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Price: $778.14<br />
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The Elite 6500 Series contains the world's most versatile riflescope, featuring a 6.5x magnification range, the widest in the industry. These scopes are ideal for hunters who want a scope they can use in the brush as well as on the wide-open prairie, from Georgia pine forests to the high peaks of the Rockies. Push/pull turrets with resettable zero make sighting-in easier than ever. The extended 80-MOA of windage and elevation adjustment travel (with .25-MOA clicks) make this scope a "must have" for the hunter who shoots a broad range of game and at distances that vary greatly. All models have a one-piecee 30 mm tube to deliver plenty of light for those perfect shots right before legal shooting ends, and up to five inches of eye relief. An ultrafine Multi-X reticle accommodates any shooter. These new 6500 models are flagship scopes of Bushnell's Elite line, with the highest resolution and widest field of view, as well as fully multicoated optics with Rainguard®, ensuri! ng a consistently sharp, clear view even in the worst conditions. Rainguard® Bushnell¿s permanent, patented, hydrophobic (water-repellant) lens coating prevents fogging by causing condensation from rain, sleet, snow or even your own breath to bead up into much smaller droplets than on standard coatings. Smaller droplets scatter less light which results in a clearer, brighter view. Now the hunter won¿t miss the shot of a lifetime because of rain or accidentally breathing on his eyepiece. Elite® Bullet-Proof Warranty "No Questions Asked" one- year replacement (U.S. only)<br />
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<li>Amazon Sales Rank: #334506 in Sports & Outdoors </li>
<li>Size: 4</li>
<li>Color: Matte Black</li>
<li>Brand: Bushnell</li>
<li>Model: 654305M</li>
<li>Number of items: 1</li>
<li>Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x 13.50" l, 3.00 pounds </li>
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<li>Rainguard®, Fully multi coated optics</li>
<li>Magnum recoil-proof construction, One-piece hammer-forged tube 30mm tube</li>
<li>5" sunshade, Side Focus - 25 yrds to Inf</li>
<li>100% waterproof/fogproof/shockproof construction</li>
<li>Dry-nitrogen filled, 1/4 M.O.A. or finer fingertip, audible/resettable windage and elevation adjustment</li>
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Price: $62.90<br />
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Light Pollution Reduction (LPR) Filters are designed to selectively reduce the transmission of certain wavelengths of light, specifically those produced by artificial light. This includes mercury vapor, and both high and low pressure sodium vapor lights and the unwanted natural light caused by neutral oxygen emission in our atmosphere (i.e. sky glow). The new ultra high contrast (UHC) LPR filter has improved contrast over the typical broadband filters. Sky background is darker, and contrast of emission nebulae are noticeably improved. The advanced technology coatings enable the filter to achieve an outstanding transmission of over 97% across the entire bandpass, with total blockage of prominent light pollution lines. The perfect filter for viewing nebula from light polluted skies, or for boosting the contrast of nebula from dark sky sites. In addition to it's optimum spectral and optical characteristics, the UHC/LPR filter offers important features that set it apart and ! result in the highest quality celestial views:<br />
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<li>Brand: Celestron</li>
<li>Model: 94123</li>
<li>Dimensions: .10 pounds </li>
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<li>The multi-layer dielectric coatings are plasma assisted and Ionbeam hardened using the latest technology for durability and resistance to scratching.</li>
<li>Improved transmission translates to maximum image brightness and contrast. Users of smaller, 4"-11" telescopes will especially appreciate the high efficiency, and larger scope users will love the rich star fields and detailed subtle nebular shadings that are left intact.</li>
<li>The high transmission, sharp cutoffs, and more moderate 60nm passband of the UHC/LPR filter retains a more natural view, yet significantly boosts overall contrast. Imagers will appreciate the broader bandpass and inclusion of an extremely efficient H-Alpha passband (656nm)</li>
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Price: $44.95<br />
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Product Description</h2>
For most ETX models (except ETX-60/70/80AT). Prism #932 reorients images for daytime use and provides a comfortable viewing position.<br />
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<li>Brand: Meade</li>
<li>Model: 932</li>
<li>Dimensions: 2.00" h x 2.70" w x 4.10" l, .30 pounds </li>
