Telescopes

Explore Scientific Doublet Achromat 127mm f/6.5 OTA Telescope - 2" Focuser & Enhanes 99 precent Reflective 2" Diagonal w/1.25"Adapter - 8 x 50 Finderscope - Bracket - Explore Scientific 1 Year Limited Warranty.The Explore Scientific's 127mm f/6.5 telescope is an air-spaced doublet achromatic refracting telescope that utilizes EMD (Enhanced Multilayer Deposition) coatings which eliminates light scatter and maintains image contrast.

Orion Dobsonians have always been known for superb optical and mechanical quality, wonderful ease of use, and remarkably affordable prices. One other thing they - and almost all other Dobs on the market - have had in common: you pushed the telescope to your observing target by hand. Until now. Orion is pleased to herald another giant leap in Dobsonian evolution with the introduction of the SkyQuest XTg series of fully motor driven GoTo Dobsonians. Now, pointing a Dob to even the most elusive of NGC curiosities is as easy as pushing a button or two on the XTg Dobsonians' illuminated hand controller. High-torque servo motors guided by two pairs of high-resolution encoders then slew the telescope right to your object of interest - any of over 42,000 objects in the GoTo controller's... Less

The SkyScout is a revolutionary hand held device that uses advanced GPS technology with point and click convenience to instantly identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more. This is not a telescope but a pocket planetarium. Simply point at anything in the night sky and press identify and the answer pops up on the backlit LCD screen. Press locate and select from the pull down screen what you are looking at and scan the sky, an Red LED blinks until you locate it. Choose to use the headphones and listen to the audio. Full Glossary, 6000 object database, and Astronomer information included.

Vixen VMC95L Modified Maksutov Cassegrain Optical Tube - Universal GP Dovetail - Vixen 5 Year Warranty.The Vixen VMC95L is a 95 mm (3.7 inch) aperture modified Cassegrain f/11 optical tube assembly. The VMC95L is intriguing in its own right with interesting features including a curved vane Secondary Mirror Spider to reduce diffraction effects. Like its larger cousins the VMC110L, VMC200L and VMC260L, this scope features a meniscus lens just ahead of the Secondary Mirror

Exploring the universe with a computer- controlled GoTo telescope just got a whole lot cooler! Because now you can drive the telescope wirelessly right from your Apple iPhone or iPod Touch! All you need is the Orion StarSeek astronomy app (available exclusively by download from the iTunes App Store) and the StarSeek Wi-Fi Telescope Control Module, Serial/USB. The StarSeek Wi-Fi module works by creating its own local wireless network, leveraging the Wi-Fi capability built into the iPhone and iPod Touch. When coupled to the serial port on your telescope's GoTo mount, StarSeek Wi-Fi converts the Wi-Fi signal from the mobile device into serial commands used by the mount to drive the telescope automatically to any of 19,000+ celestial objects in the StarSeek app's database. StarSeek works... Less

iOptron Minitower Pro Alt-Azimuth Mount - Counterweight - AC Adaptor - 12V DC Car Plug Adaptor - USB Cable - Hard Case - iOptron Warranty.The iOptron MiniTower Pro has all the same, great technologies and features- just beefed up! So, you can still mount two scopes on- but now with more pay load. You can still track objects-only now the encoder resolution is six times finer. It comes in with a two-inch stainless-steel tripod that is much taller for easier viewing with large scopes. The MiniTower Pro can easily be carried around in a car trunk or as an airline luggage. The whole system takes only 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability, combined with the internal GPS, gives amateur astronomers extreme flexibility in selecting an observing location. Equipped with the most... Less

Fully coated 80mm objective lens provides brilliant, razor-sharp images at a 36x magnification. High-quality 1-1/4" Plössi 25mm eyepiece. Smooth rack-and-pinion focuser. High-powered telescope offers a 50° field of view. Handcrafted mahogany wood mount. Elaborately detailed and polished to a high gloss, our Solid Brass Telescope can view anything from cityscapes to Saturn, and everything in between. The achromatic refractor is ideal for terrestrial viewing by day, and detailed viewing of the moon and planets by night. . . . High-powered telescope offers a 50 degrees field of view. . Polished brass cradle moves the scope in all directions.

SkyScout Personal Planetarium - The SkyScout makes star-gazing a whole lot easier, and a lot more fun! SkyScout works in one of two ways. You -can point the SkyScout at what you are looking at in the sky, then via GPS, the SkyScout will tell you what exactly it is you're looking at. Or, you can select a celestial object you want to see via it's internal menu, and SkyScout will prompt you with directional arrows through the viewfinder. Follow it's directions and SkyScout will let you know when you're on target. SkyScout also has the capability to educate you on the object your viewing. Via Audio and text, the SkyScout will give you facts, trivia, history and mythology on the most popular space-faring bodies.-Includes: earbud-style headphones, carrying case, strap, & USB cable.-Simple... Less

For the most demanding enthusiast, Orion's 180mm Maksutov- Cassegrain Computerized Telescope sets a new standard for superb high-power performance in a remarkably compact design. The 180mm (7.1") Maksutov- Cassegrain optical system has 2,700mm focal length (f/15). With 44% greater light grasp than a 150mm Mak, you'll get brighter astrophotos and better resolution. The meniscus lens is fully multicoated for maximum light transmission, further enhancing image brightness. The heavy-duty SkyView Pro EQ mount has always offered stability and precision control. With GoTo computerized capability, this popular mount effortlessly guides your scope to over 42,900 celestial gems.

