Kellner yields 100x magnification for good close up views of Lunar craters, Saturn's rings or the moons of Jupiter. These eyepieces have a narrower field of view than popular Plossl eyepieces; in fact my favorite eyepiece with this scope is a 32mm Omni plossl (31x magnification) which almost doubles the field of view compared to the 20mm Kellner. The best telescopes for astronomy will be larger to gather more starlight; check out the telescope buyers guide for some examples. The best spotting scopes will be more portable and have a wider field of view. But no telescope in this price range can handle both tasks any better than the Firstscope 90AZ. Celestron's Firstscope 90AZ proves to be a competent crossover telescope that delivers real performance by daylight and by night. -Jeff Phillips Pros: Good day and night viewing Durable, low maintenance design Easier to use than equatorial mounted scopes Cons: Narrow field of view Does not track stars and planets Too small for deep-space viewing. |
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Galileo Visions, Inc FS-102DX Dimentions: 32 x 20 x 9 inches
Weight: 28.4 pounds
List Price: $229.95
Price: $161.99
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Key features Galileo Visions, Inc FS-102DX
- Catadioptric telescope with high level of optical performance and versatility
- Super glide mount with slow motion controls
- Objective lens: 102mm
- Pre-assembled metal tripod with bubble level and compass
- Focal length: 1100mm
- Model: Galileo FS102DX 1100 x 102mm Catadioptric Telescope
Review Galileo FS102DX 1100 x 102mm Catadioptric Telescope / Galileo Visions, Inc FS-102DX:GALILEO FS-102DX 1100mm x 102mm Catadioptric Telescope 1100mm optical telescope assembly ; 102mm aperture ; 20mm eyepiece ; 6. 8mm/16mm zoom eyepieces ; 3x Barlow lens ; Elevated Mars eye finderscope ; Metal helical rack and pinion focuser ; Adjustable primary mirror ; Adjustable cradle ; Vertical slow-motion control; Counterweight ; Vertical locking knob ; Includes pre-assembled metal tripod with level bubble and compass, accessory tray, 2 dew caps and Galileo Planetarium(R) software ;with instructional video ; 1-year warranty ; 1100mm x 102mm Catadioptric Telescope. |
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Barska AR10858 Dimentions: 8.6 x 3.6 x 0.5 inches
Weight: 1.4 pounds
List Price: $100.00
Price: $44.99
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Key features Barska AR10858
- 40mm round table magnifier that acts as a paperweight
- Ideal as a gift or just desktop accessory
- Handheld Magnifier with a 3x power and a wide 90mm diameter
- Nice polished brass with elegant wooden handle
- High quality glass optics
- Model: Barska Brass Magnifier Set:3 Power, 90mm Hand-Held Magnifier & 40mm Table Magnifier
Review Barska Brass Magnifier Set:3 Power, 90mm Hand-Held Magnifier & 40mm Table Magnifier / Barska AR10858:The Barska Anchormaster magnifier set comes with a 3x, 90mm handheld magnifier, and a 40mm table magnifier. Anchormaster is a classic and elegant series with precision handcrafted units. Made of high quality glass lens, this elegant and unique magnifier set is ideal for any magnifying purposes. |
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Barska AA10614 Dimentions: 14.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches
List Price: $589.40
Price: Too low to display
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Key features Barska AA10614
- Elegantly mounted on a desktop mahogany pedestal
- An elegant addition to any room or makes a good desktop accessory or gift
- High power viewing with zoom magnifications from 15x to 45x coupled with large 50mm objective lens
- Fully coated achromatic lenses for brilliant images
- Brass arc mounts allows the scope to move smoothly
- Model: Barska Anchormaster 15-45x50 Spyscopew/ Mahogany Desktop Pedestal
