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Celestron 21049
Celestron 21049
Dimentions: 30.9 x 16.9 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 29.65 pounds
List Price: $192.95
Price: $129.94
Key features Celestron 21049
  • 1000mm Focal Length
  • German Equatorial Mount
  • 3x Barlow Lens
  • 127mm Aperture
  • Comes with aluminum tripod and accessory tray
  • Model: Celestron 127EQ PowerSeeker Telescope

Review Celestron 127EQ PowerSeeker Telescope / Celestron 21049:

The Celestron PowerSeeker 127 is a 5" equatorial reflector with a big enough aperture to show clear views of the brighter star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies. Its Newtonian reflector optics give you detailed and sharp views of the Moon and planets without the faint purple haze of chromatic aberration (spurious color) that surrounds every bright object in every refractor scope in this price range. The construction of the optical system has all-glass optical components with high reflectivity aluminum mirror coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity. The equatorial mount has slow motion controls in both axes, to let you easily track objects across the sky. The Celestron PowerSeeker 127 has a light grasp 329 times that of the sharpest eye. The 1. 25" focuser has dual focusing knobs for precise image control with either hand. The large focus knobs are easy to operate, even while wearing gloves or mittens in cold weather. The 4mm eyepiece is right at the scope's usable magnification limit on the rare nights of very good seeing conditions. An optional 6mm or 7mm eyepiece comes closer to providing the highest useful power on a night in/night out basis. [+]
By aligning the mount on the north celestial pole, you only need to turn one slow motion control knob to follow planets and stars as they travel across the sky. A counterweight on the opposite side of the mount from the telescope balances the weight of the optical tube and makes it easy to move the scope effortlessly from one part of the sky to another. There are two slow motion control knobs connected to the mount by long flexible cables so they are easy to reach while observing. 0. 91 arc seconds Resolution 5 Aperture.
Celestron 11049
Celestron 11049
Dimentions: 32.4 x 27.2 x 13.4 inches
Weight: 42.05 pounds
List Price: $1,098.95
Price: Too low to display
Key features Celestron 11049
  • StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
  • Nearly 40,000-bject database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
  • Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube, and accessory tray for no-tool setup
  • SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
  • 4-inch Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope; StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard
  • Model: Celestron NexStar 4 SE Telescope

Review Celestron NexStar 4 SE Telescope / Celestron 11049:

Featuring high-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 4SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. With a total weight of 21 lbs including the tripod, the ultra portable 4 SE features a precision optical system with 1,325 mm focal length (f/13) and is the first Maksutov system to ever feature our premium StarBright XLT coatings. The 4 SE includes a camera control feature that allows you to remotely take a series of timed exposures using your digital SLR camera. Plus the Flip Mirror Control, Straight Through Photographic Port and Tripod featuring a built-in wedge help make short-exposure astrophotography a heavenly experience. Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup Sturdy computerized altazimuth mount Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use Ultra sturdy steel tripod features built-in wedge, which allows 4 SE to be used for astrophotography Nearly 40,000 object database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number, the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars, variable star solar systems, objects and asterisms DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of go to features Celestron’s NexStar 4 SE is the smallest and most portable telescope in Celestron’s NexStar SE series. Using a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design, the NexStar 4 SE puts the magnifying power of a four foot long telescope into an optical tube only 13 inches long. MoonThe NexStar 4 SE features computerized finding and tracking of nearly 40,000 celestial objects, no-tool setup is easy, and planetarium software for your PC is included. Jupiter The NexStar 4 SE delivers great views of the Moon, the planets, and bright deep space objects. The standard equipment 25mm E-Lux plossl eyepiece gives a magnification of 53X, enough to see the Lunar disk, Saturn’s rings and the major cloud bands on Jupiter. It’s easy to add optional eyepieces to zoom in for more detail. [+]
Using a 12. 5mm X-Cel eyepiece for 106X magnification I can see several cloud bands on Jupiter and I can even pick out the small dark shadow as one of Jupiter’s moons passes in front of the planet. On a good night I can push the magnification up to 230X with a 6mm plossl eyepiece while viewing the Moon and planets. The NexStar 4 SE package also includes a sturdy adjustable tripod, a motorized alt-azimuth mount, and the NexStar hand held computer controller. I don’t need star charts or a GPS reciever to operate this telescope. Celestron’s patented SkyAlign procedure is easy to use, and experienced users will like the two-star align and solar-system align options because they are even quicker to set up. The steel tripod and alt-azimuth mount provide a solid base for the NexStar 4 SE. Vibration is not a problem, even while focusing at high power. The computerized tracking is also very good, easily keeping planets in the field of a high power eyepiece. The disadvantage of a computerized scope, of course, is battery consumption. I find that rechargeable NiMH batteries work very well in the NexStar 4SE; a set of batteries lasts all evening and I don’t need to worry about electrical cords getting tangled in the dark. The NexStar 4 SE is a great portable telescope, just right for visual observing or for taking short exposure pictures of the Moon and planets. It’s only fair to warn you that a small telescope has its drawbacks, however; there are thousands of objects in the NexStar database that are simply too dim to see with a four inch telescope. -Jeff Phillips Venus Pros: Small, portable and affordable Very good optics Easy computerized tracking Cons: Rechargeable batteries not included Small size limits deep space viewing.
ORION
ORION
List Price: $33.95
Price: $33.95
Key features ORION
  • RedBeam Mini LED Astro Flashlight emits red light that won't spoil your night vision
  • Moon Map identifies craters and lunar features visible with your telescope
  • Discover the Stars is a wonderfully written and illustrated observer's guide
  • Star Target Planisphere shows locations of constellations and deep-sky objects
  • Handy toolkit contains four essential items to help new stargazers find their way around the heavens
  • Model: Orion Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit

