The first telescope is a toy, with the worst possible eyepieces, and the second scope is even cheaper. Decent telescopes capable of giving acceptable views of the moon, planets, and brighter galaxies and nebulae start at around $200, so either save your money for a real telescope or buy a pair of 7x50 binoculars. If you're just starting out, binoculars are an excellent choice. Since you're looking directly at the sky and seeing an erect image with a wide field of view, it's much easier to familiarize yourself with the sky than it would be with a telescope, and many observers use both.
This mount is VideoSecu brand.Universal mount features a flexible mounting system that can be used with most projector model, and it has the versatility to attach to nearly any ceiling. The mounting interface features four double-jointed support arms that allow flexible positioning to reach almost any mounting point of the projector...
The SainStyle SR-12BL Laser stage light is a newest model Sainstore brings to you. It has remote control function with working range of 33FT, which gives you much flexbility to operate and adjust this stage light...
Compact, lightweight and super mobile, the MPro110 pocket-sized microprojector opens up a whole new world of opportunity for people wanting to present or share digital content on-the-move. The MPro110 MicroProjector is an LED-driven device that offers full VGA resolution connectivity to a range of multimedia devices...
Stomping through the city streets, the Alien Invader spots a human running for cover. As it detaches from its legs and swoops down after him in the saucer, will the terrified earthling be caught by the Alien Clinger an d held captive in the saucer's prison pod?
The Music 'N Play Table by Chicco is like having three toys in one. The electronic multi-function musical table features an electronic piano with flashing lights that plays music notes, recorded melodies, four instruments sounds and a rhythm control function...
If you're looking for an affordable entry-level telescope for that beginning astronomy enthusiast, our SpaceProbe 3 Altaz is the perfect choice. Great for all-around stargazing, this highly portable, uncomplicated scope is just the right size and weight for the entire family, and just the right price for parents...
Yoostar Entertainment System Product Details -- Posted October 15, 2009 The Yoostar camera plugs into the USB port of your PC. Yoostar's simple to use studio-grade web cam, wireless remote and software let you easily shoot the performance and dialogue you want to use in the Yoostar clip you're creating...
Rock Band Triple Tree Guitar Stand. Holds up to 3 Rock band guitars or basses Soft foam hangers and backrests Height-adjustable from 25-39 in. (64-99 cm) Wide-stance tripod base maintains stability.
Binoculars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes these days, and an even wider range of prices. It's easy to spend less than $100 or more than $500 for what may appear to be, at least outwardly, comparable models...
Description Push Button Bipod is spring loaded and made out of military grade plastic. Awesome upgrade for the Sniper. Push a button and the legs extend out 3-1/2". Also is a grip for your paintball gun, length of grip is 5"...
459-LMSA601 Features: -Mag-lite C and D-cell flashlight Mag-num Star Krypton C and D-cell Replacement lamp. Specifications: -Used With: C & D 6 cell.-Type: Krypton Bulbs.-Quantity: 1 per package. Additional Info: Mag-num Star Replacement Lamp Cost is for a min...
459-LWSA201 Features: -Mag-lite C and D-cell flashlight White Star Krypton C and D-cell Replacement lamp.-Used With: C & D 2 cell.-Type: Krypton Bulbs.-Quantity: 2 per package.
It features a mini laser stage light emits both Green and Red laser lighting.It has both sound active mode and AUTO mode with speed control and laser matrix strobe light flash control. It is perfect for DJ, Night Club, Disco, Pub,Bar, KTV, Home Party, etc...
The Opteka X-GRIP handle can be used by both a professional or amateur user. This incredible support offers stability and control. The removable shoe attachment enables you to add a video light, flash or microphone...
Long ago the Tripods, gigantic three-legged machines, descended upon Earth and took control. They used "Caps," administered ceremoniously near each child's 14th birthday, to control humans' brains and keep them docile...
Double Convex Lens A wonderful double convex lens! Measures 63mm (approx 2-1/2") dia with a 78mm (3") focal length. Make your own telescope, or teleidoscope. Spin it around on top of your desk when you're not magnifying your cuticles with it...
Properly designed Barlows do wonderful things. First, they amplify power while retaining the eyepiece's eye-relief. Second, they slow the telescope's f/#, which improves eyepiece sharpness. Third, the designer can introduce compensations for eyepiece aberrations...
Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ 45 - 90X Refractor Telescope. Affordable, powerful, lightweight... the perfect choice for amateur astronomers and backyard stargazers! Proving once again that you don't need NASA's budget to see the stars...
The Celestron® PowerSeeker 50 telescope is a great way to open up the wonders of the universe to the aspiring astronomer. It's portable yet powerful with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.
The Celestron 21035 Travel Scope 70 is a compact 70mm refractor telescope optimized for portability and convenience. The telescope, the tripod, and all the accessories fit conveniently into a padded backpack style soft carrying case...
Orion’s Observer 70 EQ combines the solid optical performance of a classic achromatic refractor with a German style equatorial mount. The Observer 70 features very good optics and 36 percent more light gathering power than 60mm beginner scopes...
Our Observer 70 is the perfect telescope for that budding astronomer in your family. This scope excels in both quality and performance. Its 70mm multi-coated achromatic objective lens - focal length 700mm focal length (f/10) - gathers 36% more light than a 60mm...
The Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector is a Newtonian reflector telescope packaged with a sturdy equatorial mount, two Explorer II eyepieces, a 6x30 finder scope, and Orionâs Starry Night Special Edition software...
The Barska 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod and Carrying Case is an ideal telescope for the aspiring amateur astronomer. Ideal for students or those interested in learning more about the night sky, the 70mm objective lens can zoom up to 300x power...
Celestron 20-60x60mm Zoom Refractor Straight Spotting Scope, Green 52229
Annular Solar Eclipse 15 January 2010 (400mm focal length - Timed Webcam Video)
How do I determine my Telescope's Focal Length?
Well I really don't exactly know what telescope I have, I know it's a Meade telescope, but I don't know the model. But, anyways, how would I find out the telescope's focal length? Please I need this to check my eyepiece magnifications.
Its usually stamped or printed on the tube or focuser somewhere. probably some number between 800 and 1200
Measure from the objective to the eyepiece with a tape and convert that to mm. There should be a number somewhere that corresponds, roughly, to your measured number
Best Dobsonian Telescopes best I'm on a 600 dollar budget, what is the best telescope to buy at this budget?
I was looking at a 10 dobsonian. Do you guys have anyother ideas?
Your actually doing a good thing by asking and stating a price. Your 90% ahead of the rest of those who ask "what sort of scope to get", or worse "I just got this scope, is it any good"?
Along with the others - getting a telescope is a matter of preference. There is no one perfect solution - just what works best for you right now.
One other option is to find and join an astronomy club in your local area. Go to a star party and see what people use. Ask questions of the scope owners and ask to use their scopes. Get a feel for how the scope moves for you and how well you can figure out how to use it. Don't worry (to much) about finding stuff, that comes with practice. Your looking to see how the scope works for you.
One thing I tell people too, is that owning a scope is sort of like owning a boat - you'll always want to accessorize it. the nice thing is that things like eyepieces, books and other accessories can generally be transferred to a new scope as your experience level grows. Don't assume that the scope you buy is the one you'll keep forever.
In 1609, world-renowned Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, introduced an elementary telescope to the growing astronomy community, which sparked interest into the mysterious night sky for centuries to come...
A powerful and capable telescope, the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian is one of our most popular reflectors due to its elegant combination of precision optics, mechanical simplicity, and rock-solid stability...
The easiest way to aim a telescope. The view seen through the window of the Telrad is continuous with the sky around it, not magnified or upside down. Three rings are lighted and appear to lie among the stars...
This remarkable scope combines powerful 254mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with included Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank...
Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector TelescopeLaunch a lifetime of stargazing with this compact, ready-to-use telescopeTop-notch optics show you the moon, the planets, the stars and moreScope comes fully assembled so you can go from box to backyard in minutesHigh-quality optics, point-and-view ease of use, remarkable portability, all for less than $200Your ticket to space-tourism without the zero-G nauseaMaybe it's because many of us started out with those frustrating little department store refractors, but at Orion we strive to offer quality telescopes for beginners that are easy to use and will inspire their natural inclination to explore...
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...
This book tells how you can build a state-of-the-art Dobsonian telescope using readily available materials and supplies. Every step of construction is detailedin photographs and diagrams, and the underlying ideas are carefully explained...
