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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced observer, we have what you want!.  We have high quality refractors from Takahashi and Orion.

We carry HUGE 12" Dob's by Orion, and computerized systems from Celestron,

 Remember, if you don't see what you're looking for, or you have a question, feel free to contact us.

Computerized telescopes

Nexstar SE Lightweight Highly portable telescopes under 30lbs

 NexStar 5 ( Item 11049)5 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features: StarBright XLT high transmission coatings 

Accessories:  Star Pointer finder scope, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, Next Remote software.
Focal Length: f/10 1500
Weight: Very portable 21 lbs Scope and Mount
Price:

New price $699.00

 

$735.00 includes shipping and inspection

 NexStar 6 SE (item no. 11068)6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope 150 MM
SE series combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with the latest state-of-the-art features: StarBright XLT bigh transmission coatings 

Accessories:   StarPointer finder scope, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, NextRemote software,
Focal Length: f/10 1500mm
Weight: Very portable 26 lbs Scope and Mount
Price: New Price $799.00

 

$840.00 includes shipping and inspection

Entry Level computerized scopes  Under 500.00

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NEXSTAR 90 SLT   SkyAlign technology – simply input the date, time and location into the hand control then slew the telescope to any three bright celestial objects in the sky. You do not need to know the names of the stars — available only with 11022-XLT-SE-SA models.

Accessories:  , StarPointer finderscope, 25mm /10mm Plössl eyepiece
Focal Length: f/9-1000mm
Weight: 10lbs
Price: $419.00

NEXSTAR  102 SLT   SkyAlign technology – simply input the date, time and location into the hand control then slew the telescope to any three bright celestial objects in the sky. You do not need to know the names of the stars — available only with 11022-XLT-SE-SA models.

Accessories:  , StarPointer finderscope, 25mm /10mm Plössl eyepiece
Focal Length: f6- 660mm
Weight: 10lbs
Price: $479.00 

 Observatory Class Instruments 

 

NEXSTAR 800.925 and 1100 CPC Series with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology.  Tripod:  heavy duty steel (adjustable).  Mount:  dual fork arm.  Tray:  leg brace / eyepiece holder

 

Accessories:  40mm Plossl  Finder Scope 50mm w/ quick release bracket.
Focal Length:  f/10 - 2350mm
Weight: Telescope: 58 lbs., Tripod & Mount: 19 lbs.
Price: 8" $1899.00 9.25 $2499.00 11"  $2799.00  (Shipping 60-80)

 

 ( in Stock )

CGEM 9.25

 

Accessories:  40mm Plossl  6x30 Finder Scope
Focal Length:  f/10 - 2350mm
Weight: Very Heavy
Price:  

 

 

Big Dobs from Orion   8 and 10  ( in Stock local pick up only )

 Celestron Dobsonian - All mirrors made from BK-7 glass.

Size: 8
Accessories: 2" 32mm E-Lux eyepiece, 9x50 finder, 2" focuser, built-in cooling fan, roller bearing azimuth axis and altitude axis clutch with handle.
Focal Length: f/5 - 1250mm
Price: $395.00***

*****Price includes shipping and collimation

NEW Orion Intelliscope 12 and 14 inch with object locator.

 Celestron Dobsonian - All mirrors made from BK-7 glass.

Size: 12 and 14
Accessories: 2" 32mm E-Lux eyepiece, 9x50 finder, 2" focuser, built-in cooling fan, roller bearing azimuth axis and altitude axis clutch with handle.
Focal Length: 4.6
Price: 1299.00 /1799.00

 ORION REFRACTORS  ( OTA)

  120 EON 1799.00 f 7.5 ED refractor

120 ED f 7.5  Refractor  $1840.00 includes shipping and inspection

  110 Premium  999.00  F7 ED refractor  ( in Stock)

110 Premium refractor $1040.00 includes shipping and inspection

  TAKAHASHI  REFRACTORS

 

This compact short focus [f/5.9 - 355mm] apo refractor is the perfect eclipse telescope and with its triplet reducer [f/4.4 - 264mm] is a great little astro-camera or spotting scope .The FS-60C is available with the revolutionary "palm sized" equatorial mount "The Teegul Sky Patrol." This small, very portable sidereal rate mount will fit in a camera bag and can be attached to a camera tripod. This smallest, most portable mount can be taken around the world for solar eclipse or expeditions to remote areas.

FC 60mm  $995.00

The latest telescope model from Takahashi is a truly portable design. The 90mm (3½") f/5.6 fluorite doublet apochromatic optical system is of outstanding quality, with a focal length of 504mm. The optical tube assembly is only 13.8" long, weighing 7 pounds; small enough for an airline 'carry-on'. Not only is this instrument an excellent choice for astronomy, it can be used as a portable high-quality telescope for birding. The oversize focuser has an adapter for 2" and 1¼" diagonals, and accepts the FS series photographic adapter

 $1995 (regularly $2695). 

Comes with BT Tech Quick Release Adapter and your choice of a Temba case or tube holder. 

Limited to availability. Finder scope and bracket not included.
 

 

OTA  $2995.00

The FSQ-85ED is the perfect "go anywhere" imaging/visual astrograph.

Outstanding features:

- Premium double ED quadruplet
- Flat field w/60mmØ image circle
- Image circle will accept medium format CCD cameras or Digital SLRs
- Large heavy duty 72mmØ focuser carries medium format CCD camera
- Highly portable for worldwide or remote site uses; the light weight will allow smaller more portable mounts to be used with good effect
- Light weight flat-field astrograph
- High order of color correction produces outstanding images and extremely fine views
- Built-in camera rotator [camera angle adjuster] allows the camera to be rotated 360? without loss of critical focus and fine focuser for precise focus
- Designed from the beginning for digital imaging
- Uses a newly designed Extender-ED 1.5x to increase focal length for high power viewing

 

 

 OTA $2695.00

Beginner and small scopes! These telescope are safer for children as they have no metal parts. However, young children should NOT be left unattended when using any telescope. 

  In Stock $49.99

The FirstScope is a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy. This quality Dobsonian style telescope features a 76 mm aperture reflector optical tube. FirstScope is an ideal entry level astronomical telescope. It is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object, making the viewing experience a snap! The compact design makes it easy enough to take with you on your next outdoor adventure. The FirstScope is also stylish enough to be a decorative fixture on your bookshelf or desk

 

 Observer 60 Altaz Refractor  (ages 10 and up)

Perfect for beginners:  Two EP  Red Dot finder aluminum tripod

Accessories: 25mm 10mm eyepiece

Starry Night software

 
Focal Length: 700mm   
:Price  99.00