iOptron 9502G-A SmartStar-R80 Computerized Telescope - Terra Green with Carry Bag

iOptron 9502G-A SmartStar-R80 Computerized Telescope - Terra Green with Carry Bag

• 80 mm refractor optical tube assembly with 400 mm focal length
• Using the easy-to-use, GoToNova hand controller with 5000 object database, you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go.
• Two eyepieces (K10 and K25) come standard to allow for flexibility in viewing either a wider field or a single focused object.
• Includes a canvas carry bag for easy storage and travel
• Aluminum tripod with adjustable height control

Get star-struck with the iOptron SmartStar-R80 Computerized Telescope. This 80mm refractor telescope is equipped with the award winning Cube telescope mount (Hot Product 2008 by the prestigious Sky and Telescope Magazine). Quick setup and easy-to-learn features such as an intuitive hand-held computer controller make this telescope perfect for astronomy novices and experienced users alike. Also includes a canvas carry bag for easy storage and travel. Just click and see the universe!

List Price: $ 350.00

Price: $ 350.00

BARSKA 70060 Starwatcher Refractor Telescope

• 231x Max Power with 60mm Objective lens
• Equatorial Mount with setting circles and dual slow moting adjustment cables
• Interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x Barlow lens to increase viewing power
• Refractor optical system
• Includes tripod and carrying case

The journey to stars and planets begins with Barska. Barska’s Starwatcher telescopes are ideal entry-level telescopes for the aspiring amateur astronomer. The refractor and reflector telescope models are easy to set up and include everything necessary to begin the adventure for a lifetime including telescope, finderscope, eyepieces, mount and tripod. Also includes our new Beginner’s version of the highly popular Deepsky Astronomy Software. It’s packed with many features that novice users as well as experienced users will appreciate and includes a searchable database of over 10,000+ objects including, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, variable stars, and other types. Simply load it on to your PC and begin your journey to the stars and planets!

Specifications:

• Max power: 231x
• Focal Length: 700mm
• Finder scope: 5x20
• Draw Tube: 1.25 in
• Eyepiece 1: k9
• Eyepiece 2: k25
• Diagonal: N/A

List Price: $ 221.50

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SmartStar N114 Computerized Telescope with GPS in Astro Blue

SmartStar N114 Computerized Telescope with GPS in Astro Blue

9803 Features: -SmartStar N114 GPS Computerized Telescope.-Equipped with the award-winning Cube telescope mount.-Allowing for a full range of star-gazing.-Setup is quick and simple.-Easy-to-learn.-Perfect for novice and experienced astronomers alike.-32 channel internal GPS for automatic location synchronization.-2 eyepieces (K9 and K25) allow for flexibility in viewing either a wider field or a single focused object.-Red dot viewfinder.-Largest LCD screen on the market with 4 lines of content.-Patented Alt-Azimuth ''Cube'' telescope mount allows the user to point the telescope anywhere above the horizon, without any ''dead spots''.-4 star rating by Sky and Telescope Magazine.-Aluminum tripod with adjustable height control.-8405 Go To Nova hand controller with 5,000 objects.-Lens Type: Reflector.-Magnification: 110.-Instruction Manual: Yes.-Instruction Languages: English.-Assembled in Country of Origin: China. Color/Finish: -Color: Astro Blue. Assembly Instructions: -114 mm Newtonian reflector optical tube assembly with 1,000 mm focal length. Dimensions: -Dimensions: 19'' H x 8'' W x 30'' D.

List Price: $ 314.99

Price: $ 314.99

Celestron EdgeHD 800 CGEM Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

• Celestron 8" aperture aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope produces astrograph-quality flat focal plane
• EdgeHD coma-free Cassegrain optics and a built-in field flattener ensures sharp focus all the way to the edge of the field
• Flexible tension clutches hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when rotating the tube around the mount
• Cooling vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror
• All EdgeHD telescope optical tubes are Fastar compatible for imaging down to f/2 with optional accessories

