Although perfect for beginning stargazers this telescope is not a toy! The Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector is just the right size - large enough to see night sky objects yet compact enough to sit on a desk. The wide field of vision is ideal for observing detailed moon craters and even the spectacular rings of Saturn without having to leave town. Under darker skies the SkySkanner has enough light-gathering power to reveal objects as deep as the Milky Way. Complete with 100mm parabolic primary mirror optics made of glass not plastic two 1.25" eyepieces and an EZ finder II reflex sight this 100mm reflector provides up to 40x magnification out of the box and collects over 200 times more light than the unaided eye!
- An ideal entry-level reflector telescope with 100mm parabolic primary mirror optics - no plastic lenses as found in some other telescopes made for beginners
- See hundreds of craters on the Moon detail on Jupiter and other planets even when viewing from relatively bright city locations
- A tabletop telescope big enough to find and observe objects in the night sky but small enough to easily store in a closet or display on a desk
- Perfect reflector telescope for wide-angle low-power viewing of the Milky Way and other deep sky objects when viewing from relatively dark skies
- Includes two 1.25" telescope eyepieces: 20mm (for 20 power magnification) and 10mm (for 40 power magnification) EZ Finder II aiming device Starry Night astronomy software and more!
The Moon's disk even at partial phases is intensely bright with reflected sunlight. The glare washes out most of the craters rilles and other surface details from view. Our 1.25" Orion 13% Transmission Moon Filter reduces the glare allowing transmission of only 13% of the reflected light. Not only will you see more surface features but you can study them in greater comfort. The filter reduces irradiation which is the distortion at the boundary between light and dark areas such as along the lunar terminator. The Orion Moon Filter is especially useful to owners of large-aperture scopes in which the Moon's brightness can be overwhelming. It uniformly reduces light over the entire visible spectrum. Screws into threaded eyepiece barrel.
- The Orion 1.25" 13% Transmission Moon Filter reduces the glare so you can see more lunar detail and surface features with your telescope
- Threads directly into the 1.25" barrel of your telescope eyepiece
- Especially useful for large aperture telescopes through which the light of the Moon can be extremely overwhelming
- Telescope eyepiece filter transmits only 13% of the incoming light boosting contrast and ability to discren detail on the Moon
- Perfectly neutral color will not alter the natural color of the Moon
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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!
- A large aperture Classic Dobsonian reflector telescope at a very affordable price!
- 8" diameter reflector optics lets you view the Moon and planets in close up detail and has enough light grasp to pull in pleasing views of faint nebulas galaxies and star clusters
- A perfect Dobsonian telescope that can last a lifetime for the beginning astronomy enthusiast or whole family
- The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the reflector optical tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use
- Includes a 2" Crayford focuser that accepts 1.25" and 2" telescope eyepieces a 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece an EZ Finder II reflex sight collimation cap Starry Night software and more!
Although perfect for beginning stargazers this telescope is not a toy! The Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector is just the right size - large enough to see night sky objects yet compact enough to sit on a desk. The wide field of vision is ideal for observing detailed moon craters and even the spectacular rings of Saturn without having to leave town. Under darker skies the SkySkanner has enough light-gathering power to reveal objects as deep as the Milky Way. Complete with 100mm parabolic primary mirror optics made of glass not plastic two 1.25" eyepieces and an EZ finder II reflex sight this 100mm reflector provides up to 40x magnification out of the box and collects over 200 times more light than the unaided eye!
- An ideal entry-level reflector telescope with 100mm parabolic primary mirror optics - no plastic lenses as found in some other telescopes made for beginners
- See hundreds of craters on the Moon detail on Jupiter and other planets even when viewing from relatively bright city locations
- A tabletop telescope big enough to find and observe objects in the night sky but small enough to easily store in a closet or display on a desk
- Perfect reflector telescope for wide-angle low-power viewing of the Milky Way and other deep sky objects when viewing from relatively dark skies
- Includes two 1.25" telescope eyepieces: 20mm (for 20 power magnification) and 10mm (for 40 power magnification) EZ Finder II aiming device Starry Night astronomy software and more!
