Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

A powerful and capable telescope the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian is one of our most popular reflectors due to its elegant combination of precision optics mechanical simplicity and rock-solid stability. You and your whole family will appreciate the bright clear views of the night sky provided by the XT8 Classic. The Moon and planets of our solar system like Jupiter Saturn and Mars shine brightly in the SkyQuest XT8 Classic allowing you to inspect them in detail. The XT8's 8-inch aperture is also large enough to gather a significant amount of light from more distant celestial objects for great views of sparkling star clusters cloudy nebulas and faraway galaxies. The XT8 Classic Dob is a tremendous value considering the high quality views it provides on such a wide variety of celestial objects. The point-and-view simplicity of the Dobsonian design is not as complicated as an equatorial (EQ) mount and tripod so with a little practice your whole family can scan the heavens just like experienced hobbyists. For any astronomer seeking serious adventure the XT8 Classic Dob has it all!

  • 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



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Celestron NexImage Solar System Imager

Complete CCD solar system imager capable of producing high quality planetary images with tremendous detail / Greater light sensitivity and color fidelity

  • Complete CCD solar system imager produces high-quality planetary images

  • View and capture live video on your computer screen

  • Software automatically filters out fuzzy frames for sharper image

  • Easy to install and use

  • Manually control gain contrast exposure time and much more from your PC



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Digital Blue QX5 Digial Microscope

The QX-5 Microscope is the perfect educational tool for children who want to learn about their world! Attach this electronic microscope to your PC and let children explore the tiny hidden parts of their world.

  • Includes specimen jars sample slide tweezers eye dropper slide clip software CD-ROM USB cable microscope stand and microscope

  • Video playback 15 frames per second

  • Magnification 10X 60X 200X

  • Resolution VGA 640 x 480 twin super bright LED light source

  • Portable and easy to use in both stationary and "handheld" modes



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Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece

Celestron 8-24mm 1.25" Zoom Eyepiece for 1 1/4-in Celestron Telescopes 93230

  • Super-premium 1.25-inch zoom eyepiece

  • Focal length of 8 to 24 millimeters

  • Allows for expanded magnification options

  • 40 to 60 degree field of view 15 to 18 millimeter eye relief

  • Fully multicoated optics



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TASCO 49TN Refractor Telescope & Microscope

Refractor Telescope & Microscope

  • 50x50mm table telescope & 900x microscope

  • Refractor telescope ideal for land or skyviewing for the young observer

  • 19-piece microscope kit includes assorted examination slides preparation tools & sample slides



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Celestron 93625 Universal 1.25-inch Camera T-Adapter

A T-Adapter allows you to attach your 35 mm SLR camera to the prime focus of your telescope or spotting scope. This arrangement is used for terrestrial photography and short exposure lunar and planetary photography. It can also be used for long exposure deep-sky photography when using a separate guidescope. Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount a camera to your instrument.This universal 1?" T-Adapter fits (drop in style) any type of telescope that uses a 1?" focuser or visual back.

  • Allows attachment of 35mm SLR camera to the prime focus of your telescope

  • Great for terrestrial short exposure lunar and planetary photography

  • Use with separate guidescope for long exposure deep-sky photography

  • Fits any type of telescope that uses a 1.25-inch focuser or visual back

  • Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount camera



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Celestron 44320 Microscope Digital Kit MDK

Biological microscope with digital camera for viewing or imaging. 40x to 600x Power 10x to 20x zoom eyepiece objectives - 4x 15x 30x top and bottom electric illumination 3 prepared slides.

  • Biological microscope with powers from 40x to 600x

  • Three prepared slides rocks and honeybee wing

  • Zoom eyepiece from 10x to 20x; 4x 15x 30x objective lenses

  • Digital camera with imaging software included on CD-ROM

  • Top and bottom electric illumination



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Celestron 44410 Prepared Microscope Slides (25-Piece Set)

A wide assortment of specimen slides covering insect parts plant parts animal parts etc.



  • Prepared Slides For Hours and Hours of Enjoyment and Discovery

  • 1" x 3" (25 mm x 76 mm) Glass Slides

  • Packed in a Wooden Case

  • Listing of each of the Slides



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