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<li>Use for high-quality, crystal-clear terrestrial viewing</li>
<li>45-degree angle creates normal, not reversed object image</li>
<li>Provides better viewing position than normal 90-degree position</li>
<li>Attaches to rear of telescope with set-screw</li>
<li>Compatible with Meade ETX 90, 105, and 125</li>
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Price: $71.26<br />
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Specifications: 2.5-10x42. Filed of view: 35/11.67@2.5x-9/3@10x<br />
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<li>Amazon Sales Rank: #161733 in Sports & Outdoors </li>
<li>Size: 2</li>
<li>Color: Black Matte</li>
<li>Brand: Barska</li>
<li>Model: AC11316</li>
<li>Released on: 2009-03-11</li>
<li>Number of items: 1</li>
<li>Dimensions: 13.50" h x 2.50" w x 2.50" l, </li>
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Features</h3>
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<li>Short to middle-distance riflescope with 2.5-10x magnification and 42mm objective lens</li>
<li>Adjustable objective for parallax correction and unsurpassed distance accuracy</li>
<li>Multicoated and fully multicoated optics increase light transmission for improved clarity</li>
<li>Waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof housing; quick-access magnification room ring</li>
<li>Mil-dot reticle; measures 14 inches long and weighs 21.8 ounces; limited lifetime warranty</li>
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The ultimate first telescope, the new Voyager® Sky Tour gives amateur stargazers a pro-grade audio tour of the night sky. Its illuminated Smart Mount points the way as the talking handset describes constellations and planets, and keeps you engaged with entertaining facts and mythology tidbits.<br />
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<li>Amazon Sales Rank: #10106 in Camera & Photo </li>
<li>Brand: Bushnell</li>
<li>Model: 789970</li>
<li>Dimensions: 8.50" h x 13.25" w x 36.75" l, 9.08 pounds </li>
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<li>800mm x 70mm, Refractor</li>
<li>LED electronic red dot finderscope for fast positioning</li>
<li>Large, 1.25" diameter eyepieces</li>
<li>Sturdy, preassembled construciton</li>
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Price: $99.99<br />
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If you'd like a collimator that stands up to the rigors of real-life field astronomy, our new LaserMate Pro Heavy Duty collimation kit is for you. Even if you dropped it into your bag, don't worry. Did you accidentally bang it? No problem. This "hardened" design will guarantee the alignment of the collimating laser for a lifetime. Collimation is the process of the mechanical centering of your optics to give your telescope the best possible optical performance.<br />
<a name='more'></a>If you own a Newtonian reflector (especially an assemble-on-site telescope) it needs to be checked every time you reassemble it. For tack-sharp images through some telescopes, you may even need to check alignment during your nighttime viewing session as well. With the LaserMate Pro, you'll get a lifetime of precise collimation so you'll enjoy the best possible visual and imaging experience to get the most out of your telescope. Achieve quick collimation with laser precision in a simple two-step process. First, inser! t the LaserMate Pro into a standard 1.25" eyepiece holder and adjust the secondary to center the red laser dot on the primary mirror. For 2" eyepiece holders, use a 1.25" to 2" expansion adaptor or Orion's Precision Centering Adapter for greatest accuracy. Then, use the included Cheshire eyepiece for final collimation by tilting the reflector's primary mirror. Illustrated instructions and centering dots are included. The LaserMate Pro is built of durable metal in gunmetal grey and has a lifetime guarantee!<br />
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<li>A precision laser collimation tool for precise alignment of reflector optical systems</li>
<li>Hardened design offers lifetime laser alignment guarantee</li>
<li>Works on any Newtonian reflector telescope or Dobsonian with a 1.25" focuser or adapter for use of 1.25" accessories</li>
<li>Class 3R red laser, maximum output 5mW</li>
<li>CAUTION: NEVER point at eyes, people, animals, vehicles. Avoid direct eye exposure</li>
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Price: $34.45<br />
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The Smithsonian Galaxies Planetarium turns your bedroom into your personal planetarium. Dual function planetarium and projector: Planetarium projects moving images of constellations, galaxies and more on your ceiling! Projector projects 24 images of galaxies, nebulae and planets taken by real, high powered telescopes, All images are from the Smithsonian collection<br />
