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Telescopes needn't be exclusively nighttime creatures. By v ... Read more

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 end and a dew cap/glare shield on the other. Housed inside is a multi-coated, achromatic glass objective lens that's 70mm in diameter, with a focal length of 700mm (f/10). This lens takes in 36% more light than a 60mm lens. Bottom line: you'll see more. So, if you can afford the modest additional cost of an Observer 70mm over a 60mm refractor, it will reward you with brighter images and, for astronomy, a larger repertoire of objects to see. You'll enjoy outstanding looks at the Moon's cratered surface, Jupiter's cloud bands and moons, Saturn and its rings, the majestic Orion Nebula, and the mind-boggling Andromeda Galaxy, to name just a few of the treasures you can see. Minimize

If there isn't a table nearby when you want to stargaze, we ... Read more

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 quality first telescope for beginning stargazers. But it's not just for newbies - the GoScope 80's convenient size makes it a true grab-and-go telescope, perfect for the mobile interests of more experienced amateurs. With an 80mm objective lens and 350mm focal length (f/4.3), the GoScope 80 performs rather impressively for its modest size, collecting over 30% more light than its 70mm counterpart, and over 70% more light than a 60mm refractor. The included 20mm (17.5x), 10mm (35x), and 6.3mm (55.5x) 1.25" eyepieces will aid in your exploration of the solar system as you observe the Moon's craters and seas, the rings of Saturn, and the moons of Jupiter. Minimize

Ample light grasp...Check. Portable...Check. Stable mount.. ... Read more

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 telescope ample power to zoom in on subtle planetary and lunar features. The 45-inch-long enameled-steel optical tube glides with silky smoothness on the cabinet-quality Dobsonian wood base. You just point the telescope and view! Orion-engineered CorrecTension springs keep the tube balanced to perfection and allow the whole unit to be carried together by the handle on the base. The XT6 is outfitted with a 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser, an EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, and a 25mm Sirius Plssl telescope eyepiece. The mirror is center-marked for precise collimation. Minimize

Orion's SkyQuest XT8i Intelliscope Dobsonian Computerized T ... Read more

Orion's SkyQuest XT8i Intelliscope Dobsonian Computerized Telescope combines powerful 203mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in a nicely portable package. With the included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, the amateur stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! The optical tube houses an 8" (203mm) parabolic mirror and rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance. One-year limited warranty. Minimize

Orion Dobsonians have always been known for superb optical ... Read more

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 motorized 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 database. No more nudging the telescope tube continuously to keep the object from drifting out of the field of view, either. The XTg automatically tracks the object's motion, keeping it centered in the eyepiece while you savor the view. What's more, the closed-loop electronics of the XTg let you move the telescope manually - or endure the accidental bump - without losing orientation for accurate, automated GoTo pointing! Minimize

Our largest reflector optimized for astro-imaging boasts 10 ... Read more

Our largest reflector optimized for astro-imaging boasts 10-inch parabolic primary optics with a very fast f/3.9 focal ratio for exceptional wide-field, deep-space imaging performance. Even faint galaxies and nebulas exhibit stunning detail with limited exposure time when photographed through this large-aperture astrograph with a CCD imager or DSLR camera. You'll get incredibly bright, crisp images that will make apo refractor aficionados green with envy - and you'll have more green in your wallet thanks to this telescope's more-affordable Newtonian design. Both the 10-inch (254mm) primary and secondary mirror feature enhanced reflectivity (94%) aluminization for bright, contrast-rich images. The 82mm minor axis secondary mirror provides excellent full-field illumination with modern CCD imagers and DSLR cameras, with less than 8% light drop-off at the edge of APS-C sized sensors. The adjustable 4-vane secondary mirror holder features very thin, 1mm thick spider vanes to minimize diffraction effects in images. A center mark on the primary mirror and three easy-grip collimation knobs make optical alignment easy and precise. Extended tube length of 7.5-inches in front of the focuser blocks intrusion of off-axis light, ensuring optimum image contrast. Minimize

