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Celestron NexStar 5 Telescope

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Orion Telescopes & Binoculars Short Tube 80

 
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Product Description
The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running after locating just two alignment stars. Its the... More
The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running after locating just two alignment stars. Its the perfect combination of power and portability. If astronomy is a new hobby, one may wish to start off by using the NexStars built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the NexStar to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. For the experienced amateur, there is a comprehensive database of over 18,000 objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects, bright double stars and variable stars. No matter what level the observer, the NexStar will unfold all the wonders of the Universe Less
The ShortTube's fully coated 80mm achromatic objective lens produces sharp vivid images in a tube only 15.5" long. For astronomy, its modest 400mm (f/5) focal length yields... More
The ShortTube's fully coated 80mm achromatic objective lens produces sharp vivid images in a tube only 15.5" long. For astronomy, its modest 400mm (f/5) focal length yields breathtaking wide-field views of the Milky Way (check out the tail of Scorpius!). But it also serves up generous terrestrial vistas as well. And coupled to our sturdy Paragon HD-F2 photo tripod, this package may be all you'll ever want in a daytime-nighttime telescope. Less
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Key Features   
Optical Diameter 127 mm 80 mm
Max Useful Magnification x 300 x 189
Finderscope   Red-Dot Optical
Mount Type   Altazimuth Equatorial
Motorized - No
Focal Length 1250 mm 400 mm
Optical Design   Catadioptrics Refractor
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20714864 28322808
UPC 050234110310 410000060889
Product MPN   
MPN 11031 21315
 
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Celestron NexStar 5 Telescope
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Orion Telescopes & Binoculars Short Tube 80
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Excellent first scope or travel scope

bypsychotronic Aug 11, 2007
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Pros Small, light, inexpensive, simple. Not a cheap "toy" telescope like department...
Cons None really for the price. Slight residual color.
Recommended it? Yes

Many a budding young astronomer is frustrated by cheap department store telescopes, by the shaky mounts, the poor optics and the difficulty in pointing the scopes. The Orion Short Tube 80 may be inexpensive, but rest assured it is a quality instrument where it counts. The Short Tube 80 offers fine... Read full review »

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