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Without spending a fortune you can get a telescope that will not only satisfy the kids but the kid in you! Our SkyQuest XT4.5 is a quality telescope with point-and-view simplicity that makes it easy to use and makes stargazing fun! The optical performance is far and away better than flimsy department store models. Its 4.5" (114mm) mirror housed in an enameled steel tube gathers 260% more starlight than a 60mm refractor. More light means you can see a lot more celestial objects in greater detail. In a review of low-cost beginner telescopes Sky and Telescope (12/05) proclaimed the XT4.5 "The best of the bunch - a solid combination of optics and mechanics." Try it and see for yourself!
- 114mm aperture and 910mm focal length for views of lunar craters planets nebulas and galaxies
- Sturdy Dobsonian mount and handy grip knob allow for effortless maneuvering
- Includes 2 eyepieces finder scope focuser and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
- One-year limited warranty
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The Moon's disk even at partial phases is intensely bright with reflected sunlight. The glare washes out most of the craters rilles and other surface details from view. Our Moon Filter reduces the glare allowing transmission of only 13% of the reflected light. Not only will you see more surface features but you can study them in greater comfort. The filter reduces irradiation which is the distortion at the boundary between light and dark areas such as along the lunar terminator. The Orion Moon Filter is especially useful to owners of large-aperture scopes in which the Moon's brightness can be overwhelming. It uniformly reduces light over the entire visible spectrum. Screws into threaded eyepiece barrel.
- Orion Telescope Eyepiece Moon Filter reduce the glare so you can see more lunar detail and surface features with any telescope
- Threads directly into the 1.25" barrel of your telescope eyepiece
- Especially useful for the large aperture telescopes where the light of the moon can be extremely overwhelming
- Eyepiece filter that transmits only 13% of the incoming light
- The perfect accessory for any Orion's beginner telescope
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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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An excellent filter for beginniners!
This moon filter is a great way to explore the moon for beginniners! This filter can reduce the glare of the bright moon so you can explore the moon easily. But for experts I would recommend to get a Orion Poliarzing Filter (...). This is because somtimes the moon is too dark. With a poliarzing filter you can adjust the filter from 1-40%. For beginniners I would strongly recommened this filter but for experts I would get a Poliarzing filter.
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A special telescope like our ED102 deserves a special case. This sturdy wood-panel case has a black water-resistant PVC skin. Aluminum edge rails and corner reinforcements ensure long-lasting durability. The custom foam interior fits the ED102 like a glove even with a 2" diagonal attached. Also holds a 2" eyepiece. Twin latches and a carrying handle round out the feature set. External dimensions: 25.75" x 12.25" x 9." (LxWxH).
- A special case for Orion's popular 102mm ED refractor telescope
- Sturdy wood-panel case with a black water-resistant PVC skin
- Aluminum edge rails and corner reinforcements for long-lasting durability
- Holds telescope up to three 1.25" eyepieces one 2" eyepiece and a 6x30 finder scope with bracket
- External dimensions: 25.75" x 12.25" x 9"
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The beauty of a big truss tube Dob is that it can be disassembled into conveniently sized components for easy transport. And transporting the SkyQuest XX12i will be much easier and the components much better protected with this set of cases designed just for the XX12i. The set includes three cases plus a secondary mirror cover. Each case is made of durable waterproof 600-denier polyester/nylon material with a urethane coating and a 100% nylon lining and double stitched for extra strength. There are separate padded cases for the upper and lower optical tube sections as well as a case for the truss poles. The poles slip into separate compartments to prevent direct contact among them. The truss case attaches to the lower optical tube case with a hook-and-loop fastener so the two can be carried together as one. The lower tube case also has a zippered pocket to hold accessories. All the cases have carrying handles. Lastly the soft nylon secondary mirror "sock" is included to keep the mirror free of dust when the scope is idle. Keep your SkyQuest XX12i Truss Tube Dob looking like new and get it to your observing site more easily and securely with this set of custom cases. Made in the U.S.A.
