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Celestron 21041 60mm PowerSeeker Telescope - Celestron
- Affordable telescope for beginning astronomer; portable yet powerful, All-glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity, Refractor optical design with a 60mm aperture and 700mm focal length, Altazimuth mount suitable for terrestial viewing as well as astronomical use, Includes 3x Barlow Lens (1.25"), 20mm eyepiece, 4mm eyepiece, aluminum tripod with accessory tray
Celestron's value priced Powerseeker 60 telescope takes a basic "just the facts" approach to affordable entry level telescopes. The package includes an adjustable aluminum tripod with an alt-azimuth mount and stabilizer, a Kellner type K20 eyepiece, a Ramsden type SR4 eyepiece, a 3x barlow lens, and a 5 power cross-hair finder scope. The Powerseeker 60 comes disassembled in a compact box, but it won't take long to put everything together. Go ahead and try it out in the daytime, that's the best time to align the finder scope while looking at a distant tree or telephone pole. My first view of Saturn's rings and star cluster M13 in Hercules came with a 60mm telescope, and I enjoy celestial viewing with the Powerseeker 60 to this day. The secret is to use the low power K20 eyepiece and only extend the tripod legs half-way. This gives me sharp and steady views, whether I'm looking at nearby hills, craters on the Moon, the Double Cluster in Perseus, or even the Andromeda Galaxy! With a 1.25" focuser and diagonal mirror, it's easy to add better eyepieces. The Kellner type K20 eyepiece yields a 1.1 degree true field of view, better than the Huygens or H-type eyepieces still found in many beginner scopes. Adding an optional Celestron 25mm E-Lux eyepiece is better still. With nearly 2 degrees true field of view, the 25mm E-lux makes it much easier to find objects, either on land or in deep space. The SR4 eyepiece is less impressive; it's like peeking through a pin-hole. Adding the 3x barlow to the SR4 to get that 525x proclaimed on the box is peeking through a dim, fuzzy pin-hole. I'm surprised that a telescope this inexpensive can be this good. It's good enough to show me Saturn's rings at night or a Steller's Jay at 100 yards during the day. In my opinion, the Powerseeker 60 would be an even better bargain if it came with a K10 eyepiece in place of the 3x barlow and the SR4 eyepiece. Also take a look at Celestron's Firstscope 60AZ; it's only a little more expensive, but it includes two useable eyepieces, a red-dot finder, and planetarium software for your computer. –Jeff Phillips Pros:
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Galileo FS-80 800 x 80mm Yoke Mount Reflector Telescope - Galileo Visions, Inc
- Yoke Mounted 800mm x 80mm Reflector Telescope w/ Altitude Slow Motion Control Rod, Pre-assembled metal tripod with accessory tray and retractable rubber feet., Unique Features: 1.25" Format, Included Accessories: Mars-Eye Finder, 2 1.25" Eyepieces(6mm & 20mm), 1.5x Erecting Lens, and 3x Barlow., Galileo trilogy software set - Planetarium (Star/Planet location) progam, instructional telescope videos, and Britannica "Touch the Sky, Touch the Universe" educational program and 1 Year Warranty
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Celestron 94304 Nine-Piece Accessory Kit - Celestron
- Four color filters in orange, green, blue, and neutral density, 2x Barlow lens, 32mm and 12.5mm Plossl eyepiece lenses, Self-charging Celestron Enduro LED flashlight, Comes with aluminum case with die-cut foam interior
The Celestron 94304 Nine-piece Accessory Kit will help you get the most out of your telescope. While most telescopes come with one or two eyepieces to get you started, this kit will greatly improve the enjoyment of your new scope with additional eyepieces, color filters, and an extremely handy 2x Barlow lens. There's also a red LED flashlight to help identify pieces and move around in the dark, while preserving night-vision adaptation. Included in the kit are:
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Celestron 21045 114mm Equatorial PowerSeeker Telescope - Celestron
- Affordable telescope for beginning astronomer; portable yet powerful, All-glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brighness and clarity, Newtonian optical design with a 114mm aperture and 900mm focal length, Equatorial mount for tracking the sky, Includes 3x Barlow Lens (1.25"), 20mm eyepiece, 4mm eyepiece, aluminum tripod with accessory tray
