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GSI Super Quality Mega Land And Sky 76mm Reflecting Telescope - Optical Glass Lens and Metal Body - Includes Aluminum Tripods and All Accessories

2011-10-26T02:08:00.001-07:00

2011-10-09T22:08:00.001-07:00

Meade StarNavigator 114mm f/8.8 Reflector Telescope with AudioStar - with Accessory Kit (Meade Star Chart and Flashlight Set, Meade #96 ND.9x (1.25") Series 4000 Moon Filter, Optical Cleaning Kit)
by Meade
Date first available at Amazon.com: October 6, 2011

Buy new: $275.55
2 used & new from $158.00

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The StarNavigator 114 mm Reflector Telescope from Meade is an easy to operate and fully computer-guided GoTo telescope. This 114 mm reflector scope features the AudioStar hand controller with Astronomer Inside technology that provides a guided tour of the night sky with synchronized tracking and audio explanations. After a brief alignment procedure, the motorized mount will slew the telescope from object to object while the built-in speaker in the hand-held controller describes the celestial object being viewed. If you'd prefer to be your own tour guide of the heavens, the telescope is ready to take you to any visual object in its over 30,000 object library and educate anyone listening with over 500 audio presentations in either English or French. The StarNavigator 114 mm reflecting telescope features a lens diameter of 4.5" / 114 mm for a bright, highly contrasted image. It has a focal length of 1000 mm and a focal ratio of f/8.8. AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition software and Instructional DVD, an easy to use red dot viewfinder and two Meade 1.25" eyepieces of 40x and 111x magnifications are included. It also comes with a single arm altazimuth mount and a sturdy tripod with a lens tray. The solidly built metal constructed mount, features advanced electronics to make alignment easy. It includes an internal clock. The full size, adjustable-height, aluminum tripod allows stable, comfortable viewing. The mount is powered from the internal battery pack which hold Read more

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Meade ETX-80AT Refractor Telescope With 497 Autostar Controller

2011-10-08T06:08:00.001-07:00

Meade ETX-80AT Refractor Telescope With 497 Autostar Controller
by Meade
Date first available at Amazon.com: July 15, 2011

Buy new: ~~$299.99~~ $259.00

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Meade's new, larger 80mm diameter ETX delivers more light-gathering for increased image brightness and greater detail. Moon craters by the hundreds, cloud belts on Jupiter, and Saturn's rings are just the beginning of what can be seen with this telescope. Meade's brainy AutoStar computer solves the stargazer's two biggest challenges in navigating the heavens with a computer telescope: aligning the telescope with the night sky and finding celestial phenomenon in the vast starry firmament. Right out of the box with a simple initialization, AutoStar makes finding the sky's elusive jewels virtually as easy as pushing a few buttons. Observe land or over 1400 sky objects in stunning high resolution, and learn about the sky with Meade's extensive astro-library. Read more

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Celestron 21064 AstroMaster 90 EQ Refractor Telescope

2011-10-07T14:08:00.001-07:00

Celestron 21064 AstroMaster 90 EQ Refractor Telescope
by Celestron
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Buy new: ~~$383.95~~ $212.84
8 used & new from $192.89

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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. 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.Celestron’s Astromaster 90EQ refractor telescope is a good choice for anyone who wants to try out astronomy for an affordable price, and it can double as a long range spotting scope. Bigger and more impressive than it looks in pictures, the Astromaster 90 EQ is an adult size telescope that stands nearly five feet high and weighs almost 25 pounds. With it’s fully illustrated quick set up guide, the telescope is easy to assemble, and the package includes an erect image prism, high and low power eyepieces, and astronomy software for your PC.

Refractors are known for their crisp, high contrast views of the Moon and planets and the Astromaster 90 delivers sharp views right out of the box. The low power 20mm eyepiece (50X magnification) nicely frames the moon, while the high power 10mm eyepiece (100X magnification) delivers a crisp close up image full of detail. The sharp Achromatic optics of the Astromaster 90 EQ give me memorable views night after night. On a moonless night I like the way the 20mm eyepiece frames the ghostly glow of the Orion Nebula. Zooming in with the 10mm eyepiece, I can easily pick out all four stars of the Orion Nebula’s embedded quadruple star the Trapezium. Another night I was treated to a nice view as one of Jupiter’s moons cast its shadow on Jupiter’s cloud tops.