Review Barska Anchormaster 15-45x50 Spyscopew/ Mahogany Desktop Pedestal / Barska AA10614:Barska 15 - 45x50 mm Anchormaster Spyscope with Desktop Pedestal is as functional as it is stunning! It doesn't get any better than classic brass and hardwood. The Barska 15-45x50 mm Anchormaster Spyscope with Desktop Pedestal is a precision-made, high quality brass optic that's as functional to use as it is beautiful to look at. Ideal for celestial viewing of planets or terrestrial viewing of country or cityscapes. Here's the full details: Big, light-gathering 50 mm objective lens; Fully coated achromatic lenses for brilliant images. structured in a refractor design; Powerful 15-45x zoom magnification; Internal image-correcting lens provides right-side-up images for the naked eye; Easy-to-use helical focusing rings; Elaborately detailed and polished brass construction; Brass cradle mounts allows the scope to move smoothly in all directions; Handcrafted mahogany desktop pedestal. Make a stunning and functional addition to your home or office. Order Today! Barska 15-45x50 mm Anchormaster Spyscope with Desktop Pedestal. |
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Bushnell 789960 Weight: 1.1 pounds
List Price: $129.00
Price: $92.44
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Key features Bushnell 789960
- 700mm x 60mm, Refractor
- LED electronic red dot finderscope for fast positioning
- Large, 1.25" diameter eyepieces
- Sturdy, preassembled construciton
- Model: Bushnell Voyager Sky Tour 60mm Reflector Telescope
Review Bushnell Voyager Sky Tour 60mm Reflector Telescope / Bushnell 789960:Please do not throw debris into the black hole. Actually, the only rule on this guided trip is that you enjoy the view. The ultimate first Telescope, the new Voyager Sky Tour Series gives amateur stargazers a pro-grade audio tour of the night sky. It's illuminated smart-mount points the way as the talking handset describes constellations and planets, and keeps you engaged with entertaining facts and mythology tidbits. Keeping pace is easy with the red dot finderscope. You're an instant expert with the Sky tour Series. The talkng handsets included with the new Sky Tour Series are the ultimate way to learn the lay of the universe. While the voice highlights your choice of consellations, planets, mythology or amazing facts, the telescopes illuminated smart mount lights up to get you dialed in on the celestial object. [+]The buttons are illuminated for easy night time use. It's the ultimate way to keep first time telecope users and amateur astronomy enthusiasts engaged, entertained and learning. |
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Celestron 31051 Dimentions: 35 x 19 x 11 inches
Weight: 39.15 pounds
List Price: $438.95
Price: $273.76
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Key features Celestron 31051
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick and easy no-tool setup with Permanently mounted StarPointer
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Model: Celestron 31051 AstroMaster 130EQ MD Telescope
Review Celestron 31051 AstroMaster 130EQ MD Telescope / Celestron 31051:Easily see the moons of Jupiter in addition to clear images of Earth, moon, and the other planets. This AstroMaster telescope features all coated glass optics for clear, crisp images, and a German equatorial mount with setting circles makes it simple to accurately locate and track sky objects. A StarPointer is permanently mounted on the telescope, and a motor drive offers automatic tracking - two features ideal for aspiring astronomers. Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use, its dovetail attachment design does not require any tools to set up. Includes a deluxe accessory tray and "The Sky" Level 1 software with 10,000 object database. - Features: - ** - CG-3 equatorial mount ** - R. A. motor drive ** - 650mm focal length; 5 ** - 10mm and 20mm eyepieces ** - 32. 5X or 65X magnification ** - Weight: 24 lbs. |
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Pentax Sport Optics 70913 Dimentions: 4 x 4.3 x 13.3 inches
Weight: 5 pounds
List Price: $349.99
Price: Too low to display
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Key features Pentax Sport Optics 70913
- Optical quality - With the coating on all the lenses and BaK 4 prism made from quality glass, It has achieved bright field of view.
- Dynamic form having sense of speed - With the combination of several sleek units having sense of speed, the exterior design is so dynamic, and also, it is easy to hold, fitting your palm comfortably.
- Convenient straight type (All-in-one with scope and zoom eyepiece) - With straight type, it is easy to find the object. Moreover, It is convenient to observe while moving because it is not necessary to put on and take off the eyepiece each time, thanks to the all-in-one type.
