Meade ETX-80AT-TC-BB Kit - Meade ETX-80 AT-TC Astro Telescope with Meade AstroFinder CD-ROM

Meade ETX-80AT-TC-BB Kit - Meade ETX-80 AT-TC Astro Telescope with Meade AstroFinder CD-ROM Reviews

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Meade ETX-80AT-TC Go-To ComputerTelescope is the latest replacement for our all-time best seller telescope, the Meade ETX-70AT Telescope. With a new, larger aperture, the Meade TC Go-To Telescope features a built-in Barlow lens, and is a powerful companion for exploring the universe at an incredibly attractive price. The Meade GoTo 80mm Telescope may be the perfec

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Jun 01, 2011 07:24:04

Celestron Backpacker 80R Telescope with Backpack

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Celestron Backpacker 80R Telescope with Backpack Feature

• The Sky-Watcher 80AR MM comes standard with a rock-solid tabletop tripod.
• An L-bracket is provided for attachment of most cameras, camcorders, spotting scopes and binoculars with 1/4, 20-thread receptors.
• Two premium 4-element 1.25 Super Plossl eyepieces are provided - a 25mm, and a 12.5mm. These high quality Super Plossl eyepieces are of the same specification supplied with selected high-end instruments costing thousands of dollars.
• An image-erect 45 roof-prism and an 8 x 20 Erect Image Viewfinder are standard equipment, also.
• All of this equipment fits into a handy, attractive backpack for easy transport to remote locations while hiking, camping, vacationing, or enjoying road trip adventures in your RV.

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.

The stars and sky were marveled at and used by early civilizations. The Celestron Sky Watcher Backpacker 80R Telescope helps you marvel and study the sky.

The Sky-Watcher 80ARS-MultiMount is a richest-field telescope offering a bright, panoramic field of view best suited for casual wide-field astronomy or for use as a powerful terrestrial spotting scope. The sleek and stylish 80mm optical tube is just 12.5" long, and weighs 3 lb. An excellent compact, portable telescope, the Sky-Watcher 80ARS travels light and fits a small space. The telescope's mount includes gee-whiz point-and-view astronomical tracking technology. The Sky-Watcher 80ARS optical system utilizes a 2-element achromatic (color-corrected) doublet objective lens made from Grade-A Crown & Flint glass. Each air-to-glass lens' surface is multicoated for optimum light throughput. Refractors provide the sharpest images available of any optical design.

At about 50-power structural detail becomes apparent in our solar system's gas giants like Saturn with its distinctive rings, and Jupiter its with equatorial cloud bands. The Moon exhibits striking detail along the lunar terminator showing numerous craters and sea-like plains. The wide field of view lends itself to locating the brightest deep-space objects from a dark-sky location. The versatile Celestron SW-80ARS-Multimount functions as a terrific terrestrial spotting scope for viewing distant landmarks, scenery, animals, people, planets and stars. The Sky-Watcher 80ARS-MultiMount has a patented mount that functions in an elegant, easy-to-operate and understandable horizontal and vertical mode! After a simple set-up, just point to any astronomical body in the sky and the mount automatically begins following the object across the heavens, making the stars stan

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May 31, 2011 04:14:03

Stellarvue 90mm Fluorite Triplet Refractor Pearl White Telescope SV90T

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Stellarvue 90mm Fluorite Triplet Refractor Telescope SV90T is a product of 3 years of design and engineering that Stellarvue spent on creating ultimate grab and go telescope. This telescope is as light and portable as an 80mm

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May 30, 2011 09:08:04

Stellarvue Binoviewer Ready 110mm Telescope SV-110ED-BV

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Stellarvue Binoviewer Ready 110mm Telescope SV110EDBV is the 110mm version of the Stellarvue SV102ED 102mm Telescope with the same design and focal ratio. The Stellarvue 110ED-BV telescope uses a special color-matched coating filter that eliminates most of the bad colors seen in photographs and drastically improves colors in bright objects. With the incorrect color

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May 29, 2011 10:14:05

Seymour Solar Filter (SF9187) for Telescopes: All Meade 8" S-C"s and Celestron 8" S-C's; Discovery DHQ 6" Dob; Takahashi Epsilon-180ED; and Vixen R200SS, VC200L, VMC200L, VMC260L

Seymour Solar Filter (SF9187) for Telescopes: All Meade 8" S-C"s and Celestron 8" S-C's; Discovery DHQ 6" Dob; Takahashi Epsilon-180ED; and Vixen R200SS, VC200L, VMC200L, VMC260L Reviews

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Seymour Solar Filter (SF9187) for Telescopes: All Meade 8" S-C"s and Celestron 8" S-C's; Discovery DHQ 6" Dob; Takahashi Epsilon-180ED; and Vixen R200SS, VC200L, VMC200L, VMC260L Feature

• Scratch free, 8", glass aperture
• Sturdy aluminum cell
• Secured with a nylon thumb screw
• Direct from the manufacturer
• Excellent for direct view or photography of the sun.

