Combining huge light gathering with remarkable portability, the SkyView Pro 8 EQ Schmidt-Cassegrain is a true hobbyist’s telescope. It features 8″-diameter, hand-figured optics crafted in the USA by Celestron, and StarBright XLT high-performance multi-coatings. The 2032mm focal length (f/10) packs plenty of power for high-magnification study of lunar and planetary detail, and ample aperture for […]

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Designed for use with the BT70 Binocular Telescope, these eyepieces provide strong 25x magnification. Their four-element lens design yields a 2.5-degree true field of view and 12.5mm eye relief. The optics are fully multi-coated for excellent light transmission. Near focus of the BT70 with these eyepieces is 50′. Sold as set of two eyepieces. Note: […]

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Celestron PowerSeeker2 60 Astronomical Telescope / Spotting Scope w/ Tri-Ocular Eyepiece Holder - 21028 Celestron PowerSeeker2 60 Astronomical Telescope w/ Tri-Ocular eyepiece Holder - 21028 is a 60mm (2.4″) diameter Refractor Telescope . Celestron PowerSeeker 2 60 mm Telescope ’s un Customer Review: stay away from this.. please A piece […]

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Here’s a telescope for the hobbyist who wants the practicality of a compact scope, yet wants the best features and performance available for the money. And now the SkyView Pro 127 comes with fully motorized GoTo computer control to point the telescope to one of 13,400+ objects in its database. The “SVP” 127’s high-resolution 5″ […]

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Celestron also offers a complete line of rugged, but soft Foamex plastic lens shades that can be put away flat after usage. They use a thicker material and won’t crack easily as other manufacturer’s products do. The quality level is a step above all others as all material is sewn (not glued in some places) […]

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The Celestron G5 telescope uses a DC motor drive that continuously tracks objects as they move across the sky. The motor drive comes equipped with a variable-rate hand controller that controls the G-5’s right ascension motion. This telescope also features high reflectivity (HR) coatings on its mirrors for maximum reflectivity, as […]

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Meade Sky Assurance Program - 3-year Meade Telescopes HassleShipping Option: Advance 3-Way Shipping Type: Product Price or Insured value $11000-12999.99 Repair Model PAS301-PX3012 Meade Sky Assurance Program offered by Meade through OpticsPlanet.com reaches beyond the warranty!   It’s

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The Cstar Optics 700x reflector telescope features a 700-mm focal length and an attractive, high-gloss construction. It includes a 2-tier foldable aluminum tripod. Customer Review: Absolute Junk Way too many flaws for me to mention, too small, cheap mount, frustrating to use. It turns one off to astronomy rather than exite […]

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The NexStar 60 GT is one of Celestron’s most affordable telescopes, helping you turn starry nights into space odysseys at the touch of a button. It has a 2.4-inch diameter refractor, focal length of 700mm, focal ratio of f/12, and includes three 1.25-inch (35x, 70x, and 175x) eyepieces. Finding objects couldn’t be easier […]

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This telescope includes a free Autostar computer controller and deluxe field tripod with this ETX-90EC–a value of $349. And with the ETX-90EC, Meade brings a serious telescope into the price range of the casual consumer. The ETX-90EC Astro offers extraordinary optics at an affordable price. It combines a high-resolution optical design and diffraction-limited imaging […]

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Celestron’s affordable, expandable NexStar 5i takes the best of the NexStar 5 to the next level of performance and operating features. Equipped with the standard electronic hand control, you can manually slew your NexStar across the sky in seconds, or track a star equatorially as the Earth rotates beneath you. The electronic hand controls […]

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With StarSeeker, if you can push a button, then you can stargaze like a pro astronomer. This affordable 70mm GoTo refractor incorporates the latest computerized object-locating technology, which automatically points the scope to any target you select from the electronic library of 4,000+ astronomical objects! It’s perfect for the budget-minded family and a great gift […]

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The Orion SkyView Pro 100mm ED GoTo apochromatic refractor is a complete equatorial observing package featuring the ED100 apochromatic refractor optical tube assembly paired with the venerable SkyView Pro equatorial mount/tripod, now with GoTo computerized control — at an unprecedented low price. The “ED100″ delivers images remarkably free of chromatic aberration, thanks to its fully […]

