Telescopes

$109.99 for the scope

and accessory kit

 -Official product of the International Year of Astronomy 2009. It pays tribute to the men and women who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us!

-High quality Dobsonian style stand with 76mm reflector optical tube make this product ideal for an entry level user.

-Easy to use! The user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of the desired object.

-accessory kit contains: 12.5mm and 6mm eyepiece, moon filter, 5x24 finderscope and bracket, "the skyx" planetarium software, nylon carrying bag

• Quick and easy no-tool setup
• Permanently mounted StarPointer
• Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
• Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
• German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
• Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform
• All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
• Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
• "The Sky^®" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images

 Nexstar SLT Telescopes

NEXSTAR 130 SLT

• Compatible with 2" eyepieces
• High quality 130 mm reflector
• Fully computerized Altazimuth mount
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included
• Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps

• Proven NexStar computer control technology
• Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
• SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process

Nexstar SE Telescopes

NEXSTAR 4 SE

 NEW PRICE!

• 4" Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope
• SE combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features
• StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Internal flip mirror for convenient viewing straight through (with optional diagonal) or at 90 degrees
• Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup
• Sturdy computerized Altazimuth mount
• Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
• Ultra sturdy steel tripod features built-in wedge which allows 4 SE to be used for astrophotography
• Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps

NEXSTAR 5 SE

 NEW PRICE!

• 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• SE combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features
• StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup
• Sturdy computerized Altazimuth mount
• Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
• Ultra sturdy steel tripod features built-in wedge which allows 5 SE to be used for astrophotography
• Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps

NEXSTAR 6 SE

 NEW PRICE!

• 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• SE series combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features
• StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard
• Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup
• Celestron's unique patented single fork arm with integral hand control design provides a rigid and smooth operating structure for the optical tube
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Sturdy computerized Altazimuth mount
• Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
• Ultra sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

NEXSTAR 8 SE

• 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• SE combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features
• StarBright XLT high transmission coatings come standard
• Quick release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for no-tool setup
• Celestron's unique patented single fork arm with integral hand control design provides a rigid and smooth operating structure for the optical tube
• StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
• Sturdy computerized Altazimuth mount
• Ultra sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

Omni XLT 150

• High quality optics start with each lens and(or) mirror being hand selected so only the finest grade of optical glass is used
• StarBright XLT coatings provide maximized light transmission
• 25 mm multi-coated eyepiece - 20 mm eye relief, 50° FOV
• CG-4 German Equatorial mount with setting circles and slow motion controls - to accurately locate and track sky objects
• Ball bearings in both axis of the mount for smooth performance
• Heavy-duty pre-assembled stainless steel tripod featuring 1.75" legs, accessory tray and bubble level
• Easy no-tool setup
• "The Sky^®" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images

CPC XLT 925 GPS

• 9.25" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
• 8x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray
• Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
• Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope

CPC 11 XLT GPS

• 11" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
• 8x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray
• Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
• Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope

CGEM Telescopes

• 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• CGEM Computerized Equatorial Mount
• Schmidt-Cassegrain mechanism that moves the primary mirror to adjust focus is supported by two pre-loaded ball bearings, minimizing the "mirror flop" typical of bushing focus mechanisms
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Ultra sturdy 2" steel tripod with Accessory Tray
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

Ambassador 50

(also comes in 80)

• All brass optical tube, altazimuth mount, tripod hardware
• Rigid, sturdy and exquisite mahogany wood tripod
• Brass tripod accessory tray
• Erect Image Viewing through the telescope
• 2 year warranty