I love bargains, so I was eager to try out Celestron's new Powerseeker 114 Newtonian reflector telescope. With its 4.5-inch mirror, Celestron's Powerseeker 114 gathers three times more starlight than popular 60mm refractors. The Powerseeker package includes two eyepieces (K20 and SR4), a plastic 3x barlow, and a lightweight equatorial mount. Optically, the Powerseeker 114 holds its own when compared with my Celestron Firstscope 114EQ. Using the K20 eyepiece included as standard equipment, about 45x magnification, it's easy to see the Andromeda Galaxy and its smaller satellite galaxy M32. When compared to 60mm refractors, the Powerseeker 114 brings out much more detail in the Orion Nebula, reveals many more stars in Perseus' Double Cluster and even brings out a few individual stars in globular clusters like M13. Saturn looks quite small at 45x with the K20 eyepiece, but using my own 7.5mm eyepiece (120x) I can easily detect the shadow cast by the planet on the rings, and even glimpse the ring's Cassini Division. When the mirrors are properly lined up or "collimated," the images are reasonably sharp up to magnifications of 225x. I find a collimation tool helps get this fine tuning just right. As good as the optics are, however, the effect of cost-cutting shows up in the mechanical components. The focuser is plastic, the finder scope is plastic, the rings that attach the telescope to the tripod are plastic. Even when the tripod legs are clamped at their shortest setting, the telescope wobbles when I try to focus at higher magnifications. Celestron's instruction manual correctly recommends that most viewing be done in the range of 40x to 130x. So what about that 675x magnification proclaimed on the box? I'd say it's not worth the trouble. Overall, the Celestron Powerseeker 114 is a budget priced telescope with good optical performance, especially when using the low power K20 eyepiece. If you're willing to spend a little more money, either Orion's SkyQuest XT4.5 or Celestron's Firstscope 114EQ will give you a sturdier mount, an improved finder scope, and better eyepieces. Also, for about the price of the Powerseeker 114, I like the dependable refractor design of Celestron's Firstscope 70EQ. --Jeff Phillips Pros:
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Celestron 127EQ PowerSeeker Telescope - Celestron
- 3x Barlow Lens, German Equatorial Mount, 127mm Aperture, 1000mm Focal Length, Comes with aluminum tripod and accessory tray
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Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope - Celestron
- Computerized hand control with 4,000-object database, SkyAlign allows you to align on any 3 bright celestial objects, Motorized Altazimuth mount, Focal ratio: f5, Focal length: 650mm
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Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope - Celestron
- 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard, StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects, Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup, SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process, Nearly 40,000-object database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
Celestron's Nexstar 8 SE telescope combines excellent optics and computerized "GoTo" tracking in a package that's light, portable and affordable. The legendary performance of Celestron's orange tube C8 telescope has been updated with high performance Starbright XLT coatings, and the single arm Nexstar mount now includes Celestron's easy to use "SkyAlign" technology.
The Nexstar 8 SE upholds Celestron's reputation for quality optics. When I use an 11mm Plossl eyepiece (almost 200x magnification) for example, I can easily see the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings. When I look at Jupiter, the pale orange color of Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot is visible, and I've even been able to identify the polar caps and spot dust storms on the planet Mars. A 20mm Plossl eyepiece (about 100x magnification) is a good choice for viewing galaxies and star clusters. When I look at globular cluster M13 in the constellation Hercules the high contrast XLT optics show me a glowing snowflake made of hundreds of tiny pin-point stars! And a low power 32mm Plossl eyepiece is a good choice for views of larger deep space highlights like the Andromeda Galaxy and the Orion Nebula.
