Celestron
Celestron Starsense Explorer LT 114AZ (22452)
$324.95
Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer-the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Description Dock, Launch, ExploreLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in...
Celestron
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
$2,160.00
Why We Love This The Celestron Nexstar 8SE Computerized Telescope (11069) is instantly recognizable because of the orange paint job. This is a nod back to the original C8 tubes that drove Celestron’s early success. The SE series come with computerized mounts, a good quality eyepiece, and great quality optics. These scopes will stand up well to quality eyepieces and high magnification. They’re ideal for viewing the moon and will show great detail on the planets (Cassini division in the rings of Saturn, bands on Jupiter). The 8” will also introduce you to deep sky objects like open clusters, globular clusters,...
Celestron
Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope
$1,480.00
Why We Love the Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope The Celestron Nexstar 6SE Computerized Telescope (11068) is instantly recognizable because of the orange paint job. This is a nod back to the original C8 tubes that drove Celestron’s early success. The SE series come with computerized mounts, a good quality eyepiece, and great quality optics. These scopes will stand up well to quality eyepieces and high magnification. They’re ideal for viewing the moon and will show great detail on the planets (Cassini division in the rings of Saturn, bands on Jupiter). The 6” will also introduce you to deep sky objects like open clusters, globular clusters, and some galaxies....
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Classic 200P 8" Dobsonian Tele...
$880.00
All Star Telescope's Take Dobsonian telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. For a bit of context, an 8 inch dobsonian telescope will gather 816 times more light than the human eye. You'll neve outgrow these scopes, they are perfect for visual astronomy. Featuring large apertures and easy functionality, Sky-Watcher's Classic Dobsonian is the ideal beginner scope. Often referred to...
Celestron
Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 130AZ (22461)
$634.95
Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer-the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Description Dock, Launch, Explore Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone...
Celestron
NexStar Evolution 9.25 Telescope by Celestron
$3,850.00
Why We Love the Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 The Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 builds on the SE series by adding a built in lithium-iron battery pack, and an integrated Wi-Fi adapter. This means you can leave the hand controller behind and navigate to more than 40,000 celestial objects with a tap of your phone. The Evolution series come with computerized mounts, two good quality eyepieces, and great quality optics. These scopes will stand up well to quality eyepieces and high magnification. They’re great for viewing the moon and will show extraordinary detail on the planets (Cassini division in the rings of Saturn, bands on Jupiter). The 9.25”...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Heritage 130 Collapsible Table...
$370.00
In 1668, Sir Isaac Newton invented the first reflector telescope. By using mirrors instead of optical lenses, Newton was able to increase the aperture of his telescope while reducing the overall size of the tube, leading to brighter views of the night sky. The Heritage 130 pays homage to this design by honoring some of the great astronomers throughout history: Galileo, Messier, Kepler, Newton, among others. By using a lightweight 130mm parabolic primary mirror and a compact, manual azimuth mount, the Heritage 130 is the perfect blend of portability and aperture, just as Newton intended. Description Collecting 319% more light...
Celestron
Celestron Starsense Explorer 10" Smartphon...
$1,480.00
All Star Telescope's Take The StarSense Explorer series of telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. For a bit of context, the human eye is capable of seeing approximately 10k stars on it's own. That number goes up to 50 Million when you use this 10 inch dobsonian telescope. You'll neve outgrow these scopes, they are perfect for...
Celestron
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ (22460)
$634.95
Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer, the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. Its like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Description Dock, Launch, Explore Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your...
Celestron
Celestron Starsense Explorer 8" Smartphone...
$1,080.00
All Star Telescope's Take The StarSense Explorer series of telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. For a bit of context, an 8 inch dobsonian telescope will gather 816 times more light than the human eye. You'll neve outgrow these scopes, they are perfect for visual astronomy. Celestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Classic 150P 6" Dobsonian Tele...
$620.00
All Star Telescope's Take Dobsonian telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. You'll neve outgrow these scopes, they are perfect for visual astronomy. Featuring large apertures and easy functionality, Sky-Watcher's Classic Dobsonian is the ideal beginner scope. Often referred to as '˜light buckets', Dobsonians provide users with the highest possible aperture for their money when compared to telescopes of...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Classic 250P 10" Dobsonian Tel...