The Equatorial mount included with the Astromaster 90 EQ is designed to help track stars and planets at high power. When I set up the telescope, I simply point the polar axis at Polaris, the North Star. This makes it easy to keep celestial objects in the field of view by turning one slow motion knob. Celestron also offers the AstroMaster 90 EQ MD which includes a battery powered motor for automatic tracking. The CG-3 equatorial mount is a little wobbly when the legs are fully extended, but that’s normal for any large telescope in this price range. The built in “Star-Pointer” finder allows me to aim the telescope by aligning an illuminated red dot with the target. This works OK for bright objects like the Moon and planets, but it’s not so easy to use on fainter deep space objects. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

Crisp clear views of the Moon and planets
Rugged refractor design
Easy no-tool set up
Erect image prism and two eyepieces included

Cons:

Equatorial mount wobbles a bit while focusing
Star pointer not so easy to use

Jupiter showing the shadow of Ganymede, July 22, approx 400X.	Double star Albireo in Cygnus, July 28, approx 200X
The Moon as seen at 50X with Canon Powershot camera.	The Moon as seen at 200X with Neximage camera

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Tasco Telescope Eyepiece Motor Focuser Model 1603ef

2011-10-06T02:08:00.001-07:00

Tasco Telescope Eyepiece Motor Focuser Model 1603ef
by Tasco
Date first available at Amazon.com: July 29, 2011

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Pros:

Very good optics
Correct image prism
Easy no tool set-up
Light, portable, and affordable

Cons:

Light weight tripod
Does not track stars and planets
Plastic finder and barlow lens

Moon as seen with the low power eyepiece, 35X

Crater Clavius shot with a Neximage camera, 280X

Planet Saturn shot with Neximage camera, 280X

Deer over 100 yards away shot at 35X

Birdfeeder about 50 feet away shot at 35X

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RC-6 Wireless Remote Control
Brand new generic wireless remote control.
It can trigger the camera shutter release remotely from a distance.
The compatible camera has a built-in infrared receiver for this remote trigger device.
It has been proved to be safe and reliable with the multi-brand cameras and works with all camera remote control modes (Quick-response, Delayed and Bulb).
Works from up to 8 meter (25 feet) away.
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REAL SIMPLE...A HANDTOOLED HANDCRAFTED ANTIQUE BRITISH NAVY SEXTANT WITH A HARDWOOD BOX!

2011-09-28T06:08:00.001-07:00

REAL SIMPLE...A HANDTOOLED HANDCRAFTED ANTIQUE BRITISH NAVY SEXTANT WITH A HARDWOOD BOX!
by Real Simple
Date first available at Amazon.com: September 17, 2011

1 used & new from $79.99

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A HANDTOOLED HANDCRAFTED ANTIQUE BRITISH NAVY SEXTANT, 5", MADE FROM 100% SOLID BRASS WITH A BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD BOX WITH BRASS INLAYS, IS ALL PRECISION MADE AND DESIGNED IN A TRADITIONAL INTERNATIONAL STYLE! Read more

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C-Star Educational Series Periscope

2011-09-27T18:08:00.001-07:00

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Cannot ship to California addresses.Ships to the U.S. including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Classic entry-level scope at an amazing priceCrisp images from the craters of the moon to the edge of the galaxyBig-aperture optics + point-and-view ease of use = out-of-this-world valueWhen the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars, you'll be able to see it allOne-year limited warranty Ample light grasp...Check. Portable...Check. Stable mount...Check. Quick setup and take-down...Check. Easy to operate...Check. Affordable...Check. As you run through the checklist of attributes you've heard are important in a good beginner's telescope, you realize that the Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope meets all the criteria - in spades. Astronomy magazine called it "an excellent entry-level Dobsonian telescope for an adult." It's a telescope that opens up limitless observing possibilities. With its big 150mm diameter parabolic primary mirror the SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope collects nearly 80% more light than a 4.5" reflector, rendering brighter images and greater detail in deep-sky nebulas and star clusters. And the 1200mm focal length gives the telescope ample power to zoom in on subtle planetary and lunar features. The 45"-long enameled-steel optical tube glides wtih silky smoothness on the cabinet-quality Dobsonian wood base. You just point the telescope and view! Orion-engineered CorrecTension springs keep the tube balanced to perfection and allow the whole unit to be carried together by the handle on the base. The XT6 is outfitted with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser, an EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, and a 25mm Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece. The mirror is center-marked for precise collimation. The Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope...Check it out, today! One-year limited warranty. This item cannot be shipped internationally due to its size and w Read more

Pros:

More than 4 times brighter than 60mm scopes
Includes two very good plossl eyepieces and a 2X barlow lens
Solid equatorial mount and aluminum tripod
Planetarium software included

Cons:

Terrestrial images appear upside-down
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Vanguard TRACKER-AP364 Aluminum Alloy Professional Monopod

2011-09-16T14:08:00.001-07:00

Vanguard TRACKER-AP364 Aluminum Alloy Professional Monopod
by Vanguard
(13)

Buy new: ~~$99.95~~ $52.38
18 used & new from $43.94

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LANC Remote Control w/ Triopod Handle Replaces CANON ZR-1000 and SONY RM-1BP

2011-09-12T14:08:00.001-07:00

LANC Remote Control w/ Triopod Handle Replaces CANON ZR-1000 and SONY RM-1BP
by VCC113
Date first available at Amazon.com: August 16, 2011

