Video: How to Choose a Telescope

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Orion ED80 80mm f/7.5 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope

In the Orion ED80 Apo Refractor, images appear extremely sharp with no false color. This telescope is suited for viewing both planetary and deep-sky objects as well as for astrophotography. Perfect for the intermediate observer or astrophotographer.

$499.99

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Orion StarBlast 4.5 Imaging Reflector Telescope Optical Tube

Want one of the most affordable telescopes for astrophotography? The Orion StarBlast 4.5 works great with small-chip CCD cameras to provide clear images with short exposure times. A good light weight, very portable option for any astrophotographer.

$149.99

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Orion Awesome AutoGuider Refractor Telescope Package

Use this complete autoguiding solution to add tracking accuracy to any astrophotography set-up. Includes everything you need to autoguide: ShortTube 80 guide scope, StarShoot AutoGuider, guide scope rings & plate, and extension tube.

$399.99

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$471.95

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Orion Grab-n-Go 80mm Triplet Refractor Telescope

This Orion triplet refractor telescope package provides sharp, high contrast, true to color images. It is light weigh and portable, yet the VersaGo II mount is still rock solid. Includes a 2" 26mm Q70 for a stunningly bright and wide field of view.

$1,099.99

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$1,319.95

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Orion Stars & Solar System Astrophotography Telescope Bundle

Always wanted to capture your own astrophotos of planets, nebulas, and galaxies? Now you can! This value-packed bundle includes everything you need to capture beautiful pictures with your own DSLR camera.

$2,099.99

3 easy payments of $700.00
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$2,309.94

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Celestron NexStar 90 SLT Computerized Mak-Cass Telescope

Perfect for the entry level viewer, the Celestron NexStar 90 SLT has a computerized mount that allows you to locate over 4,000 celestial objects at the push of a button. This easy to set up telescope is best for planetary and lunar viewing.

$399.95

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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 SkyProdigy 130 Computerized Reflector Telescope

The SkyProdigy 130 Computerized Reflector Telescope from Celestron employs a revolutionary automatic alignment system so anyone can become an instant astronomer, regardless of how well they know the night sky.

$699.00

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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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$449.00

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Celestron NexStar 5SE GoTo Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

The Celestron NexStar 5SE GoTo is good for the intermediate stargazer. Use the computerized mount to find nearly 40,000 objects or program up to 200 or your own objects.

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$699.00

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$70.00

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Celestron NexStar 6SE GoTo Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

The Celestron NexStar 6SE GoTo telescope has a lightweight one-arm mount that puts 40,000 celestial objects at your fingertips. Perfect for the intermediate viewer wanting good resolution. Includes a tripod making it a great compact observatory.

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$799.00

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Celestron Omni XLT 102 Refractor Telescope

This intermediate telescope provides views that are bright, clear and sharp. The heavy-duty German Equatorial mount and tripod are very sturyd and the slow motion controls help you to accurately track objects in the sky.

$459.00

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Celestron Omni XLT 120 Refractor Telescope

The Celestron Omni XLT 120 is best for the intermediate planetary and lunar viewer. Comes with a German EQ mount with setting circles and slow motion controls to help you locate and track celestial objects.

$629.00

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Celestron NexStar 127 SLT Computerized Mak-Cass Telescope

Celestron's NexStar 127SLT is so easy to set up, and has a computerized mount that allows the beginner to view up to 4,000 objects at the push of a button. This telescope is great for lunar, planetary , and bright deep sky objects.

$519.95

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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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$1,199.00

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Tele Vue-85 f/7.0 Apochromatic Doublet Refractor Telescope

The 3.5" aperture apochromatic optics of the Tele Vue-85 refractor, combined with its light weight of 8 lbs., dual-speed 10:1 rack and pinion focuser, and deluxe accessories, makes it a wonderfully portable and versatile telescope.

$2,425.00

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Meade Coronado Personal Solar Telescope

For safe viewing of the sun, the Meade Coronado Personal Solar Telescope is perfect. This H-alpha scope reveals dramatic prominences, flares, and other solar phenomena. Very light weight, this scope only requires a small tripod for support.

$699.00

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Meade Coronado Personal Solar Telescope (PST) with Case

The Meade Coronado Personal Solar Telescope allows for complete safe viewing of the sun. It reveals dramatic prominences, flares, and other solar phenomena. With this complete package, you get a hard case for safe storage and transport of the PST.

$799.00

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