Celestron's patented "SkyAlign" system makes the Nexstar 8 SE very easy to use. I just pick the nearest town from the built-in list, enter the date and time, and point the telescope at three bright stars. I don't need a star chart because "SkyAlign" identifies the stars for me. When I just want a quick look at the moon or a planet, I like to use the "Solar System Align" option. After entering the date and time, I just point the telescope at the moon and press the "Align" key. That's all it takes, the computer takes over and the telescope begins tracking quietly and accurately. At star parties I often have my Nexstar up and running while older computerized telescopes are still waiting for their alignment stars to appear in the twilight. The Nexstar 8 SE comes with a simple red-dot finder scope and a basic 25mm eyepiece. You'll want to add a few good eyepieces to take full advantage of the Nexstar 8 SE's excellent optics. At the very least get Celestron's bargain priced Accessory Kit which includes high and low power plossl eyepieces, or treat yourself to some top rated Tele Vue eyepieces. At twenty-four pounds total weight, the Nexstar 8 SE is unusually light and portable for an eight-inch telescope. The drawback of course is that some people will find it too light. Like other Schmidt Cassegrain (SCT) telescopes there are plenty of optional accessories to upgrade this telescope with, such as heavy duty tripods and an optical finder scope. If you want to try astro-photography, however, check out Celestron's CPC 800 Telescope which features a heavy duty mount and tripod and an 8x50 optical finder scope right out of the box. --Jeff Phillips Pros:
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Celestron NexStar 4 SE Telescope - Celestron
- 4-inch Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope; StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard, StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects, Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube, and accessory tray for no-tool setup, SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process, Nearly 40,000-bject database with 200 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
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Celestron FirstScope 90EQ Telescope - Celestron
- Fully multi-coated lenses, Slow Motion Adjustment Cables, German Equatorial Mount, 1000mm Focal Length, Comes with aluminum tripod and accessory tray
Celestron's Firstscope 90EQ refractor telescope is a good choice for anyone who wants to try out astronomy at an affordable price, and it can double as a high-power spotting scope. Standing five feet high and weighing nearly 30 pounds, the Firstscope 90EQ is a serious sized achromatic refractor. Achromatic refractors occupy a middle ground between 60mm beginner scopes and premium-priced Apochromatic refractors.
Brighter deep-space objects also show up nicely in the Firstscope 90. On a moonless night, I like the way the 20mm eyepiece frames the ghostly glow of the Orion nebula. Zooming in with the 10mm eyepiece, I can easily pick out all four stars of the Orion nebula's embedded multiple star, the Trapezium. The moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn are easy to see with the 10mm eyepiece (100x). With careful focusing, I was even able to detect the Cassini division in Saturn's rings using my own Ultima 7.5mm eyepiece. Low-cost refractors like the Firstscope 90 can be troubled by false color and spherical aberration, but I find these effects are well controlled at moderate powers. When I look at Jupiter and Saturn at magnifications over 100x however, the images are not as sharp as the ones I see with my C102HD refractor.
