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BARSKA 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod And Carrying Case Technical Details 300x Max Power with 70mm Objective lens Mount Pan-head tripod Interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x Barlow lens to increase viewing power Refractor optical system Includes tripod and carrying case Rating: 3 out of 5

BARSKA 90060 Starwatcher Refractor Telescope Product Features 675x 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

Galileo CC-2 700 x 60mm Refractor Telescope Technical Details Telescope features a large, 60-millimeter objective lens Slow motion rod for fine tuning and easy tracking 360-degree rotating focus housing makes observing a breeze An excellent telescope for the young astronomer Includes a carrying a case and various accessories

BARSKA 900114 Starwatcher Reflector Telescope Product Features 675x Max Power with 114mm 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

Carson SkyView 14-116 x 80mm Refractor Telescope Technical Details Rugged trouble free and easy to operate Perfect for beginners Focal length of 350mm 45 degree diagonal 14x-116.6x power range Adjustable tripod for steady viewing A lightweight, refractor-type telescope that is rugged, compact, and easy to use. It has an 80mm objective lens with a 350mm focal length, and is equipped with two removable Kellner Eyepieces (6mm/25mm). The finder scope is 8x21mm, and a folding table-top tripod is supplied.

Bresser Messier R-80 Telescope (White) Technical Details 900mm f/11.2 F=25 Eye Piece Equatorial Mount Tripod Included 6x30 Viewfinder The Messier R-80 has 77% more light-gathering power than a standard 60mm beginner scope. The brighter images make it easier to detect subtle details and increases the joy during observations. This telescope will outperform those standard scopes without burdening the observer with a large additional weight. The craters of the moon will look magnificent in the Messier R-80, and even the rings of Saturn can be seen from a distance of 1.4 billion km!

Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Technical Details Small enough to store on a bookshelf but with the power of traditional scopes five times its size! 90mm aperture and 1250mm focal length for fantastic celestial and terrestrial views Does not include tripod - can be purchased separately Includes one eyepiece, finder scope, diagonal, case, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software One-year limited warranty With a tube length of 11 inches, a 90mm (3.5") precision-polished fully multi-coated meniscus front lens, and solid uncompromising construction. the Apex 90 Compact Mak is a paragon of portability, optical excellence, and durability. Better still, it's one of the most versatile scopes we offer. The Apex 90 delivers bright, high-contrast images, and with a focal length of 1250mm (f/13.9) you also get a generous image scale. It features a built-in 1/4"-20 adapter plate that makes it easy to mount onto a standard photo tripod for viewing grand daytime vistas. Attach a 35mm camera to the scope's visual back (with an optional T-ring adapter) and use the whole assembly as powerful telephoto lens for astrophotography and terrestrial shooting. What more could you want? Includes a 25mm Plossl eyepiece, 6x20 finder scope, 45-degree correct-image diagonal, and fully padded carrying case. One-year limited warranty. Ratings: 4 out of 5

Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector Telescope Technical Details An affordable but very capable telescope 130mm aperture and 900mm focal length for great all-around viewing performance Includes sturdy tripod and equatorial mount for hands-free celestial tracking Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, collimation cap, and FREE Starry Night astronomy soft One-year limited warranty

Celestron 21068 SkyScout Scope 90mm Telescope with Sky Scout Mounting Braket Technical Details Includes - 127mm aperture Newtonian reflector optical tube with 1.25 rack and pinion focuser, equatorial mount with setting circles, manual slow-motion controls, and locks on both axes, 4mm (250X) and 20mm (50X) 1.25 eyepieces, 3x 1.25 Barlow lens, 5x 24mm straight-through finderscope, operating instructions, TheSky Level 1 CD-ROM software, and adjustable height aluminum tripod with accessory tray 200x Highest Useful Magnification 13.0 Visual Limiting Magnitude 1000mm Focal Length 7.9 Focal Ratio

Orion Apex 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Technical Details Bright views of star clusters and nebulas and stunning lunar and planetary detail 127mm aperture and 1540mm focal length put this telescope in a league of its own Does not include tripod - can be purchased separately Includes one eyepiece, finder scope, diagonal, case, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software One-year limited warranty When it comes to telescopes, bigger is better, and you can do no better than the Apex 127 Compact Mak. Its 127mm (5")-diameter optics collects 55% more light through its multi-coated, 5" meniscus lens than that of a 4" scope, putting it in the big leagues for astronomical observing and advanced nature study. But big doesn't mean bulky! Even with a focal length of 1540mm (f/12.1), the Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design reduces the tube length to just 15"! The Apex 127 couples to any sturdy equatorial mount or photo-style tripod. T-threads on the eyepiece adapter also allow attachment of a 35mm camera body (with T-ring sold separately). The classy Apex 127 comes standard with a 6x26 achromatic finder scope, a 45-deg correct-image prism diagonal, and fully padded case. One-year limited warranty. Ratings: 4 out of 5

