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FunScope 76mm Tabletop Reflector Telescope
4.9 / 5.0
The compact FunScope 76mm allows you to see clearer and sharper images than the typical 60mm beginner telescope. The red-dot finder makes it easy to find objects in the sky. Set this telescope up on a table for a night full of family stargazing fun!
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Orion Observer 60mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope
4.6 / 5.0
The Observer 60mm is perfect for the young beginner. It has a red dot finder scope that makes it easy to find objects. The light weight tripod and optical tube make it very portable. It includes everything you need to get started viewing.
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Orion GoScope 70 Backpack Refractor Telescope
4.1 / 5.0
This ultraportable day and night telescope is perfect for on-the-go astronomers. It is very simple to set up on the tripod, and with the red dot finder scope finding an object is easy. Comes with a backpack so you can take this anywhere you want.
$129.99

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Orion Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope
4.4 / 5.0
This is a great beginner telescope for all ages. The sturdy tripod and Altazimuth mount allow easy movement and tracking for daytime and nighttime viewing. The 70mm allows you to see objects brighter and in more detail than the 60mm.
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Orion Observer 70mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope
4.8 / 5.0
The Observer 70mm is affordable and easy to operate. It has brighter more detailed view than the 60mm. The telescope comes with everything you need to start observing right away. This is a great beginner telescope.
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Orion SpaceProbe 3 Altazimuth Reflector Telescope
4.8 / 5.0
Affordable and simple, the Orion SpaceProbe 3 is a great nighttime telescope for the whole family. The red dot finder scope makes it easy to find objects in the sky, and the lightweight mount is great for the backyard or on your next road trip.
$99.99

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Orion 20-60x60mm Zoom Spotting Scope
The Orion 20-60x60mm Zoom Spotting Scope features a big, 60mm diameter objective lens which is fully coated with anti-reflection coatings for bright, crisply detailed daytime views. The spotter features a zoom range of 20-60x power.
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Orion 20-60x60mm Zoom Spotting Scope and TriTech Tripod
A great daytime viewing combo at an amazing price, this complete spotter package includes our 20-60x60mm Zoom Spotting Scope and the popular Orion TriTech Tripod.
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Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
4.8 / 5.0
The Orion XT4.5 telescope is perfect for a beginner. It's a compact Dobsonian that shows hundreds of objects in much more detail than a 60mm refractor (a classic beginner telescope). The sturdy mount with grip knob allow for easy maneuvering.
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Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
4.9 / 5.0
Are you looking for your first Dobsonian? The SkyQuest XT6 is a classic entry-level reflector at an amazing price. The XT6 is very portable, has a stable mount, is easy to operate and is affordable, making it a perfect telescope for the beginner.
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Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
4.9 / 5.0
The SkyQuest XT8 Classic has features for both beginners and experienced stargazers. Its large aperture will help you see more. Its stable base glides easily and gives you total control to point at any celestial object. All for an affordable price.
$349.99

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Orion XT4.5 Dobsonian Telescope & Beginner Barlow Kit
4.7 / 5.0
The Orion XT4.5 telescope is perfect for a beginner. It's a compact Dobsonian reflector that shows hundreds of objects in much more detail than a 60mm refractor (a classic beginner telescope). This kit includes a Barlow and stargazer toolkit.
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Orion XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope & Beginner Barlow Kit
4.0 / 5.0
Are you looking for your first Dobsonian reflector? The SkyQuest XT6 is a classic entry-level telescope at an amazing price. The XT6 is easy to operate, affordable, and this bundle comes with a 2x Shorty Barlow and the Beginning Stargazers toolkit.
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Orion XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope & Beginner Barlow Kit
4.9 / 5.0
The SkyQuest XT8 Classic reflector has features for both beginners and experienced users. It has a large aperture, the stable base glides easily to give you total pointing control, and this package includes a Barlow and Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit.
$399.99

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Orion StarMax 90mm TableTop Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
4.5 / 5.0
This table top 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain is a lightweight and compact telescope for the beginning viewer that you can take anywhere. The red dot finder scope makes it easy to find objects in the sky. The mount can also be attached to a photo tripod.
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Orion StarMax 90mm Mak-Cass Telescope and Tripod Bundle
4.5 / 5.0
Our pint-sized power performer StarMax 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain and Tripod Bundle will provide you and your family with pleasing, high-power views of the heavens whether there's a sturdy table nearby or not. Bundle also includes a 6.3mm eyepiece!
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Orion SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector Telescope
4.7 / 5.0
The Orion SpaceProbe 130ST reflector telescope is perfect for the more serious beginner or intermediate stargazer. With a 130mm parabolic primary mirror, the 130ST provides great views of deep-sky objects on the included EQ-2 mount and stable tripod.
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Orion ShortTube 80 Equatorial Refractor Telescope
4.0 / 5.0
The beginner can explore the planets, moon, and bright deep-sky objects with the Orion ShortTube 80 EQ. It is easy to take outside and set up and can be used on a tripod as a daytime spotting scope. Track objects easily with the slow motion controls.
$299.99

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FunScope Reflector Telescope and Tripod Bundle
We now provide the popular FunScope Reflector bundled with a sturdy field tripod and high-power 6.3mm eyepiece, so you can have fun enjoying the night sky anywhere, even if there isn't a table nearby to set the telescope on!
$119.99

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Orion GoScope 80mm Refractor Telescope and Tripod Bundle
4.7 / 5.0
If there isn't a table nearby when you want to stargaze, we now provide our Orion GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor Telescope bundled with a sturdy field tripod so you can gaze at stars anywhere. Bundle also includes a high-power, 6.3mm eyepiece!
$199.99

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