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C-Star Educational Series Periscope - CStar Optics
- Teach kids about reflection and how the human eye works, Durable, lightweight plastic, Shatterproof mirrors
The CStar Optics DM-3 toy periscope is handy for those hard-to-see areas and can easily be used as a clubhouse look out. The lightweight and durable plastic construction includes shatterproof mirrors and easy-to-grab handles. Electronics More Info... List Price: $14.99 Our Price: $12.70 |
Telescope Accessories
Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium - Celestron
- Locates and identifies over 6,000 stars, planets, and constellations with GPS technology, Red LED backlit display for easy-to-read information, Accepts SkyTour SD multi-media cards for interactive tours of the night sky, Includes USB port for easy download of database updates, Measures 7.4 x 2.5 x 4.0 inches (W x H x D)
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Celestron 94304 Nine-Piece Accessory Kit - Celestron
- Four color filters in orange, green, blue, and neutral density, 2x Barlow lens, 32mm and 12.5mm Plossl eyepiece lenses, Self-charging Celestron Enduro LED flashlight, Comes with aluminum case with die-cut foam interior
The Celestron 94304 Nine-piece Accessory Kit will help you get the most out of your telescope. While most telescopes come with one or two eyepieces to get you started, this kit will greatly improve the enjoyment of your new scope with additional eyepieces, color filters, and an extremely handy 2x Barlow lens. There's also a red LED flashlight to help identify pieces and move around in the dark, while preserving night-vision adaptation. Included in the kit are:
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Meade mySKY Personal Guide for Sky Exploration - Meade
- Audio, video, still images and text to teach you about the wonders of the universe, Sights Illuminated sights to easily point to objects, Comfortable high-fidelity ear buds for audio, 12 channel GPS receiver, Orientation Magnetic north sensors
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Celestron Collimation Eyepiece 1.25" - Celestron
- Celestron Collimation Eyepiece - 1-1/4'' - 94182, CSN
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Celestron 94162 Solar Filter for NexStar 8 and 8i SCT Telescopes - Celestron
- Designed to work with Celestron's NexStar 8 SE and 8i XLT Special Edition 8-inch SCT telescopes, Constructed of durable ABS plastic and rubber cell, with Baader Astro Solar safety film, Allows you to see the detail in sunspots, bright faculae, and the mottled areas known as granules, ND-5 rated film transmits 0.001-percent of visible light, while reflecting or blocking 99.999-percent of unwanted light, Backed by a 1-year manufacturer's warranty
The Celestron 94162 solar filter for NexStar 8 and 8i SCT telescopes is designed to work with Celestron's NexStar 8-inch SCT telescopes (Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope). While this unit is made to work specifically with the NexStar 8 SE and NexStar 8i XLT Special Edition SCT telescopes, it can be used with other compatible 8-inch SCT telescopes as well. This Celestron solar filter is made with Baader Astro Solar safety film, which is far superior to any existing glass, Mylar or polymer filters, leading to brighter, sharper, and higher contrast images. This filter is clear and homogenous, attains the optical performance of high-quality, plane-parallel glass filters, and is diffraction limited. The double-sided metal coatings have uniform density, providing good color balance across the entire field, which in turn ensures razor sharp images from edge to edge. The 94162 filter causes the sun to appear in its true color of neutral white, rather than blue or orange, with the sky adjacent to the solar limb a jet black. This unit reveals the constant changes that keep solar observing fun and interesting, allowing you to see the detail in sunspots, bright faculae near the limb, and the mottled areas known as granules, so that even small aperture telescopes can enjoy features of the sun. The Astro Solar film in this filter is completely safe and durable, so it won't break like glass if dropped. This filter's ND-5 rating means the film transmits 1/100,000 of visible light (or 0.001-percent), while reflecting or blocking 99.999-percent of unwanted light. The film absorbs all ultraviolet rays, while its coating reflects infrared light, rendering both absolutely harmless. As an added assurance, Baader Astro Solar film has been declared safe for direct solar viewing by the German National Bureau of Standards for eye safety. Each 94162 solar filter is mounted in a durable ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic and rubber cell that won't break and is highly resistant to heat distortion, and is backed by a 1-year manufacturer's warranty. 
Celestron f/6.3 Reducer Corrector for C Series Telescopes - Celestron
- Shortens effective focal length of Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system by 37%, Converts f/10 optical system to "faster" f/6.3 for a wider field of view, Shortens exposure times for astrophotography by 2.5 times, Four-element, fully multi-coated optical design with 41mm clear aperture, Works with any brand and size of Schmidt-Cassegrain. Threads into rear cell.