Binoculars
BARSKA Blackhawk 9x63 Binoculars (Green Lens) Product Features 9x magnification with 63mm objective lens Fully Multi coated optics maximizes light transmission Roof prism binocular made with BK-7 prisms Ideal for terrestrial and celestial viewing Bonus accessories includes neckstrap, carrying pouch and cleaning cloth. Ratings: 5 out of 5

Orion Scenix 10x50 Wide-Angle Binocular Technical Details Perfect higher-power binocular for astronomy or long-distance terrestrial viewing BAK-4 porro prisms and multi-coated objective lenses ensure bright, crisp images Wide 7-degree field of view and 176 foot close focus Sturdy metal (not plastic) housing with large center focusing mechanism Includes carrying case, lens cap and deluxe wide neck strap. Two-year limited warranty Orion's Scenix binoculars offer the superior optical and mechanical quality you expect in more expensive binoculars but at prices nearer to those of lesser-quality department stores brands. The Scenix series incorporate porro prisms made from BAK-4 optical glass, the same type found in binoculars that sell for many times the price. Moreover, every air-to-glass surface is antireflection coated. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission.The housings are constructed of sturdy metal, and armored with protective rubber. All include a vinyl carrying case, lens caps, deluxe wide neck strap, and accept a tripod L-adapter.
Orion Scenix 7x50 Binocular Technical Details Wonderful for binocular astronomy as well as scenic daytime viewing BAK-4 porro prisms and multi-coated objective lenses ensure bright, crisp images Wide 7.1-degree field of view and 14 foot close focus Sturdy metal (not plastic) housing with large center focusing mechanism Includes carrying case, lens cap and deluxe wide neck strap. Two-year limited warranty Orion's Scenix binoculars offer the superior optical and mechanical quality you expect in more expensive binoculars but at prices nearer to those of lesser-quality department stores brands. The Scenix series incorporate porro prisms made from BAK-4 optical glass, the same type found in binoculars that sell for many times the price. Moreover, every air-to-glass surface is antireflection coated. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission.The housings are constructed of sturdy metal, and armored with protective rubber. All include a vinyl carrying case, lens caps, deluxe wide neck strap, and accept a tripod L-adapter.

Orion Mini Giant - Binoculars 15 x 63 - porro Technical Details Big, light-grabbing binoculars excel for both astronomical and daytime viewing Lenses and BAK-4 prisms are fully multi-coated for exceptional light transmission and bright images Barrels are internally glare-threaded to eliminate ghosting and ensure rich contrast For steady images and extended gazes, you'll want to mount these high-power binoculars on a tripod Includes hard case, deluxe wide neck strap and lens caps. Five-year limited warranty Orion's Mini Giant binoculars gather more light than a 50mm objective but without the bulk of larger "giant" binoculars. Their ample objectives deliver distinct high-contrast views of star clusters, bright nebulas, and galaxies. The 9x63, 12x63, and 15x63 models feature a 63mm objective at successively higher magnifications. These models are also suitable for daytime or low-light observing.The lenses and BAK-4 prisms are fully-multi-coated and the aluminum barrels internally glare-threaded to eliminate internal reflections. Each features pop-down eye-guards and rubber armoring for a secure grip. Includes hard case, deluxe wide neck strap, and lens caps.

Orion Resolux WP 10.5x70 Astronomical Binoculars

Technical Details

These rugged astronomical binoculars have high-resolution, flat-field optics
Fully waterproof and nitrogen purged to prevent lens fogging
BAK-4 prisms and advanced multi-coatings on all optical surfaces
10.5x70 Resolux is still hand holdable, and has a 5.0 degrees field
15x70 Resolux magnification delivers remarkable detail and a 4.4 degrees field. Tripod recommended

Resolux binoculars are our new favorite astro binoculars (and equally superb for long-distance daytime viewing), combining high-resolution, flat-field optics with rugged mechanical construction and the strict JTII spec for collimation. They are fully waterproof, and nitrogen purged to prevent internal lens fogging. The BAK-4 prisms and advanced multi-coatings on all optical surfaces really drink in the light. The eyepieces focus individually, and with 18mm or more of eye relief on each model, even eyeglass wearers will see the full field of view. The Resolux's all-metal housing is armored with thick rubber to ensure a secure, comfortable grip. Each binocular comes with tethered lens caps, heavy-duty tripod adapter, and neck strap. The 50mm models include a padded soft carrying case. Two-year limited warranty.

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