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<li>Amazon Sales Rank: #16489 in Toys & Games </li>
<li>Brand: Natural Science Industries</li>
<li>Model: 52113</li>
<li>Dimensions: 5.20" h x 11.90" w x 15.10" l, 2.05 pounds </li>
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<li>Galaxies and more on your ceiling!</li>
<li>Projector projects 24 images of galaxies!</li>
<li>Nebulae and planets taken by real, high powered telescopes!</li>
<li>All images are from the Smithsonian collection!</li>
<li>Turns your bedroom into your personal planetarium!</li>
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Price: $116.56<br />
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21049 With Free Motor Drive: CES1071 Features: -Telescope. -PowerSeeker collection. -Color: Black. -Material: Aluminum. -127 mm (5'') Newtonian reflector. -3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece. -Quick and easy no-tool setup. -Slow motion controls for smooth tracking. -Erect image optics - ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use. -Fully coated glass optical components with high transmission coatings. -Enhanced image brightness and clarity. -Accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories. -''The Sky'' level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database. -Dimensions: 11'' H x 17'' W x 33'' D.<br />
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<li>Amazon Sales Rank: #179 in Camera & Photo </li>
<li>Size: One Size</li>
<li>Brand: Celestron</li>
<li>Model: 21049</li>
<li>Number of items: 1</li>
<li>Dimensions: 8.50" h x 16.90" w x 30.90" l, 17.00 pounds </li>
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<li>3x Barlow Lens</li>
<li>German Equatorial Mount</li>
<li>127mm Aperture</li>
<li>1000mm Focal Length</li>
<li>Comes with aluminum tripod and accessory tray</li>
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Price: $4,399.00<br />
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Celestron Edge HD 1100 on CGEM DX Mount 11002<br />
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Celestron's CGEM DX 1100 features Celestron's high-end 11" Schmidt Cassegrian OTA with XLT coatings mounted on Celestron's brand new CGEM DX mount. The Celestron CGEM DX mount is the newest member of Celestron's fully computerized Equatorial mount series capable of carrying Celestron's high-end 11" and 14" optical tubes. The CGE PRO style, 2.75" leg tripod holds even the Celestron's 14" optics securely while dampening vibration, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 50 lbs of payload and slewing at 5 degrees per second, you will be able to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database. <br />
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Ergonomic Design - The Celestron CGEM DX was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy polar alignment adjustment. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provides a clean look and an easy and trouble free set up.! <br />
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Innovation - The Celestron CGEM DX series has a new innovative Polar alignment procedure called All-Star. All-Star allows users to choose any bright star, while the software calculates and assists with polar alignment. Another great feature of the CGEM DX sure to please astroimagers, is the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) which will allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the PEC recordings. <br />
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Performance - For objects near the Meridian (imaginary line passing from North to South), the Celestron CGEM DX will track well past the Meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the most ideal part of the sky. The CGEM mount has a robust database with over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects. <br />
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<li>Amazon Sales Rank: #30428 in Camera & Photo </li>
<li>Brand: Celestron</li>
<li>Model: 11002</li>
<li>Dimensions: 130.00 pounds </li>
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<li>11" Edge HD Optical System</li>
<li>Premimum Celestron Starbright XLT Coatings</li>
<li>9x50 Finder Scope & Star Diagonal For Enhanced Viewing</li>
<li>Celestron CGEM DX Mount Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 50 lbs</li>
