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Celestron NexStar 8 SE (480 x 203mm) Telescope

$1,199.00 to $1,200.00



The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to Celestron’s classic 8" optics. The NexStar 8 SE features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8" aperture optics with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and a powerful 2,032mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio.

Manufacturer:Celestron Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNNexStar 8 SE
Optical Design   Catadioptrics
Optical Diameter203 mm
Finderscope   Red-Dot
Focal Length2032 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 480
Mount Type   Altazimuth
MotorizedYes
UPC050234110693


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celestron, nexstar, 8, se, 480, x, 203mm, telescope,

Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ (100 x 114mm) Telescope

$135.00 to $270.00



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.Minimize

Manufacturer:Celestron Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN31042
Optical Design   Newtonians
Optical Diameter114 mm
Finderscope   Optical
Focal Length1000 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 100
Mount Type   Equatorial
MotorizedNo
UPC050234310420


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celestron, astromaster, 114eq, 100, x, 114mm, telescope,

Bushnell SkyTour 78-9960 (700 x 60mm) Telescope

$79.00 to $120.00



Please do not throw debris into the black hole. Actually, the only rule on this guided trip is that you enjoy the view. The ultimate first telescope, our new Voyager Sky TourTM series gives amateur stargazers a pro-grade audio tour of the night sky. It...

Manufacturer:Bushnell Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN789960
Optical Design   Refractor
Optical Diameter60 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 700
Mount Type   Altazimuth
UPC029757789969


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bushnell, skytour, 78-9960, 700, x, 60mm, telescope,


Meade ETX-80AT-TC (270 x 80mm) Telescope


All of the major planets except Pluto are easily observable through Meade's brand-new 80mm (3.1) achromatic refractor telescope. You can study Saturn and its ring system; the primary cloud belts of Jupiter and its 4 major satellites; the Moonlike phases of Mercury and Venus; and much more.


Celestron NexStar 4 SE (240 x 102mm) Telescope


Featuring high-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 4SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. With a total weight of 21 lbs including the tripod, the ultra portable 4 SE features a precision optical system with 1,325 mm focal length (f/13) and is the first Maksutov system to ever feature our premium StarBright XLT coatings.Minimize


Meade NG-70 (140 x 70mm) Telescope


Recently upgraded from 60mm to 70mm aperature, Meade's NG70 telescope combines improved light-gathering ability with light-loss-reducing special optical coatings to produce noticeably sharper images of both celestial and terrestrial objects, making for a much better viewing experience. All the major planets except Pluto are clearly visible. The Moon stands out in near three-dimensional detail, revealing craters, mountain ranges, and fault lines. Dozens of external galaxies are visible; and, in our own Milky Way, this telescope displays hundreds of nebulae, star clusters, double and multiple stars, and variable stars.Minimize


Meade LightBridge 10 in. Deluxe (600 x 254mm) Telescope


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.Minimize