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Celestron NexStar 80 SLT 22086 (100 x 80mm) Telescope

$200.00 to $380.00



A step up from the 60mm model, the NexStar 80 SLT Refractor gives images that are bright and crisp. The 80 SLT offers 80% brighter images than the 60mm scope. Like the other models in the SLT Series, the 80 SLT comes with a fully computerized hand control with a database of over 4,000 celestial objects! With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 80 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes. Our new SkyAlign alignment technology and the included StarPointer Finderscope with a red LED makes aligning a breeze. A wonderful first-time astronomical scope, the 80 SLT can also be used as a great, land-based spotting telescope with optional erect-image diagonal.Minimize

Manufacturer:Celestron Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNCITS22086
Optical Design   Refractor
Optical Diameter80 mm
Finderscope   Red-Dot
Focal Length900 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 100
Mount Type   Altazimuth
MotorizedYes
UPC050234220866


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celestron, nexstar, 80, slt, 22086, 100, x, 80mm, telescope,

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

$599.00 to $600.00



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

Manufacturer:Meade Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN10050502
Optical Design   Newtonians
Optical Diameter254 mm
Finderscope   Red-Dot
Focal Length1270 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 600
Mount Type   Altazimuth
MotorizedNo
UPC709942503036


Tags:

meade, lightbridge, 10, in., deluxe, 600, x, 254mm, telescope,

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


Tags:

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


Bushnell NorthStar 78-8890 (300 x 90mm) Telescope


The NorthStar® telescopes offer amateur astronomers state-of-the-art computer-driven location and tracking capability with simple, push-button control. With a built-in data base of 20,000 celestial objects, you simply call up your target on the hand-held control module, enter a simple "Go To" command and the NorthStar computer does the rest. Once locked on, tracking the object for prolonged viewing is automatic. The innovative RVO (Real Voice Output) feature provides a fun, interactive way to explore the night sky. The remote, hand-held control module features red, backlit push buttons and a red, illuminated LCD read-out for easy viewing without impairing your night vision. Minimize


Celestron PowerSeeker 50 Telescope


A perfect beginners model and a great gift for anyone! / Includes aluminum tripod. The CELESTRON Powerseeker 50 will bring out the stargazer in each of us, and even serves the astronomical yearnings that lead us to search for heavenly bodies in nearby apartment building windows! Optical Design: Refractor Aperture: 50mm Focal Length: 600Minimize


Carson Optical SkyView SV-350 Telescope


The Carson(tm) Optical SkyView(tm) 70-mm refractor telescope is designed to be rugged, trouble-free and easy-to-operated for the beginning observer. It features a focal length of 350 mm, a 45-degree diagnol, a power range of 14X to 87X, and an adjustable


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.