Here's an exceptional telescope for astrophotography that won't cost you big bucks! We've optimized the optics of our popular StarBlast 4.5 to give a fully illuminated field of view with the Orion StarShoot Deep-Space Imager and similar small-chip astronomical CCD cameras. The result is a compact imaging telescope with performance that will give pricey refractors a run for their money. It's simply the most affordable astrophotography- optimized scope on the market. With a 4.5" parabolic mirror and fast f/4 focal ratio, the StarBlast provides exquisite, high-quality images with no chromatic aberration and negligible coma. At 3.7 lbs it transports easily and doesn't require a heavy mount. The 1.25" focuser also accepts 1.25" eyepieces. One-year limited warranty.

Carson SkyRunner Telescope 14-116.6X Astronomy Space Carson SkyRunner Tabletop Telescope Model SV-350 Carson s Sky Short-Tube Wide-Angle Telescope is a lightweight, refractor type telescope that is rugged, compact, and easy to use. It has a 70mm objective lens with a 350mm focal length, and is equipped with two removeable Kellner Eyepieces (6mm/25mm) and a 2x Barlow Lens. The finder scope is 8x21mm and a folding table-top tripod is supplied. Model Number: SV-350 Magnification: 14-116.6x Aperture: 70mm Focal Length: 350mm Finderscope: 8x21mm Weight: 3.05 lbs. Dimensions: 15.375" x 13" x 19"

130mm f/5.0 Newtonian Telescope Optical Tube - 20mm Plossl - 2" Eyepiece Adapter - 6 x30 Finderscope - Finder Bracket - Dovetail Tube Plate - Tube Rings - Porta Mount II with Locking Extension Legs - Accessory Tray - Slow-Motion Controls - Adjustment Tool Set.Vixen R130Sf 130mm Diameter Newtonian Telescope Optical Tube This lightweight 5" reflector is a favorite of many new astronomers because it features remarkable light gathering with sharp images for its price and size. With a standard 20mm Plossl more than the entire moon fills the eyepiece. You'll view innumerable star clusters and dark clouds, not to mention nebulas and galaxies. Add a 32mm and the heavens open up with a remarkable 2.5 degree field of view! All of the stars in the Pleiades can be viewed at the same time. The... Less

Bushnell telescopes are fully featured for night after night of fun and excitement exploring deep into space. Deep Space features include an aluminum optical tube assembly, high quality glass optic objectives, full-length variable height tripods, metal equatorial and metal yoke mounting systems, all-metal accessory trays, and rack and pinion focusing mechanisms. Maximum magnification is 525 times.   A great value for both the beginner and intermediate astronomer. Fully featured for night after night of fun and excitement exploring deep into space. With all-metal optical tube assembly, high-quality glass optic objectives for crisp clear views, full-length variable height tripods, metal yoke mounting systems, all-metal accessory trays, rack and pinion focusing mechanisms and patented... Less

130mm f/5.0 Newtonian Telescope Optical Tube - 20mm Plossl - 2" Eyepiece Adapter - 6 x30 Finderscope - Finder Bracket - Dovetail Tube Plate - Tube Rings.Vixen R130Sf 130mm Diameter Newtonian Telescope Optical Tube This lightweight 5" reflector is a favorite of many new astronomers because it features remarkable light gathering with sharp images for its price and size. With a standard 20mm Plossl more than the entire moon fills the eyepiece. You'll view innumerable star clusters and dark clouds, not to mention nebulas and galaxies. Add a 32mm and the heavens open up with a remarkable 2.5 degree field of view! All of the stars in the Pleiades can be viewed at the same time. The visual observer will enjoy wide views of deep sky objects. Actual groups of nebula or clusters can be viewed at... Less

Featuring high-quality Schmidt- Cassegrain optics, the NexStar 5SE is an ideal telescope for observing and photographing the wonders of space. This ultra- portable telescope features a precision optical system with 1,250 mm focal length (f/10) and premium StarBright XLT coatings. The NexStar 5SE has all the same features as Celestron's more advanced GoTo telescopes, including the revolutionary SkyAlign alignment technology, a sky tour feature, a database of 38,181 celestial objects, and a flash upgradeable hand control. The tripod features a built-in wedge that makes short-exposure astrophotography a heavenly experience. Included are a 1.25" visual back, 1.25" mirror diagonal, 25mm Plossl eyepiece, Star Pointer red-dot finder scope, metal tripod, and NexRemote software that allows... Less

