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Bushnell NorthStar 78-8831 (525 x 76mm) Telescope

$183.00 to $241.00



A "talking" high power reflector telescope. Up to 525x magnification and 3-inch reflector mirror. With the touch of a button this talking telescope describes the wonders of the night sky in a real human voice - an interactive and educational way to explore the universe. "Goto" Computerized tracking technology. Red Dot LED finderscope. Remote hand-held control module. Camera adaptable. Quick release tripod. Kinematic mount. Accessory tray. 20,000 Object Onboard Starfinding Computer. 1.25" Format Eyepieces. Barlow Lens. A great starting telescope!Minimize

Manufacturer:Bushnell Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNBUTS788831
Optical Design   Newtonians
Optical Diameter76 mm
Finderscope   Red-Dot
Focal Length700 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 525
Mount Type   Altazimuth
MotorizedYes
UPC029757788825


Tags:

bushnell, northstar, 78-8831, 525, x, 76mm, telescope,

Meade NG-60 (20200) (233 x 60mm) Telescope

$50.00 to $79.00



A perfect beginning telescope designed specifically for land use, and an occasional peak at the sky. The tripod mount that holds the telescope is designed to move only in straight lines, called Altazimuth.Objects in the sky move in semi-circles, never in straight lines.Use lower power eyepieces to track the Moon, and keep it in the eyepiece.Minimize

Manufacturer:Meade Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNNG60700
Optical Design   Refractor
Optical Diameter60 mm
Finderscope   Optical
Focal Length700 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 233
UPC709942046304


Tags:

meade, ng-60, 20200, 233, x, 60mm, telescope,

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

$245.00 to $276.00



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.

Manufacturer:Meade Product MPNKey Features
MPN3052005
Optical Design   Refractor
Optical Diameter80 mm
Finderscope   Optical
Focal Length400 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 270
Mount Type   Altazimuth
MotorizedYes


Tags:

meade, etx-80at-tc, 270, x, 80mm, telescope,


Celestron PowerSeeker 70 EQ 21037 (35 x 70mm) Telescope


Celestron’s PowerSeekers include a full range of eyepieces plus a 3x Barlow lens that provides an increase in viewing power hundreds of times greater than that of the unaided eye!


Meade LXD75 SN-8 AT (08047502) (500 x 203mm) Telescope


Meade LXD75 SN8-AT UHTC is an 8 inch Schmidt-Newtonian reflector type telescope with 812mm focal length and fast f/4 aperture and Meade Ultra High Transmission Coating, for 20% more image brightness over its non-UHTC sister model.


Tasco Specialty 49TN Telescope


A classic, hand-held telescope with a gleaming brass finish and leatherette trim. Extends from 5.25" to 14" and includes an attractive leatherette carry case with wrist strap and belt loop.


Celestron AstroMaster 114 AZ (50 x 114mm) Telescope


Designed for the novice user, the Celestron® AstroMaster™ 114 AZ telescope features a alt-azimuth mount with a convenient pan handle with built-in clutch for easy targeting and smooth motion perfect for watching whales, spotting birds, viewing nature or checking out your favorite star or planet. The compact, portable design with ample optical performance will excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.Minimize