Great views great value!See the stars on a budget with the Tasco Luminova 660×60 refracting telescope! This powerful scope offers many advanced features to make lunar details stand out. Easy-to-use slow-motion controls help keep objects in focus and included 25mm 12.5mm and 4mm 1.25-inch eyepieces deliver sharp images and a wide field of view at magnification levels up to 200X. The sturdy alt-azimuth mount helps eliminate image-shake while the 6×24 finderscope makes quick work of locating celestial objects. It even includes a "land eyepiece" for correctly oriented views of terrestrial objects.Fine featuresPrecision focus800mm focal length25mm 12.5mm 4mm eyepieces2X – 3.3X Barlow lens6×24 finder scopeAlt-azimuth mountAdjustable aluminum tripodNotably lightweight and extremely portable the Luminova 60mm refractor combines Tasco quality and low price to produce a fine value for the beginning astronomer.Included accessoriesTasco SkyWatch CD-ROM with 10000-object databaseDiagonalMoon filterSolar projection screenDon't forget lens cleaner.
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The Bushnell Goto 100mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Compact w/RVO offers amateur astronomers state-of-the-art computer-driven location and tracking capability with simple push-button control. With a built-in data base of 20000 celestial objects you simply call up your target on the handheld 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. Our innovative RVO (Real Voice Output) feature provides a fun interactive way to explore the night sky. The remote handheld control module features red backlit push buttons and a red illuminated LCD read-out for easy viewing without impairing your night vision. The telescopes also feature our new 1x wide-angle red dot finderscope. Additional features include a quick-release tripod and accessory tray for fast easy assembly.Features4mm and 20mm eyepieces Erect image diagonal mirror for land viewing"Go To" computerized tracking technologyRed Dot LED finderscopeRemote handheld control moduleCamera adaptableQuick release tripodKinematic mountAccessory tray
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Check out the stars!The C8-NGT 200mm reflecting telescope is a member of Celestron's Advanced telescope series. These scopes combine state-of-the-art technology easy-to-use features and ready-to-use components to produce instruments of unparalleled quality and utility. The C8-NGT comes mounted on the CG-5GT computerized equatorial mount that allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to more than 40000 celestial objects. Equipped with high-speed motors and hand control the C8-NGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately.Computerized GOTO Specifications40000-plus-object data base and more than 400 user-defined programmable objectsEnhanced information on more than 200 objectsDouble-line 16-character liquid crystal display with hand controlDC Servo motors with encoders on both axes4-degree/second maximum slewing speedRS-232 communication port on hand controlAuxiliary port and autoguider port on motor driveStandard Accessories1.25-inch 25mm Plossl eyepiece (50X)6×30 finderscope and mounting bracketCG-5 equatorial mount and tripodSky Level 1 CD-ROMAccessory trayCar Battery AdapterOptional CN-16 GPS (sold separately)Use the power and accuracy of GPS satellites to align your telescopePlug the 16-channel GPS module into your telescope's drive-base port to link up with and automatically download information from one of many global positioning satellites. Controlled with the NexStar computerized hand control the CN-16 will greatly improve the accuracy of star alignments by locating north and leveling the optical tube with more precision than can be achieved by hand. Improve the versatility of your telescope with the Celestron eyepiece and filter kit
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Spy on the stars!The C10-NGT (#11048) 254mm reflecting telescope is a member of Celestron's Advanced telescope series. These scopes combine state-of-the-art technology easy-to-use features and ready-to-use components to produce instruments of unparalleled quality and utility. The C10-NGT comes mounted on the CG-5GT computerized equatorial mount that allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to more than 40000 celestial objects. Equipped with high-speed motors and hand control the C10-NGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately.Computerized GOTO Specifications40000-plus-object data base and more than 400 user defined programmable objectsEnhanced information on more than 200 objectsDouble-line 16-character liquid crystal display with hand controlDC Servo motors with encoders on both axes4-degree/second maximum slewing speedRS-232 communication port on hand controlAuxiliary port and autoguider port on motor driveStandard Accessories1.25-inch 20mm Plossl eyepiece (60x)9×50 finderscope and mounting bracketCG-5 equatorial mount and tripodSky Level 1 CD ROMAccessory trayCar battery adapterOptional CN-16 GPS (sold separately)Use the power and accuracy of GPS satellites to align your telescopePlug the 16-channel GPS module into your telescope's drive-base port to link up with and automatically download information from one of many global positioning satellites. Controlled with the NexStar computerized hand control the CN-16 will greatly improve the accuracy of star alignments by locating north and leveling the optical tube with more precision than can be achieved by hand.Improve the versatility of your telescope with the Celestron eyepiece and filter kit
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Astronomy made simpleLet a NexStar SE help you find thousands of stars planets galaxies and more at the touch of a button!In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes the NexStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system flash-upgradable hand control superior coatings our revolutionalry SkyAlign telescope alignment software and much more. Requires 8 AA batteries (user-supplied).With the NexStar SE you are in the driver's seat. Simply choose an object from the menu and the telescope will find it for you. Using our patented NexStar technology the SE scopes have the ability to locate nearly 40000 objects. All you have to do is look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view!Don't know what object to choose? Let the intelligent NexStar SE give you a guided tour of the night sky! The "Tour" feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world!Not only can your NexStar SE find objects it can teach you about them as well. Information on the most popular objects can be viewed in the LCD screen of your hand control.Whether you are a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable scope with advanced features or just starting your astronomy adventure and looking for an easy way to enjoy the night sky a NexStar SE will help you take a closer look.Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlignThe days of complicated telescope assembly and setup are over. NexStar SE telescopes can be set up in a matter of minutes with no tools required!Using Celestron's patented SkyAlign simply input the date time and location into the hand control then point the telescope at any three bright celestial objects and the telescope does the rest. You do not need to know the names of the stars; you can pick the moon or bright planets.Celestron NexStar SE Key FeaturesComputerized hand control with nearly 40000-object database & motorized altazimuth mountQuick-release optical tube for easy no-tool setupStarBright XLT enhances coatings for maximum light transmission and claritySkyAlign allows you to align on any 3 bright objects for a fast & easy alignment processStarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objectsFlash-upgradable hand control; update your telescope's operating software via the InternetInternal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during useIncludes NexRemote telescope control software for advanced control of your telescope via computer"THE SKY" Planetarium software – with 10000-object database printable sky maps & enhanced images
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