A80Mf OTA (Optical Tube Assembly) - 6-Power Finder Telescope - 20mm General Viewing Eyepiece - High Power Viewing 6.3mm Eyepiece - Diagonal Prism - Dew / Sun Shield - Complete Tube Rings - Dovetail Plate - Porta Mount with Locking Extension Legs - Accessory Tray - Slow Motion Controls - Adjustment Tool Set.If you are looking to start out with something a little larger than a beginner scope, or need a better finder scope for your large telescope, the A80Mf is the one to buy. Although it is just 10mm larger than its smaller cousin the A70Lf, this extra aperture will revel more detail in solar system objects and the deep sky alike. Use the 80mm size for terrestrial viewing of ships on the ocean or whale watching. With an optional sun projection accessory you can view sun spots projected... Less

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It's no wonder customers heap 5-star ratings on this gentle giant. For not only does its jumbo-sized optics and uncomplicated design bring a "new level of joy to simple observing," raved Astronomy magazine, but it's also one of the most affordable quality Dobs on the market. The SkyQuest XT6 Classic isn't just good bang for the buck, it's a supernova of telescope value! The XT6 Classic gives you the deep-space thrills without the deep-pocket frills. We've kept it lean and mean to keep its price low for tight budgets. But rest assured, it comes fully equipped for adventure, whether you're a beginning stargazer or are graduating to a more capable instrument. It features an expertly figured parabolic mirror housed in an enameled steel optical tube. The tube rides on a stable Dobsonian base... Less

20-80x 50 mm. MTEL-50. Eyepiece; focusing knob; coated lenses; adjustable tripod. Includes: K-9, K-17.5, 2x Barlow lens & star diagonal. CE listed. Made in China.

Explore Scientific 152mm f/4.8 Comet Hunter OTA - Universal Saddle Plate - 10-1 Dual Speed Locking Crayford Focuser - 8 x 50 Illuminated Reticle Finder - Dual Clamp Ring Cradle with Built-in Handle - Dust Covers - Deluxe Carrying Case - 2" 30mm Eyepiece - Explore Scientific 1 Year Limited Warranty (5 Years Extended Warranty After Online Registration Within 60 Days).The Explore Scientific 152mm f/4.8 is a rich field telescope (RFT), capable of showing faint objects over a wide field of view (generally two degrees or more). Explore Scientific has co-designed a Maksutov- Newtonian telescope with comet hunter and author David Levy that can help support the Sharing the Sky Foundation through the sale of this telescope. The Comet Hunter comes standard with a two-inch, 30mm focal length eyepiece... Less

There's an amazing show to be seen in the night sky and this Barska travel telescope is a great tool. You get a totally portable 300x telescope with a 70mm objective lens and a tabletop tripod. You also get a copy of the highly popular Deep Sky software, which includes a searchable database of over 10,000 celestial objects and a "What's Up Wizard" that delivers a list of what is visible at the observer's location. The telescope is a precision optical instrument that is perfect for the aspiring astronomer on the go. Includes the telescope, finder scope, eyepieces, software and a carry case.

Featuring high-quality Schmidt- Cassegrain optics, the Celestron� NexStar 5SE telescope is ideal for observing and photographing the wonders of space. With a total weight of 28-lbs including the tripod, the ultra-portable design has a precision optical system with 1,250-mm focal length (f/10) and features premium StarBright XLT coatings. It's set-up with a fully- computerized operating system and a flash upgradeable hand control.