To capture dramatic celestial portraits with a film or digi ... Read more

To capture dramatic celestial portraits with a film or digital SLR or an astronomical CCD camera, you'll need a solid mount with excellent tracking and guiding capability and, ideally, a telescope with a large aperture and a focal ratio of f/6 or less. The Sirius 8 EQ-G reflector fills the bill nicely. With the computerized Go-To system, pushing a button or two is all it takes to swing the optical system automatically. Dual internal stepper motors then move the telescope at up to 3.4-deg per second right to your target object, tracking it while you observe or photograph it. . Now includes an upgraded 2" Crayford-style focuser. Minimize

Here's a versatile refractor telescope designed to pack up ... Read more

Here's a versatile refractor telescope designed to pack up and go whenever you hit the road, the trail, or the air. It excels for daytime birding, nature study, and scenic long-distance viewing, and will take you way beyond the Earth's horizon after sunset for some casual nighttime stargazing and Moon viewing. The Orion GoScope 70 Backpack Refractor Telescope features a 70mm achromatic lens system for high-resolution images of distant subjects. The telescope sets up in seconds on the retractable aluminum tripod,newly upgraded to provide smoother motion and a wider, more stable stance. The three-way pan head allows smooth, easy pointing of the telescope. It comes with a correct-image prism diagonal, quality 20mm and 10mm Kellner telescope eyepieces (1.25-inch), and EZ Finder II red dot finder scope. It's a complete observational system that tucks away neatly in the specially designed backpack! Includes Starry Night Special Edition astronomy software. Weighs just 6 lbs. Minimize

Exploring the universe with a computer-controlled GoTo tele ... Read more

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 with all Orion motor-driven GoTo telescopes, including the Atlas EQ-G, Sirius EQ-G, and StarSeeker lines, as well as with most other GoTo telescope brands. Also compatible with GoTo telescopes equipped with a USB port! Minimize

For the most demanding enthusiast, Orion's 180mm Maksutov-C ... Read more

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. Minimize

If you have a DSLR camera, astro-imaging is an excellent an ... Read more

If you have a DSLR camera, astro-imaging is an excellent and rewarding function to add to its repertoire. Take gorgeous and accurately guided shots of the night sky and of our nearest celestial neighbors in the solar system with our Orion Stars and Solar System Bundle and your DSLR camera! Our ED80T CF Triplet 80mm ED refractor, StarShoot AutoGuider, Deluxe Off-Axis Guider, and solid SkyView Pro GoTo mount combine forces with your DSLR camera to capture stunning skyscape images for you to share with friends and family. DSLR camera not included. The included ED80T CF with its 480mm focal length (f/6.0) and fast, unobstructed triplet objective featuring ED optics virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations making the ED80T CF an excellent candidate for astrophotography use when used with the SkyView Pro GoTo EQ mount and your DSLR camera. The relatively small size and light weight of the ED80T CF telescope makes it perfectly portable for imaging expeditions to dark-sky locations. The retractable dew shield makes the ED80T CF even more compact for storage and transport, with a length of 14.3-inches with the dew shield fully retracted. The telescope measures 18.25-inches when the dew shield is fully extended to minimize peripheral glare and dew accumulation while imaging. Minimize

You'll spend hours on end scanning the Milky Way for nebula ... Read more

You'll spend hours on end scanning the Milky Way for nebulas and star clusters with this economical astro package. It has fully multi-coated 80mm f/5.0 optics and a 90-deg mirror star diagonal (1.25"). We've beefed up the finder scope to an 8x40, and included two wide-field Expanse eyepieces. The EQ-1 equatorial mount allows smooth manual tracking with the slow-motion cables, or automated tracking with optional EQ-1M electronic drive. Padded case for optical tube now included. One-year limited warranty. Minimize

