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

$315.00 to $365.00



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

Manufacturer:Bushnell Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN788890
Optical Design   Catadioptrics
Optical Diameter90 mm
Finderscope   Red-Dot
Focal Length1200 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 300
Mount Type   Altazimuth
MotorizedYes
UPC002975778892


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bushnell, northstar, 78-8890, 300, x, 90mm, telescope,

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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tasco, 49060700, 60, x, 700mm, telescope,

Celestron NexStar 4 SE (240 x 102mm) Telescope

$499.00 to $900.00



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

Manufacturer:Celestron Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN11049
Optical Design   Catadioptrics
Optical Diameter102 mm
Finderscope   Red-Dot
Focal Length1325 mm
Max Useful Magnificationx 240
Mount Type   Altazimuth
MotorizedYes
UPC050234110495


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celestron, nexstar, 4, se, 240, x, 102mm, telescope,


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


Celestron NexStar 5 SE (300 x 44.45mm) Telescope


Featuring high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 5 SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. With a total weight of 28 lbs including the tripod, the ultra portable 5 SE features a precision optical system with 1,250 mm focal length (f/10) standard with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and offers 56% more light gathering power than a 4" model.Minimize


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.


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