<li>CGEM DX Computerized Equatorial Mount</li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Considering how many adults have told us they love our StarBlast "mini Dob," we weren't surprised that some of them suggested we offer the StarBlast optical tube on a full-size telescope mount. Sounded like a good idea to us. So here it is, the StarBlast 4.5 EQ. It's bound to become a favorite of both adults and adolescents alike. It combines the much-heralded StarBlast wide-field (f/4.0) parabolic optics with a sturdy, adjustable height EQ-1 equatorial tracking mount. So if you're an adult (or a parent) looking for an exceptional starter scope on a tracking mount, or an experienced amateur astronomer seeking a more portable alternative to your "light bucket," then get a StarBlast 4.5 EQ. The name says it all! </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>Review :</b><br /><br />Just got this scope and tripod. Weather has not cooperated for much viewing as yet. However, the few times I've been out with the scope, have been extremely pleased. Seems to be a good step up from the cheapo beginner scopes. If you are thinking about a starter scope and dont wish to spend lots of $$S, please take a suggestion from one who has been there and done that. Go ahead and spend over $200-250 for scope and tripod. I spent that much on numerous low end stuff that were unsatisfactory and generally broke soon after. This scope seems much more durable, viewing size is good and the tripod is all metal, very nice. So far no major cons. Will add more if I find any other info with further useage. <br /><br />ASSEMBLY: After carefully studying the setup instruction manual and taking inventory of all the parts, the setup was straightforward following the step-by-step procedure. It seemed like there were a few minor steps missing, but if you keep focused on the end result it is easy to fill in the few minor gaps and successfully complete the assembly. NOTE: all tools required for assembly are included.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">TRIPOD/EQUATORIAL MOUNT: The tripod is made of aluminum tubes which are light but sturdy and setup easily in the field. I use a small level (purchased from a hardware store) to level the tripod, setting it on the handy accessory tray. The knobs used to lock in the height adjustment are large enough so that someone wearing gloves (for those cold nights) could get their fingers on them. The equatorial mount is solid and heavy. The latitude adjustment/lock controls work well, with latitude indicator crisply marked (be sure to remove the thin plastic film that covers it. The right ascension/declination indicators are also well marked (but I use a red led flashlight and drugstore reading glasses in the field), and they are surprisingly accurate at locating celestial objects providing that you have performed a proper polar alignment in the field. That takes some practice (remember I have never owned a telescope), but once it's done it is easy to keep an object centered in the field of view with a gentle twist of the right ascension/declination slow-motion control knobs (included). The counterweight is sized just right and the balance is easily achieved (part of the setup procedure) and allows for very smooth manual slewing of the telescope. Once in position, the right ascension/declination locking knobs hold the telescope in place.<br /><br />OPTICAL TUBE AND EYEPIECES: The optical tube is nicely constructed and comes fully assembled complete with dust covers for the objective (big hole) and the focuser (little hole), as well as felt-lined tube rings to hold the telescope firmly on to the equatorial mount, and to allow rotation of the optical tube in the field for easier viewing. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully when mounting these rings as it is possible to get it wrong-or maybe it's just me! The focuser control knob works well and holds its position in the field. Two eyepieces are included with the telescope: a 15mm and a 6mm. Given the optical tube focal length of 450mm, these eyepieces will provide a magnification of 450/15 = 30X, and 450/6 = 75X, respectively. According to Orion's specifications, the 'Highest useful magnification' of this optical tube is 228X, and so it seems like the scope will easliy accomodate a 2X Barlow lens (NOT INCLUDED) to get 60X and 150X magnification from this scope, albeit for brighter objects (the reason why brighter is left as an exercise for the reader). Each eyepiece has its own box and dust covers. Be sure to unfurl the rubber around the eyepiece for maximum comfort.<br /><br />EZ FINDER II FINDER SCOPE: This gadget is a gem! Once you have properly aligned the red-dot LED with the optical tube center line (which will take a bit of trial and error), it is incredibly easy to manually slew the telescope to center the red dot on a bright object and have that object appear within the eyepiece field of view. You will only have to use the slow-motion controls to center it up from then on. I like viewing all the stars in a constellation in a matter of minutes, which is interesting and a great way to learn the night sky. As for locating fainter objects, that will take a little more effort and a proper polar alignment.