Compare Celestron Advanced C6-R Telescope to Televue GXC-3370 Telescope

This deluxe quality 1200mm focal length, f/8 German Equatorial mounted achromatic refractor is an incredible value. An excellent choice for the serious astronomer, the C6-R is the largest telescope in its class with over 6 times the light gathering ability of a 60mm. This telescope offers outstanding light gathering ability and stability. It features premium accessories such as a heavy duty CG-5 German equatorial mount, 9x50 finderscope with bi-directional alignment screws and a spring loaded pivot support, 20mm Pl?ssl 1-1/4" eyepiece, 2" focuser, 2x Barlow with photo adapter, adjustable aluminum tripod and much more.\n\n Less

The Tele Vue-85's mix of aperture and small physical size makes it a wonderful "go anywhere, do anything," crossover instrument with Tele Vue quality, of course. With APO performance and airline portability, the Tele Vue-85 has been delighting astronomy and birding enthusiasts and reviewers alike. "Eye-popping performance that raises the standard of excellence for highly portable instruments." Evaluation of double-stars, lunar detail, deep sky and photography were reported in Sky and Telescope as: "Truly awesome! ...Incredible!...the view almost blew me off my chair!..." The conclusion, "...an extremely powerful, compact instrument capable of delivering stunning images of the universe." The Better View Desired website reviewer summed up the Tele Vue "experience" when he said he would choose the Tele Vue-85, to really enjoy the incredible beauty of the living birds. Less