The DLS Binoculars – Conceived Designed and Endorsed By and For Birders”…the finest birding binoculars I ever used!”Try the new DLS birding binoculars and see why so many birders love them! These extremely versatile Stokes DLS binoculars use state-of-the-art technology and deliver all the viewing power you covet as a passionate bird watcher. Conceived designed and endorsed by birders for birders in collaboration with Don & Lillian Stokes these Stokes Birding Series binoculars prove as reliable for non-stop birding at the World Series of Birding as in your own backyard!The Total Optical Performance SystemThe premium DLS binoculars are designed to meet the challenges of birding in any kind of habitat or lighting condition. Expect truly outstanding resolution and superior color fidelity because of the high reflectance ratio 64-layer premium mirror-coated BaK-4 deviation prisms with the latest generation of phase corrected prism coatings. Consider what the Total Optical Performance System gives you for a very dreamy price:Pure silver coated phase-corrected prisms for the highest image contrast and resolution.Precisely engineered and enhanced optical tube design to eliminate annoying glare and image ghosting.High-density prism glass and lens elements for exceptional image brightness and sharpness.Twilight optimized multi-layered lens element coatings for optimal low light performance.Highly polished and precision shaped lens elements and prisms for true flat field performance and minimal spherical distortion.XHR (eXtremely High Resolution) fully multi-layered coatings to deliver excellence in resolution and color fidelity.Precisely designed optical system for particularly clear and precise focusing from extremely close range to infinity.”The ergonomics are amazing!”Superb ergonomics make the DLS binoculars feel as good as they look! You only need to wrap your hands around these armored roof prisms to feel the elegance of evenly balanced binoculars. The uniquely designed surface texture has the feel of high-grade leather and extends a sure grip even with gloves. And there’s more:Smooth focus with just the touch of a finger – fast enough to stay with warblers hopping as close as 4.5 feet or swallows flying erratically out to infinity.Optimum near-to-far focus travel reacts swiftly in 1.25 revolutions.Soft contoured eyecups can be locked in place when fully extended.Multiple eye relief settings are accessed by twisting down the eyecups for wide unobstructed views with eyeglasses.Superb depth of field let you find and follow wildlife more easily.Click-stop diopter control is conveniently located adjacent to the right eyepiece for precise adjustments for differences in your eyes.Just think about having compact and lightweight binoculars thoughtfully designed for relaxed birding. Would you want binoculars any other way?Rugged premium binocularsThe DLS binoculars are constructed to thrive in the most demanding environments. Manufactured with optical glass elements that are free of arsenic and lead for a healthier environment.Tight waterproofing keeps out rain sleet and snow.Nitrogen purging means you can set aside concerns about damage from dust water or internal fogging.Tough rubber armoring protects the solidly constructed lens and prism housings from shock.Each model of the Stokes DLS binoculars comes with a deluxe padded nylon case comfortable padded and contoured neck strap custom fitted rubber rainguard deluxe lens cleaning cloth and tethered objective lens covers.VIP Warranty – A Very Important Promise to you!Rest assured that the Stokes DLS binoculars are covered against any future dents defects or damages – any product needing service will be repaired or replaced absolutely free!UnlimitedUnconditionalTransferable
Filed under Binoculars by on Aug 28th, 2009. Comment. 