<br /><br />COLLIMATION CAP: Included is a collimation cap that facilitates alignment of the primary and secondary mirrors, which is a necessary maintenance procedure on Newtonian reflector telescopes. The Orion website has a video outlining this procedure which is required viewing before attempting to perform this procedure, in my opinion. The included manual has a section on collimation that has diagrams and step-by-step instructions that should also be studied and followed for best results. Even if you do not perform this procedure, you will be able to evaluate the factory alignment. In my judgement, mine was a touch off and so I collimated my StarBlast 4.5 once and am pleased with the results. NOTE: You will have to obtain a 2mm allen wrench to perform this procedure. I think Orion should have included this tool, but they do not do so.<br /><br />STARRY NIGHT SOFTWARE: Bottom line, this software installed fine on my HP laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium, but it crashed my computer down to the bare metal every time I tried to use it. The third-party vendor customer service was responsive and offered some suggestions, but after a few go-backs with them I simply uninstalled it and abandoned the effort. Your experience will be better I hope. In the meantime, I found this program called Stellarium (freeware) which is absolutely awesome and makes it a pleasure to understand the night sky and locate all the objects my telescope is capable of seeing, and a whole lot more. Check them out!<br /><br />OVERALL SATISFACTION: I have used my telescope about 6 times so far and I have found the experience very satisfying. I've seen the Andromeda Galaxy, Jupiter, Saturn, a whole bunch of stars and, of course, the Moon in astonishing detail! I have also bought a 2X Barlow lens and a moon filter directly from Orion and am looking forward to using them soon. I am glad I bought the Orion StarBlast 4.5 Equatorial Reflector, and I thank Amazon and all the reviewers who went before me to help me zero in on this purchase. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Orion-Observer-Equatorial-Refractor-Telescope/dp/B0000XMT60?ie=UTF8&tag=formbisnonlig-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Orion Observer 70mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=formbisnonlig-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0000XMT60" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /></b><br />
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</b></div><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=formbisnonlig-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0000XMT60" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />Orion’s Observer 70 EQ combines the solid optical performance of a classic achromatic refractor with a German style equatorial mount. The Observer 70 features very good optics and 36 percent more light gathering power than 60mm beginner scopes. The complete accessory package includes high and low power eyepieces, a 90 degree star diagonal, a red-dot finder, illustrated instructions, and Orion‘s Starry Night Special Edition astronomy software.<br />
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</a>The Observer 70 EQ features very good optical performance. <br />
<a name='more'></a>The Observer 70 EQ also features an aluminum tripod and an EQ-1 equatorial mount. The equatorial mount is a little more complicated to balance and align than the Observer 70 AZ , but the reward is better slow motion control and tracking at magnifications over 100X. Simply point the equatorial axis at Polaris, the North Star, and the telescope tracks celestial objects by turning one slow motion knob. This makes it much easier to use a high power eyepiece while viewing the Moon and Planets. The “EZ Finder II” works by shining a red LED on a small window; just look through the window and line up the red spot with your target. This works OK for bright objects like the Moon and planets but not so well for finding galaxies and deep space objects.<br />
<div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Orion-Observer-Equatorial-Refractor-Telescope/dp/B0000XMT60?ie=UTF8&tag=formbisnonlig-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Orion Observer 70mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope" border="0" height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TXWA0VX5L._AA300_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></div>Achromatic refractors have a two piece objective lens, the second lens element compensates for “chromatic aberration”, the false color or blue fringes seen in low cost telescopes. In daylight tests I see very little blue fringing with the standard equipment 10mm eyepiece (70X magnification), and none at all with the 25mm eyepiece (28X). Stars and planets show up very nicely with the Observer 70. The quadruple star in the Orion Nebula known as the Trapezium is cleanly split into four components with the 10mm eyepiece (70X magnification). When I combine the 10mm eyepiece with a 2X Barlow lens for 140X magnification, I’m treated to lovely views of Saturn’s rings and the little orange disk of Mars. My view of the Moon is delightfully crisp and clear; the 25mm eyepiece nicely frames the Lunar disk, and using the 10mm eyepiece I can easily see mountain peaks and terraced walls inside the crater Copernicus.