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Celestron Radial Guider Schmidt-Cassegrains - Celestron
- Celestron Radial Guider - 94176, CSN
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Celestron Solar Filter for Nexstar 5, 5i and 130GT Telescope - Celestron
- Mylar or polymer filters for brighter, sharper, and higher-contrast images, Safe and durable (won't break like glass if dropped), Blocks 99.999 percent of unwanted light, Absorbs all ultraviolet rays, Compatible with Nexstar 5, 5i and 130GT Telescope
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Celestron Microguide (12.5mm) Eyepiece 1.25" - Celestron
- Celestron Micro Guide Eyepiece (12.5mm) - 1-1/4" - 94171, CSN
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Celestron Solar Filter for Nexstar 60/80 Telescope - Celestron
- Celestron Solar Filter (for FirstScope70EQ, 80AZ, 80EQ, NexStar 60, NexStar 80) : 94135, CSN
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Galileo FS-80 800 x 80mm Yoke Mount Reflector Telescope - Galileo Visions, Inc
- Yoke Mounted 800mm x 80mm Reflector Telescope w/ Altitude Slow Motion Control Rod, Pre-assembled metal tripod with accessory tray and retractable rubber feet., Unique Features: 1.25" Format, Included Accessories: Mars-Eye Finder, 2 1.25" Eyepieces(6mm & 20mm), 1.5x Erecting Lens, and 3x Barlow., Galileo trilogy software set - Planetarium (Star/Planet location) progam, instructional telescope videos, and Britannica "Touch the Sky, Touch the Universe" educational program and 1 Year Warranty
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Celestron 21045 114mm Equatorial PowerSeeker Telescope - Celestron
- Affordable telescope for beginning astronomer; portable yet powerful, All-glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brighness and clarity, Newtonian optical design with a 114mm aperture and 900mm focal length, Equatorial mount for tracking the sky, Includes 3x Barlow Lens (1.25"), 20mm eyepiece, 4mm eyepiece, aluminum tripod with accessory tray
I love bargains, so I was eager to try out Celestron's new Powerseeker 114 Newtonian reflector telescope. With its 4.5-inch mirror, Celestron's Powerseeker 114 gathers three times more starlight than popular 60mm refractors. The Powerseeker package includes two eyepieces (K20 and SR4), a plastic 3x barlow, and a lightweight equatorial mount. Optically, the Powerseeker 114 holds its own when compared with my Celestron Firstscope 114EQ. Using the K20 eyepiece included as standard equipment, about 45x magnification, it's easy to see the Andromeda Galaxy and its smaller satellite galaxy M32. When compared to 60mm refractors, the Powerseeker 114 brings out much more detail in the Orion Nebula, reveals many more stars in Perseus' Double Cluster and even brings out a few individual stars in globular clusters like M13. Saturn looks quite small at 45x with the K20 eyepiece, but using my own 7.5mm eyepiece (120x) I can easily detect the shadow cast by the planet on the rings, and even glimpse the ring's Cassini Division. When the mirrors are properly lined up or "collimated," the images are reasonably sharp up to magnifications of 225x. I find a collimation tool helps get this fine tuning just right. As good as the optics are, however, the effect of cost-cutting shows up in the mechanical components. The focuser is plastic, the finder scope is plastic, the rings that attach the telescope to the tripod are plastic. Even when the tripod legs are clamped at their shortest setting, the telescope wobbles when I try to focus at higher magnifications. Celestron's instruction manual correctly recommends that most viewing be done in the range of 40x to 130x. So what about that 675x magnification proclaimed on the box? I'd say it's not worth the trouble. Overall, the Celestron Powerseeker 114 is a budget priced telescope with good optical performance, especially when using the low power K20 eyepiece. If you're willing to spend a little more money, either Orion's SkyQuest XT4.5 or Celestron's Firstscope 114EQ will give you a sturdier mount, an improved finder scope, and better eyepieces. Also, for about the price of the Powerseeker 114, I like the dependable refractor design of Celestron's Firstscope 70EQ. --Jeff Phillips Pros:
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Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope - Celestron
- Quick and easy no-tool setup, Permanently mounted StarPointer, Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use, Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup, Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
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Celestron C150-HD Telescope - Celestron
- 1 eyepiece (50x), Auxiliary correction lens reduces aberrations, 150mm aperture, 1,000mm focal length, Adjustable tripod
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Celestron Nexstar 114GT 114mm Go-To Reflector Telescope - Celestron
- Star Pointer finderscope, 25mm (40x) and 10mm (100x) 1.25-inch SMA eyepieces, 114mm (4.5-inch) diameter Newtonian reflector, Adjustable aluminum tripod, Complete go-to computer hand control
Celestron likes to say, "the only simple thing about NexStar is its operation," and we have to agree. The sophisticated NexStar 114 GT is quite easy to assemble, even for a complete novice. Once you put the scope together and mount it on the sturdy aluminum tripod (also included), simply take the hand control with illuminated dual 16-character LCD display, and dial in the date, location, and position of north. Using its quiet, high-precision servo motor, the NexStar automatically aligns itself with the night sky.