Celestron Case for NexStar 4/5/6 & 8" Optical Tube Assemblies - 94003 Celestron Case for NexStar 4/5/6 & 8" Optical Tube Assemblies - 94003 Brand New in Original Packaging SKU: 94003-CELESTRON Description Features Your NexStar carrying case is designed to safely carry your NexStar 4/5/6 telescope as well as any Celestron 8" SCT/EdgeHD optical tube. The case is EVA molded to protect your telescope with a hard yet flexible shell. Your case also comes with a convenient storage zipper pocket that holds all your telescope's standard accessories with room to expand. Inside the case includes two dense foam spacers and a built-in compression strap designed to customize the case for each telescope model.

Our SkyQuest XT4.5 is a quality telescope, with point-and-view simplicity that makes it easy to use and makes stargazing fun! The optical performance is far and away better than flimsy department store models. Its 4.5" (114mm) mirror, housed in an enameled steel tube, gathers 260% more starlight than a 60mm refractor. More light means you can see a lot more celestial objects in greater detail. In a review of low-cost beginner telescopes, Sky and Telescope (12/05) proclaimed the XT4.5 "The best of the bunch - a solid combination of optics and mechanics." Try it and see for yourself! This bundle includes the crowd-pleasing Orion XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian and our Orion Beginner Barlow Kit for powerful performance! The included Beginner Barlow Kit is a great combination of accessories for... Less

ASK FOR DISCOUNTS ON QUANTITY PURCHASES.Black Polymer Solar Filters : One layer design with absorptive filtering material spread throughout substrate. Clean same as glass.SAFE FOR DIRECT SOLAR VIEWING: SmartAstronomy's high quality Black Polymer from Thousand Oaks Optics provide the highest safety features, along with crisp and beautiful eye pleasing orange solar images. This is not Mylar !! Thousnad Oaks Black Polymer Solar Film is developed only for SAFE solar observation. Unlike metallized M

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Orion Dobsonians have always been known for superb optical and mechanical quality, wonderful ease of use, and remarkably affordable prices. One other thing they - and almost all other Dobs on the market - have had in common: you pushed the telescope to your observing target by hand. Until now. Orion is pleased to herald another giant leap in Dobsonian evolution with the introduction of the SkyQuest XTg series of fully motor driven GoTo Dobsonians. Now, pointing a Dob to even the most elusive of NGC curiosities is as easy as pushing a button or two on the XTg Dobsonians' illuminated hand controller. High-torque servo motors guided by two pairs of high-resolution encoders then slew the telescope right to your object of interest - any of over 42,000 objects in the GoTo controller's... Less

Our 8"aperture deep-sky imaging specialist boasts features usually reserved for much pricier astrophotography telescopes. In fact, the Orion 8" f/3.9 Newtonian Astrographs powerful imaging performance easily exceeds whats achievable with many premium apo refractors costing thousands of dollars more. Its 8" parabolic primary mirror has 800mm of focal length, making the fast f/3.9 Newtonian an ideal wide-field astrophotography telescope. A substantial 70mm minor axis secondary mirror provides full field illumination to CCD and/or DSLR cameras for efficient astrophotography performance. This provides less than 10% light drop-off around the corners of very large APS-C sized sensors. Both primary and secondary mirrors boast enhanced reflectivity (94%) aluminum coatings with a protective... Less

Vixen Space Eye 70M, 700 mm f/10 Refractor Telescope - Erect Image Diagonal - Accessory Tray - Vixen Warranty.This "Entry" Level telescope has features and quality found on many higher priced optical tubes. From the mount's slow motion handles to the diagonal eyepiece holder, this telescope will get you started in your exploration of the night sky. Sets up quickly and easily; light enough to travel with you.

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The Carson™ Optical SkyView™ 70-mm refractor telescope is designed to be rugged, trouble-free and easy-to-operated for the beginning observer. It features a focal length of 350 mm, a 45-degree diagnol, a power range of 14X to 87X, and an adjustable table top tripod for steady viewing. It includes a carrying case and 2 kellner eyepieces.