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Orion-Observer-Equatorial-Refractor-Telescope/dp/B0000XMT60?ie=UTF8&tag=formbisnonlig-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Orion Observer 70mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope" border="0" height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/416746MQZVL._AA300_.jpg" width="200" /></a>Orion’s Observer 70 EQ is simply a very good entry level telescope for a student or family. The good quality 70mm optics produce an image that is significantly sharper and brighter than 60mm beginner scopes, and the package includes a solid mount, two good eyepieces, and fully illustrated instructions. --Jeff Phillips<br />
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<b>Pros:</b><br />
<ul><li>Reliable refractor design</li>
<li>Good views of the Moon and planets</li>
<li>Complete accessory package</li>
<li>Starry Night software included</li>
</ul><b>Cons:</b><br />
<ul><li>Finder only works for bright objects</li>
<li>Product Description</li>
<li>This tried-and-true refractor goes the extra distance in introducing the novice to the wonders of the night sky. The Observer 70 features a 70mm fully anti-reflection coated achromatic objective lens, which provides 36% more light-gathering ability than a 60mm. Its 700mm focal length (f/10) will show you the stark beauty of the lunar surface, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's atmospheric belts, or the billowy clouds of the Orion Nebula. The included EQ-1 equatorial mount comes equipped with dual slow-motion controls for manual star tracking and adjustable aluminum tripod. Includes an EZ Finder II finder scope to help you zero in on your celestial targets, two eyepieces - 25mm (1.25") and 10mm (1.25") - and 90-deg star diagonal. One year limited warranty.</li>
</ul><b>Product Features</b><br />
<ul><li>A great entry-level refractor telescope at a very affordable price</li>
<li>Reveals detailed views of the Moon and bright planets such as Jupiter and Saturn</li>
<li>70mm (2.75") aperture and 700mm focal length provides great views of bright night-sky objects</li>
<li>Includes sturdy tripod and equatorial (EQ) mount for convenient manual slow-motion tracking of celestial objects</li>
<li>Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, 90-degree mirror diagonal for comfortable viewing</li>
<li>Free Starry Night astronomy software and DVD, and more!</li>
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Now you can have the virtues of refractor-sharp images without having to break into your piggy bank. Our remarkable AstroView 90 gives big returns for a small investment! <br />
<a name='more'></a>This is a powerful refractor featuring a multi-coated 90mm objective lens of 910mm focal length (f/10) housed in an enameled aluminum tube. You won't have any trouble gathering enough light for bright, crisp views of deep-sky objects, the Moon, and planets. Even better, we've upgraded the AstroView 90 package with two Sirius Plossl eyepieces (25mm and 10mm)! The AstroView 90 comes equipped with a 6x30 finder, 90-deg star diagonal, adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray, and an EQ-2 equatorial mount with slow motion controls for manual tracking.(An optional EQ-2M drive system can be added for automatic, hands-free tracking.) One-year limited warranty. <br />
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Technical Details</b></i><br />
<ul><li>A powerful, high-quality refractor telescope at a jaw-dropping low price</li>
<li>90mm (3.1") aperture and 910mm focal length for crisp views of deep-sky objects, the Moon, and planets</li>
<li>Included EQ-2 adjustable tripod and equatorial mount for manual slow-motion celestial tracking</li>
<li>Includes two Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), 6x30 finder scope, smooth-adjusting 1.25" rack & pinion focuser, 90-degree mirror diagonal for comfortable nighttime performance, Starry Night astronomy software, and more</li>
<li>Can also be used for pleasing daytime terrestrial viewing with a correct-image diagonal (correct-image diagonal sold separately)</li>
</ul><b><i>Specs</i></b> :<br />
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Best for imaging <br />
User level <br />
Optical design<br />
Finder scope magnification <br />
Optical diameter <span></span><br />
Finder scope lens diameter<br />
Focal length <br />
Focal ratio <br />
Coatings <br />
Optics type <br />
Glass material <br />
Eyepieces <br />
Magnification w/ incl. eyepieces <br />
Resolving power <br />
Lowest useful magnification <br />
Highest useful magnification <br />
Highest theoretical magnification <br />
Limiting stellar magnitude <br />
Optical quality <br />
Finder scope <br />
Focuser <br />
