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We are finding video is a great way to "show and tell" our customers about Orion products. We are just beginning to create videos to help customers select, assemble, set-up, collimate, and use Orion telescopes. We'd love to see your videos – this could include videos of the night sky, your Orion products in use in the field, or club star parties.

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How To Take Images - Equipment Overview

How To Take Images - Equipment Overview

This video is a great place to start if you are interested in capturing photographs with your telescope! We quickly discuss the different types of astrophotgraphy cameras and accessories so you can better understand different imaging setups and narrow down a camera style that works with your level of astronomy experience.

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Deep Sky
The Star Party: Target - Galaxies, Nebulae, and Clusters

The Star Party: Target - Galaxies, Nebulae, and Clusters

Orion's tips for viewing fainter "fuzzy" objects like galaxies, nebulas, star clusters, and more. Learn how eyepiece filters can help combat light pollution to enhance your view. This is an episode of "The Star Party", a video guide from Orion Telescopes and Binoculars.

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View by Category: Nebulae | Galaxies | Star Clusters


Solar System
The Star Party: Target - The Moon

The Star Party: Target - The Moon

Helpful tips for viewing the Moon, our nearest neighbor in the solar system. Discover which lunar phases provide the best views, and learn how Moon Filters can enhance your observations. This is an episode of "The Star Party", a video guide from Orion Telescopes and Binoculars.

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View by Category: Moon | Planets | Sun | Comets & Meteors


Night Sky
The Star Party: The Last Word

The Star Party: The Last Word

When you look out into deep space with a telescope, you look back far into time. Who or what might be looking back at you? This inspiring video concludes "The Star Party", a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes and Binoculars.

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In the Field
Getting Started with Stargazing

Getting Started with Stargazing

Get great tips for your first stargazing session from the experts at Orion! Helpful hints on how to plan an evening with the stars, what you should expect to see with a telescope, the benefits of binoculars for beginners, and more to help you enjoy every starry night!

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How-To
How To Use an Autoguider

How To Use an Autoguider

Autoguiding is a fundamental part of deepsky astrophotography. In this video, we quickly discuss the importance and process of autoguidng to help you understand exactly how an autoguider works and the different ways an autoguider can be used with an astrophotgraphy setup. Once you feel comfortable autoguiding, your images will be track better than ever!

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Features of the Orion Atlas and Sirius Mounts

Features of the SteadyPix Telescope Photo Adapter for iPhone

This video introduction to our new camera adapter shows you how simple it is to begin capturing photos with almost any telescope as well as several ways to share the photos you've captured. Using the SteadyPix Telescope Photo Adapter for iPhone, capturing and sharing photos of the Moon and planets is easier than ever!

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Featured Customer
Featured Customer - Jeff W

Enjoying a Lifelong Passion
for Stargazing

Dedicated Orion customer Jeff W. has been enjoying views of the night sky and its many wonders since his days as a Cub Scout. Since then, Jeff has built his own telescope and eyepieces and has used a perpetually growing supply of Orion telescopes and accessories to enhance his observations. Jeff was kind enough to recently share a few words with us, including some sage advice for those just starting out...

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Featured Article
How To Choose a Telescope

How To Choose a Telescope

Like choosing neighborhoods, automobiles, or spouses, buying a first telescope is a highly subjective undertaking. There's no "best" telescope for everyone. The one that's right for you will depend on your lifestyle and your astronomy goals. Spending a little time analyzing your motivations will help you make an intelligent choice. Let's look at the different types of telescopes, and in so doing, some of the considerations that might influence your buying decision...

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NGC 6992 - The Eastern Veil in HST

Full Solar Disc in H Alpha
Jimmy E.

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Featured Events

We are happy to feature various astronomy-related events which we believe will be of interest to our customers. Click here for a list of events which have been submitted.

And find out how you can share your own astro-event with other Orion customers.


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About Orion Telescopes & Binoculars

Since 1975 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has been offering telescopes for sale direct to customers, with an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee says it all.

Orion offers telescopes for every level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. From our entry level beginner telescopes for amateur astronomers to our Dobsonian telescopes to our most advanced Cassegrain telescopes and accessories, you can find the best telescope for you. And you'll enjoy discount prices by buying your telescope online, direct from Orion. Not sure how to choose a telescope? Orion's Telescope Buyer's Guide is a great place to start.

Orion binoculars are known for quality optics at a great price. We offer binoculars for every viewing interest, including astronomical binoculars, compact binoculars, waterproof binoculars, birding binoculars, sport and hunting binoculars, and even night vision binoculars.

Orion's telescope and astrophotography accessories will enhance your telescope enjoyment without breaking the bank. Expand your viewing experience with accessories ranging from moon filters to power-boosting Barlow lenses to advanced computerized telescope mounts. Capture breathtaking photos with our affordable astrophotography cameras. And when you're stargazing, Orion's telescope cases and covers, observing gear, red LED flashlights, astronomy books and star charts will make your observing sessions more convenient, comfortable and meaningful.

At Orion, we are committed to sharing our knowledge and passion for astronomy and astrophotography with the amateur astronomy community. Visit the Orion Resource Center for in-depth information on telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography. You can find astrophotography "how to" tips and share your best astronomy pictures here. Submit astronomy articles, events, and reviews, and even become a featured Orion customer!