Here's an exceptional telescope for astrophotography that won't cost you big bucks! We've optimized the optics of our popular StarBlast 4.5 to give a fully illuminated field of view with the Orion StarShoot Deep-Space Imager and similar small-chip astronomical CCD cameras. The result is a compact imaging telescope with performance that will give pricey refractors a run for their money. It's simply the most affordable astrophotography- optimized scope on the market. With a 4.5" parabolic mirror and fast f/4 focal ratio, the StarBlast provides exquisite, high-quality images with no chromatic aberration and negligible coma. At 3.7 lbs it transports easily and doesn't require a heavy mount. The 1.25" focuser also accepts 1.25" eyepieces. One-year limited warranty.

Aperture: 12-Inch. Focal Length: 3048mm. Focal Ratio: f/10. UHTC Coatings, 1.25-Inch Diagonal Prism. LX90-ACF For the truly discerning astronomer who will not tolerate anything but the very best, there is Meade's Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system. ACF takes all of the features of our SC models and then ups the ante. With it's technologically superior optical design, ACF gives a flatter, coma-free field of view with pinpoint images all the way to the edge of the field, rivaling Ritchey-Crétien performance at a fraction of the cost. ACF is the perfect solution for the serious astroimager or visual astronomer looking for observatory- class optics. GPS - LX90 can do more than track satellites. It talks to them as well. Turn it on and the built-in Sony GPS sensor immediately determines... Less

Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Dual Purpose Telescope 2 Eyepieces, StarPointer Red Dot Finderscope, Accessory Tray and The Sky X Planetarium Software Great Gift Idea! Brand New, Sealed, Original The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Dual Purpose Telescope, is the perfect telescope for clear, crisp images of land and sky. Whether observing the moons of Jupiter during the night or viewing nature from afar during the day, the AstroMaster 130EQ is the ideal choice for the great outdoors. Observe detailed craters on the moon, the rings around Saturn, cloud bands on Jupiter, star clusters, galaxies and much more. High quality glass optics produce clean, crisp images for the entire family to see. Looking for some daytime action? View images of mountain ranges, animals at play or whales breaching from the... Less

Red Planet Series RP-200 Refractor Telescope Find a wide variety of Great Deals at drugstore.com, where you get 5% back and free shipping!

The Red Planet Series RP-300 is a Newtonian Reflector. It features superior, fully coated optics and a high quality, heavy-duty aluminum tripod. The RP-300 feature a sturdy equatorial mount to counteract shaking and movements. It features setting circles which allow you to dial in coordinates similar to latitude and longitude to find specific stars, planets and constellations. Use the Red Planet telescopes to view the Moons of Saturn, the Rings of Jupiter and much more. It features finder scopes and high quality eyepieces for the best viewing results. The RP-300 comes with a K20mm and K9mm eyepiece. The Red Planet series Telescopes boasts comfortable eye relief and generous field of view. The Red Planet line features a sophisticated and sleek design so attractive you will be proud to keep... Less

Orion Dobsonians have always been known for superb optical and mechanical quality, wonderful ease of use, and remarkably affordable prices. One other thing they - and almost all other Dobs on the market - have had in common: you pushed the telescope to your observing target by hand. Until now. Orion is pleased to herald another giant leap in Dobsonian evolution with the introduction of the SkyQuest XTg series of fully motorized GoTo Dobsonians. Now, pointing a Dob to even the most elusive of NGC curiosities is as easy as pushing a button or two on the XTg Dobsonians' illuminated hand controller. High-torque servo motors guided by two pairs of high-resolution encoders then slew the telescope right to your object of interest - any of over 42,000 objects in the GoTo controller's database... Less

9.25" EdgeHD Optics - 50mm finderscope - 23mm eyepiece 2" - Star diagonal 2" -Computer driven GoTo with 40,000+ object database - Improved CPC mount and drive electronics - Computerized flash upgradeable hand control with SkyAlign alignment procedure and NexStar technology - GPS built-in - NexRemote Telescope Control Software - RS-232 cable - Car battery adapter - Adjustable height tripod and accessory tray - FASTAR Compatible.New optical design, advanced features and GOTO accuracy. You get the s nepicture. Celestron's 9.25 optical system has enjoyed a loyal following since we first introduced it with our Ultima 9.25 in 1995. Now the 9.25 optical tube is even better with the addition of EdgeHD optics. The 9.25 is a favorite among astro imagers and discerning visual observers, and it... Less