Celestron's innovative new EdgeHD telescopes are aplanatic Schmidt Cassegrain models designed to produce aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. Celestron EdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three-times flatter than a standard Schmidt Cassegrain telescope. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across some of the largest CCD chips available today. Superior edge performance not only creates rounder, more pleasing stars but actually improves the resolution and limiting magnitude when compared to telescopes of equal aperture. With Celestron's High Definition optics you will be able to capture the faintest of galaxies all the way to the corner of your full frame camera chip. Coupled with Celestron's XLT coating group on every surface, EdgeHD optics gives you maximum light throughput across the widest visual and photographic spectrum. The EdgeHD tube has been redesigned with top-notch features to make sure you get the most from your optics each and every night. Mirror locks hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when rotating the tube around the mount. Flexible rods allow the mirror to be held in place without putting any force or pressure on the mirror, keeping the image centered in the eyepiece (or chip). Cooling tube vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Each vent has an integrated 60 micron mesh filter guaranteed to let warm air out without letting dust in.

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• StarBright XLT Coatings 1-1/4 inch 40mm Plssl Eyepiece (70x) 9x50 Finderscope and Mounting Bracket CG-5 Equatorial Mount and Tripod Three 11# Counterweights Star Diagonal ? 1-1/4in. The Sky Level I CD-ROM Accessory Tray

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• AltAz Computerized mount as supplied with all NexStar SLT telescopes
• NexStar technology with database for automatic slewing (GoTo) and tracking of over 4,000 objects
• Flash upgradeable hand control with SkyAlign alignment procedure and NexStar technology
• NSOL telescope control software for controlling NexStar via laptop or PC
• Stainless steel tripod*DC operation (batteries not included)

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• StarBright XLT Optical System Design
• GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory
• Proven NexStar® computer control technology
• RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
• Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography

Celestron's C8 has been a best-selling optical system for decades. Combining a repuation for optical excellence with lightweight portability and great value, the C8-S is the perfect choice if you're looking for an advanced first telescope or want to upgrade to a larger aperture telescope. An adjustable counterweight makes it easy to point, balance and use. This C8 optical system comes with our premium StarBright XLT coatings and its large aperture offers light gathering power 843 times that of the human eye. Included are setting circles on both axes, slow-motion controls and latitude scale. An optional polar alignment scope for quick alignment is available. Mounted on the Advanced GT Series computerized mount, this telescope has some high performance software and hardware features. Operated by our proven NexStar computer control technology the telescope has a 40,000+ object database with 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects. Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms. Using the RS-232 communication port on the hand control, you can control the telescope via a personal computer and our new flash upgradeable hand controls allow you to update your telescope's operating software via the internet. An autoguider port is also included for astrophotography. CG-5 Mount - Precision engineered for stability. Our new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments. C8-SGT (XLT) - Gener...

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Celestron NexStar 102 SLT Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 102 SLT Computerized 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: f6
• Focal length: 660mm

Celestron NexStar 102 SLT Refractor Telescopes 22096

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iOptron SmartStar-E 8500G Computerized AltAz Telescope Mount (Terra Green) Reviews

iOptron SmartStar-E 8500G Computerized AltAz Telescope Mount (Terra Green)

• Computerized Alt-Azimuth Mount- The Cube- Hot Product 2008 by Sky and Telescope Magazine. 5-speed drive speed for precise tracking.
• Includes our GoToNova hand controller, the most intuitive controller on the market. 5,000 object database plus 256 user-defined objects.
• Includes stainless steel tripod and AC adaptor
• Payloads up to 11lbs
• Just click and it finds stars, planets, nebulae, and galaxies for you!

Introducing the iOptron SmartStar-E Entry Level Computerized telescope mount. Our patented Alt-Azimuth Mount, a.k.a. The Cube, rated 4-star by Sky and Telescope Magazine is one of the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit which is universally compatible with all telescopes using a dove-tail connection. The GoToNova hand Controller on each SmartStar is easy to use with menus for planets, stars, nebulas, and constellations. And at only 12 lbs. you can take it anywhere and get accurate tracking! It also has a large LCD screen with more lines of content compared with the competition (so you don’t have to keep scrolling to read the screen). The controller is designed so you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go. The revolutionary GoToNova computerized control system is one of the most technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. With a database of 5,000 celestial objects, including all of the well-known galaxies, nebulae, star clusters-- not to mention the planets, sun and moon-- you’ll be able to enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button. The mount comes standard with an AC connection plug, tripod, hand controller, and mount.

