Take a high-resolution tour of the night sky through our new 80mm triplet ED refractor with this readily transportable Grab-n-Go package. For most of us, the best and darkest skies for visual stargazing are not right outside the back door, but are found in sometimes distant remote viewing locations away from city lights and skyglow. To make journeys to such dark-sky sites as convenient as possible we've coupled our new ED80T CF triplet refractor with the sturdy VersaGo II altazimuth mount for no-nonsense ease-of-use and exceptional portability. With the included 2" 26mm Q70 eyepiece and EZ Finder II reflex sight, you have a complete setup ready for extensive deep-sky viewing action. Amazingly, the entire set weighs a paltry 20 lbs. for easy transport to your favorite dark skies. The... Less

It's beautiful. That's the first thought you'll have when you see our 102mm triplet apochromatic refractor, even before you look through the telescope! Well, prepare to be further impressed, because the Orion ED102T CF apo refractor telescope yields crystal-clear views and astro-images which surpass the glamour of its gorgeous carbon-fiber tube design. Our ED102T CF is a truly beautiful apochromatic refractor telescope capable of providing tack-sharp views of celestial scenes so you can capture spectacular astrophotographs and equally stunning visual displays. Orion's largest aperture carbon-fiber triplet apo features a 3-element objective using high-quality FPL-53 extra-low dispersion glass. The ED102T CF telescope optical tube assembly is completely free of false color so your images... Less

The EON 120ED's optics consist of a fully multi-coated, air-spaced 120mm objective doublet lens of exceptional quality, containing one element of FPL-53 extra-low dispersion -- ED -- optical glass. The ED glass virtually eliminates the color fringing around bright objects resulting from chromatic aberration. Images are crisp, sharp, and color-pure, even at high magnification. The big 120mm objective has a 900mm focal length (f/7.5). Baffles inside the optical tube, glare threads in the focuser drawtube, and a retracting lens shade/dew shield eliminate unwanted glare. Like all EON telescopes, the 120ED has a beautifully machined Crayford-type 2" focuser with a removable 1.25" insert, allowing use of either 2" or 1.25" accessories. The gearless Crayford design provides smooth, zero... Less

If you have a DSLR camera, astro-imaging is an excellent and rewarding function to add to its repertoire. Take gorgeous and accurately guided shots of the night sky and of our nearest celestial neighbors in the solar system with our Orion Stars and Solar System Bundle and your DSLR camera! Our ED80T CF Triplet 80mm ED refractor, StarShoot AutoGuider, Deluxe Off-Axis Guider, and solid SkyView Pro GoTo mount combine forces with your DSLR camera to capture stunning skyscape images for you to share with friends and family. DSLR camera not included. The included ED80T CF with its 480mm focal length (f/6.0) and fast, unobstructed triplet objective featuring ED optics virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations making the ED80T CF an excellent candidate for astrophotography use when used with the... Less

As numerous customers have shown, the ED80's short focal length and superb apochromatic optics make it a great telescope for astrophotography. And now we've coupled it with a state-of-the-art equatorial GoTo mount that provides the stability and precision control needed to capture beautiful deep-sky images. The ED80 sports a multi-coated 80mm objective lens doublet of 600mm focal length (f/7.5). One lens element is crafted from extra-low dispersion (ED) FPL-53 optical glass from Japan. This high-grade glass greatly reduces the chromatic aberration that causes color fringing around bright objects in standard achromats. The 2" Crayford-style focuser accepts both 2" and 1.25" accessories. Astrophotography and observing are made effortless by the Sirius EQ-G GoTo mount. The included GoTo... Less

If there isn't a table nearby when you want to stargaze, we now provide our Orion GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor Telescope bundled with a sturdy field tripod so you can gaze at stars anywhere! The included field tripod is adjustable with a height range of 20" to 34.5" so you can position the Orion GoScope 80mm comfortably. The tripod also features an extendable elevator column for crowd-pleasing performance, providing viewers of different heights with comfortable views. The Orion GoScope 80mm Refractor and Tripod Bundle also includes a high-power 6.3mm eyepiece, which provides a powerful, 55.5x view in the 350mm focal length GoScope refractor for high- magnification views of bright planets, lunar craters and mountains and more. This ultra-compact, entry-level refractor makes a great... Less

