• Rugged soft case protects your telescope and makes carrying and storing your scope easy
• Padded divider separates optical tube from mount/tripod to prevent dings
• Made of heavy, water-resistant polyester/nylon with full-length zipper and handle straps
• External dimension: 9.5" W x 49.75" L x 12.25" H

Product Description
We offer a rugged, soft custom case to fit medium refractor telescopes. It is fully padded on all sides to provide maximum protection of your instrument. Our padded scope cases provide a convenient means for transporting and storing your scope. It'll stay cleaner and last longer, free of dings and scrapes. They're made of heavy, water-resistant polyester/nylon material with padding sewn into the inner lining. Full-length zipper allows easy access. Handle straps fit nicely in the hand and most are long enough to sling over a shoulder, too. Comfortable to carry, forgiving of bumps and bruises, and more space-efficient than boxy hard cases, our scope cases are a smart buy for any telescope owner. Get yours today! One-year limited warranty.... More >>

Orion Padded Case for Medium Refractor Telescopes

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• Collects over 170% more light than a 60mm refractor
• Red-dot finder makes it easy to locate objects in the night sky
• Observe the Moon, planets, star clusters, and bright nebulas and galaxies
• Table-top base can be easily mounted on a tripod with a 3/8" or 1/4"-20 threaded post
• Lightweight, compact design lets you take the GoScope anywhere

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For portability and low-power, wide-field viewing, look no further than the Orion GoScope 80mm Refractor Telescope. This ultra-compact, entry-level "Mini-Dob" makes a great quality first telescope for beginning stargazers. But itâ?TMs not just for newbies â?" the GoScope 80â?TMs convenient size makes it a true "grab-and-go" telescope, perfect for the mobile interests of more experienced amateurs. With an 80mm objective lens and 350mm focal length (f/4.3), the GoScope 80 performs rather impressively for its modest size, collecting over 30% more light than its 70mm counterpart, and over 170% more light than a 60mm refractor. The included 20mm (18x) and 10mm (35x) 1.25" eyepieces will aid in your exploration of the solar system as you observe the Moon's craters and seas, the rings of Saturn, and the moons of Jupiter. You'll also delight in open and globular star clusters, as well as a nebula or two. The tube assembly of the GoScope 80mm Refractor Telescope... More >>

Orion GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor Telescope

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• Elegant zoom eyepiece designed for convenient, comfortable, and crisp views of the night sky
• Focal length range of 7.5mm to 22.5mm provides a variety of magnifications
• Comfortable eye relief range of 19.5mm at 22.5mm focal length, and 18mm at 7.5mm focal length
• Marked indicators for 7.5mm, 12mm, 17mm, and 22.5mm focal lengths
• Glare threaded and compatible with Orion 1.25" filters

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The Premium Zoom Eyepiece features a focal range of 22.5mm to 7.5mm, with marked indicators for settings of 7.5mm, 12mm, 17mm and 22.5mm. The wide range of focal lengths allows you to enjoy the finer details of an object, as well as its more apparent features, while leaving the eyepiece securely seated in the focuser. The large ocular lens provides comfortable viewing with a 66 degree apparent field of view at 22.5mm, and a 42 degree field of view at 7.5mm. The eyepiece, which consists of eight lens elements in five groups, is fully multi-coated with anti-reflection coatings for clear, crisp views. Dual-purpose threading of the 1.25" barrel enables the eyepiece to be used with Orion filters, while also preventing glare. The Premium Zoom, made of black anodized aluminum construction, was designed with viewing comfort in mind. It features generous eye relief of 19.5mm at 22.5mm and 18mm at 7.5mm. A twist-up rubber eyeguard and rubber knurled grip ring for fo... More >>

Orion 7.5-22.5mm Premium Zoom Telescope Eyepiece

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• A great telescope for beginners interested in nighttime stargazing and daytime terrestrial viewing
• 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length for wonderful views of the moon, planets, nebulas and galaxies
• Includes a sturdy tripod and an altazimuth mount for simple horizontal and vertical movement
• Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, diagonal, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
• One-year limited warranty