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Meade Sky Assurance Program - 3-year Meade Telescopes HassleShipping Option: Advance 3-Way Shipping Type: Product Price or Insured value $15000-16999.99 Repair Model PAS301-PX3014 Meade Sky Assurance Program offered by Meade through OpticsPlanet.com reaches beyond the warranty!   It’s

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The popularity of Celestron’s NexStar 114 models inspired us to go bigger! Celestron is proud to introduce NexStar 130 SLT. The NexStar 130 SLT has 30% more light-gathering power than our 114mm telescope. And the 114 SLT, like the other models in the SLT Series, comes with a fully computerized hand control. The computerized hand […]

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Aluminum Hard Carry Case: For secure portability of ETX Astro Telescope models in the field. This Case is fully lined with custom foam interior, precut to match the ETX Scope, Additional custom cutouts have been made to secure the normal accessories and a few eyepieces. The exterior is composed of a circualr patterned brushed aluminum […]

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The Kendrick Dew Remover System is centered around the standard controller, which is required for activating the heater. (not included) The heaters have been built to use only as much power as necessary and thereby not waste energy. They have sponge insulation on one side to prevent heat being lost into the atmosphere. The […]

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If your major observing interest is the Moon and planets, this very economical 90mm Konus Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope should be of interest. It has all the bells and whistles you need, all at a sensationally low price . . .

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For the most demanding enthusiast, our 180mm Mak 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 images and better resolution. The mount accepts interchangeable GoTo or Standard […]

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The new Meade LXD75 SN-10AT 10″ Schmidt-Newtonian Telescope w/ UHTC offers a high-performance equatorial mount, heavy-duty, all-metal field tripod and precision drive system. The Meade LXD75 SN-10AT with ultra-high transmission coatings includes Meade’s popular Autostar Suite. Stable Meade LXD75 German Equatorial Mount is designed for high-performance observing and astrophotography, the LXD75 Series sets a new […]

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Because the earth rotates once on its axis every 24 hours, celestial objects move rapidly through the telescopic field, particularly at higher powers. The equatorial mount of the Meade 114EQ-AST greatly facilitates object tracking, simply by manually turning one or both of the control cables.The large 114mm-diameter mirror of this model gathers 361% more light […]

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Refractor lovers, take notice! We’ve combined our 120mm (f/8.3) achromatic refractor with our exclusive SkyView Pro equatorial mount to create an instrument of epic performance. The SkyView Pro 120 is the next generation of high-end equatorial refractor, without the high-end price tag. The optical tube is finished in metallic silver enamel. But it’s what’s inside […]

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The design of the Celestron PowerSeeker Square optical tube helps reflect stray light away from the user’s eye, giving higher contrast planetary and lunar views. Unlike most other 60mm refractors, the PowerSeeker Square has a rotatable erect image diagonal that makes it excellent for land viewing as well as astronomical use.
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Meade ETX-90AT, ETX-105AT, and ETX-125AT models build on the original ETX concept to create the most advanced electronically-controlled telescopes including automatic GO TO object-location with the Autostar Computer Controller ever produced in their price range. And yet without sacrificing any of the user-friendly features that started the ETX revolution. Optical Systems: Manufactured at […]

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A step up from entry-level 60mm refractor telescopes, the remanufactured Meade DS-114ATE features a 114mm primary mirror that produces images three-and-a-half times brighter than objects seen through comparable 60mm lenses, making planets, stars, and other celestial bodies look remarkably sharp and clear. The scope is still a great fit for budding backyard astronomers and hobbyists, […]

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With Dew Zapper, you’ll never have to stop observing to remove condensation from the front plate of your Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov-Cassegrain. An unprotected corrector lens will radiate heat, quickly cooling to below ambient air temperature, allowing dew to form. Dew Zapper gently replaces lost heat, bringing the temperature of the corrector lens back above the […]

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mfr: MEADE MEADE RB-60 / 70055LF 60MM A-SERIES ALTAZIMUTH REFRACTOR TELESCOPE APERTURE 60MM (2.8″); FOCAL LENGTH, FOCAL RATIO 700MM F/11.7; ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT WITH SLOW-MOTION CONTROLS; ASTRONOMICAL SOFTWARE & INSTRUCTIONAL DVD; ALUMINUM TRIPOD WITH ACCESSORY TRAY; RED-DOT VIEW FINDER; DIAGONAL MIRROR; 2 PREMIUM EYEPIECES MH9MM, MA25MM

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