- Indication line for aiming is set on the upper surface of the body, you can catch the object from the higher sight.
- Waterproof - By employing an airtight structure, this spotting scope has a 1m waterproof function.
- Model: Pentax PF-63 Zoom Spotting Scope
Review Pentax PF-63 Zoom Spotting Scope / Pentax Sport Optics 70913:Pentax 20 - 50 x 63 mm Spotting Scope. High power! ZOOM in close, 100% WATERPROOF BIG BUCKS OFF! SEE a gnat on a moose's butt! Clearly, you can open up a new world of viewing with this dynamite Spotter by famous Pentax. Eyeball distant game. View scenery up close. Check your favorite performer at sporting events. The 20-50X zoom eyepiece is ideal for all viewing conditions. Right now, a special buy saves you BIG BUCKS! Good stuff: Multi-coated optics provide maximum light transmission with little glare; Jumbo 63 mm objective for bright, crystal-clear views; Large focusing knob for easy adjustment; Rubber housing for shock protection; Waterproof (3 1/4' submersible); F. O. V. @ 1,000 yds. [+]is 84' at 20X, 48' at 50X; BaK-4 porro prism made from top-quality glass; Retractable lens hood; 13 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4", weighs 29 1/2 ozs. Fixed tripod mount; Pentax Limited No Fault Warranty. Focus on owning yours. Order Now! Pentax 20-50x63 mm Spotter. |
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Digi-T Weight: 0.05 pounds
Price: $29.95
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Review ScopeTronix Digi-T Digital Camera Adapter T-ring for 1.25" Eyepieces, Requires Step Rings to Fit Camera. / Digi-T:The Digi-T system is quick, secure, and easy to use. Less Vignetting - When coupling a digital camera to a telescope it is imperative that the eyepiece lens and the camera lens are as close together as possible, a separation of even 1/2" will result in an image like looking through a soda straw. When installed onto the eyepiece Digi-T is flush with the top. Thanks to Digi-T's exclusive "thread-through-thread" design the step ring then threads completely over it, adding zero length. No other adapter gets as close!Fits More Eyepieces - There are 2 types of conventional eyepiece projection adapters, fixed length and variable. The fixed length adapters are too short to hold the most popular eyepieces (such as the 26mm Super Plossl) and too narrow to hold many others. The variable length adapters are designed for film cameras and are simply too long to allow the close coupling necessary for digital cameras, in addition they are still too narrow to hold any of the wider field eyepieces. Digi-T fits a 4mm Plossl or a 40mm Plossl!No Back Focus Problems - All conventional eyepiece projection adapters have one thing in common, they lift the eyepiece up in the holder by about 1". For many refractors and reflectors this is a serious problem as they can no longer reach focus! This is especially true with the popular ETX60/70 telescopes. Since Digi-T attaches to the top of the eyepiece it doesn't change the eyepiece position at all and focus remains the same. |
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ORION List Price: $422.75
Price: $379.95
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Key features ORION
- Includes everything you need for accurate autoguiding, you just supply the imaging scope and mount!
- ShortTube 80mm refractor provides a wide field-of -view perfect for finding prospective guide-stars
- Add this awe-inspiring autoguider package to any imaging set-up and enjoy the results
- The intuitive StarShoot AutoGuider makes guiding easy
- Model: Orion Awesome Autoguider Package
Review Orion Awesome Autoguider Package / ORION:We can guide you to better quality astro-images, literally, with our Awesome Autoguider package. No matter what telescope you're using for long-exposure image capture, precise guiding is an absolute requirement to get pinpoint star images. This exclusive package makes autoguiding easy, and its price is easy on your wallet. Package includes Orion ShortTube 80 refractor, StarShoot AutoGuider, 1. 25" Extension tube (for focus), Guide scope rings and Guide scope ring mounting bar. If you aspire to be an awesome astro-imager, get the affordabel Awesome Autoguider package today!. |
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