- Three cases designed to protect the optical tube sections of the SkyQuest XX12i during transport
- Includes padded cases for upper and lower optical tube sections and a case for the truss poles
- Truss pole case has separate slot for each pole to prevent direct contact among them
- Cases are made of waterproof 600-denier polyester/nylon double stitched for extra strength
- Includes soft nylon cover to keep secondary mirror free of dust when scope is idle
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We offer a rugged soft custom case to fit the SkyQuest XT12. 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.
- Rugged fully padded case for easy safe transport and storage of Orion's SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope
- Includes shoulder straps
- Fits tube assembly only
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We offer a rugged soft custom case to fit the SkyView Pro and Atlas 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.
- 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: 14"W x 56.5"L x 14" H
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We offer a rugged soft custom case to fit the SkyView Pro 8 EQ SCT and the Celestron C8 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.
- Rugged soft case protects your telescope and makes carrying and storing your scope easy
- Made of heavy water-resistant polyester/nylon with zipper and handle straps
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A convenient way to carry and store the Orion StarBlast 6 and StarBlast 6i IntelliScope!
- A convenient way to carry and store the Orion StarBlast 6 and StarBlast 6i IntelliScope!
- Quality materials design and construction mean the case won't tear rip or mildew
- Case has carry handle position located precisely at balance point for easy carrying
- Zippered accessory pocket
- Made in the USA
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Not worth the money
This bag seems to be a little oversized for the xt10. There is a lot of extra room in the bag. I suppose it does do the job of protecting the telescope but I don't think it is worth a hundred bucks
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Horrible Case for XT4.5
This case does not fit the SkyQuest XT 4.5 at all. You can get it on the telescope but it fits very very tightly. The hole for the handle does not line up with the handle on the telescope either. I did not get a faulty case either I contacted their customer service which was great by the way and the one star review is not by any means a bad reflection on the company and they sent me a new one. The new case fit exactly the same and since I was still not pleased I returned both cases in the box they sent the replacement in with their prepaid postage sticker. They refunded my money and I wasn't penalized in any way for returning the unsatisfactory case.
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Nice Case Reasonable Price
The bag is simple but well-made and padded just fine for normal carriage of my 5" refractor.
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Seems to do its purposeThis product seems to be good so far. It is well constructed and fits the scope well. However it doesn't fit the telecope base. Not knowing much about telescopes when I made this purchase I assumed the entire telescope package would fit in the bag.
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Seems to do its purposeThis product seems to be good so far. It is well constructed and fits the scope well. However it doesn't fit the telecope base. Not knowing much about telescopes when I made this purchase I assumed the entire telescope package would fit in the bag.
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We just made it easier to store your telescope and transport it to your favorite observing spot no matter how far afield. We specially designed this heavy-duty oversized backpack-style case with the amateur astronomer in mind. We wanted something that could hold a wide variety of telescopes along with a small mount tripod and accessories all in one convenient go-anywhere case. And the Observer's Backpack Case does it with rugged elegance. It can accommodate up to an 8" Cassegrain a 4" short-tube refractor or a small rich-field reflector. It's the perfect all-in-one case for the stargazer on the go! Made of durable water-resistant nylon over a semi-rigid frame this fully padded case features a main telescope compartment with customizable padded dividers and wide internal retaining straps. It also contains a large padded pouch suitable for a laptop computer. A separate full-length compartment has variously sized mesh pockets for small accessories. On the exterior there's a large expandable pocket in front buckle straps for a tripod on the side a mesh pouch for a water bottle and a rigid rubber carrying handle on top. In back thickly padded shoulder straps are complemented by an adjustable waist belt enhanced with foam padding for lower back support. So pack up your telescope and hit the great outdoors with the Orion Observer's Backpack Case! Internal dimensions (main compartment): 23"L x 14.5"W x 7"H. One-year limited warranty.
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