Labels: binoculars, Caldera, Discount, Magnification, Tripods Wednesday, August 31, 2011
6131 Magnification: 10x Features: -Designed with an innovative eyepiece. -Patented, single-hinge ergonomic design allows for easy one-handed use, even with gloves. -Easy-grip rubber armor. -Lightweight rugged magnesium body. -Ultra-wide field of view with superb image quality. -Fluorite low-dispersion objective glass. -Push-in locking diopter for one-handed operation. -BBAR coated optics. -Long eye relief. -Hydrophobic, scratch-resistant external lens coating. -Phase coated bak-4 prisms. -Waterproof / fogproof / nitrogen processed. -Patent pending all-season, breathable neck strap with warming pockets. -Protective molded case included. -U.S. engineering. -Available in 2 magnifications: 8x and 10x. Specifications: -Objective Diameter: 42mm. -Exit Pupil: 5.2mm (8x), 4.2mm (10x). -Field of View (ft/100yds): 438' (8x), 367' (10x). -Eye Relief: 18.5mm (8x), 17mm (10x). -Close Focus: < 5'. -Dimensions: 5.25'' H x 10'' W x 10'' D...Read More
Give your scope a power boost! Orion's Shorty barlow lens doubles the power of any eyepiece it's used with. For about the price of a single telescope 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 barlow lens 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-Cassegrain telescopes. 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 accept filters...Read More
Labels: Computerized, Equatorial, iOptron, Reflector, Telescope, TwinStar Monday, August 29, 2011
This telescope is ideal for backyard astronomy enthusiasts or older children with space on the brain. Simply turn the telescope on, choose the object you want to see on the handheld controller and the computerized GPS mount does the rest. With a large 150mm (6 inch) primary mirror and a 1400mm focal length, this large reflector telescope is the perfect high magnification instrument for planetary and deep space astronomy. You can observe fabulous nebulae, galaxies, binary star systems and most of the famed deep-space Messier objects. Of course, with this telescope, you can see outstanding detail when viewing the moon and you can see the Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter. The iOptron SmartStar-A Equatorial Mount with GPS, a.k.a. The Cube, is probably the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit. In addition, there are no "dead spots" -- so you can point your telescope anywhere above the horizon, whereas, other mounts block the telescope tube at certain points of rotation. This mount comes standard with AC connection, but also accepts 8 AA cell batteries for use at home or in the field (Batteries sold separately). The GoToNova computerized control system is by far the most technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. With a database of 80,000 celestial objects, including all of the most famous galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, not to mention the planets, you'll be able to enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button. There is no need to align the telescope, with GPS, it knows its location. The GoToNova Controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organized. It also has a larger LCD screen with more lines of content compared with the competition. With the easy-to-use hand controller you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go...Read More
Labels: Canopy, Lights, Observing, Telescopes Sunday, August 28, 2011
It's what photographers have used for decades. Drape this pitch-black, double-layer canopy over your head and your telescope's eyepiece to block out that annoying porch light, streetlight-all unwanted light. The objects you're viewing will appear brighter, with greater detail and better contrast. Ideal for tripod-mounted binocs and cameras, too. Size: 34" x 43". Simple but effective!..Read More
Labels: Camera, Control, Digital, Infrared, Konica, Minolta, Protector, Remote, Reviews, Screen, Vectis, Wireless Friday, August 26, 2011
- HQRP® Wireless Infrared Remote Control plus HQRP® LCD Screen Protector;
- Works on distance up to 8 meters;
- Strong anti-interference function;
- Small and Portable; Simple and Easy to use; Lithium CR2025 battery inside;
- 200 Days Warranty.
Labels: 685nm, Baader, Filter, Irpass Thursday, August 25, 2011
Labels: AM423X, Camera, Digital, DinoEye, Eyepiece, Microscope, Reviews Wednesday, August 24, 2011
This eyepiece digital camera (USB 2.0) is professionally designed for traditional microscopes. It works perfectly with all kinds of optical microscopes, such as Biological microscope, Metallurgical microscope and Stereo microscope, etc.The images of the observed specimen or samples can be accurately displayed on the computer screen. The powerful, advanced software included with the camera ensures simple and convenient operation allowing easy capture of images from the microscope! Included with each Dino-Lite digital microscope is a copy of the "DinoCapture" software, enabling you to "capture" either a photograph, video or time-lapsed video with a simple click!Microscope Dimensions and Weight: Body length: 84mm Body Diameter: 84mm (L) x 23mm (D) Cable length: 6 feet / 180 cm Regulatory Approvals: CE, FCC, ROHS Package includes:Dino-Eye Digital Microscope Eyepiece Camera "Dino Capture" Software CD with Instruction manual Product Requirements: Intel Pentium 4 2.4G MHz processor or faster Windows 2000/XP, Vista 512 MB RAM CD-ROM drive 16-bit color display monitor or higher Available USB 2.0 port..Read More
Labels: 06100312, 6Inch, Discount, f10, Reviews, SchmidtCassegrain, Telescope Monday, August 22, 2011
Aperture: 152.4mm(6-Inch). Focal Length: 1524mm. Meade’s revolutionary LS LightSwitch series of telescopes use advanced technologies like GPS, LNT and ECLIPS CCD imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes have done before: take all the hassle out of using a telescope. Simply flip the switch and the LS automatically aligns itself. Astronomer Inside then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of the best objects in your sky. The aluminum mount is lightweight and portable, yet has a rigid structure with precision worm-gear drives for the ultimate in tracking and pointing accuracy. All this combined with Meade’s Advanced Coma-Free or Schmidt-Cassegrain optical systems provide the stargazer with the most sophisticated, yet easiest to use telescope ever. AutoStar III — TOTAL CONTROL The easy-to-use hand-held controller lets you select from a huge object database, with over 100,000 celestial objects. Just select an object and push the “GoTo” button and the telescope will automatically put your object in the eyepiece. The AutoStar III also gives you complete control of the Astronomer Inside multimedia features only available from Meade. FEATURES: LightSwitch Technology The LS knows where it is in time and space even if you don’t. Just flip the switch and be ready to explore the cosmos. Innovative technology is applied to make using the LS simple, easy and fun. Astronomer Inside Learn the secrets and details of the objects you observe while you are viewing them with both audio through the built-in speaker and video (if connected to a video monitor or TV)..Read More
Labels: Adjustments, Discount, Finish, Height, Microphone, Tripod, Tubing Sunday, August 21, 2011
- Vocal Microphone with Tripod Boom Stand and Mic Cable.
