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Discovery: A Growing Abundance of Earth-like Planets at Orion Store

Discovery: A Growing Abundance of Earth-like Planets

David Jay Brown

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What's Hot: Astrophotography With Your Cell Phone!

What's Hot: Astrophotography With Your Cell Phone!

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Monthly Deep-Sky Challenge: The Virgo Diamond at Orion Store

Monthly Deep-Sky Challenge: The Virgo Diamond

Roger Ivester

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In The News - May's Planetary Conjunction

In The News - May's Planetary Conjunction

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What's In the Sky - May

What's In the Sky - May

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Solar Observing: Terminology

Solar Observing: Terminology

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Solar Observing: Recording Sunspots

Solar Observing: Recording Sunspots

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Comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring To Brush By Mars

Comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring To Brush By Mars

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Comet PANSTARRS Set To Sparkle Northern Skies

Comet PANSTARRS Set To Sparkle Northern Skies

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Catching Comet Lemmon

Catching Comet Lemmon

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What Is A Comet?

What Is A Comet?

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How Do I Observe A Comet?

How Do I Observe A Comet?

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How To Log Your Comet Observations

How To Log Your Comet Observations

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The Arrival of Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)

The Arrival of Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)

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Start Observing Comet C/2012 S1 ISON

Start Observing Comet C/2012 S1 ISON

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How to Determine a Comet's Brightness at Orion Store

How to Determine a Comet's Brightness

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Judging the Size of a Comet's Coma and Tail

Judging the Size of a Comet's Coma and Tail

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What is an Arc Second?

What is an Arc Second?

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How Do I Judge Sky Conditions?

How Do I Judge Sky Conditions?

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How Do I Read a Star Chart?

How Do I Read a Star Chart?

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Orion offers telescopes for every level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. From our entry level beginner telescopes for amateur astronomers to our Dobsonian telescopes to our most advanced Cassegrain telescopes and accessories, you can find the best telescope for you. And you'll enjoy discount prices by buying your telescope online, direct from Orion. Not sure how to choose a telescope? Orion's Telescope Buyer's Guide is a great place to start.

Orion binoculars are known for quality optics at a great price. We offer binoculars for every viewing interest, including astronomical binoculars, compact binoculars, waterproof binoculars, birding binoculars, and sport and hunting binoculars.

Orion's telescope and astrophotography accessories will enhance your telescope enjoyment without breaking the bank. Expand your viewing experience with accessories ranging from moon filters to power-boosting Barlow lenses to advanced computerized telescope mounts. Capture breathtaking photos with our affordable astrophotography cameras. And when you're stargazing, Orion's telescope cases and covers, observing gear, red LED flashlights, astronomy books and star charts will make your observing sessions more convenient, comfortable and meaningful.

At Orion, we are committed to sharing our knowledge and passion for astronomy and astrophotography with the amateur astronomy community. Visit the Orion Community Center for in-depth information on telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography. You can find astrophotography "how to" tips and share your best astronomy pictures here. Submit astronomy articles, events, and reviews, and even become a featured Orion customer!