Diagonal degrees <br />
Mount type <br />
Astro-imaging capability <br />
Dovetail bar system <br />
Motor drive compatibility <br />
Computerized compatibility<br />
Bearing material <br />
Latitude range <br />
Setting circles <br />
Polar-axis scope <br />
Counterweights <br />
Tube material <br />
Tripod material <br />
Counterweight bar length<br />
Diameter of counterweight shaft <br />
Height range of mount <br />
Length of optical tube <br />
Weight, optical tube <br />
Weight, mount/tripod <br />
Weight, fully assembled <br />
Warranty </td> <td style="background-color: #b6d7a8; border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 203.85pt;" valign="top" width="272">: Lunar & planetary<br />
: Lunar & planetary<br />
: Intermediate<br />
: Refractor<br />
: 6x<br />
: 90mm<br />
: 30mm<br />
: 910mm<br />
: f/10.1<br />
: Multi-coated<br />
: Air-spaced doublet<br />
: Crown/Flint<br />
: Sirius Plossl 25.0mm, 10.0mm<br />
: 36x, 91x<br />
: 1.29arc*sec<br />
: 13x<br />
: 180x<br />
: 180x<br />
: 12.5<br />
: Diffraction limited<br />
: 6x30<br />
: 1.25" Rack-and-pinion<br />
: 1.25" 90° Mirror Star<br />
: Equatorial<br />
: Lunar & planetary<br />
: No<br />
: Clock drive sold separately<br />
: Not compatible<br />
: Friction bearings<br />
: 16-72<br />
: Yes<br />
: Not available<br />
: One 4.8 lb.<br />
: Aluminum<br />
: Aluminum<br />
: 8 in.<br />
: 12mm<br />
: 35.00 in. - 55.50 in.<br />
: 35.5 in.<br />
: 5.0 lbs.<br />
: 12.0 lbs.<br />
: 23.7 lbs.<br />
: One year</td> </tr>
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<u><i><b>Short review :</b></i></u><br />
<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=formbisnonlig-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B0000XMSKC&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>This telescope has performed exceptionally well for me, consistently living up to expectations. With a moon filter and some extra eyepieces I've purchased, this scope has provided hours of easy and satifsying use. It's yielded excellent images of the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn, and other phenomena of interest. The equatorial mount is remarkably easy to use and it's quite steady. I highly recommend this telescope to dedicated amateurs.airabusinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000655816406387049noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277996719736508695.post-77152951342879587882011-04-14T19:48:00.000-07:002011-04-15T21:17:20.807-07:00Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-21061-AstroMaster-Refractor-Telescope/dp/B000MLHMAS?ie=UTF8&tag=formbisnonlig-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B000MLHMAS&tag=formbisnonlig-20" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>General Features:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><i>Quick and easy no-tool setup</i></li>
<li><i>Permanently mounted StarPointer<a name='more'></a></i></li>
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<li><i>All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images</i></li>
<li><i>Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories</i></li>
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<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<ul><li>Optical Design: Refractor</li>
<li>Aperture: 70 mm (2.76 in)</li>
<li>Focal Length: 900 mm (35.43 in)</li>
<li>Focal Ratio: 12.86</li>
<li>Eyepiece 1: 20 mm (0.79 in)</li>
<li>Magnification 1: 45 x</li>
<li>Eyepiece 2: 10 mm (0.39 in)</li>
<li>Magnification 2: 90 x</li>
<li>Mount: Altazimuth</li>
<li>Optical Coatings: Fully Coated</li>
<li>Weight: 18 lb (8.16 kg)</li>
<li>Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer</li>
<li>Tube Attachment: Dovetail Bar</li>
<li>Star Diagonal: Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25"</li>
<li>Tripod: 1.25" steel tube legs</li>
<li>CD ROM: The Sky L1</li>
<li>Highest Useful Magnification: 165 x</li>
<li>Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.7</li>
<li>Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.99 arcsec</li>
<li>Resolution (Dawes): 1.66 arcsec</li>
<li>Light Gathering Power: 100 x</li>
<li>Angular Field of View: 1.1 °</li>
<li>Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 58 ft (17.68 m)</li>
<li>Optical Tube Length: 36 in (914.4 mm)</li>
