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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you want to be able to view more than 14,000 celestial objects at the push of a button, without the difficulty of reading a starchart? The XT8i telescope pulls in 77% more light than the 6" model, and helps you find objects in just a few seconds!
Automatically locate and track 42,000 celestial objects with the Orion SkyQuest XT8g telescope and included computerized GoTo system. Provides bright, clear, crisp images of deep-sky objects as well as the moon and planets.
The Orion SkyQuest XX12 telescope is perfect for the observer looking for a portable big-aperture telescope. The tube and base easily disassemble into compact pieces for transport. Includes the custom light shroud to keep stray light away.
Good affordable beginner reflector telescope with 4.5" diameter mirror lens provides clear views of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects. Portable design with compact, pre-assembled tabletop base makes setup easy for the whole family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The SkyQuest XT10 is a very affordable intermediate Dobsonian. The stable base and the attached EZ Finder II make it easy to move the telescope and find objects. The XT10 allows you to view objects brighter and in more detail than the XT8.
The SkyQuest XT10 classic reflector has features for both beginners and advanced users. It has a huge aperture, the stable base glides easily to give you total pointing control, and this package includes a Barlow and Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit.
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.
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.
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.
Here's an intelligent telescope for the whole family to enjoy! The IntelliScope object locator guides you to 14,000+ celestial objects with the push of a button. The lightweight, portable design sets up in seconds for family fun under the stars.
Do you want to be able to view more than 14,000 celestial objects at the push of a button, without the difficulty of reading a starchart? The XT8i telescope pulls in 77% more light than the 6" model, and helps you find objects in just a few seconds!
Looking to expand your viewing power? The XT10i mirror gathers 56% more light than the XT8i, allowing you to view fainter objects. As with the XT8i, this telescope allows you to locate more than 14,000 celestial objects with the push of a button.
The XT12i is for the more advanced viewer. It provides brighter and clearer images than the XT10i, allowing you to view fainter celestial objects. As with the XT10i, the object locater allows you to view more than 14,000 celestial objects with ease.
The SkyQuest XX14i allows you to see more detail than the XX12i. The optical tube and base easily disassemble into compact pieces for easy transport in a standard size car. With the push of a button, you can locate more than 14,000 celestial objects.
The SkyQuest XX14i reflector allows you to see more detail than the XX12i, and with the push of a button you can locate more than 14,000 celestial objects. This telescope package also includes the light shroud and tube case set for easy transport.
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.
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.
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.
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!
The Orion SkyQuest XX12i telescope is perfect for the observer looking for a portable big-aperture telescope. The tube and base easily disassemble into compact pieces for transport. Locate more than 14,000 celestial objects with the push of a button.
This is our 12" XX12i Truss Tube IntelliScope Dobsonian bundled with a custom designed light shroud to block stray light and improve image contrast. Also includes 3 padded cases designed to protect the optical tube sections during transport.
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.
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!
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!
The SkyScanner 100mm table top reflector is a perfect starter telescope. It is large enough to view night sky objects such as the Moon, planets, and bright nebulas and star clusters, yet compact enough to sit on a desk or store in your closet.
Good affordable beginner reflector telescope with 4.5" diameter mirror lens provides clear views of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects. Portable design with compact, pre-assembled tabletop base makes setup easy for the whole family.
Here's an intelligent telescope for the whole family to enjoy! The IntelliScope object locator guides you to 14,000+ celestial objects with the push of a button. The lightweight, portable design sets up in seconds for family fun under the stars.
If there isn't a table at your favorite observing spot, we now provide our Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector Telescope bundled with a sturdy field tripod so you can scan the skies anywhere! An included 6.3mm eyepiece yields high-power views.
The StarBlast 6 reflector is a great telescope for the whole family. The lightweight and portable design allow you to set this up just about anywhere, and it packs away easily for storage or transport. Good for both planetary and deep sky observing.
For serious amateur astronomers seeking big-aperture exhilaration and state-of-the-art GoTo electronics - in a large telescope cleverly designed to be transportable in almost any size vehicle - the Orion XX16g Dobsonian is an ideal choice!
The Orion SkyQuest XX12 telescope is perfect for the observer looking for a portable big-aperture telescope. The tube and base easily disassemble into compact pieces for transport. Includes the custom light shroud to keep stray light away.
The Orion SkyQuest XX12i telescope is perfect for the observer looking for a portable big-aperture telescope. The tube and base easily disassemble into compact pieces for transport. Locate more than 14,000 celestial objects with the push of a button.
This is our 12" XX12i Truss Tube IntelliScope Dobsonian bundled with a custom designed light shroud to block stray light and improve image contrast. Also includes 3 padded cases designed to protect the optical tube sections during transport.
The SkyQuest XX14i allows you to see more detail than the XX12i. The optical tube and base easily disassemble into compact pieces for easy transport in a standard size car. With the push of a button, you can locate more than 14,000 celestial objects.
The SkyQuest XX14i reflector allows you to see more detail than the XX12i, and with the push of a button you can locate more than 14,000 celestial objects. This telescope package also includes the light shroud and tube case set for easy transport.
Capable of providing stunningly detailed views of faint deep sky objects as well as the Moon and planets, the Orion SkyQuest XX12g GoTo Truss Tube Dobsonian features a computerized GoTo system, and a 12" tube that breaks down for compact portability.
The Orion SkyQuest XX14g Dobsonian telescope is good for the advanced user wanting to see the best and brightest views of deep sky objects as well as planetary detail. Fully computerized GoTo telescope, and the trusses allow for a compact breakdown.
Automatically locate and track 42,000 celestial objects with the Orion SkyQuest XT8g telescope and included computerized GoTo system. Provides bright, clear, crisp images of deep-sky objects as well as the moon and planets.
For serious amateur astronomers seeking big-aperture exhilaration and state-of-the-art GoTo electronics - in a large telescope cleverly designed to be transportable in almost any size vehicle - the Orion XX16g Dobsonian is an ideal choice!
The Orion SkyQuest XT10g GoTo Dobsonian is ideal for seeing details of deep space objects as well as the Moon and planets. Fully computerized GoTo system finds and automatically tracks any of over 42,000 celestial objects for extensive observation.
The Orion SkyQuest XT12g Dobsonian is perfect for the advanced viewer that wants to see details on the Moon and planets as well as faint deep-sky objects. Fully computerized GoTo system finds and automatically tracks any of 42,000 celestial objects.
Capable of providing stunningly detailed views of faint deep sky objects as well as the Moon and planets, the Orion SkyQuest XX12g GoTo Truss Tube Dobsonian features a computerized GoTo system, and a 12" tube that breaks down for compact portability.
The Orion SkyQuest XX14g Dobsonian telescope is good for the advanced user wanting to see the best and brightest views of deep sky objects as well as planetary detail. Fully computerized GoTo telescope, and the trusses allow for a compact breakdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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