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 a T-ring adapter sold separately) and use the whole assembly as powerful telephoto lens for astrophotography and terrestrial shooting. What more could you want? Includes a 25mm... Less

Telescopes needn't be exclusively nighttime creatures. By virtue of its altazimuth mount, this one works well for both daytime terrestrial viewing and nighttime astronomical use. The Orion Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope offers intuitive up-down, left-right motion to make maneuvering the telescope easy. Whether for panning a scenic landscape or surveying the Milky Way for star clusters, this telescope provides a pleasant experience. The Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope is well suited to beginners of any age. It is lightweight and compact so it's easy to carry to your observing location, be it out on the lawn or an hour's drive into the hills.Its glossy black optical tube is made of seamless aluminum and outfitted with a smooth-action rack-and-pinion focuser on one... Less

For the most demanding enthusiast, our 180mm Mak sets a new standard for superb high-power performance in a remarkably compact design. The 180mm (7.1") Maksutov- Cassegrain optical system has 2,700mm focal length (f/15). With 44% greater light grasp than a 150mm Mak, you'll get brighter images and better resolution. With the GoTo controller, you can command the telescope to swing to any of 13,400+ celestial objects. Dual internal stepper motors then move the telescope at up to 3.4-deg per second right to your target object, tracking it while you observe or photograph it.

Whoever coined the phrase "big things come in small packages", would have definitely applied that expression to our new StarMax 90 TableTop. This ultra-compact Mak-Cass gives surprisingly big views for an instrument of its modest size, making it an elegant first telescope or a great grab-and-go second telescope! The long, 1250mm (f/13.8) focal length gives the StarMax 90 TableTop some serious magnifying power - the included 25mm and 10mm 1.25-inch Super 3-element eyepieces yield powers of 50x and 125x, respectively. It collects over 25% more light than its GoScope 80 cousin, and up to 225% more light than a 60mm refractor telescope. So you'll be able to enjoy planetary delights such as lunar landscapes, Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons. As you scan the Milky Way, you'll also be able to... 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

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-inch reflector, rendering brighter images and greater detail in deep-sky nebulas and star clusters. And the 1200mm focal length gives the... Less

We love those premium apo refractors as much as the next guy. We just don't think you should have to work a second job or put the family heirlooms on eBay to own one. Now you won't, thanks to our amazingly affordable 80mm ED refractor. Its multi-coated 80mm objective doublet contains one element crafted from extra-low-dispersi on FPL-53 glass. Images are virtually free of chromatic aberration! With a focal length of 600mm (f/7.5), the "ED80" is wonderfully suited for visual applications on both solar system and deep-sky objects as well as for prime-focus astrophotography and CCD imaging. Sold as optical tube assembly only, without accessories. Finished in gunmetal gray metallic enamel. Compatible tube rings are #7371, sold separately. One-year limited warranty.

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

This remarkable scope combines powerful 150mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the novice stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! The optical tube rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance. This telescope comes complete with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser, two Sirius Plossl eyepieces, finder scope, eyepiece rack, nav knob, carrying handle, and snap-on dust cap.

For the most demanding enthusiast, our 180mm Mak sets a new standard for superb high-power performance in a remarkably compact design. The 180mm (7.1") Maksutov- Cassegrain optical system has 2,700mm focal length (f/15). With 44% greater light grasp than a 150mm Mak, you'll get brighter images and better resolution. The meniscus lens is fully multicoated for maximum light transmission, further enhancing image brightness. The heavy-duty SkyView Pro has always offered stability and precision control. Now with GoTo capability, this popular mount effortlessly guides your scope to over 13,400+ celestial gems. The 180mm Mak is also available with the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator for computer-aided manual slwing, or in a standard, non-computerized version which can be upgraded to... Less

Orion's SkyQuest XT8i Intelliscope Dobsonian Computerized Telescope combines powerful 203mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in a nicely portable package. With the included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, the amateur stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! The optical tube houses an 8" (203mm) parabolic mirror and rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance. One-year limited warranty.