List Price: $ 375.00

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Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron 11 Inch CPC/EDG HD

• For Celestron CPC 11 and 11 EDG HD
• 10:1 Dual Speed Focuser
• Replaces stock focusing knob
• Simple to install

If you know the Starlight Instruments Feather Touch focuser - then you dont need to read any explanation about it.  You already know.  In case you don't let us fill you in...

 

Starlight Inistruments makes the worlds finest telescope focusers.  Some of the world's most elite telescope manufacturers would not use anything but the best and choose the Feather Touch Focuser for their stock focusers.  Many serious astrophotography enthusiasts that use telescopes without a Feather Touch Focuser will immediately change their focuser to a Feather Touch.

 

For achieving perfect focus you need a focuser that is smooth as can be.  With ultra-fine detail adjustment.  Only the Starlight Instruments Feather Touch focusers can offer such perfection.

 

Simple to install yourself and can be completed in 10 minutes.  Detailed Instruction included.

For Celestron CPC 11 and 11 EDG HD. 10:1 Dual Speed Focuser. Replaces stock focusing knob. Simple to install.

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• Red Dot finderscope for locating objects
• Computerized Alt-Azimuth Mount- The Cube- Hot Product 2008 by Sky and Telescope Magazine. 5-speed drive speed for precise tracking.
• Includes GoToNova hand controller, the most intuitive controller on the market. 5,000 object database plus 256 user-defined objects.
• K9 and K25 eye pieces

Introducing iOptron SmartStar-E-N114 computerized Newtonian reflector telescope. Designed with the latest technology the 114 mm mirror is crafted with aluminum coated mirrors and exacting alignment. The precision design virtually eliminates chromatic aberration for a crisp image without a rainbow halo. You’ll be able to view planets, star clusters and nebulae up close. With the SmartStar E-N114 you’ll also be able to take dramatic astro-photographs. Two eye pieces come standard to allow for flexibility in viewing either a wider field or a single focused object.

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Orion StarMax 90 Mak-Cass Telescope & Planetary Kit

• This thorough telescope and accessory kit is outfitted for planetary viewing perfection at a value price
• Long 1250mm focal length Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with 90mm aperture provides plenty of magnification ability in a compact, tabletop package
• Included Color Filter Set enhances landscape details and cloudy features on the bright visible planets
• Included 7.5mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepiece provides a high magnification view, with pleasing 52 degrees apparent field-of-view
• Included Shorty 2x Barlow Lens adds versatility by doubling the magnification of each eyepiece in your collection, also includes Starry Night astronomy software

Whoever coined the phrase "big things come in small packages", would have definitely applied that expression to our new StarMax 90 TableTop Refractor. This ultra-compact Mak-Cass gives surprisingly big views for an instrument of its modest size, making it an elegant first telescope or a great grab-and-go second telescope! The long, 1250mm (f/13.8) focal length gives the StarMax 90 TableTop some serious magnifying power - the included 25mm and 10mm 1.25-inch Super 3-element eyepieces yield powers of 50x and 125x, respectively. It collects over 25% more light than its GoScope 80 cousin, and up to 225% more light than a 60mm refractor telescope. So you'll be able to enjoy planetary delights such as lunar landscapes, Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons. As you scan the Milky Way, you'll also be able to pull in some open and globular star clusters, as well as a nebula or two. The tube assembly of the StarMax 90mm TableTop Refractor Telescope is attached to a stable swivel base, via a quick-release dovetail mount with adjustable altitude tension. The tube can easily be removed from the base and mounted on an optional photo tripod. The small swivel base itself can also be mounted on a camera tripod with a 3/8-inch screw.

List Price: $ 329.99

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Celestron 76LCM Computerized Telescope

Celestron 76LCM Computerized Telescope

• Proven NexStar computer control technology. High quality 76mm Newtonian reflector. Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects. Lightweight Computerized Mount
• SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process.Built-on StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up.Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
• Sturdy aluminum Tripod and accessory tray included.Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use.Good for terrestrial and celestial observing
• Includes CD-ROM The SkyX Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps.Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer

All glass, fully coated optics reveal the depths of our solar system and the wonders of the Universe. Fully adjustable Tripod features a convenient accessory tray. Easy to use computerized hand control allows user to locate objects at the touch of a buttonCelestron 76LCM Computerized Telescope
The Celestron 76LCM is one of Celestron's most affordable computerized telescopes. For a modest price you get a complete telescope system with classic reflector style optics that deliver very good views of the Moon and planets. The complete package includes everything but the batteries; there are high and low power eyepieces, a red-dot finder, and a computerized Alt-Azimuth mount with a database of more than 4000 objects. The fully illustrated quick set-up guide makes the telescope easy to assemble and easy to use, and the package even includes astronomy software for your home computer.