Product Description
Our Observer 70 is the perfect telescope for that budding astronomer in your family. This scope excels in both quality and performance. Its 70mm multi-coated achromatic objective lens - focal length 700mm focal length (f/10) - gathers 36% more light than a 60mm. And it's made of glass, not plastic, as you'd find in many department store models. The optical tube is supported on a sturdy aluminum tripod with accessory tray. This altazimuth model can also be used for terrestrial viewing. Standard accessories include a 10mm (70x) Explorer II eyepiece, a 25mm (28x) Explorer II eyepiece, 90-deg mirror star diagonal, and an EZ Finder II finder scope. One-year limited warranty.... More >>

Orion Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope

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• A great telescope for beginners of all ages!
• 60mm aperture and 700mm focal length for great image quality.
• Includes sturdy tripod and altazimuth mount for simple horizontal and vertical movement
• Includes two Kellner eyepieces, focuser, finder scope, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
• One-year limited warranty

Product Description
For about the price of a fast-food meal and a movie, the whole family can enjoy countless nights out with our Observer 60 telescope. It's the perfect scope for giving any novice their first jaw-dropping glimpses of lunar craters, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, star clusters, and bright nebulas. A definite step up in quality from the standard department-store models, the Observer 60 features two fully coated 1.25" Kellner eyepieces, a 1.25" focuser, an Orion EZ Finder II aiming device, and a sturdy aluminum tripod with accessory tray. Everything you need to get started exploring space! You even get Starry Night SE astronomy software worth $69.90 -- FREE!... More >>

Orion Observer 60mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope

Orion Observer 60mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope is a post from: telescopes

• Mounting bracket for use of a SkyLine Green Laser Pointer (GLP) as a"finder scope"
• Sturdy ABS bracket holds GLP and fits the dovetail finder scope base of most Orion telescopes
• Makes pointing any telescope super easy. Laser beam shows exactly where your telescope is aimed
• No need to crouch in odd positions as when peering through a standard finder scope!
• Spring-loaded X-Y adjustment screws enable quick alignment of GLP with scope. GLP sold separately

Product Description
Now you can use the SkyLine Green Laser Pointer (GLP) to aim your telescope! This dual-ring ABS bracket holds the GLP and mounts like a standard finder scope. The bracket's dovetail foot fits the finder scope base of most Orion telescopes, as well as our dovetail mounting bases. The spring-loaded X-Y adjustment thumbscrews enable quick alignment of the GLP with the telescope. The SkyLine GLP makes pointing any telescope super easy. The green beam shows exactly where your telescope is aimed. No need to crouch in odd positions to peer through a standard finder scope! Bracket includes an On/Off thumbscrew collar for the GLP, which allows continuous On functionality while you align on your target object. SkyLine GLP sold separately.... More >>

Orion SkyLine Deluxe GLP-to-Telescope Bracket

Orion SkyLine Deluxe GLP-to-Telescope Bracket is a post from: telescopes

• Get the astronomy flashlight that never needs additional batteries!
• Winding the hand crank for 1 minute pumps out up to 1 hour of red LED light
• Red light preserves your night vision while you read star charts or check your equipment
• Choose from two brightness settings, which illuminate three or all five red LEDs
• Can also be charged from a USB port, and can even power a cell phone in an emergency

Product Description
When we say our newest astro flashlight is "self powered," we mean it is powered by your own bad self! The RedBeam SP has a small hand crank that, when wound, charges an internal rechargeable battery. There's no need for any other batteries, ever! Just 1 minute of winding cranks out up to 15 minutes of red LED light! Red light preserves your dark-adapted night vision while you read star charts or check your equipment. Choose from two brightness settings, which illuminate three or all five red LEDs. The RedBeam SP can also be charged from a USB port (USB charge cable included). It can even power a cell phone in an emergency (five popular cell phone adapters are included). Get the astronomy flashlight that never needs additional batteries!... More >>

Orion RedBeam SP Self-Powered LED Flashlight

Orion RedBeam SP Self-Powered LED Flashlight is a post from: telescopes

• Doubles the power of any eyepiece
• This barlow lens is compact - just 3 inches long (about half the length of a standard barlow lens)
• 2x amplifier lens doublet is multi-coated for excellent light transmission
• Housing is internally baffled to eliminate unwanted reflections and increase contrast
• One-year limited warranty