Buy new: $29.95

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Dew Not 10" Dew Heater Strip DN011

2011-09-12T10:08:00.001-07:00

Dew Not 10" Dew Heater Strip DN011
by Dew-Not
Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2011

1 used & new from $42.00

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Proudly made in the USA, the Dew-Not Dew Remover is a thick film heater manufactured for operation at 12 volts. Sixty-six percent of the surface area is heat emitting - this means more even heat distribution and no localized hot spots or burnouts often associated with resistance wire heaters. Protected by over 30 USA and international patents, and carrying more than 20 years of constant improvements and enhancements, the Dew-Not Dew Remover is the ultimate in reliability and efficiency.

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Astronomy Technologies Astro-Tech 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph AT8RC

2011-09-12T06:08:00.001-07:00

Astronomy Technologies Astro-Tech 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph AT8RC
by Astronomy Technologies
Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2011

1 used & new from $1,395.00

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This Astro-Tech AT8RC Ritchey-Chretien astrograph has:

The AT8RC that Astro-Tech helped develop was the first sensibly-priced 8" true Ritchey-Chretien astrograph available from a U. S. company. The AT8RC was the first sensibly-priced 8" R-C to be delivered to excited astrophotographers. And the AT8RC was the first - and is still the only - sensibly-priced R-C with premium features from a U. S. company, features like a carbon fiber body, quartz mirrors, dielectric mirror coatings, two dovetail mounting rails, and more.

The Ritchey-Chretien optical design is used in virtually every recent large mega-million dollar professional observatory telescope - including the Hubble Space Telescope. And more "affordable" true coma-free Ritchey-Chretien optical systems made for schools and individuals by commercial R-C manufacturers typically come only in large apertures and start at well over $10,000. Their size and cost put them out of the reach of most amateur astronomers. At least, true Ritchey-Chretiens used to start at $10,000 and up.

The Astro-Tech AT8RC astrograph (a telescope designed specifically for photographing comparatively wide areas of the sky) makes the coma-free imaging of true Ritchey-Chretien imaging optics available to the DSLR and CCD astrophotographer at a price less than that of most CCD cameras. It is not designed for digiscoping through an eyepiece. Featuring first-quality 99% reflectivity dielectric mirror coatings (something even the $10,000+ R-Cs typically don't have), premium low thermal expansion quartz mirrors rather than ordinary optical glass, and a high strength/low thermal expansion carbon fiber optical tube, this economical 8" Astro-Tech R-C makes you wonder just what those $10,000+ R-Cs have that makes them cost so much.

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Meade 8-Inch LX90-ACF (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free Telescope

2011-09-11T22:08:00.001-07:00

Meade 8-Inch LX90-ACF (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free Telescope
by Meade

Buy new: ~~$1,999.00~~ $1,399.23
6 used & new from $1,399.23

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GPS telescope automatically finds over 30,000 stars, planets, galaxies and more! Just turn it on this astonishing telescope with GPS will do absolutely everything else. The built-in Sony GPS sensor talks to satellites to determine your precise date, time and location. AutoAlign technology can then locate over 30,000 objects at the push of a button! Or select "Tonight's Best" for a guided tour of the evening's best sights. Observatory-quality optics with an oversized primary mirror ensure unbelievable detail and clarity. This scope moves from star to star more than twice as fast as the competition, so you can see more in a shorter time. Plus, you can download free upgrades to keep your LX90GPS up to date for years to come. Uses 8 C batteries (not included). Order yours today! Stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, comets and more! This scope knows more than 30,000 of them. At the push of a button, it will automatically move to your desired target. Or, just opt for the guided tour the Tonight's Best feature will show you the best sights, tailored to your specific date, time and location. The LX90GPS slews (moves) from star to star at 7 degrees per second, more than twice as fast as the competition, so you can see more in the course of an evening. The phenomenal industry-leading optical technology in this telescope delivers stunning images like those you'd see at an observatory or planetarium. Meade individually figures its legendary Schmidt-Cassegrain optics for superior light transmission, temperature stability, smoothness and correction. Plus, the oversized primary mirror yields a wider, fully illuminated field-of-view. Years of up-to-the-minute use. , guided tours and the latest information on comets, satellites and new discoveries FREE! Keep your LX90GPS up-to-date, and it will grow with you for years to come. Additional specifications 8" (203mm) clear aperture 9.1" x 16.75" optical tube 3-5 arc minute Read more

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iOptron 9502P-A SmartStar-R80 Computerized Telescope - Pulsar Pink with Carry Bag

2011-09-11T14:08:00.001-07:00

iOptron 9502P-A SmartStar-R80 Computerized Telescope - Pulsar Pink with Carry Bag
by iOptron
Date first available at Amazon.com: June 30, 2011

Buy new: $350.00

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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! Read more

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