Our SkyQuest XT4.5 is a quality telescope, with point-and-v ... Read more

Our SkyQuest XT4.5 is a quality telescope, with point-and-view simplicity that makes it easy to use and makes stargazing fun! The optical performance is far and away better than flimsy department store models. Its 4.5" (114mm) mirror, housed in an enameled steel tube, gathers 260% more starlight than a 60mm refractor. More light means you can see a lot more celestial objects in greater detail. In a review of low-cost beginner telescopes, Sky and Telescope (12/05) proclaimed the XT4.5 "The best of the bunch - a solid combination of optics and mechanics." Try it and see for yourself! This bundle includes the crowd-pleasing Orion XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian and our Orion Beginner Barlow Kit for powerful performance! The included Beginner Barlow Kit is a great combination of accessories for anyone beginning a hobby of amateur astronomy and includes the powerful Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens, as well as the useful Orion Beginning Stargazers Toolkit. Minimize

This remarkable scope combines powerful 150mm-diameter refl ... Read more

This remarkable scope combines powerful 150mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the novice stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! The optical tube rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance. This telescope comes complete with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser, two Sirius Plossl eyepieces, finder scope, eyepiece rack, nav knob, carrying handle, and snap-on dust cap. Minimize

Whoever coined the phrase "big things come in small package ... Read more

Whoever coined the phrase "big things come in small packages", would have definitely applied that expression to our new StarMax 90 TableTop. This ultra-compact Mak-Cass gives surprisingly big views for an instrument of its modest size, making it an elegant first telescope or a great grab-and-go second telescope! The long, 1250mm (f/13.8) focal length gives the StarMax 90 TableTop some serious magnifying power - the included 25mm and 10mm 1.25-inch Super 3-element eyepieces yield powers of 50x and 125x, respectively. It collects over 25% more light than its GoScope 80 cousin, and up to 225% more light than a 60mm refractor telescope. So you'll be able to enjoy planetary delights such as lunar landscapes, Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons. As you scan the Milky Way, you'll also be able to pull in some open and globular star clusters, as well as a nebula or two. The tube assembly of the StarMax 90mm TableTop Telescope is attached to a stable swivel base, via a quick-release dovetail mount with adjustable altitude tension. The tube can easily be removed from the base and mounted on an optional photo tripod. The small swivel base itself can also be mounted on a camera tripod with a 3/8-inch screw. A red-dot view finder, internal focuser (which moves the primary lens back and forth) and included 90-degree star diagonal round out the features of this compact, yet surprisingly capable, Mak Cass telescope. Minimize

A popular classic is now easier to use than ever before. Wi ... Read more

A popular classic is now easier to use than ever before. With the computerized GoTo system, pushing a button or two is all it takes to find any one of 42,900 celestial wonders. Internal stepper motors slew the telescope at up to 3.4 degrees per second right to your target, placing it directly in the eyepiece's field of view. Using the intuitive menus on the hand controller, you will see more incredible sights than you ever dreamed possible. It will even take you on a guided tour of the best sights each month. A simple two-star or three-star initial alignment is all that's needed to begin easy, accurate GoTo operation. The telescope features an 8"(203mm)parabolic primary mirror, which collects 73% more light than a 6" scope, to take you way beyond the Messier catalog! And for the Moon and planets, the SVP 8's 1000mm focal length (f/4.9) gives you the ability to resolve fine detail at high power. Includes 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" adapter, an 8x40 finder scope, and two Sirius Plossl eyepieces. The stalwart SkyView Pro equatorial mount and steel tube tripod provide a stable platform that's so smooth you'll think the telescope is floating on air. The GoTo system requires an external 12-volt power source like the Orion Dynamo Pro. Some assmebly is required. One year limited warranty. Minimize