$1,230.00
All Star Telescope's Take Dobsonian telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. For a bit of context, the human eye is capable of seeing approximately 10k stars on it's own. That number goes up to 50 Million when you use this SkyWatcher 10 inch dobsonian telescope. You'll never outgrow these scopes, they are perfect for visual astronomy. Featuring large apertures...
Celestron
NexStar Evolution 8 Telescope by Celestron
$2,970.00
Why We Love the NexStar Evolution 8 The Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 (12091) builds on the SE series by adding a built in lithium-iron battery pack, and an integrated Wi-Fi adapter. This means you can leave the hand controller behind and navigate to more than 40,000 celestial objects with a tap of your phone. The Evolution series come with computerized mounts, two good quality eyepieces, and great quality optics. These scopes will stand up well to quality eyepieces and high magnification. They’re ideal for viewing the moon and will show great detail on the planets (Cassini division in the rings of Saturn, bands on Jupiter). The...
Celestron
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ (22451)
$324.95
Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer, the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. Its like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Description Dock, Launch, Explore Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Startravel 102 AZ3 Refractor T...
$540.00
This Sky-Watcher 102mm (4") f/5 telescope is a two-element, air-spaced, fully multi-coated objective, achromatic refractor, which can give exciting "rich field" astronomical views. It can provide excellent vistas of star fields, clusters, nebulae, galaxies, planets, the Moon and (with correct filtering or by projection) the Sun. It is also a fine terrestrial telescope when mounted on an alt-azimuth mount or a photographic tripod. Crisp images at a reasonable price make it an excellent beginner's "first telescope", or a great travelling telescope for a more advanced observer. Similar to the popular 80mm f/5 refractor, this larger aperture model has more light...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Heritage 150 Collapsible Table...
$420.00
In 1668, Sir Isaac Newton invented the first reflector telescope. By using mirrors instead of optical lenses, Newton was able to increase the aperture of his telescope while reducing the overall size of the tube, leading to brighter views of the night sky. The Heritage 150 pays homage to this design by honouring some of the great astronomers throughout history: Galileo, Messier, Kepler, Newton, among others. By using a lightweight 150mm parabolic primary mirror and a compact, manual azimuth mount, the Heritage 150 is the perfect blend of portability and aperture, just as Newton intended. Description Collecting 363% more light...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Flextube 250P 10" Collapsible ...
$1,380.00
All Star Telescope's Take Dobsonian telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. For a bit of context, the human eye is capable of seeing approximately 10k stars on it's own. That number goes up to 50 Million when you use this 10 in dobsonian telescope. You'll neve outgrow these scopes, they are perfect for visual astronomy. For decades, the...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher StarTravel 102 AZ-GTe Refracto...
$821.00
This Startravel 102mm (4") f/5 telescope is a two-element, air-spaced, fully multi-coated objective, achromatic refractor, which can give exciting "rich field" astronomical views. It provides excellent vistas of star fields, clusters, nebulae, galaxies, planets, the Moon, and (with correct filtering or by projection) the Sun. It is also a fine terrestrial telescope when mounted on an alt-azimuth mount or a photographic tripod. Description Rich Field Astronomical Views Crisp images at a reasonable price make it an excellent beginner's "first telescope", or a great travelling telescope for a more advanced observer. Similar to the popular 80mm f/5 refractor, this larger aperture...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P 8" Collapsible D...
$1,020.00
All Star Telescope's Take Dobsonian telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. For a bit of context, an 8 inch dobsonian telescope will gather 816 times more light than the human eye. You'll neve outgrow these scopes, they are perfect for visual astronomy. For decades, the Dobsonian stood as a DIY staple of amateur astronomy, usually constructed with two mirrors,...
Celestron
NexStar Evolution 6 Telescope by Celestron
$2,270.00
Why We Love the NexStar 6 Evolution The Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 (12090) builds on the SE series by adding a built in lithium-iron battery pack, and an integrated Wi-Fi adapter. This means you can leave the hand controller behind and navigate to more than 40,000 celestial objects with a tap of your phone. The Evolution series come with computerized mounts, two good quality eyepieces, and great quality optics. These scopes will stand up well to quality eyepieces and high magnification. They’re ideal for viewing the moon and will show great detail on the planets (Cassini division in the rings of Saturn, bands on Jupiter). The...
