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New from iOptron - The Solar 60 computerized telescope syst ... Read more

New from iOptron - The Solar 60 computerized telescope system! Now your family or classroom can see sun spots right on a computer screen. The computerized telescope locates and auto-tracks to keep the sun (or moon, planets, and other celestial objects) in view. With heavy solar activity predicted for 2012 - this is the ideal system to capture video or still photos of the sun spots and their movements. Set it up at home or school and everyone can see the daily changes in the sun spots. The Solar 60 comes complete with the iE1300 electronic eyepiece and a threaded solar filter to switch to nighttime viewing. Also included is a matching orange back pack for easy storage and travel. With the Solar 60 you'll also be sure to see the Transit of Venus across the Sun this June - the last one till 2117! Minimize

The remarkably fast 200mm (8") f/4 parabolic primary mirr o ... Read more

The remarkably fast 200mm (8") f/4 parabolic primary mirr or of the R200SS Newtonian reflect or gives extremely sharp images with no chromatic aberration. The use of state-of-the-art coating technology yields the ideal surface f or its f/4 primary mirror.The visual observer will enjoy wide views of deep sky objects. Actual groups of nebula or clusters can be viewed at the same time with this instrument.The telescope's large aperture and compact body make it ideally suited f or astrophotography of nebulae, star clusters and comets. The use of the optional coma c orrect or allows f or a sharp coma-free image from edge to edge, and the rack and pinion focusing mount, with an adapter, accepts 2 eyepieces.The R200SS comes standard with the 7x50 finder, 232mm tube rings, dovetail tube plate and new focus design with m ore distance f or photographic equipment and makes a great companion to the Sphinx mount. The SPHINX equatorial mount and STARBOOK controller have been intelligently engineered for high-speed automatic location of celestial objects. It is now possible to explore the beauty of the night sky with greater ease and stability. The SPHINX comes standard with built in motors and the world's first star chart go-to controller, STARBOOK, with a large full color LCD display. The Sphinx’s design is exceptional and the exterior styling is equally attractive.Features of the SPHINX equatorial mount: 180-tooth worm gears for fine full circle motion. 22lbs. recommended loading capacity for a wide range of optical tubes. Built in DC motors allow for improved motion of the polar axis rotation and reduce the need for heavy counterweights.A retractable counterweight shaft enables easy storage and transportation. Minimize

The VMC200L mounted on the new Porta II Mount starts your o ... Read more

The VMC200L mounted on the new Porta II Mount starts your observing sessions faster and takes you farther into the universe. The VMC200L is a unique catadioptric optical system. It incorporates a primary mirror and a meniscus corrector just before a secondary mirror. By doing so, light is corrected twice on the optical path. With the optical correction placed before the secondary mirror, the VMC200L avoids the necessity of having a corrector plate and all the dewing problems associated with a closed optical tube. Minimize

This is a big, friendly horse of a telescope you can ride o ... Read more

This is a big, friendly horse of a telescope you can ride off into the sunset with, and then thrill to well resolved celestial views when twilight fades. The SW 10" DOB is an very satisfying telescope to own, an instrument that will provide a lifetime of continuing exploration of the heavens. This telescope will hit the sweet-spot for many amateurs, providing all the capability and value you are seeking in a large aperture telescope. Sky-Watcher's revolutionary truss-support concept allows the optical tube's front and back cells to collapse together, aligning on the truss support rods which can then be locked down for easy and secure telescope transport. This one piece, low-hassle OTA design is mechanically simple and results in a large aperture telescope that can be reasonably handled and transported by one individual. This innovation gives Sky-Watcher users tremendous functional ease-of-transportability. Minimize

Aperture: 16-Inch. Focal Length: 4064mm. Focal Ratio: f/10. ... Read more

Aperture: 16-Inch. Focal Length: 4064mm. Focal Ratio: f/10. Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser, 2-Inch Diagonal Mirror w/UHTC, 26mm Series 5000 5-Element Plössl Eyepiece, 18v AC Adapter. The most widely used research quality telescope now features the most advanced optical system. Meade’s LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optical system like the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC), including NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS, Primary Mirror Lock, Oversized Primary Mirror, SmartDrive; Smart Mount, AutoStar II and more. The new LX200-ACF. It’s the biggest news in astronomy since, well, the LX200.The “advanced” in Advanced Coma-Free. A traditional Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) is a type of reflector that delivers a coma-free, flat field of view via hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors. Because the mirrors in these telescopes have always been very expensive to make, few amateur astronomers could enjoy them. Fortunately, Meade engineers developed a radical new Advanced Coma Free design by combining a hyperbolic secondary mirror with a corrector-lens-and-spherical-primary-mirror combination that performs as one hyperbolic element. This ACF design produces a coma-free, flat field of view that rivals traditional RC telescopes at a fraction of the cost. The design even eliminates diffraction spikes and improves astigmatism, both of which are inherent in the traditional RC design. When reviewing Meade’s LX200-ACF Advanced Coma Free, Sky and Telescope magazine said, “ [It] does indeed perform like a [Ritchey-Chrétien]. The difference between the off-axis images (compared to a Schmidt-Cassegrain) was dramatic to say the least.” Minimize

Meade LT 8" SC (f/10) Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope w/UHTC

1309EQ2 Features: -Reflector telescope.-Parabolic mirror r ... Read more

1309EQ2 Features: -Reflector telescope.-Parabolic mirror reflector telescope.-Four-arm, secondary-mirror bracket with fine supports to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss.-Precision lens Newtonian optical system for improved image resolution, detail and clarity.-Light gathering power of the 130mm primary mirror.-Allows for deep sky observation with exceptional field correction free of spherical aberration.-1.25'' focuser is ultra-smooth and provides ultra fine focusing.-Aluminum tripod with accessory tray.-Objective lens diameter: 130mm.-Maximum magnification: 260x.-1.25'' Super 25 and 10, 2x Barlow Lens.-Finder scope: 6x24. Dimensions: -Focal length: 900mm. Warranty: -One year limited warranty. Minimize

If you're looking for a great dual-purpose telescope approp ... Read more

If you're looking for a great dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the Celestron AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving image correct views of land and sky. With its time tested durability and high quality optics at an affordable price, the Celestron Astro Master makes a great first telescope! As a bonus, Celestron has included a nice selection of accessories for your new telescope with this purchase, which means you will be observing the same day you unpack the box. Accessories include two full-sized eyepieces, a Star Pointer finderscope for easy location of objects you wish to observe, and even software for your PC. "The Sky - Level 1" will let you study and print star charts from your computer screen... and that's just the beginning! Minimize

Sky-Watcher PRO 80ED APO Refractor: Portable Optical Powerh ... Read more

Sky-Watcher PRO 80ED APO Refractor: Portable Optical Powerhouse! Due to their unobstructed textbook-like diffraction patterns and exotic optical properties, the ED-APO produces the sharpest, highest quality imaging obtainable from any telescope optical design. These breathtakingly pristine celestial views are coveted by experienced amateur astronomers. Minimize

Meade 16in LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope w/UHTC w/ ... Read more

Meade 16in LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope w/UHTC w/o Tripod 1610-60-02N Minimize

Aperture: 16-Inch. Focal Length: 4064mm. Focal Ratio: f/10.