Featuring a 114mm (4.5-inch) diameter Newtonian reflector with a focal length of 1,000mm (focal ratio of f/9), this telescope affords approximately 265 times the light-gathering power of the naked eye. And, with the two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm) included here, it offers maximum magnifications of 40x and 100x, making it capable of revealing fine detail within galaxies and nebulae. The NexStar 114 Newtonian reflector has 265 times the light gathering power of the average human eye, revealing fine detail within galaxies and nebulae. This compact design brings objects into view with a 114mm aperture, 1000mm focal length capable of achieving magnifications of 40x and 100x with the included eyepieces. Its large 4.5" diameter outshines smaller scopes. Polar caps on Mars become visible along with the cloud belts on Jupiter. The rings of Saturn are also clearly visible. Perhaps most exciting is the sheer variety of deep sky objects (stars, clusters, nebulae). Because of their optical design, reflectors are best suited for astronomical use. Specifications summarized:
Moon viewing 101 Often, it is tempting to look at the Moon when it is full. At this time, the face we see is fully illuminated and its light can be overpowering. In addition, little or no contrast can be seen during this phase. One of the best times to observe the Moon is during its partial phases (around the time of first or third quarter). Long shadows reveal a great amount of detail on the lunar surface. At low power you will be able to see most of the lunar disk at one time. The optional Reducer/Corrector lens allows for breath-taking views of the entire lunar disk when used with a low power eyepiece. Change to higher power (magnification) to focus in on a smaller area. Choose the lunar tracking rate from the NexStar's MENU tracking rate options to keep the moon centered in the eyepiece even at high magnifications. Observing the Planets The Nuts and Bolts of the NexStar 114 GT
Galileo FS-135DX 1100 x 135mm Reflector Telescope - Galileo
- 1,100mm focal length, 135mm primary mirror, Heavy duty 2-inch helical R&P focuser, Fully pre-assembled tripod, Fast-setup super-glide mount with adjusting counter weights; slow motion controls in altitude and azimuth
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Celestron Explorascope 80mm Reflector Telescope - Celestron
- 11% more light gathering than a 76mm telescope, Tripod adaptable, Carrying strap included, Allows for collimation adjustments, Erect Image eyepiece for terrestrial use
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Celestron 31043 AstroMaster 114 AZ Reflector Telescope - Celestron
- Quick and easy no-tool setup, Permanently mounted StarPointer, Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use, Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup, Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
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Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130 EQ Reflector Telescope - Celestron
- Quick and easy no-tool setup, Permanently mounted StarPointer, Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use, Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup, Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
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Galileo FS85MOHDX 800 x 80mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope - Galileo Visions, Inc
- Newtonian reflector with electronic Mars Eye finderscope, Helical rackand pinion focusing, Pre-assembled metal tripod with retractable rubber feet, Focal length: 800mm, Objective lens: 85mm
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The moon is often one of the first celestial objects a beginner will look at through his or her telescope. Here are a couple hints for you once you get your hands on your new NexStar 114. 
Other fascinating targets include the five naked-eye planets. You can see Venus go through its lunar-like phases. Mars can reveal a host of surface detail and one, if not both, of its polar caps. You will be able to see the cloud belts of Jupiter and the great Red Spot (if it is visible at the time you are observing). In addition, you will also be able to see the moons of Jupiter as they orbit the giant planet. Saturn, with its beautiful rings, is easily visible at moderate power. Remember that atmospheric conditions are usually the limiting factor on how much planetary detail will be visible. So avoid observing the planets when they are low on the horizon or when they are directly over a source of radiating heat, such as a rooftop or chimney. 