Whoever coined the phrase "big things come in small packages", would have definitely applied that expression to our new StarMax 90 TableTop Refractor. This ultra-compact Mak-Cass gives surprisingly big views for an instrument of its modest size, making it an elegant first telescope or a great grab-and-go second telescope! The long, 1250mm (f/13.8) focal length gives the StarMax 90 TableTop some serious magnifying power - the included 25mm and 10mm 1.25-inch Super 3-element eyepieces yield powers of 50x and 125x, respectively. It collects over 25% more light than its GoScope 80 cousin, and up to 225% more light than a 60mm refractor telescope. So you'll be able to enjoy planetary delights such as lunar landscapes, Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons. As you scan the Milky Way, you'll also... Less

Nights under the stars will never be quite the same with the Atlas 10 EQ-G. They'll be much, much more rewarding. This scope's big 10" optics and newly engineered mount - with GoTo functionality, there is no place you can't go. The handcontroller's database puts over 42,900 objects are at your fingertips. Big-telescope performance is all about the optics. The Atlas 10 features a 254mm (10") parabolic mirror made from premium Pyrex low-expansion glass for superior thermal stability. The upgraded 2" Crayford-style focuser has a 1.25" adapter to accommodate either size of eyepiece; a 1.25" 26mm Sirius Plossl comes standard, as does a 9x50 finder scope. Then there's the mount. The beefy Atlas EQ-G provides stable support and motorized dual-axis control, courtesy of dual internal stepper... Less

We've done our popular Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Beginner Telescope one better. The Orion-designed StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope takes the same compact, wide-field, user-friendly concept and expands on it, literally. The StarBlast 6 boasts fully 73% more light-gathering area than its smaller counterpart. Yet the scope is still highly portable, weighing only 23.5 lbs., and comes with the base fully assembled in the box! The StarBlast 6's 150mm (5.9") f/5.0 parabolic mirror provides ample aperture to reveal the planets and deep-sky gems in wonderful detail. Its wide field of view makes finding and tracking objects easier than with longer focal-length telescopes, which makes it a superb beginner telescope -- for all ages. It also would make a terrific grab-and-go second telescope for more... Less

This is a brand new Orion SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector Telescope still in it's orginal box. The 130mm aperture primary is a diffraction- limited parabolic mirror, the same type used on much larger reflector telescopes costing many times as much. On a short-focal-length design like this one, a parabolic mirror is a must for focusing incoming light to a point and delivering sharp, detailed images. The SpaceProbe 130ST EQ reflector telescope also includes a collimation cap and center-marked primary mirror for easy optical alignment.The Orion SpaceProbe 130ST telescope comes on a sturdy and precise EQ-2 equatorial mount with dual setting circles and slow-motion hand controls. Orion optical tube assembly 25mm Orion Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece (1.25") 10mm Orion Sirius Plössl... Less

Our largest reflector optimized for astro-imaging boasts 10-inch parabolic primary optics with a very fast f/3.9 focal ratio for exceptional wide-field, deep-space imaging performance. Even faint galaxies and nebulas exhibit stunning detail with limited exposure time when photographed through this large-aperture astrograph with a CCD imager or DSLR camera. You'll get incredibly bright, crisp images that will make apo refractor aficionados green with envy - and you'll have more green in your wallet thanks to this telescope's more-affordable Newtonian design. Both the 10-inch (254mm) primary and secondary mirror feature enhanced reflectivity (94%) aluminization for bright, contrast-rich images. The 82mm minor axis secondary mirror provides excellent full-field illumination with modern CCD... Less

If your interest in amateur astronomy runs the gamut from observing to astrophotography, you need an instrument that's up to the task -- like the Atlas 8 EQ-G GoTo Computerized Telescope. It's an 8" reflector telescope with precision 1000mm (f/4.9) parabolic mirror optics, perfect for visual and astrophotographic forays into deep space. It's newly upgraded with a 2" Crayford-type focuser. The beefy Atlas EQ-G mount provides incredibly stable support, thanks to its solid construction and 2"-diameter stainless steel legs. Internal DC stepper motors offer nine slew rates -- up to 3.4 deg per second -- and three tracking rates. With this GoTo computerized telescope you can visit any of 42,900 celestial objects with pushbutton ease.