Review Orion Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit / ORION:

That new telescope of yours will show you lots of cool celestial objects — but only if you know where to look. And once you do spot something, wouldn't it be nice to know what it is? With this Toolkit, you'll never be "lost in space"! It contains four items designed to help new astronomers find their way around the heavens: Star Target Planisphere; Discover the Stars observer's guide; Moon map; and RedBeam Mini LED Astro Flashlight.
Celestron 31145
Celestron 31145
Dimentions: 28 x 12 x 8 inches
Weight: 33.07 pounds
List Price: $439.00
Price: Too low to display
Key features Celestron 31145
  • Computerized hand control with 4,000-object database
  • Focal length: 650mm
  • Motorized Altazimuth mount
  • Focal ratio: f5
  • SkyAlign allows you to align on any 3 bright celestial objects
  • Model: Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope

Review Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope / Celestron 31145:

Celestron Nexstar 130SLT Newtonian Reflector Telescope lets you travel through our solar system and explore nearby stars and galaxies without leaving earth. It acts as a window to worlds beyond knowledge and imagination. With SkyAlign and PC connectivity, you become familiar with other worlds. If the many wonders of deep space fascinate you but you don't know how to find those fascinating sights, why not let this Celestron telescope do the finding for you? The new SkyAlign easy alignment technology and Star Pointer red dot LED finder of the Celesctron NexStar 130 SLT 5. 1? go-to reflector make lining up on the sky a breeze. Once aligned, the scope's computer hand control will find more than 4,000 celestial objects for you and will track them unerringly while you observe at your leisure. With its pre-assembled adjustable height steel tripod and easy no-tool assembly, the NexStar 130 SLT can be up and ready to take you on a tour of the Universe in a matter of minutes. The 130mm aperture of the NexStar 130 SLT gathers well over two and a half times as much light as even an advanced 80mm refractor, for not much more money, giving you deep space images that are bright and well defined. With the appropriate high power eyepiece and a resolution 62% higher than an 80mm scope, it will give you lunar/planetary images that are crisp and detailed. Whether an advanced entry-level scope for the beginning astronomer, or a second scope for the more-than-casual backyard astronomer, the NexStar 130SLT takes you beyond. [+]
Adjustable height tripod Celestron 2-Year Warranty Celestron’s computerized NexStar 130 SLT adds affordable "Go-To" technology to a compact Newtonian reflector telescope. By using mirrors instead of lenses, the Newtonian optics of the NexStar 130 SLT produce an image nearly five times brighter than the NexStar 60 SLT refractor telescope. The package includes everything except the batteries, and features easy no-tool setup, two good eyepieces, and even includes a student version of "The Sky" planetarium software. The Newtonian design of the NexStar 130 SLT is optimized to produce bright images over a wide field of view. When I use an optional 32mm Plossl eyepiece, the famous Double Cluster in Perseus looks like a display of celestial fireworks with streamers of stars trailing across the 2 degree field of view. The standard equipment 25mm eyepiece magnifies the image about 26 times, with a wide field of view just right for viewing deep space objects like star clusters or the Orion Nebula. The included 9mm eyepiece (72x magnification) offers great views of the Lunar disk and globular star clusters like M13. And when I add a 2x Barlow lens to the 9mm eyepiece for a total magnification of 144x, I can easily see cloud bands on the planet Jupiter and pick up detail in Saturn’s rings. The NexStar 130 SLT also features Celestron’s patented SkyAlign technology. With SkyAlign I don't need a star chart or a compass to align the telescope, I just enter the date and time then point the telescope at three bright stars. SkyAlign tells me the star names, and allows the telescope to find over 4,000 stars, planets, and galaxies by just pushing a button. The accurate tracking makes it easy to get high power views of the planets, and allowed me to take some great pictures using a Celestron NexImage webcam. I also like the "Two-Star align" and "Solar System align" modes because I can often get the NexStar system up and running while older scopes are still waiting for their alignment stars to appear in he twilight. Reflector telescopes offer more light gathering power per dollar than any other design, but that value is balanced by the fact that the mirrors may need to be aligned or "collimated" occasionally. Using Celestron’s Collimation Eyepiece I had no trouble fine tuning the optical alignment, and I was rewarded with sharp views of Lunar craters even when I pushed the magnification up to the theoretical limit of 300x. The other drawback of a computerized telescope, of course, is battery consumption. An optional PowerTank battery is a handy way to power the NexStar 130 SLT, and I like to keep the tripod legs short and observe while seated because this gives me a solid and comfortable view. -Jeff Phillips Pros: Wide field views Computerized go-to tracking Light and portable Cons: Short battery life Sensitive to vibration Suggested Options: Celestron Accessory Kit Celestron PowerTank battery Celestron Collimation Eyepiece.
Telrad
Telrad
Weight: 1 pounds
Price: $36.95