The DLS Binoculars – Conceived Designed and Endorsed By and For Birders”…the finest birding binoculars I ever used!”Try the new DLS birding binoculars and see why so many birders love them! These extremely versatile Stokes DLS binoculars use state-of-the-art technology and deliver all the viewing power you covet as a passionate bird watcher. Conceived designed and endorsed by birders for birders in collaboration with Don & Lillian Stokes these Stokes Birding Series binoculars prove as reliable for non-stop birding at the World Series of Birding as in your own backyard!The Total Optical Performance SystemThe premium DLS binoculars are designed to meet the challenges of birding in any kind of habitat or lighting condition. Expect truly outstanding resolution and superior color fidelity because of the high reflectance ratio 64-layer premium mirror-coated BaK-4 deviation prisms with the latest generation of phase corrected prism coatings. Consider what the Total Optical Performance System gives you for a very dreamy price:Pure silver coated phase-corrected prisms for the highest image contrast and resolution.Precisely engineered and enhanced optical tube design to eliminate annoying glare and image ghosting.High-density prism glass and lens elements for exceptional image brightness and sharpness.Twilight optimized multi-layered lens element coatings for optimal low light performance.Highly polished and precision shaped lens elements and prisms for true flat field performance and minimal spherical distortion.XHR (eXtremely High Resolution) fully multi-layered coatings to deliver excellence in resolution and color fidelity.Precisely designed optical system for particularly clear and precise focusing from extremely close range to infinity.”The ergonomics are amazing!”Superb ergonomics make the DLS binoculars feel as good as they look! You only need to wrap your hands around these armored roof prisms to feel the elegance of evenly balanced binoculars. The uniquely designed surface texture has the feel of high-grade leather and extends a sure grip even with gloves. And there’s more:Smooth focus with just the touch of a finger – fast enough to stay with warblers hopping as close as 4.5 feet or swallows flying erratically out to infinity.Optimum near-to-far focus travel reacts swiftly in 1.25 revolutions.Soft contoured eyecups can be locked in place when fully extended.Multiple eye relief settings are accessed by twisting down the eyecups for wide unobstructed views with eyeglasses.Superb depth of field let you find and follow wildlife more easily.Click-stop diopter control is conveniently located adjacent to the right eyepiece for precise adjustments for differences in your eyes.Just think about having compact and lightweight binoculars thoughtfully designed for relaxed birding. Would you want binoculars any other way?Rugged premium binocularsThe DLS binoculars are constructed to thrive in the most demanding environments. Manufactured with optical glass elements that are free of arsenic and lead for a healthier environment.Tight waterproofing keeps out rain sleet and snow.Nitrogen purging means you can set aside concerns about damage from dust water or internal fogging.Tough rubber armoring protects the solidly constructed lens and prism housings from shock.Each model of the Stokes DLS binoculars comes with a deluxe padded nylon case comfortable padded and contoured neck strap custom fitted rubber rainguard deluxe lens cleaning cloth and tethered objective lens covers.VIP Warranty – A Very Important Promise to you!Rest assured that the Stokes DLS binoculars are covered against any future dents defects or damages – any product needing service will be repaired or replaced absolutely free!UnlimitedUnconditionalTransferable
Filed under Binoculars by on Feb 2nd, 2009. Comment.
The Vixen VMC110L a 110 mm (4.33 inch) aperture modified Cassegrain f/9.4 optical tube. Its features include a curved vane secondary mirror spider to reduce diffraction effects and a correcting meniscus lens just ahead of the Secondary Mirror as its larger cousins the VMC200L and VMC260L incorporate.The Skypod is a unique portable alt-azimuth computer controlled "Go To" mount that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mount. (Image shows Skypod with optional VMC110L and tabletop stand). The Skypod incorporates a compact computer-controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one object to another. The 22000 plus object data base provides an endless variety of objects to view and is upgradeable.This new and portable GoTo travel mount uses the modified Starbook S hand controller that offers the same practical user concept of the Sphinx controller. A display will show you a map of the sky so that you always know where you are.The controller is integrated into the mount. You can take it off for remote control but you can always put it back for save storage and transport. This means that for transport you can avoid all the separate small parts that are otherwise easily lost. Because the Skypod is based on Vixen's flexible mounting system a wide variety of telescopes will easily and quickly attach to this mount. Skypod provides good portability combined with ease of use and versatility. You can store the mount and the telescope separately. For airline traveling you can take the VMC110L along as carry-on luggage while the mount goes with the rest of your luggage.
Filed under Catadioptric Telescopes by on Aug 13th, 2008.
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
Filed under Go To Telescopes by on Aug 13th, 2008.
The VMC200L is a unique catadioptric optical system. It incorporates a primary mirror and a meniscus corrector just before a secondary mirror. By doing so light is corrected twice on the optical path. The end result is that spherical aberration and field curvature are corrected to a high degree of optical performance. The VMC200L's primary mirror is f/2.5; the compound optical system is f/9.75. This makes the system much more compact and portable than its competition.With the optical correction placed before the secondary mirror this avoids the necessity of having a corrector plate and all the dewing problems associated with a closed optical tube.An additional key feature is the rack-and-pinion focusing that is placed behind the primary mirror. The use of this focusing system eliminates the image shift associated with most other SCT systems. This is especially important when using high-power magnification or astrophotography. When focusing the image is stable and easy to adjust.
Filed under Optical Tubes by on Aug 13th, 2008.