This is a safe full aperture solar filter. The neutral density is 5-5.5, which means that the filter blocks 99.999% of the sun so that there is no damage to your eyes. Because this is a full aperture filter it allows the best possible daytime viewing of the sun. The sun is viewed in a natural yellowish-orange image. This premium solar filter has an aluminum cell that is secured to the tube end of the telescope with a nylon thumb screw. The aperture is made with high quality, hand selected, scratch free, reflective coated glass. It is the highest quality, most durable filter on the market. It can be used for direct viewing or photography through the telescope. It will fit a telescope with a tube end (opposite the eyepiece) diameter of 8 13/16"(224mm) to 9 1/16"(230mm). You can measure the end of your telescope to be sure this filter will fit. This filter is new in the box in plastic. The filter box is foam lined for protection and shock absorption during handling. It is durable enough to store the filter while not in use. With the filter comes instructions for use and care.

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May 28, 2011 12:15:03

iOptron MiniTower Advanced Portable GoTo Altazimuth Mount with Metal Case, Tripod, Supports 25 lbs.

iOptron MiniTower Advanced Portable GoTo Altazimuth Mount with Metal Case, Tripod, Supports 25 lbs. Reviews

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iOptron MiniTower Advanced Portable GoTo Altazimuth Mount with Metal Case, Tripod, Supports 25 lbs. Feature

• MiniTower, The Most Advanced Portable GoTo Altazimuth Mount
• MiniTower is the perfect combination of capacity and portability.
• Alloy metal travel case included
• 25 lb Payload
• 8 lbs of additional payload on the balancing side

MiniTower is the perfect combination of capacity and portability. 25 lbs. of Payload Born out of the popular iOptron Cube, MiniTower is the ultimate observing solution for people who are searching for a capable and portable GoTo telescope mount to counter light pollution in their backyards and for travel convenience. With a standard payload of 25 lbs, a rock solid 1.5 halloy/stainless steel tripod, metal worm and gear and two dovetail adaptors, MiniTowerTM is capable of handling a majority of the OTAs that have ever been made. Its payload can be even further enhanced by more than 50% with heavy duty accessories. Extremely Portable With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) packaged in an alloy metal case, MiniTower can easily be carried around in a car trunk or as an airline luggage. The whole system takes only 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability, combined with the internal GPS, gives amateur astronomers extreme flexibility in selecting an observing location. Accurate GoTo and Tracking Equipped with the most advanced SmartStarR GoTo technology, MiniTower is one of the most powerful and accurate GoTo mounts. The standard 8401 hand controller offers the superb navigation experience with an 8 line LCD backlit display, a 130,000 object database and a USB port for easy connection with ASCOM compliant PC planetarium programs. With a typical GoTo accuracy of 1 arc minute and the SmartSta

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May 27, 2011 13:34:04

Coronado SolarMax II 60 Telescope with RichView Tuning, Fully Integrated H-Alpha, 60mm Aperture, 10mm Blocking Filter, < 0.7A Bandwidth

Coronado SolarMax II 60 Telescope with RichView Tuning, Fully Integrated H-Alpha, 60mm Aperture, 10mm Blocking Filter, < 0.7A Bandwidth Reviews

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Coronado SolarMax II 60 Telescope with RichView Tuning, Fully Integrated H-Alpha, 60mm Aperture, 10mm Blocking Filter, < 0.7A Bandwidth Feature

• Used around the world by serious solar enthusiasts and professional research facilities alike for safe observation of the Sun
• Solar telescope lets you safely observe of surface detail and prominences on the Sun in hydrogen-alpha (Ha) light
• SolarMax II 60 is tunable to achieve the highest contrast views of active regions, flares, filaments, and other surface detail, or quickly and easily re-tune for prominences on the solar limb
• Features a 10mm blocking filter with sub 0.7 angstrom bandwidth filtering
• Powerful but very portable, this high resolution Solar Telescope offers dedicated visual observation of the Sun as well as high quality imaging