Coronado Solarscopes 40mm-400mm Personal Solar Telescope Model: PST. Coronado 40mm-400mm Personal Solar Telescope

As numerous customers have shown, the ED80's short focal length and superb apochromatic optics make it a great telescope for astrophotography. And now we've coupled it with a state-of-the-art equatorial GoTo mount that provides the stability and precision control needed to capture beautiful deep-sky images. The ED80 sports a multi-coated 80mm objective lens doublet of 600mm focal length (f/7.5). One lens element is crafted from extra-low dispersion (ED) FPL-53 optical glass from Japan. This high-grade glass greatly reduces the chromatic aberration that causes color fringing around bright objects in standard achromats. The 2" Crayford-style focuser accepts both 2" and 1.25" accessories. Astrophotography and observing are made effortless by the Sirius EQ-G GoTo mount. The included GoTo... Less

If your interest in amateur astronomy runs the gamut from observing to astrophotography, you need an instrument that's up to the task -- like the Atlas 8 EQ-G GoTo Computerized Telescope. It's an 8" reflector telescope with precision 1000mm (f/4.9) parabolic mirror optics, perfect for visual and astrophotographic forays into deep space. It's newly upgraded with a 2" Crayford-type focuser. The beefy Atlas EQ-G mount provides incredibly stable support, thanks to its solid construction and 2"-diameter stainless steel legs. Internal DC stepper motors offer nine slew rates -- up to 3.4 deg per second -- and three tracking rates. With this GoTo computerized telescope you can visit any of 42,900 celestial objects with pushbutton ease.

Telescopes needn't be exclusively nighttime creatures. By virtue of its altazimuth mount, this one works well for both daytime terrestrial viewing and nighttime astronomical use. The Orion Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope offers intuitive up-down, left-right motion to make maneuvering the telescope easy. Whether for panning a scenic landscape or surveying the Milky Way for star clusters, this telescope provides a pleasant experience. The Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope is well suited to beginners of any age. It is lightweight and compact so it's easy to carry to your observing location, be it out on the lawn or an hour's drive into the hills.Its glossy black optical tube is made of seamless aluminum and outfitted with a smooth-action rack-and-pinion focuser on one... Less

This AstroMaster telescope is ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use. All glass, fully coated optics reveal the depths of our solar system. Enjoy the beauty of the sky with this telescope from Celestron.

If there isn't a table nearby when you want to stargaze, we now provide our Orion GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor Telescope bundled with a sturdy field tripod so you can gaze at stars anywhere! The included field tripod is adjustable with a height range of 20" to 34.5" so you can position the Orion GoScope 80mm comfortably. The tripod also features an extendable elevator column for crowd-pleasing performance, providing viewers of different heights with comfortable views. The Orion GoScope 80mm Refractor and Tripod Bundle also includes a high-power 6.3mm eyepiece, which provides a powerful, 55.5x view in the 350mm focal length GoScope refractor for high- magnification views of bright planets, lunar craters and mountains and more. This ultra-compact, entry-level refractor makes a great... Less

Ample light grasp...Check. Portable... Check. Stable mount...Check. Quick setup and take-down...Check. Easy to operate...Check. Affordable... Check.As you run through the checklist of attributes you've heard are important in a good beginner's telescope, you realize that the Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope meets all the criteria - in spades. Astronomy magazine called it "an excellent entry-level Dobsonian telescope for an adult." It's a telescope that opens up limitless observing possibilities. With its big 150mm diameter parabolic primary mirror the SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope collects nearly 80% more light than a 4.5-inch reflector, rendering brighter images and greater detail in deep-sky nebulas and star clusters. And the 1200mm focal length gives the... Less

We've done our popular Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Beginner Telescope one better. The Orion-designed StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope takes the same compact, wide-field, user-friendly concept and expands on it, literally. The StarBlast 6 boasts fully 73% more light-gathering area than its smaller counterpart. Yet the scope is still highly portable, weighing only 23.5 lbs., and comes with the base fully assembled in the box! The StarBlast 6's 150mm (5.9") f/5.0 parabolic mirror provides ample aperture to reveal the planets and deep-sky gems in wonderful detail. Its wide field of view makes finding and tracking objects easier than with longer focal-length telescopes, which makes it a superb beginner telescope -- for all ages. It also would make a terrific grab-and-go second telescope for more... Less