The classic Newtonian design of Celestron's 76LCM telescope delivers very good views of the Moon and planets. The 25mm eyepiece magnifies the image 28X, just right for viewing deep space objects. When I look at M45 at low power, the so-called Seven Sisters turns into a cluster of dozens of stars filling the eyepiece with tiny beads of light. With the 9mm eyepiece (78X magnification) the 76LCM gives me very satisfying views of Saturn's rings and Jupiter's cloud bands. And with an optional 4mm plossl eyepiece (175X magnification) and careful focusing, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon seem almost three dimensional.

The 76LCM telescope also features Celestron's patented SkyAlign technology. With SkyAlign I don't need a star chart or a compass to align the telescope, I just enter the date and time then point the telescope at three bright stars. SkyAlign tells me the star names, and allows the telescope to find over 4,000 stars, planets, and galaxies by just pushing a button. The "Two-Star Align" and "Solar System Align" modes are even quicker and easier to use. When I just want a quick look at the Moon or a planet, I like to set the telescope on the deck and use "Solar System Align" to begin viewing.

A student or family that wants to try astronomy will find the Celestron 76LCM just the right size because it delivers very good views of the Moon and planets and because the whole thirteen pound system can be carried outside in one trip and be ready to go in minutes. A computerized telescope may take practice to set up; if I don't enter the time correctly the alignment may fail for example. The other drawback of a computerized telescope is the short life of standard AA batteries. An optional AC adapter is a handy way to power the Celestron 76LCM, and I like to observe while seated because this gives me a solid and comfortable view. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

• Complete system is light, portable, and affordable
• Classic Newtonian design for crisp, clear views
• Easy computerized tracking of stars, planets, and galaxies

Cons:

• Terrestrial images are upside-down
• AA batteries only last a few hours

List Price: $ 471.95

Price: $ 179.55

Celestron 80LCM Computerized Telescope (Black)

Celestron 80LCM Computerized Telescope (Black)

• High quality 80 mm (3.2") refractor
• Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
• Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
• Lightweight Computerized Mount
• Includes "The SkyX" Planetarium software

Automatically Locates The Wonders Of The Universe With Its Motorized System & On Board Computer! All glass, fully coated optics reveal the depths of our solar system and the wonders of the Universe. Fully adjustable tripod features a convenient accessory tray. Easy to use computerized hand control allows user to locate objects at the touch of a button.

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Orion Sirius ED80 EQ-G Computerized GoTo Refractor Telescope

Orion Sirius ED80 EQ-G Computerized GoTo Refractor Telescope

• The Orion ED80 refractor's short focal length and superb apochromatic optics make it a great telescope for astrophotography and visual use
• The included Sirius EQ-G GoTo equatorial telescope mount and tripod supports the ED80 refractor with strength to spare for accomodation of additional astrophotography gear
• The ED80 sports a multi-coated 80mm objective lens doublet of 600mm focal length (f/7.5) made with extra-low dispersion FPL-53 ED glass for great visual and astrophotographic performance
• The state-of-the-art Sirius EQ-G GoTo mount contains a computerized database of 42,900 celestial objects to explore and photograph
• Includes 8x40 finder scope for easy aiming, 25mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepiece, 1.25" prism star diagonal, telescope tube rings, Starry Night astronomy software, and more

As numerous customers have shown, the ED80's short focal length and superb apochromatic optics make it a great telescope for astrophotography. And now we've coupled it with a state-of-the-art equatorial GoTo mount that provides the stability and precision control needed to capture beautiful deep-sky images. The ED80 sports a multi-coated 80mm objective lens doublet of 600mm focal length (f/7.5). One lens element is crafted from extra-low dispersion (ED) FPL-53 optical glass from Japan. This high-grade glass greatly reduces the chromatic aberration that causes color fringing around bright objects in standard achromats. The 2" Crayford-style focuser accepts both 2" and 1.25" accessories. Astrophotography and observing are made effortless by the Sirius EQ-G GoTo mount. The included GoTo hand controller contains a database of 42,900 objects.