Review Telrad Finder Sight / Telrad:

The easiest way to aim a telescope. The view seen through the window of the Telrad is continuos with the sky around it, not magnifed or upside down. Three rings are lighted and appear to lie among the stars. The small ring outlines the Moon-sized area seen in the telescope. the large outer ring outlines the area seen in a standard Finderscope. To point your telescope, just look through the Telrad and move the telescope until the rings are centered on the object. The Telrad is 8 inches long. weighs 11 ounces and mounts on any telescope without drilling any holes. it unlocks from it's base for separate storage. requires 2 AA batteries (not included).
Celestron 93230
Celestron 93230
Dimentions: 5.2 x 3.1 x 2.5 inches
Weight: 0.8 pounds
List Price: $109.95
Price: $61.94
Key features Celestron 93230
  • Super-premium 1.25-inch zoom eyepiece
  • 40 to 60 degree field of view, 15 to 18 millimeter eye relief
  • Fully multicoated optics
  • Allows for expanded magnification options
  • Focal length of 8 to 24 millimeters
  • Model: Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece

Review Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece / Celestron 93230:

Celestron 8-24mm 1. 25" Zoom Eyepiece for 1 1/4-in Celestron Telescopes 93230 The Celestron 93230 8 to 24 millimeters 1. 25 inch zoom eyepiece allows you to zoom instantly with your scope from 8x magnification to 24x magnification.
Orion Laser Pointer and Bracket
Orion Laser Pointer and Bracket
Material: Aluminum
List Price: $124.95
Price: $298.99
Key features Orion Laser Pointer and Bracket
  • Custom-designed ABS bracket mounts easily to the SkyScout
  • Practical accessory lets everyone in your party see where your SkyScout is pointed
  • Bright green laser pinpoints your target in the sky so you can easily identify astronomical objects
  • Easily detaches from the mounting bracket for standalone use as a sky pointer
  • Does not interfere with SkyScout's GPS system or pointing accuracy
  • Model: Orion SkyLine Green Laser Pointer and Bracket for SkyScout

Review Orion SkyLine Green Laser Pointer and Bracket for SkyScout / Orion Laser Pointer and Bracket:

For those who already own a SkyScout personal planetarium, here's a practical accessory that makes the Celestron SkyScout even easier and more fun to use. With the SkyLine laser pointer mounted on the side of the SkyScout, you and others in your family or group will see exactly where SkyScout is pointed. You won't have to crane your neck back and hold a weary arm over your head as you sight through the SkyScout with your eye glued to the lens. In fact, you won't have to view through the SkyScout at all! Instead, just hold it in any comfortable position and point the side-mounted SkyLine's 3-5 milliwatt green laser beam at the star or object you want to ID. Then hit the target button and read the object's description from SkyScout's LCD panel. Easy!The custom-designed, dual-ring ABS bracket threads with a single screw (included) into the socket on the side of the SkyScout. This accessory will not interfere with the SkyScout's GPS system or pointing accuracy. And the Skyline pointer can be removed from the bracket at any time for use as a standalone pointer to show others what's up in the night sky. The SkyScout is the coolest astronomical gadget on the market today. Make it even cooler with the SkyLine Laser Pointer and Bracket!.
Celestron 31045
Celestron 31045
Dimentions: 34.7 x 18.6 x 11.4 inches
Weight: 38.75 pounds
List Price: $397.95
Price: $184.08
Key features Celestron 31045
  • Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
  • Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
  • Quick and easy no-tool setup
  • Permanently mounted StarPointer
  • Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup
  • Model: Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130 EQ Reflector Telescope

Review Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130 EQ Reflector Telescope / Celestron 31045:

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.
Celestron 44340
Celestron 44340
Dimentions: 16 x 10 x 8 inches
Weight: 8.25 pounds
List Price: $335.95
Price: Too low to display
Key features Celestron 44340
  • Objective Lens - 4x, 10x, and 40x
  • Compound (Biological) Microscope
  • Six Position Color Filter Wheel
  • USB Cable for Transferring Images to a PC
  • 40 to 400 Power - up to 1600 Power with Digital Zoom
  • Model: Celestron 44340 LCD Digital LDM Biological Microscope

Review Celestron 44340 LCD Digital LDM Biological Microscope / Celestron 44340:

Explore the world down under. Under the lens, of course. View the diminutive, the microcosmic, and the teensy-weensy with the Celestron 44340 digital microscope. The 3. 5" LCD Digital Microscope replaces traditional eyepieces with a LCD Screen for easy and comfortable viewing for you and to share with others. Also features a built-in digital camera for quick and easy snapshots or short videos. Explore the cellular kingdoms that reside as the tiny forms of life that our lives depend on. Learning was never so much fun. AC Adaptor to Power the Microscope 3. 5 (88mm) LCD Screen with 4x Digital Zoom Carrying Case Included Mechanical Stage - 3. [+]
5 x 3. 5 (88mm x 88mm) Weight - 51 ounces (1446 grams).
Meade 04540
Meade 04540
Weight: 1.7 pounds
List Price: $499.00
Price: $137.95
Key features Meade 04540
  • Comfortable high-fidelity ear buds for audio
  • Sights Illuminated sights to easily point to objects
  • 12 channel GPS receiver
  • Orientation Magnetic north sensors
  • Audio, video, still images and text to teach you about the wonders of the universe
  • Model: Meade mySKY Personal Guide for Sky Exploration

Review Meade mySKY Personal Guide for Sky Exploration / Meade 04540:

Featuring a full-color LCD screen and the added ability to control a Meade computerized telescope, MySky is a fun, interactive, mu hand-held guide to the universe that locates and identifies celestial objects in the night sky. MySky aligns itself by pointing it at a celestial object and pull the trigger to identify planets, stars, nebula, galaxies and more with over 30,000 objects. Your exploration starts with a simple video introduction of how to use MySky. Real-time, Color SkyMaps Guide you to the objects you want to locate. Sandy Wood, the familiar voice of StarDate the syndicated daily radio program, provides you with audio descriptions of the objects you have found. MySky also takes you on guided tours of the best objects in your sky tailored to your time, date and location. Positioning Electronic accelerometers to determine pointing Power save features - Advanced power saving features to extend battery life 4 AA batteries required (not included) Battery Life - Up to 7 hours Just point and shoot to identify planets, stars, constellations and more See images, watch video and hear audio descriptions Take guided tours of the night sky Simple controls that are intuitive and easy to use MySky incorporates full GPS Auto Alignment, which does not require any user input MySky provides information to the user in true multi-media formats - Video, Audio, Still Images, Sky Maps and text Updated object information, tours and program improvements downloadable from the Internet Control your Meade computerized telescope.
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