Coronado by Meade SolarMax II 60mm Solar Telescope with RichView system. Includes 10mm Blocking Filter. 60mm diameter Solar Telescope with sub 0.7 angstrom bandwidth filtering for observation of surface detail and prominences on the Sun in hydrogen-alpha (Ha) light.Used around the world by serious solar enthusiasts and professional research facilities alike for observation of surface detail and prominences on the Sun in hydrogen-alpha (Ha) light. Powerful but very portable, this high resolution Solar Telescope offers dedicated visual observation of the Sun as well as high quality imaging. The new Meade Coronado II represents a breakthrough in solar observing with the new and revolutionary RichView tuning assembly. This patented system allows direct tuning of the primary filter etalon. No other commercially available Ha telescope can provide the tuning range and accuracy of the SolarMax II. Now you can tune for the highest contrast views of active regions, flares, filaments and other surface detail, or quickly and easily re-tune for prominences on the solar limb. The stunning bright red views through a Coronado Ha telescope display astounding surface and limb detail especially when the Sun is in an active phase. This very high quality 60mm personal solar observatory features an 400mm focal length, f/6.6 focal ratio.

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May 26, 2011 16:51:04

Lumicon Multiple Filter Selector

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Lumicon Multiple Filter Selector Feature

• Fits Standard 1.25" Filters
• 5 Filter Positions
• 6oz Solid Light Weight Construction
• 7/8" Low Profile Design when in photographic use
• Includes 1.25" Eyepiece Adapter

The Lumicon 5-Place Multiple Filter Selector. Lets you easily switch back and forth between your 1.25" Lumicon Light Pollution Blocking Filters without having to constantly thread and unthread the filters from your eyepieces..very annoying in the dark. Leave one of the 5 slots open to compare views with and without your Lumicon filters.

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May 25, 2011 17:22:05

Meade 16-Inch LightBridge (f/4.5) Truss-Tube Dobsonian

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Meade 16-Inch LightBridge (f/4.5) Truss-Tube Dobsonian Feature

• Diffraction Limited Optics Meade optics consistently out perform telescopes of similar and larger aperture. Consumers know that Meade Optics Inside means that what they see through our telescopes will be views that are detailed, crisp and full of contrast.
• Meade Optical Coatings Aluminum Coatings with magnesium fluoride over coat provides bright images full of detail.
• 2" Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser with 1.25" Adapter Smooth precise focusing is achieved with this classic design. A unique focus tension knob and focus lock design gives complete control over focus.
• Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan Bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly and efficiently with the battery powered cooling fan. The fan is mounted to the rear of the vented primary mirror cell for fast cool down.
• Steel RA Roller Bearings, Roller bearings make movements smooth and effortless.

Aperture: 16-Inch. Focal Length: 1829mm. Focal Ratio: f/4.5. It’s not just a big telescope. It’s a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge truss-Dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly. So you can take one of these massive windows on the universe out to your favorite dark sky locations with ease. LightBridge Dobs give you high quality Meade optics, premium components, and ultra portability — all for about the same price as an ordinary tube Dob. So get a LightBridge truss-Dob. And prepare to cross the universe. FEATURES: Diffraction Limited Optics Meade optics consistently outperform telescopes of similar and larger aperture. Consumers know that “Meade Optics Inside” means that what they see through our telescopes will be views that are detailed, crisp and full of contrast. 2-Inch Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser With 1.25-Inch Adapter Smooth precise focusing is achieved with this classic design. A unique focus tension knob and focus lock design gives complete control over focus. Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan Bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly and efficiently with the battery powered cooling fan. The fan is mounted to the rear of the “vented” primary mirror cell for fast cool down.

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May 23, 2011 23:10:06

Celestron CGEM Computerized Equatorial Mount 91526

Celestron CGEM Computerized Equatorial Mount 91526 Reviews

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Celestron CGEM Computerized Equatorial Mount 91526 Feature

• Celestron CGEM Mount Payload - 40 lbs.
• Recommended for SCT Optical Tubes 11" and Under
• Ultra Sturdy 2" Tripod Legs
• Great For Visual Observation and Serious Astro-Photography
• CGEM Computerized Equatorial Mount

Our second most popular mount the Celestron CGEM Mount is a great mid-sized telescope mount for the casual observer as well as the serious astro-photographer. The Celestron CGEM Mount one of the many work horses in the Celestron product line.

The Celestron CGEM Mount is a Best In Class Telescope Mount. Other Telescope Mounts in it's price range simply don't match up. We encourage you to look at the description listed below and to call us with any questions you may have regarding the Celestron CGEM Mount.

The CGEM mount has a fresh, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron's higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11") securely and vibration free which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing.

Ergonomic Design - The Celestron CGEM Mount 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.

Innovation - The Celestron CGEM Mount series has a new innovative Polar alignment procedure called All-Star (patent pending). All-Star allows users to choose any bright star, while the software calculates and assists with polar alignment. Another great feature of the CGEM, 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.

Performance - For objects near the Meridian (imaginary line passing from North to South), the CGEM 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, 400 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects.