Celestron
Celestron EdgeHD 8" Optical Tube Assembly ...
$2,160.00
EdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. The optical system was designed to reduce more than just off-axis star coma; it also provides an astrograph-quality flat focal plane all the way to the edge of the field of view. Description True Astrograph Quality Many optical designs that advertise themselves as "astrographs" actually only produce pinpoint stars across a curved focal plane. While this may be acceptable for some visual observing, stars will appear out of focus at the edge when used with the flat chip sensor...
Celestron
Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope
$920.00
Why We Love the Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope The Celestron Nexstar 4SE Computerized Telescope (11049) is instantly recognizable because of the orange paint job. This is a nod back to the original C8 tubes that drove Celestron’s early success. The SE series come with computerized mounts, a good quality eyepiece, and great quality optics. These scopes will stand up well to quality eyepieces and high magnification. They’re ideal for viewing the moon and will show great detail on the planets (Cassini division in the rings of Saturn, bands on Jupiter). The 4” help you to discover the 110 Messier objects around us. Celestron's signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced...
Explore Scientific
Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Double...
$428.99
The Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6.5 Achro Refractor Alt-Az Telescope combines power and simplicity to provide new users with a complete observational platform for viewing the moon and planets, and bright deep-sky objects. Description Outfitted with a large 4" aperture, it can gather enough light to easily reveal lunar details, pick out Martian icecaps and Saturnian rings, and resolve distant star clusters. Its sturdy rack-and-pinion focuser allows it to handle heavier or awkward loads such as DSLR imaging rigs or the included smartphone adapter, and a larger 40mm drawtube ensures full coverage of camera imaging sensors to avoid vignetting of...
Meade
Meade 8" F/10 LX200 ACF OTA W/UHTC (0810-6...
$2,209.99
Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UTHC), Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover. Description The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance - with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes. Coupled with Meades Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics. All LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism,...
SharpStar
SharpStar 94EDPH Premium APO S Triplet Ref...
$1,899.95
Our Take on the SharpStar 94 EDPH The 94EDPH is the largest telescope in the SharpStar EDPH family. Its aperture is 94mm and the focal length is 517mm, yielding a fast focal ratio is f/5.5. The 94EDPH is designed with triplet air-spaced APO lens structure, including two pieces of ED (extra-low dispersion) glass. This allows the astrograph to produce more sharp, flat images. With its compact form factor, fantastic appearance, and superb quality, the SharpStar 94EDPH is a great telescope for visual observation and sophisticated astrophotography. Description SharpStar 94EDPH uses the same reducer as the 76EDPH, making it easy to switch between the 76 and 94 for imaging different targets....
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher EvoStar 100ED APO Refractor Te...
$1,690.00
Sky-Watcher's Evostar apochromatic doublet refractors are the perfect blend of superior extra-low dispersion glass and affordability. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. All ED glass elements are fluorite-based and feature our proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), virtually eliminating all false color while triple-baffles prevent stray light from affecting your photography. Like the optics, the tube is beautifully crafted using aluminum and finished with a black diamond metal-flake finish. Description Using a doublet refractor instead of a triplet has some advantages: less glass means less weight, less weight...
Orion Telescopes USD
Orion EON 115mm ED Triplet Apochromatic Re...
$2,209.99
With exceptional optics, top-notch features and beautiful fit and finish, the Orion EON 115mm ED Triplet refractor telescope offers wide-field observers and astrophotographers an impeccably crafted, true-color instrument at a great price. We've updated the previous award-winning design with an even more robust focuser, and streamlined the tube rings and dovetail bar. From front to back, this is a beautifully well-crafted and rock solid design. Description This premium refractor telescope's generous, 115mm (4.5") aperture collects ample light from faint deep-sky objects to provide crisp images with excellent color correction by virtue of the element of FK-61 extra-low dispersion ("ED") optical...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Flextube 300P 12" SynScan GoTo...
$3,460.00
All Star Telescope's Take Dobsonian telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. You'll neve outgrow these scopes, they are perfect for visual astronomy. Sky-Watcher's Flextube SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian series are the telescopes your mother warned you about. Big aperture, bigger attitude, with all the innovations that make Sky-Watcher the obvious choice when hunting for that Goldilocks zone where value...
