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Celestron NexStar 130SLT (31145) (306 x 130mm) Telescope

$359.00 to $450.00



Computerized hand control with 4,000-object database SkyAlign allows you to align on any 3 bright celestial objects Motorized Altazimuth mount Focal ratio: f5 Focal length: 650mm

Manufacturer:Celestron Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN10001011
Optical Design   Newtonians
Optical Diameter130 mm
Finderscope   Optical
Focal Length650 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 306
Mount Type   Altazimuth
MotorizedYes
UPC050234311458


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Tasco 49060700 (60 x 700mm) Telescope

$54.00 to $90.00



For those who want to experience astronomy but not get too committed, the Tasco Spacestation 60AZ may be the perfect scope for the first.

Manufacturer:Tasco Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN49060700
Optical Design   Refractor
Optical Diameter700 mm
Finderscope   Red-Dot
Focal Length700 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 60
Mount Type   Altazimuth
MotorizedNo
UPC46162092989


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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


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


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


Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) (70 x 280mm) Telescope


The largest aperture of the CPC GPS line, The CPC 1100 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope has the most light gathering power and has a limiting magnitude of nearly 15. The CPC 1100 GPS takes full advantage of its vast database of thousands of NGC and Abell galaxies as well as delivering a new level of detail to all your favorite deep sky objects. This CPC 1100 GPS features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings.Minimize


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


Meade DS-2080ATS Telescope


Meade Digital Series telescopes bring microprocessor technology and the very latest in electromechanical design to the serious beginning or intermediate observer. Completely re-engineered and redesigned, Meade DS-2080AT telescopes provide extremely smooth motions in both altitude and azimuth, and, most importantly, include a fully integrated Autostar control system as standard equipment. Oversize bearings on both telescope axes of all models negate the imprecisions found universally, virtually without exception, on competing models.Minimize