Hereâs a list of the topics youâll find inside: Has The Night Sky Always Fascinated You Since You Were A Child? Do You Often Wonder What Lies Beyond The Dark Expanse Above? Do You Want To Fathom The Mysteries Of The Infinite Universe?Hereâs a list of the topics youâll find inside: - History Of Telescopes - The Evolution Of The Telescope - Historical Timeline For Telescopes- How Telescopes Work- Buying A Telescope- Finding The Telescope That Meets Your Needs - Factors To Consider When Purchasing A Telescope - Terminology- Astronomy 101- Zodiac Constellations- Andromeda - Build Your Own Telescope- Learn How To Build Telescopes- Make Your Own Telescope- Eyepieces For Telescopes - Why Using A Telescope Building Kit Is Convenient - Learn About Our Universe Using Telescopes- Basic Tips For Using Telescopes- Understanding The Value Of Telescope Lens- Achromatic Versus Apochromatic Lenses In Telescopes- Why You Should Consult A Telescope Review - Read About The 14" LX200R Through A Telescope Review- Learn Why That Telescope Review Of LX200R Raves About It - Tasco 48t Telescope - How The Hubble Telescope Was Almost Never Launched Into Space - Telescope Photos - Space Telescope Photos- Hubble Telescope Photos - Telescope Accessories - Meade Telescope Accessories - Celestron Nexstar 80 Telescope Accessories - Different Types Of Telescopes - Optical Telescope - Galileo's Telescope- Large Binocular Telescope - Reflecting Telescopes - Refracting Telescopes- Smaller Telescopes- The Best Telescopes Out There - Optical Features Of Telescopes - Telescope Mounts- Homemade Telescope Roof Mount - Telescope for Kids - Telescope Advice For Beginners - Using A Telescope - What Your Telescope Can Do- Viewing The Night Sky With A Telescope - Viewing Deep Sky Objects And Comets- Looking at Globular Clusters- Astrophotography- Current Astronomy News For The Sky And Telescope
Orion(r) SkyQuest(TM) XT Classic Dobsonians It's no wonder customers heap 5-star ratings on these gentle giants. For not only do their jumbo-sized optics and uncomplicated design bring a "new level of joy to simple observing," raved Astronomy magazine, but they're also the most affordable quality Dobs on the market...
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...
Inch Dobsonian Telescopes Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian or Sky-Watcher 8 inch Dobsonian?
I have been considering purchasing a telescope recently and those are my two choices.
With these two telescopes it comes down to accessories.The Skywatcher comes with a 9x50 finder and two eyepieces 25mm and 10mm.The Orion comes with an easyfinder II,and 1 eyepiece 25mm.Other than that they are very similar.
Wally
In 1609, world-renowned Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, introduced an elementary telescope to the growing astronomy community, which sparked interest into the mysterious night sky for centuries to come...
A powerful and capable telescope, the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian is one of our most popular reflectors due to its elegant combination of precision optics, mechanical simplicity, and rock-solid stability...
The easiest way to aim a telescope. The view seen through the window of the Telrad is continuous with the sky around it, not magnified or upside down. Three rings are lighted and appear to lie among the stars...
This remarkable scope combines powerful 254mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with included Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank...
Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector TelescopeLaunch a lifetime of stargazing with this compact, ready-to-use telescopeTop-notch optics show you the moon, the planets, the stars and moreScope comes fully assembled so you can go from box to backyard in minutesHigh-quality optics, point-and-view ease of use, remarkable portability, all for less than $200Your ticket to space-tourism without the zero-G nauseaMaybe it's because many of us started out with those frustrating little department store refractors, but at Orion we strive to offer quality telescopes for beginners that are easy to use and will inspire their natural inclination to explore...
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...
I've written a book on how to build a telescope just like the one I did so anyone can do it. Every step and every piece is covered in great detail so you can actually build a powerful telescope much more powerful than the one's typically found in department stores...
This book tells how you can build a state-of-the-art Dobsonian telescope using readily available materials and supplies. Every step of construction is detailedin photographs and diagrams, and the underlying ideas are carefully explained...
Orion(r) SkyQuest(TM) XT Classic Dobsonians It's no wonder customers heap 5-star ratings on these gentle giants. For not only do their jumbo-sized optics and uncomplicated design bring a "new level of joy to simple observing," raved Astronomy magazine, but they're also the most affordable quality Dobs on the market...