Celestron's CGEM mount is the perfect fit between the

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May 23, 2011 01:33:04

Televue 1.25 inch Erect Prism 45 Degree

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While star diagonals correct a refractor's inverted image, they don't correct the left-right orientation. For terrestrial viewing at moderate magnifications use the Erecting Prism to achieve a natural view.

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May 22, 2011 03:04:04

Meade ETX-90AT (f/13.8) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Meade ETX90 Telescope Hard Case + Celestron Sky Map Star Chart Book + Meade Lunar & Planetary Color 4 Filter Set

Meade ETX-90AT (f/13.8) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Meade ETX90 Telescope Hard Case + Celestron Sky Map Star Chart Book + Meade Lunar & Planetary Color 4 Filter Set Reviews

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Meade ETX-90AT (f/13.8) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Meade ETX90 Telescope Hard Case + Celestron Sky Map Star Chart Book + Meade Lunar & Planetary Color 4 Filter Set Feature

• Meade ETX-90AT (f/13.8) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
• Meade ETX90 Telescope Hard Case
• Meade Lunar & Planetary Color 4 Filter Set
• Celestron Sky Map Star Chart Book

KIT INCLUDES:
* MEADE ETX-90 TELESCOPE.
* MEADE ETX90 HARD CARRYING CASE.
* MEADE COLOR FILTER SET.
* CELESTRON SKY MAP STAR CHART BOOK.

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May 21, 2011 07:18:04

Meade Piggyback Bracket For 14-Inch LX200

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For 14-Inch LX200. Take your camera for a ride. Piggyback photography is a popular and easy way to get started in astrophotography. This bracket lets you attach your camera (with lens) atop any Meade LX90 or LX200. Polar align your scope in equatorial mode, use your scope to guide, and take beautiful wide-field photos of the Milky Way and other regions.

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May 20, 2011 11:55:05

Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece for Telescopewith Filter Set

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Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece for Telescopewith Filter Set Feature

• Designed and manufactured to exacting standards
• Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces
• 52 Degree Apparent Field of View (44 Degree on the 40mm)
• Includes 2x Barlow Lens, 4 Color Filters, Moon Filter
• Aluminum Hard Carry Case

Designed and manufactured to exacting standards, Meade Series 4000 Super Plössl eyepieces deliver wide 52° apparent fields of view (44° for the SP40mm) with all of the resolution, edge-of- field sharpness and color correction demanded in the most advanced visual applications. All eyepieces are multi-coated and include soft rubber eyeguards. Each Series 4000 Set includes: 6.4mm Super Plössl Eyepiece, 9.7mm Super Plössl Eyepiece, 12.4mm Super Plössl Eyepiece, 15mm Super Plössl Eyepiece, 32mm Super Plössl Eyepiece, 40mm Super Plössl Eyepiece, 2x Barlow Lens (#126), Aluminum Hard Carry Case, Color Filter Set #1 (yellow/red/green/blue), Moon Filter.

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• Meade Universal AC Adapter for LXD75 mount and any ETX-PE and AT, LS, LT, LX (up to 14-Inch), MAX.
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May 18, 2011 18:35:07

Meade Piggyback Bracket for 8-Inch LX90 and LX200

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For 8-Inch LX90 and LX200. Take your camera for a ride. Piggyback photography is a popular and easy way to get started in astrophotography. This bracket lets you attach your camera (with lens) atop any Meade LX90 or LX200. Polar align your scope in equatorial mode, use your scope to guide, and take beautiful wide-field photos of the Milky Way and other regions.

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• Opteka T-Mount Adapter for Canon EOS Rebel T3i, T3, T2i, T1i, XS, XSi, XTi, XT, 60D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 7D, 5D, & 1D Digital SLR Cameras

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May 17, 2011 17:03:06

Vixen 39951 A70Lf Telescope and Porta II Mount

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Vixen 39951 A70Lf Telescope and Porta II Mount Feature

• Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/12.9 telescope
• Includes finder scope, 2 eyepieces and Diagonal Prism
• Dew Shield
• Porta II Mount with locking extension legs, accessory tray and flexible handle slow motion control.

Great Introductory Package with all glass optics. The NEW Porta Mount II is an easy to use, light weight, stable mount. It has the vixen dove tail connection to easily attach your telescope and smooth friction bearing up-down / right-left hand controls. This package combines sharp optics and a rock solid, light weight mount. It takes just seconds to place the telescope on the mount and you are ready for an evening of observing.

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May 16, 2011 21:24:04

Meade #1405 Tube Balance Weight System For 14-Inch LX200

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For 14-Inch LX200.

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May 15, 2011 22:23:04