It's beautiful. That's the first thought you'll have when you see our 102mm triplet apochromatic refractor, even before you look through the telescope! Well, prepare to be further impressed, because the Orion ED102T CF apo refractor telescope yields crystal-clear views and astro-images which surpass the glamour of its gorgeous carbon-fiber tube design. Our ED102T CF is a truly beautiful apochromatic refractor telescope capable of providing tack-sharp views of celestial scenes so you can capture spectacular astrophotographs and equally stunning visual displays. Orion's largest aperture carbon-fiber triplet apo features a 3-element objective using high-quality FPL-53 extra-low dispersion glass. The ED102T CF telescope optical tube assembly is completely free of false color so your images... Less

Take a high-resolution tour of the night sky through our new 80mm triplet ED refractor with this readily transportable Grab-n-Go package. For most of us, the best and darkest skies for visual stargazing are not right outside the back door, but are found in sometimes distant remote viewing locations away from city lights and skyglow. To make journeys to such dark-sky sites as convenient as possible we've coupled our new ED80T CF triplet refractor with the sturdy VersaGo II altazimuth mount for no-nonsense ease-of-use and exceptional portability. With the included 2" 26mm Q70 eyepiece and EZ Finder II reflex sight, you have a complete setup ready for extensive deep-sky viewing action. Amazingly, the entire set weighs a paltry 20 lbs. for easy transport to your favorite dark skies. The... Less

Without doubt, the SpaceProbe 130 Newtonian strikes a classy pose, from its glossy black aluminum tube right down to its 6x30 finder scope. It's a telescope that's sure to attract serious beginners. But a great telescope is more than how it looks - it's how it looks at the stars, and here the SpaceProbe 130 provides great viewing performance. This scope's 130mm (5.1") primary mirror gathers enough light for deep-sky observing while its 900mm focal length (f/6.9) provides the resolving power needed to reveal subtle planetary features. With the two fully coated Explorer II eyepieces provided (25mm and 10mm) you can cruise the Orion Nebula and the ringed visage of Saturn.

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

For the most demanding enthusiast, Orion's 180mm Maksutov- Cassegrain Computerized Telescope sets a new standard for superb high-power performance in a remarkably compact design. The 180mm (7.1") Maksutov- Cassegrain optical system has 2,700mm focal length (f/15). With 44% greater light grasp than a 150mm Mak, you'll get brighter astrophotos and better resolution. The meniscus lens is fully multicoated for maximum light transmission, further enhancing image brightness. The heavy-duty SkyView Pro EQ mount has always offered stability and precision control. With GoTo computerized capability, this popular mount effortlessly guides your scope to over 42,900 celestial gems.

For portability and low-power, wide-field viewing, look no further than the Orion GoScope 80mm Refractor Telescope. This ultra-compact, entry-level Mini-Dob makes a great quality first telescope for beginning stargazers. But its not just for newbies the GoScope 80s convenient size makes it a true "grab-and-go" telescope, perfect for the mobile interests of more experienced amateurs.With an 80mm objective lens and 350mm focal length (f/4.3), the GoScope 80 performs rather impressively for its modest size, collecting over 30% more light than its 70mm counterpart, and over 70% more light than a 60mm refractor. The included 20mm (18x) and 10mm (35x) 1.25" eyepieces will aid in your exploration of the solar system as you observe the Moon's craters and seas, the rings of Saturn, and the moons... Less

For about the price of a fast-food meal and a movie, the whole family can enjoy countless nights out with our Observer 60 telescope. It's the perfect scope for giving any novice their first jaw-dropping glimpses of lunar craters, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, star clusters, and bright nebulas. A definite step up in quality from the standard department-store models, the Observer 60 features two fully coated 1.25" Kellner eyepieces, a 1.25" focuser, an Orion EZ Finder II aiming device, and a sturdy aluminum tripod with accessory tray. Everything you need to get started exploring space! You even get Starry Night SE astronomy software worth $69.90 -- FREE!