Meade
Meade 10" F/8 LX850 ACF OTA W/UHTC (1008-8...
$4,029.99
Meade 10" f/8 ACF Optical Tube Assembly #1008-80-01 with the Losmandy-style dovetail. The bare essentials for an unbeatable price. We've heard your requests, and we listened. That's why we're proud to offer the f/8 OTA without the accessories for an ultra-low cost. Description Building on Meade's award-winning Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics, the 10" OTA employs a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast baffling that ensures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control that provides smooth, precise focusing at any magnification. Also features...
Explore Scientific
Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm Double...
$649.99
Whether you're looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight series has an observing package that will fit your individual needs. Description Designed and built for beginners or as a competent grab-and-go option for fast observation sessions, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9.4 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope offers a simple yet powerful observation rig for viewing the Moon, planets, meteor showers, and bright deep-sky objects. The optics are fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings to reduce light loss and produce brighter and clearer images with more accurate colours versus non-coated systems....
Celestron
Celestron EdgeHD 9.25" Optical Tube Assemb...
$4,050.00
EdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. The optical system was designed to reduce more than just off-axis star coma; it also provides an astrograph-quality flat focal plane all the way to the edge of the field of view. Description True Astrograph Quality Many optical designs that advertise themselves as "astrographs" actually only produce pinpoint stars across a curved focal plane. While this may be acceptable for some visual observing, stars will appear out of focus at the edge when used with the flat chip sensor...
Celestron
Celestron CPC Deluxe 925 HD Computerized T...
$5,800.00
Combine top-of-the-line performance with unlimited versatility and you have the CPC Deluxe 925HD. From a casual night of backyard observing to serious astroimaging at a dark sky location, the CPC Deluxe HD is a customer favorite for any application. The CPC/CPC Deluxe family is also the telescope of choice for NASA (a CPC 925 is currently deployed aboard the International Space Station) and the late astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who used his CPC Deluxe 1100HD at his home in Cambridge, UK. Description Celestron's Best Optics What makes the view through a CPC Deluxe HD unforgettable? It all starts with our proprietary...
Celestron
Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Computerized ...
$6,880.00
Combine top-of-the-line performance with unlimited versatility and you have the CPC Deluxe 1100 HD. From a casual night of backyard observing to serious astroimaging at a dark sky location, the CPC Deluxe HD is a customer favorite for any application. The CPC/CPC Deluxe family is also the telescope of choice for NASA (a CPC 925 is currently deployed aboard the International Space Station) and the late astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who used his CPC Deluxe 1100HD at his home in Cambridge, UK. Description Celestron's Best Optics What makes the view through a CPC Deluxe HD unforgettable? It all starts with our...
Celestron
Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 HD Computerized T...
$4,320.00
Combine top-of-the-line performance with unlimited versatility and you have the CPC Deluxe 800HD. From a casual night of backyard observing to serious astroimaging at a dark sky location, the CPC Deluxe HD is a customer favorite for any application. The CPC/CPC Deluxe family is also the telescope of choice for NASA (a CPC 925 is currently deployed aboard the International Space Station) and the late astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who used his CPC Deluxe 1100HD at his home in Cambridge, UK. Description Celestron's Best Optics What makes the view through a CPC Deluxe HD unforgettable? It all starts with our proprietary...
Tele Vue Optics
Tele Vue 85 Ivory OTA (TV-85)
$2,817.00
The TeleVue TV85APO provides stunning 4.4° rich-field because of the combination of apochromatic doublet lens and special low-dispersion glass. This combination enhances observation and makes objects dazzle right before your eyes. Description Producing natural stellar and planetary color rendition is made possible due to the fully multi-coated 2-element objective with stunning apochromatic performance. Eliminating internal reflections and providing high transmission is made possible with the multicoated air-to-glass surfaces on the TV85. Also suppressing reflections and helping deliver high-contrast images are the textured, flat-black surfaces in the tube. The TeleVue TV85 delivers at incredibly low powers as well as when pushing...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED Super APO Triplet...