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Give your scope a power boost! Our Shorty barlow doubles the power of any eyepiece it's used with. For about the price of a single eyepiece or less, this practical accessory effectively doubles the number of eyepieces at your disposal. It gets its name from its compact size. The Shorty is just 3" long end to end-about half the length of a standard barlow lens. It's short 1.25"-diameter barrel is just 1.6" long, fitting easily in any 1.25" star diagonal, so it's great to use with refractors and Schmidt-Cassegrains. In fact, it works with any type of telescope. The Shorty's 2x amplifier lens is an achromatic glass doublet that's multi-coated to ensure excellent light transmission. The machined and anodized aluminum housing is internally baffled to eliminate unwanted reflections and increase contrast. Barrel is threaded to acept filters.... More >>

Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens, 1.25"

Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens, 1.25″ is a post from: telescopes

• Made of polished brass and smartly trimmed with a leatherette jacket for a sure grip
• 30mm achromatic objective lens, fully antireflection coated
• 12x magnifying power brings distant vistas into sharp, detailed view
• Telescope extends to 12-3/4"; collapses to just 5-3/8".
• Keep it in the handy belt case (included) while touring or sightseeing.

Product Description
This classy, collapsible scope makes distant vistas come alive with sharp detail. Made of polished brass and smartly trimmed with a leatherette jacket for a sure grip, the Brass Classic features a fully coated 30mm achromatic glass objective lens for bright daytime images. The 12-power eyepiece provides up-close views of subjects too distant to see clearly with the unaided eye! Just twist the eyepiece to focus. Telescope extends to 12-3/4"; collapses to just 5-3/8". Keep it in the handy belt case (included) while touring or sightseeing. Makes a great gift.... More >>

Orion Brass Classic 12x30 Brass Hand Telescope

Orion Brass Classic 12×30 Brass Hand Telescope is a post from: telescopes

• Fun, user-friendly telescope design lets beginning astronomers and seasoned hobbyists navigate the night sky with ease
• Big 150mm (5.9") parabolic mirror optics reveal the planets and deep-sky objects in rich detail
• Compact and highly portable; weighs only 23.5 lbs. and has built-in carrying handles in the base
• Sturdy swivel base comes pre-assembled in the box for no-hassle set-up.
• Includes 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepieces, EZ Finder II aiming device, and eyepiece rack

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We've done our popular Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Beginner Telescope one better. The Orion-designed StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope takes the same compact, wide-field, user-friendly concept and expands on it, literally. The StarBlast 6 boasts fully 73% more light-gathering area than its smaller counterpart. Yet the scope is still highly portable, weighing only 23.5 lbs., and comes with the base fully assembled in the box! The StarBlast 6's 150mm (5.9") f/5.0 parabolic mirror provides ample aperture to reveal the planets and deep-sky gems in wonderful detail. Its wide field of view makes finding and tracking objects easier than with longer focal-length telescopes, which makes it a superb beginner telescope -- for all ages. It also would make a terrific "grab-and-go" second telescope for more experienced stargazers. Teflon bearings and adjustable altitude tension on the base ensure smooth maneuvering of the StarBlast 6. Keep the included Sirius Plossl eyepieces a... More >>

Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope

Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope is a post from: telescopes

• Ultraportable "day and night" telescope for folks on the go
• Includes telescope plus full-length aluminum tripod with retractable legs
• Rugged backpacks holds the telescope, tripod and all accessories
• Includes EZ Finder II red dot finder scope and two eyepieces for low-and high-power views
• Also includes Starry Night stargazing CD-ROM

Product Description
Here's a versatile telescope designed to pack up and go whenever you hit the road, the trail, or the air. It excels for daytime birding, nature study, and scenic long-distance viewing, and will take you way beyond the Earth's horizon after sunset for some casual nighttime stargazing and Moon-watching. The GoScope 70 features a 70mm achromatic lens system for high-resolution images of distant subjects. The scope sets up in seconds on the retractable aluminum tripod,newly upgraded to provide smoother motion and a wider, more stable stance. The three-way pan head allows smooth, easy pointing of the telescope. It comes with a correct-image prism diagonal, quality 20mm and 10mm Kellner eyepieces (1.25"), and EZ Finder II red dot finder scope. It's a complete observational system that tucks away neatly in the specially designed backpack! Includes Starry Night SE astronomy software. Weighs 6 lbs.... More >>