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Celestron 14 inch Edge HD CGEMDX 1400 HD Computerized Telescope 11004

Celestron 14 inch Edge HD CGEMDX 1400 HD Computerized Telescope 11004

• 14" Edge HD Optical System
• Premimum Celestron Starbright XLT Coatings
• 9x50 Finder Scope & Star Diagonal For Enhanced Viewing
• Celestron CGEM DX Mount Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 50 lbs
• CGEM DX Computerized Equatorial Mount

Celestron 14 inch Edge HD CGEMDX 1400 HD Computerized Telescope 11004

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Celestron EdgeHD 800 8" Optical Tube Assembly 91030-XLT, OTA

• Aluminum Optical Tube
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• 2032 mm focal length (f/10)
• 40 mm eyepiece included (51x)

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New, Celestron CPC 800 XLT Computerized 8in Telescope 11073-XLT

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After using older computerized telescopes, Celestron's new SkyAlign system seems almost like magic. I don't need to remember obscure star names or use a star chart, I just point the telescope at three bright stars or planets and the CPC 800 tells me the star names! SkyAlign is one of several alignment options, and some options can even be used during daylight.

The drive base and heavy duty CPC tripod are unusually solid, it's the same base and drive system used on the larger CPC 1100 telescope. When I rap on the telescope fork the vibration is gone in less than a second. In practice this means easier focusing even at high magnification. The solid base and precise tracking is a real advantage while viewing the planets and while photographing them. I've been able to image the planets at focal lengths of f/30 and f/40 which would be quite difficult without perfect tracking.

Mars as seen through the Celestron CPC 800 XLT computerized telescope.

The excellent optics of the CPC 800 XLT telescope show me excellent views of the planets. When I look at Jupiter with a 12.5mm plossl eyepiece (about 160x magnification) I see multiple cloud bands and I can see the pale color of Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot. One night when the air was unusually still and clear I used a 7.5mm Ultrascopic eyepiece with a 2x Barlow for a magnification of 533X. Jupiter's moons were plainly resolved as tiny disks that night. When I look at Saturn at 200X I can usually see the Cassini division in the rings and make out four or five moons. When Mars comes closest to Earth every two years I've even been able to spot dust storms blowing across the Martian dessert.

The CPC 800 XLT also delivers beautiful views of deep space objects. The CPC 800 is large enough that galaxies begin to reveal their structure and globular star clusters are well resolved. At a recent Astronomy viewing night at a local school, some of the students liked globular cluster M13 the best. They said it looked like a snowflake made of tiny stars! The well known Orion Nebula is a winter highlight. Most telescopes will show four stars in the Trapezium, the bright multiple star inside the Orion Nebula, but with the CPC 800 I can often pick out faint stars "E" and "F" as well.

The accessories with this CPC 800 XLT package include an 8x50 finder scope, a 40mm plossl eyepiece (50X magnification), the NexStar computer hand control, and a 12 volt car battery adapter. You'll also need a 12 volt power supply. An AC adapter is available, but I like using a 12 volt battery pack because I don't need to be near an extension cord to use the telescope.

A few good eyepieces help me take full advantage of the CPC 800's excellent optics. Plossl eyepieces like the ones in Celestron’s Accessory Kit would be an economical way to get started, and of course premium eyepieces like the TeleVue 10mm Radian offer delightful views of the planets. If I were choosing just two eyepieces to add to the CPC 800, I'd pick a 10mm X-Cel eyepiece (200X for planet viewing) and a 21mm X-Cel eyepiece (100X for globular clusters and galaxies) to go with the standard equipment 40mm (50X) eyepiece.

The CPC 800 XLT is an excellent all around telescope. The C8 optics are large enough to give me delightful views of deep space objects, and the optics are powerful enough to show me amazing views of the planets. Even with all this power the whole system is portable enough that I can easily transport my telescope to the local high school and share the view on Astronomy night. --Jeff Phillips    

 Pros:

• excellent optics
• solid drive base
• easy computerized finding and tracking

Cons:

• 12 volt power supply not included

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