$4,330.00
Our take on the Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 ED Super APO Triplet The Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 is a premium triplet refractor telescope. These are fantastic sets that come with a great hard case, a couple of good quality eyepieces, a reducer, a guide scope and some excellent mounting hardware. This is one of the best telescope options for visual astronomy and astrophotography. Designed with the discerning astrophotographer in mind, Sky-Watcher's top-of-the-line Esprit refractors deliver the kind of imaging performance one would expect from telescopes costing thousands of dollars more. With the Esprit's three-element, air spaced objective lens design, false colour is...
Tele Vue Optics
Tele Vue 76 Ivory OTA (TV-76)
$2,254.00
76mm, f/6.3, APO (Doublet) Refractor. From astronomical, to spotting, to birding, the TeleVue-76 combines compact size with the APO optical performance of the TeleVue-85. Description The expansive 5.5° rich-field drizzles your view with delicate jewel-like stars, while the APO performance of the Nagler designed, fully multi-coated 2-element objective and optional 2" Everbrite diagonal produce natural stellar and planetary colour rendition even at the highest useful powers.Small size and lighter weight permit use of lighter-duty tripods for easy field carrying and transportation. The padded shoulder bag provides protection and room for the scope and six eyepieces.If your interests crossover from astronomical...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Flextube 300P 12" Collapsible ...
$2,320.00
For decades, the Dobsonian stood as a DIY staple of amateur astronomy, usually constructed with two mirrors, a tube and a base. Often referred to as '˜light buckets', Dobsonians provide users with the highest possible aperture for their money when compared to telescopes of a similar size, such as Schmidt-Cassegrains or refractors. Description Developed in the 1970s, the Dobsonian-style telescope is an inexpensive solution for bright, detailed visual observing using a simple design. The name '˜Dobsonian' comes from the telescope's inventor, John Dobson, a Vedanta monk who popularized sidewalk astronomy, and dedicated his life to astronomy outreach. Dobson was well...
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED APO Refractor Tel...
$730.00
Sky-Watcher's Evostar apochromatic doublet refractors are the perfect blend of superior extra-low dispersion glass and affordability. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. All ED glass elements are fluorite-based and feature our proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), virtually eliminating all false color while the internal baffle helps prevent stray light from affecting your photography. Like the optics, the tube is beautifully crafted using aluminum and finished with a black diamond metal-flake finish. Description Using a doublet refractor instead of a triplet has some advantages: less glass means less...
Celestron
Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ Newtonian (21049)
$296.95
Discover our Solar System with the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ! You"ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. The 127EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing. Description Manual German Equatorial telescope The PowerSeeker mount comes with two slow motion control knobs that allow you to make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension and Declination axes, also referred to as RA and DEC. Accessories Included Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens. The two...
Celestron
Celestron CGEM II 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain ...
$4,720.00
The 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain CGEM II telescope (CGEM II 700 Mak) is a specialized instrument designed for detailed, high contrast views of smaller celestial objects like the planets. With the Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube and sturdy equatorial mount and tripod, this kit will provide unparalleled views of the planets and up-close views of the lunar surface, including craters and maria, Maks are also well suited to hunting smaller, fainter, deep sky objects such as globular clusters and planetary nebulae. Astronomers located in urban areas will appreciate the Mak’s ability to bring out more contrast in celestial objects. Transporting the entire system to...
Meade
Meade LX200 ACF 12" f10 OTA (1210-60-01)
$5,249.95
Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UTHC), Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover. Description The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance - with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes - equal to Ritchy-Chetien systems, at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Meade's Ultra- High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate...
Orion Telescopes USD
Orion ED80T CF Triplet Apochromatic Refrac...
$1,299.99
Here's one of our staff-favourite telescopes that is especially popular with astrophotography enthusiasts, the 80mm apochromatic triplet Orion ED80T CF refractor telescope. With an 80mm aperture triplet objective featuring FPL-53 extra-low dispersion glass, views and captured images come through true to colour and exhibit tack-sharp resolution. Description Apochromatic refractor telescopes have a devoted following amongst amateur astronomers, for good reason. The crisp view offered by a high-quality apo refractor is truly a wonder to behold and share. Apochromatic refractors significantly reduce chromatic aberration, or false colour, compared to standard achromatic refractor telescopes due to the use of "ED" (Extra-low Dispersion)...
