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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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Celestron AstroMaster 76 EQ Telescope

$90.00 to $190.00



If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.

Manufacturer:Celestron Product MPNKey Features
MPN31035
Optical Design   Refractor
Optical Diameter76 mm
Finderscope   Red-Dot
Focal Length700 mm
Mount Type   Equatorial


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


Educational Insights 5273 (80 x 50mm) Telescope


With the GeoVision microscope and telescope set, you can view everything from a microbe to the moon! The portable 360mm telescope features lightweight metal tube construction and a 50mm achromatic objective lens. The all-glass optics and rack-and-pinion focusing deliver clear, up-close images at magnifications from 20x to 80x. Easy-to-use refractor design and table-top tripod make it perfect for on-the-go discovery. The microscope features durable die-cast metal construction for years of micro-exploring fun.Minimize


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


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


Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ (100 x 114mm) Telescope


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


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