Orion GoScope 70mm Backpack Telescope

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• Rugged soft case protects your telescope and makes carrying and storing your scope easy
• Padded divider separates optical tube from mount/tripod to prevent dings
• Made of heavy, water-resistant polyester/nylon with full-length zipper and handle straps
• Exterior dimensions: 10"W x 44"L x 12" H

Product Description
We offer a rugged, soft custom case to fit small refractors. It is fully padded on all sides to provide maximum protection of your instrument. Our padded scope cases provide a convenient means for transporting and storing your scope. It'll stay cleaner and last longer, free of dings and scrapes. They're made of heavy, water-resistant polyester/nylon material with padding sewn into the inner lining. Full-length zipper allows easy access. Handle straps fit nicely in the hand and most are long enough to sling over a shoulder, too. Comfortable to carry, forgiving of bumps and bruises, and more space-efficient than boxy hard cases, our scope cases are a smart buy for any telescope owner. Get yours today! One-year limited warranty.... More >>

Orion Padded Case for Small Refractor Telescopes

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• Locate more than 14,000 celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller!
• 254mm aperture and 1200mm focal length for glorius views of the moon, planets, galaxies and nebulas
• Exquisite optics allow you to reach stars as faint as magnitude 15
• Includes Crayford-style focuser, two eyepieces, finder scope, and FREE Starry Night software

Product Description
This remarkable scope combines powerful 254mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with included Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! The optical tube houses an 10" (254mm) parabolic mirror and rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance.... More >>

Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope with Object Locator

Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope with Object Locator is a post from: telescopes

• Great for all-around astronomical observing, this is a great beginner's telescope at a great price!
• 76mm aperture and 700mm focal length for wonderful views of the moon, planets, and even some nebulas
• Includes sturdy tripod and equatorial mount for hands-free celestial tracking
• Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, collimation cap, and FREE astronomy software
• One-year limited warranty

Product Description
Buying a first telescope used to be risky business, with more cheap models on the market than affordable quality ones. Our SpaceProbe 3 changes all that. It's not only affordable, but its optical quality will make the night sky's treasures accessible right from your backyard. The 3"-diameter primary mirror gathers enough light to reveal the faint glows of many star clusters and nebulas, as well as Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, and the stark, cratered terrain of the Moon. The aluminum Newtonian optical tube features a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser and two Explorer II eyepieces - a 25mm (28x) and a 10mm (70x). The included EZ Finder II finder scope helps you locate objects with ease. The SpaceProbe 3 EQ's equatorial mount allows easy manual "tracking" of objects with the turn of a knob (or optional electronic drive for hands-free tracking). Includes aluminum tripod with accessory tray. One-year limited warranty.Amazon.com Review
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Orion SpaceProbe 3 EQ Reflector Telescope

Orion SpaceProbe 3 EQ Reflector Telescope is a post from: telescopes

• 203mm aperture and 1200mm focal length allow you to reach deep into space for jaw-dropping images
• The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use
• Now includes an upgraded 2" Crayford-style focuser that accepts 1.25" and 2" eyepieces
• Includes 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
• Big-aperture optics + point-and-view ease of use = out-of-this-world value

Product Description
It's no wonder customers heap 5-star ratings on this "gentle giant." For not only does its jumbo-sized optics and uncomplicated design bring a "new level of joy to simple observing," raved Astronomy magazine, but it's also one of the most affordable quality Dobs on the market. The SkyQuest XT8 Classic isn't just good bang for the buck, it's a supernova of telescope value! The XT8 Classic gives you the deep-space thrills without the deep-pocket frills. We've kept it lean and mean to keep its price low for tight budgets. But rest assured, it comes fully equipped for adventure, whether you're a beginning stargazer or are graduating to a more capable instrument. It features an expertly figured parabolic mirror housed in an enameled steel optical tube. The tube rides on a stable Dobsonian base that allows easy point-and-view navigation and has a convenient carrying handle. A 2" Crayford focuser, EZ Finder II aiming device, 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece (1.25"), a... More >>

Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope is a post from: telescopes