Celestron
Celestron C9.25 SCT (OTA) Optical Tube Ass...
$2,564.95
The Celestron C9.25 is an unusual size with its 9.25" aperture and 2350 mm focal length, but many consider it to be the Goldilocks of optical tubes-not too big, not too small. This rugged aluminum optical tube is only 22 inches long and weighs just 20 pounds, making it easy to transport and set up. But the views are much more impressive than what you'd expect from such a compact instrument. The tube offers a focal ratio of f/10 with the added versatility of Fastar (see below). Description It is equipped with Celestron's patented StarBright® XLT optical coatings, which visibly...
Meade
Meade LX90 ACF 8" f10 Computerized Telesco...
$3,199.99
On Sale From August 15 to September 16, 2022! Catch this one quick! The Meade 8" LX90 ACF telescope is an extremely versatile, high-resolution Go-To telescope, in a very compact form given the large aperture. With pushbutton controls, automatic locating and tracking of celestial objects, and a wealth of object data at your fingertips in the AudioStar controller, the LX90 will provide hours of enjoyment under the night sky. Both visual astronomers and astrophotographers alike will appreciate the quality and capability of this powerful telescope. Description Features an 8" aperture, 2032mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio with Dual-Fork Mounting....
Celestron
Celestron Advanced VX 6" Newtonian Telesco...
$1,790.00
The Advanced VX (AVX) sets a standard in mid-level telescopes, providing many of the features found on Celestron's most sophisticated German equatorial mounts at an extremely affordable price. Description The Advanced VX 6" Newtonian telescope is an excellent entry- to mid-level setup that can grow with you. The Newtonian optical design is excellent for visual observing and offers you the largest aperture for the price. The parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a sharper image near the edge of the field of view. The Advanced VX mount is designed to provide superior performance for smaller telescopes while taking...
Celestron
Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrai...
$3,100.00
The Advanced VX (AVX) sets a standard in mid-level telescopes, providing many of the features found on Celestron's most sophisticated German equatorial mounts at an extremely affordable price. Description The Advanced VX 8" Schmidt Cassegrain telescope is ideal for imagers and visual observers looking for a telescope that is much more portable than the reflector or refractor. The 8" optical tube offers 84% more light gathering ability than a 6" telescope. The Schmidt-Cassegrain design also eliminates chromatic aberration, making it a good choice for astroimaging. The Advanced VX mount is designed to provide superior performance while taking advantage of Celestron's...
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Celestron CGX-L Equatorial 1400 EdgeHD Tel...
$14,850.00
Celestron's CGX-L Computerized Equatorial mount is the latest addition to our fully computerized equatorial mount series. Capable of carrying Celestron's largest optical tubes with ease, CGX-L is designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers looking for exceptional load capacity to weight ratio, compact design, and innovative features that fully support large telescopes, imaging kits, and the latest in wireless tech accessories. Description Key design goals included larger 144mm diameter worm wheels which provide smoother operation and can more accurately drive heavier loads, longer 270mm dovetail saddle to support larger optical tubes, remote operation friendly features such as home and limit...
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NexStar Evolution 8 HD Compouterized Teles...
$3,980.00
The Celestron NexStar Evolution 8HD (12096) builds on the SE series by adding a built in lithium-iron battery pack, an integrated Wi-Fi adapter, and the incredible StarSense AutoAlign accessory. This means set up and calibration is automatic. You can also leave the hand controller behind and navigate to more than 40,000 celestial objects with a tap of your phone. The Evolution series come with computerized mounts, two good quality eyepieces, and great quality optics. These scopes will stand up well to quality eyepieces and high magnification. They’re ideal for viewing the moon and will show great detail on the planets (Cassini division in the rings of...
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Celestron EdgeHD 11" Optical Tube Assembly...
$5,940.00
EdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. The optical system was designed to reduce more than just off-axis star coma; it also provides an astrograph-quality flat focal plane all the way to the edge of the field of view. Description True Astrograph Quality Many optical designs that advertise themselves as "astrographs" actually only produce pinpoint stars across a curved focal plane. While this may be acceptable for some visual observing, stars will appear out of focus at the edge when used with the flat chip sensor...