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Orion Build-A-Scope 6" Classic Dobsonian Telescope
5.0 / 5.0
The Orion Build-A-Scope 6 Classic Dobsonian allows you to add an Orion-brand finder scope and eyepiece that you want for a telescope accessorized just the way you want it. The 6" Dobsonian is a great starter telescope for beginning stargazers.
Starting Price $179.99

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Orion Build-A-Scope 8" Classic Dobsonian Telescope
4.8 / 5.0
The Orion Build-A-Scope 8 Classic Dobsonian is perfect for the intermediate viewer that wants to do the guiding on their own. Pick your favorite focuser, finder scope and eyepiece to create a package that is just right for you.
Starting Price $199.99

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Orion Build-A-Scope 10" Classic Dobsonian Telescope
5.0 / 5.0
The Orion Build-A-Scope 10 Classic Dobsonian is perfect for the advanced viewer that wants to navigate the sky on their own. You can choose your favorite focuser, finder scope and eyepiece for a fully customized telescope to fit your needs.
Starting Price $429.99

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Orion Build-A-Scope 6" IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope
Want to customize your scope to fit your needs? The Orion Build-A-Scope 6 IntelliScope allows you to pick your favorite finder scope and eyepiece for a telescope all your own. View over 14,000 celestial objects at the push of a button!
Starting Price $269.99

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Orion Build-A-Scope 8" IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope
The Orion Build-A-Scope 8" Intelliscope is great fo the intermediate viewer. It allows you to choose a finder scope, focuser, and eyepiece that fit your needs. The smart Dobsonian allows you to view over 14,000 celestial objects with pushbutton ease.
Starting Price $299.99

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Orion Build-A-Scope 10" IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope
5.0 / 5.0
This telescope for the advanced viewer allows you to customize it to fit your own needs. The Orion Build-A-Scope 10 Intelliscope lets you choose your favorite focuser, finder scope, and eyepiece. View over 14,000 objects at the push of a button.
Starting Price $499.99

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Orion Build-A-Scope 12" IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope
5.0 / 5.0
The Orion Build-A-Scope 12 IntelliScope is a great telescope for the advanced viewer. It allows you to customize the scope by choosing your favorite finder scope, focuser, and eyepiece.
Starting Price $799.99

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Build-A-Scope 12" IntelliScope Truss Dobsonian Telescope
5.0 / 5.0
The Orion Build-A-Scope 12 Truss Tube has the Dobsonian base with the IntelliScope computerized object locator. You get to add your favorite finder scope, focuser and eyepiece for a customized scope that fits your needs.
Starting Price $965.99

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Build-A-Scope 14" IntelliScope Truss Dobsonian Telescope
4.5 / 5.0
With the portable and affordable Orion Build-A-Scope 14" IntelliScope Truss Dobsonian Telescope, you select the accessories for customized astronomical adventures! Customize your XX14i IntelliScope with the accessories you want - and save!
Starting Price $1,399.99

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