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Telescope Mounts what is the best refractor telescope i can get for astrophotography that is under $2500?
what is the best refractor telescope i can get for astrophotography that is under $2500? i am set on getting a high quality refractor and i am looking for suggestions for a few really high quality ones for under that price. I already have a high quality equitorial mount and a camera. thanks
$2500 should buy you a good 90mm apochromat, with a little change left over. I'm not sure there's a clear winner, but some brands to consider are Takahashi, William Optics, Stellarvue, TMB, and TeleVue. Depending on the size of your detector, you may want a field flattener also. Buying used is a good way to make your money go further. Astromart (http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/list.asp?classified_group_id=1 ) is well worth the modest sign-up fee.
The SL-11 StarMapLight from Carson Optical is a red LED flashlight designed for low-light use, and is ideal for applications such as photography darkrooms, astronomy, and illuminating your tent without disturbing fellow campers...
With the LiveStarTM Mini Planetarium from iOptron you and your family can experience the excitement of going to a planetarium right from inside your own home! The LiveStarTM Mini Planetarium projects the night sky right onto the ceiling and walls allowing you to explore the stars indoors...
This USB cable will help keep your laptop computer at a safe distance from the telescope when it is re-aligning. Recommended for the SmartStar-A-Series, SmartStar E-Series, and SmartStar-PR mount. It allows you to download firmware and database upgrades as well as to control your telescope via a computer.
Lightweight and portable, the Carson MM-200 MicroMax pocket microscope is ideal for on-the-go science. The MicroMax offers a powerful 60 to 100x magnification range, making it easy to examine blood samples, bugs, and anything else that's worthy of a closer look...
Binoculars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes these days, and an even wider range of prices. It's easy to spend less than $100 or more than $500 for what may appear to be, at least outwardly, comparable models...
Some of the worldâ?TMs top astronomers got started with a telescope just like this one â?" and so will you. A quality refracting telescope for land or sky viewing. It's perfect for observing the Moon, planets and land objects like mountains, trees and wildlife.
Celestron 400X Laboratory Biological Microscope. For entry - level microscopes, it's in a class of its own! Reveal the magic in everyday objects! The texture of each rock, the fragile wings of an insect, or the veins of a leaf...
With an Orion Narrow Side-by-Side Plate you can easily mount two telescope optical tubes to a single equatorial (EQ) mount. The Wide Side-by-Side plate attaches to an EQ mount equipped with a narrow, or Vixen-style dovetail saddle, and accepts optical tubes outfitted with a narrow dovetail mounting plate...
Ultra-light binoculars offer outstanding compact performance with rugged, rubber armor ideal for hiking, backpacking or bicycling. Features fully coated optics for brightness, 8X magnification with 21mm objective lens, rubber fold-down eyecups for eye relief...
This book on CD-ROM explains how you can get started taking beautiful astrophotos with your DSLR camera. By using simple and easy techniques that anyone can learn, the author shows you how easy it is to take great pictures with modest equipment, even if you don't know anything about astronomy or astrophotography...
This book offers a comprehensive introductory guide to "choosing and using" a series LXD55 or LXD75 computer-controlled ("goto") telescope, containing a wealth of useful information for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers...
HUGE 200" TELESCOPE ~ INSIDE AN OBSERVATORY ~ MOUNT PALOMAR
Need help with an equitorial telescope mount!!!?
Does anyone know in great detail how to find and view objects with an equatorial mount? I kind of understand the polar alignment but how does it work beyond that? I'm at 40N Lat. I guest I don't understand how to view objects after polar alignment. What if the object is above my head? I am a very new at this a really love astronomy. I just can't seem to find the resources I need to fully grasp the concepts of a German equatorial mounting system.
Once the scope is polar aligned, don't change that setting. Use only the altitude/ azimuth adjusters (left-right, up-down for you ground-hogs). They are tilted to correspond to the tilt of the Earth under your feet relative to the north star. You may view any object above the horizon, but you may have to bend and stoop a bit, or stand on a short platform. Welcome to star-gazing! We amatuer astronomers put up with a lot for our hobby-ten degree weather, dim red lights to see by, etc. So worth it! Don't worry about the numbers on the 'setting circles', that's scientific glitz. Practice using the system, and it will start to come to you-slow and frustrating at first, then second-nature. Clear skies.