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</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Review :</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=formbisnonlig-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B000MLHMAS&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>This item is sturdy and easy to set up but lacks a couple of minor conveniences that could inexpensively been added by the manufacturer to enhance the user's enjoyment. Without detracting from our feelings that there is inherent value in this item to introduce the beginner (especially kids) to astronomy, the changes would be: (1) although the tripod is nice and firm with a locking mechanism, the removable little tray that one snaps inside the legs to hold some of the extras is not easy to put into place or remove; (2) there is insufficient guidance on how to best utilize the infrared eye piece that is battery powered and it is easy to overlook that this eyepiece battery is in the on positon when folding up and storing it and a dead battery will ensue; (3) there is not a protective cap for the 10mm or 20mm lens inserted into the eyepiece if you do not always want to have to remove and store them when not in use; and (4) a carrying case (cloth or plastic) for storage for a few bucks more would have been a nice addition...we're still searching for something suitable. Again, overall it was worth <$100 price paid but I would have been willing to add an extra $10 or $15 for the improvements mentioned above.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>airabusinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000655816406387049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277996719736508695.post-7132350903684444922011-04-14T09:32:00.000-07:002011-04-14T19:04:11.286-07:00BARSKA 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=formbisnonlig-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B000BY2DJQ&nou=1&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=formbisnonlig-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000BY2DJQ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=formbisnonlig-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000BY2DJQ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>with Table Top Tripod And Carrying Case</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Starwatcher-Compact-Refractor-Telescope-Carrying/dp/B000BY2DJQ?ie=UTF8&tag=formbisnonlig-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="BARSKA 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod And Carrying Case" height="200" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B000BY2DJQ&tag=formbisnonlig-20" width="197" /></a></div><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=formbisnonlig-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000BY2DJQ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
This telepscope is a very good telescope, very powerful and clear, easy to use even for a beginner, the only complaint may be the tripod is small and you need to have a sturdy base to set it on for it is too small to use by itself.but if you have a sturdy deck or outside patio or just happen to have a full sized tripod of your own this makes an excellent telescope for astronomers of all ages and skill levels.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Images are crisp and clear for both terrestrial and celestial viewing out to about 60 - 70X, not bad for a scope this size. The included 1.25" lenses and 45 degree diagonal work well enough. One can, of course, use higher quality lenses and 90 degree diagonals for a better viewing experience.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;"><b><i>A big advantage of this scope is that the included tripod has fine motor controls for horizontal and vertical movement, making it much easier to track celestial objects as they move across the sky. It appears to be identical to the Celestron Tabletop Tripod that sells alone for $20.95 here on Amazon. It's made of light plastic, but the controls work well enough. Most other short tube scopes in this price range that I'm aware of don't have tripods with this capability. </i></b></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">The supplied barlow (3x) and eyepieces are laughable to a "serious" amateur-astronomer but they do actually perform very well. Unfortunately a 4mm eyepiece is too powerful for a scope like this, it would have made more sense to ship it with a 8 or 12 mm instead. The barlow is plastic but the lens is actually of quite good <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=formbisnonlig-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B000BY2DJQ&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>quality and does not stretch or blur the image noticeably around the edges. If you already have a set of eyepieces you can throw the supplied once in the garbage without any regret, if not, the supplied ones will work pretty good but don't expect any 300x magnifications to work, that's utter bull and shouldn't even be mentioned... </span></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Make sure to use the 45 degree diagonal as you will not get focus otherwise... </span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">You will get stunning views of the moon using this scope, you will also be able to see the bands on Jupiter and the rings on Saturn as well as track their moons. </span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: red;"><br />
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