Video: How to Choose a Telescope

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Orion Sirius ED80 EQ-G Computerized GoTo Refractor Telescope

This telescope and mount combo was made with the advanced astrophotographer in mind. The Orion Sirius ED80 GoTo mount has 42,900 objects that can be found at the push of a button. The ED glass allows for clear, bright images, free of false color.

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Orion SkyView Pro 180mm GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

The Orion SkyView Pro 180mm GoTo Mak-Cass is the same scope as 24760 but it includes the computerized GoTo to find any one of 42,900 celestial objects with the push of a button. It is also very portable and compact for easy storage.

$1,999.99

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Orion Sirius EQ-G GoTo 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

For the advanced astronomer, the Orion Sirius EQ-G GoTo 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope excels. Features extremely long focal length for detailed solar system views, and the GoTo system allows you to view 42,900 objects at the push of a button.

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Celestron Advanced VX 11 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

For those looking to step up to an 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, Celestron's Advanced VX 11 SCT is a great option. not only is it one of Celestron's most affordable 11" telescopes, it is also one of the most portable.

$2,699.00

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Celestron Advanced VX 9.25 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Celestron's Advanced VX 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is an excellent choice for intermediate level astrophotographers looking to gather 33% more light than an 8" SCT, but without the added weight of using a large 11" telescope.

$2,099.00

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Celestron Advanced VX 8 EdgeHD Telescope

With an 8" EdgeHD optical tube and Celestron's portable and fully featured Advanced VX mount, the Advanced 8" EdgeHD telescope setup can be easily transported and assembled by one person. A great setup for astrophotography or visual use.

$1,999.00

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Celestron Advanced VX 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

This classic 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope has been upgraded with Celestron StarBright XLT coatings for maximum light transmission. The fully featured Advanced VX mount allows use of the telescope for both astrophotographic and visual use.

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Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Reflector Telescope

Celestron's NexStar 130SLT is perfect for viewing details of the lunar surface, the rings of Saturn or a number of Messier objects. The computerized hand control allows you to automatically slew to and view over 4,000 celestial objects.

$479.95

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Celestron CGEM-800 Computerized 8" GoTo Cassegrain Telescope

The 8" Celestron Cassegrain Telescope allows convenient portability for amateur astronomers. The computerized mount has a database of over 40,000 objects and the pier has an autoguide port and auxiliary ports for long exposure astrophotography.

$2,199.00

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Celestron EdgeHD 925 CGE Pro Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

For sharp pinpoint stars across a wide field, the Celestron EdgeHD 925 CGE Pro Schmidt Cassegrain excels. Cooling vents allow the mirror to acclimate quickly to temperature, and the optical tube is Fastar compatible for wide field short exposures.

$6,899.00

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Celestron EdgeHD 1100 CGE Pro Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

The Celestron Edge HD 1100 is a very large Cassegrain with sharp, coma-free images to the edge of the field. It provides astrograph-quality images of faint deepsky objects as well as planets and is Fastar compatible for wide field, short exposures.

$7,999.00

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Celestron EdgeHD 1400 CGE Pro Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

The extremely large aperture Celestron Edge HD CGE Pro telescope is perfect for small faint deepsky objects. The advanced observer or astrophotographer will like the coma-free optics and field flattener insuring sharp focus to the edge of the field.

$9,999.00

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Celestron EdgeHD 800 CGEM Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

The Celestron EdgeHD 800 CGEM Schmidt Cassegrain produces crisp, clear photos. This telescope is great for the advanced to expert astrophotographer wanting to capture the faintest of galaxies with low distortion at the corner of the CCD camera chip.

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Celestron EdgeHD 925 CGEM Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

To view fainter objects than the HD800, use the Celestron EdgeHD 925 CGEM Schmidt Cassegrain. It produces crisp, clear images. This telescope is good for the advanced astrophotographer wanting to capture planetary detail and the faintest of galaxies.

$3,499.00

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Celestron EdgeHD 1100 CGEM Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

The Celestron EdgeHD 1100 CGEM SCT is an excellent large aperture Schmidt Cassegrain design. The EdgeHD provides sharp images at the edge of the field and is Fastar compatible. This is a great scope for the expert observer or astrophotographer.

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Celestron NexStar 8SE GoTo Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

For the intermediate viewer the Celestron NexStar 8SE is a great portable field telescope. The one-arm mount with hand controllers puts 40,000 celestial objects at your fingertips. The portable single fork is much lighter than a two fork arm system.

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Celestron CPC 800 XLT GoTo Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

With the internal GPS, just choose any 3 bright stars or planets in the sky and the telescope is aligned and oriented. For the intermediate to advanced viewer, the Celestron CPC 800 XLT Goto that can take you to any of more than 40,000 objects.

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Celestron CPC 925 XLT GoTo Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

The Celestron CPC 925 XLT GoTo is a perfect for the intermediate to advanced viewer. Full GoTo and GPS make it a breeze to align and find any of more than 40,000 objects. This scope sees fainter objects than the CPC800 XLT.

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Celestron CPC 1100 XLT GoTo Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

The Celestron CPC 1100 XLT GoTo provides beautiful views with very easy setup. This telescope is great for the intermediate to advanced viewer with the highest light grasp of the CPC line. GoTo and GPS make it a breeze to find over 40,000 objects.

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Celestron NexStar 4SE GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

The Celestron NexStar 4SE GoTo allows you to view almost 40,000 celestial objects at the push of a button. This easy to set up telescope is great for planetary and lunar viewing, but is also good for the brighter deep sky objects.

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