Refractors
Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope - Celestron
- Quick and easy no-tool setup, Permanently mounted StarPointer, Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use, Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup, Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
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Celestron 21041 60mm PowerSeeker Telescope - Celestron
- Affordable telescope for beginning astronomer; portable yet powerful, All-glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity, Refractor optical design with a 60mm aperture and 700mm focal length, Altazimuth mount suitable for terrestial viewing as well as astronomical use, Includes 3x Barlow Lens (1.25"), 20mm eyepiece, 4mm eyepiece, aluminum tripod with accessory tray
Celestron's value priced Powerseeker 60 telescope takes a basic "just the facts" approach to affordable entry level telescopes. The package includes an adjustable aluminum tripod with an alt-azimuth mount and stabilizer, a Kellner type K20 eyepiece, a Ramsden type SR4 eyepiece, a 3x barlow lens, and a 5 power cross-hair finder scope. The Powerseeker 60 comes disassembled in a compact box, but it won't take long to put everything together. Go ahead and try it out in the daytime, that's the best time to align the finder scope while looking at a distant tree or telephone pole. My first view of Saturn's rings and star cluster M13 in Hercules came with a 60mm telescope, and I enjoy celestial viewing with the Powerseeker 60 to this day. The secret is to use the low power K20 eyepiece and only extend the tripod legs half-way. This gives me sharp and steady views, whether I'm looking at nearby hills, craters on the Moon, the Double Cluster in Perseus, or even the Andromeda Galaxy! With a 1.25" focuser and diagonal mirror, it's easy to add better eyepieces. The Kellner type K20 eyepiece yields a 1.1 degree true field of view, better than the Huygens or H-type eyepieces still found in many beginner scopes. Adding an optional Celestron 25mm E-Lux eyepiece is better still. With nearly 2 degrees true field of view, the 25mm E-lux makes it much easier to find objects, either on land or in deep space. The SR4 eyepiece is less impressive; it's like peeking through a pin-hole. Adding the 3x barlow to the SR4 to get that 525x proclaimed on the box is peeking through a dim, fuzzy pin-hole. I'm surprised that a telescope this inexpensive can be this good. It's good enough to show me Saturn's rings at night or a Steller's Jay at 100 yards during the day. In my opinion, the Powerseeker 60 would be an even better bargain if it came with a K10 eyepiece in place of the 3x barlow and the SR4 eyepiece. Also take a look at Celestron's Firstscope 60AZ; it's only a little more expensive, but it includes two useable eyepieces, a red-dot finder, and planetarium software for your computer. –Jeff Phillips Pros:
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Celestron 21064 AstroMaster 90 EQ Refractor Telescope - Celestron
- Quick and easy no-tool setup, Permanently mounted StarPointer, Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use, Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup, Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
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Celestron Firstscope 76EQ 76mm Reflector Telescope - Celestron
- Slow-motion control rod, Newtonian reflector scope, 2 eyepieces (35x and 70x), Adjustable tripod, German equitorial, CG-2 mount
The Celestron FirstScope Series of telescopes is designed with the first-time telescope buyer in mind. Offering exceptional value, these scopes feature compact and portable designs with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy. Each telescope has its own design characteristics to help you choose which is best for you. The smaller FirstScopes feature refractor optical designs while the larger apertures feature Newtonian reflector optical systems.
While observing, you'll notice that as the earth rotates on its axis, stationary stars appear to move across the sky. Thus, due to the earth's rotation, the object you're viewing will drift out of view in both axes, over time. A telescope on an equatorial mount can be aimed at a celestial object and guided with the slow motion controls to follow the object across the sky and keep it in the field of view of your telescope. FirstScope 76 EQ Specifications:
Moon viewing 101 Often, it is tempting to look at the Moon when it is full. At this time, the face we see is fully illuminated and its light can be overpowering. In addition, little or no contrast can be seen during this phase. One of the best times to observe the Moon is during its partial phases (around the time of first or third quarter). Long shadows reveal a great amount of detail on the lunar surface. At low power you will be able to see most of the lunar disk at one time. The optional Reducer/Corrector lens allows for breath-taking views of the entire lunar disk when used with a low power eyepiece. Change to higher power (magnification) to focus in on a smaller area. Choose the lunar tracking rate from the NexStar's MENU tracking rate options to keep the moon centered in the eyepiece even at high magnifications.