If there isn't a table at your favorite observing spot, we ... Read more

If there isn't a table at your favorite observing spot, we now provide our Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector Telescope bundled with a sturdy field tripod so you can scan the skies anywhere! The included field tripod is adjustable with a height range of 20" to 34.5" so you can position the SkyScanner 100mm reflector for comfortable views in the field. The tripod also features an extendable elevator column for crowd-pleasing performance. The Orion SkyScanner 100mm Reflector and Tripod Bundle also includes a high-power 6.3mm eyepiece, which provides a powerful, 63x view in the 400mm focal length SkyScanner reflector for high-magnification views of lunar crater details, bright planets, and more. Although perfect for beginning stargazers, the Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector telescope is not a toy! It is just the right size - large enough to see night sky objects yet compact enough to be easily carried outside. The 100mm aperture reflector telescope's wide field of vision is ideal for observing the Moon and even the spectacular rings of Saturn without having to leave town. Under darker, more remote skies where the included field tripod will come in handy, the SkyScanner has enough light-gathering power to reveal objects as deep as the Milky Way. Complete with 100mm parabolic primary mirror optics made of glass not plastic, three 1.25" eyepieces, and an EZ finder II reflex sight, this 100mm reflector collects over 200 times more light than the unaided eye! Minimize

A fantastic beginner telescope that's lightweight, easy to ... Read more

A fantastic beginner telescope that's lightweight, easy to set up, and has a very affordable price tag! 76mm (3") aperture reflector telescope is large enough for wonderful views of the Moon, rings of Saturn, moons orbiting Jupiter, and even some brighter nebulas Stable altazimuth mount and tripod provides smooth motion in both altitude (up/down) and azimuth (left/right) axes of motion The included EZ Finder II reflex sight makes finding celestial objects a breeze - once aligned, just place the Minimize

Here's a versatile telescope designed to pack up and go whe ... Read more

Here's a versatile telescope designed to pack up and go whenever you hit the road, the trail, or the air. It excels for daytime birding, nature study, and scenic long-distance viewing, and will take you way beyond the Earth's horizon after sunset for some casual nighttime stargazing and Moon-watching. The GoScope 70 features a 70mm achromatic lens system for high-resolution images of distant subjects. The scope sets up in seconds on the retractable aluminum tripod,newly upgraded to provide smoother motion and a wider, more stable stance. The three-way pan head allows smooth, easy pointing of the telescope. It comes with a correct-image prism diagonal, quality 20mm and 10mm Kellner eyepieces (1.25"), and EZ Finder II red dot finder scope. It's a complete observational system that tucks away neatly in the specially designed backpack! Includes Starry Night SE astronomy software. Weighs 6 lbs. Minimize

We now provide the popular FunScope Reflector bundled with ... Read more

We now provide the popular FunScope Reflector bundled with a sturdy field tripod so you can have fun enjoying the night sky anywhere, even if there isn't a table nearby to set the telescope on! The included field tripod is adjustable with a height range of 20" to 34.5" so you can position the SkyScanner 100mm reflector for comfortable views in the field. The tripod also features an extendable elevator column so observers of different heights can enjoy the view comfortably. The FunScope Reflector Telescope and Tripod Bundle also includes a high-power 6.3mm eyepiece, which provides a powerful, 47.6x view in the 300mm focal length FunScope reflector telescope for high-magnification views of lunar crater details, bright planets, and more. You and your whole family will enjoy hours of stellar exploration with this amazing little telescope bundle. Designed specifically with first-time telescope buyers in mind, the FunScope and Tripod Bundle is a great way to test the waters of stargazing - affordably!But what can you see with it? The FunScope features a 76mm polished spherical mirror, allowing you to capture 60% more light than a typical 60mm beginner's telescope. So you can observe the Moon, Saturn's rings, as well as Jupiter and its four brightest moons, all under light-polluted skies. Under dark skies, even star clusters, emission nebulae and some of the brighter galaxies are not beyond reach. Who knew so much fun could come in such a small package? Minimize