Celestron C150-HD Telescope - Celestron
- 1 eyepiece (50x), Auxiliary correction lens reduces aberrations, 150mm aperture, 1,000mm focal length, Adjustable tripod
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Celestron 21062 AstroMaster 70 EQ Refractor Telescope - Celestron
- Quick and easy no-tool setup, Permanently mounted StarPointer, Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use, Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup, Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
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Cstar "All In 1" Series 50mm Reflector Telescope - CStar Optics
- Delivers bright sharp images, Large, 50-millimeter objective lens delivers plenty of light, Aluminum alloy body provides lightweight strength, Includes a 10-inch, table-top tripod, Convenient direction control handle located on the tripod.
Are you looking for a great telescope at an affordable price? If so, look no further than the Cstar TT-75 "All In One" Series 50 mm reflector telescope. This optically engineered system features a large, 50-millimeter objective lens that delivers bright, sharp images with no blurry edges around the viewing area. The aluminum alloy tube is lightweight and durable, and you'll be impressed by the low color aberration from the multi-coated glass lenses. The TT-75 is also equipped with the state-of-the-art erect image lens that gives this scope a dual use as a spotting scope and telescope. The telescope comes with a 10-inch, metal table-top tripod that requires very little assembly. Plus, the tripod is equipped with an easy-to-use universal camera mount for use with the TT-75 telescope as well as other camera and spotting scope brands. What's in the Box 
Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope - Celestron
- Manual slow-motion controls, Newtonian reflector optics, 1,000mm focal length, Comes with adjustable aluminum tripod, 18-inch tube is compact and portable
Celestron's compact Firstscope 114 Short Telescope offers three times the light gathering power of 60mm refractors in a system that's light, portable, and affordable. The package includes the CG-2 equatorial mount, an adjustable aluminum tripod, two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), a red dot finder scope, and an introductory version of "The Sky" astronomy software. With this telescope its easy to see Saturn's rings and Jupiter's cloud belts. When the night air is still and clear I've been able to see the Cassini division in Saturn's rings and even spot the shadow of Jupiter's moons crossing the planets cloud tops! Deep space objects like star clusters and galaxies also show up nicely. The Ring Nebula M57, for instance, shows up as a pale smoke ring, and globular clusters like M13 and M15 begin to reveal their individual stars. The compact 18-inch long optical design of the Firstscope 114 Short is very similar to the computerized Nexstar 114-GT. Like the Nexstar 114, this telescope uses a short focal length mirror combined with a corrector lens to simulate a traditional long tube reflector. This works best at moderate powers; at low power the stars seem out of focus near the edges. Planet views are OK if you keep the planet near the sweet spot in the center, but again sharpness declines toward the edges. If you're willing to spend a little more, Celestron's long tube Firstscope 114EQ is capable of sharper images. To get the best views from a Newtonian reflector, the optics may need to be tuned up or "collimated" occasionally. I find a Collimation Tool helps get this fine tuning just right. The other essential accessory is a guide book like NightWatch or a subscription to Night Sky magazine; once you own a telescope you'll want to know where to look for cool sights like planets and galaxies! Jeff Phillips Pros:
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Celestron 21063 AstroMaster 90 AZ Refractor Telescope - Celestron
- Quick and easy no-tool setup, Permanently mounted StarPointer, Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use, Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup, Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
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Bushnell Voyager 570 x 60mm Rotary Refractor Telescope - Bushnell
- Ideal for night sky and land-based viewing, Rotary power turret for accessory changes, Compact adjustable aluminum tripod, Magnification: 570x, Objective lens: 60mm
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