- Stand telescopes to 5 1/2 feet and boom extends to 28 inch.
- Fast and smooth boom and height adjustments with vise boom adjustment.
- Constructed with strong lightweight tubing with gloss black finish.
- 20 feet mic cable with 1/4 inch connectors.
Labels: Discount, Eyepieces, Filter, Reviews Friday, August 19, 2011
Konus Moon Filter for 1.25" Eyepieces 1034..Read More
Labels: Advanced, Degree, E7032R, Field, Stellarvue Thursday, August 18, 2011
Stellarvue 32mm 2In. 70 Degree Field, Advanced Glass Type..Read More
Labels: 125mm, Discount, Eyepiece, Relief, Telescope Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The 12.5mm Orion Long Eye Relief 1.25" eyepiece boasts a long 20mm eye relief so you can enjoy the full view with or without eyeglasses on. If you don't wear corrective lenses while you observe, a supple, pop-down rubber eyeguard helps to position your eye so you take in the entire view. When using the telescope eyepiece while wearing glasses, you can pop the rubber eyeguard down for optimal use. The sleek, fully multi-coated 1.25" 6mm eyepiece delivers rich, high-contrast images across a 55° apparent field of view. With seven lens elements arranged in four groups, the 12.5mm Long Eye Relief eyepiece provides excellent correction so stars stay sharp and bright all the way to the edge of the visible field. In fact, Orion Long Eye Relief eyepieces are more highly corrected than popular Plössl eyepieces. With its moderate 12.5mm focal length, this eyepiece will provide a nicely magnified view in any telescope. Great for viewing the planets, Moon and bright deep-sky objects. You can further optimize views through the 1.25" 12.5mm eyepiece with any Orion 1.25" eyepiece filter since its barrel is threaded for use with filters...Read More
Labels: Aluminum, Diagonal, Discount, Enhanced, inches, Lumicon Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Lumicon Enhanced Aluminum Star Diagonal. The Lumicon Enhanced Aluminum Diagonal reflects 96 to 97 percent of the light from the telescope's primary optics directly into your eyepiece. Its single 1/8 wave precision-polished surface is superior to the three surfaces of prism diagonals. Lumicon collimates each diagonal mirror via a double-pass collimator, ensuring that the light reflected from the diagonal is perfectly perpendicular to the telescope's optical axis. Threaded for use with Lumicon renowned light pollution blocking filters, making eyepiece changing a breeze while using your Lumicon filter...Read More
Labels: Cleaning, Controller, Discount, Frequency, MCDC2, Microfiber, Reviews, Shutter, Wireless Monday, August 15, 2011
JJC Radio Frequency Wireless Shutter and Ultra Fine Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. Radio Frequency Wireless Shutter is designed for most DSLR and SLR cameras that have a remote socket on the camera body. Wireless Shutter, allows you to easily create compelling close-ups from a safe and secure "line-of-sight" distance up to 100feet (30meters). The receiver simply attaches to a compatible camera's accessory shoe and connects to the camera's remote socket to the supplied receiver cable. The receiver is powered by 1X CR-2 lithium battery and the transmitter is powered by 1X 23A battery. Transmitter can trigger the camera shutter (instantly, 3 seconds delay and wireless long exposures) over receiver up to 30 meters. One transmiter can be used with various receivers, up to 16 available codes. Compatible with Nikon MC-DC2, Nikon D90 D5000. Also included with your purchase you will receive an Ultra Fine Microfiber Cleaning Cloth GOJA Logo perfect for cleaning camera lenses and glass products...Read More
Labels: Discount, MaksutovCassegrain, Reviews, Telescope Sunday, August 14, 2011
- Compact Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope optical tube outfitted for daytime terrestrial use - just add a tripod!
- Excellent for daytime use as a versatile spotting scope capable of high magnification views
- During the night the Apex 127 provides sharply detailed views of the Moon, brighter planets such as Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn as well as open and globular star clusters and cloudy nebulas
- Tripod not included - altazimuth or field tripod will provide a solid foundation for the Apex 127 (mount and/or tripod sold separately)
- Includes a 25mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepiece, 6x30 finder scope, 45-degree correct-image diagonal, soft carry case, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!
Labels: 25x100, Binocular, Discount, Explorer, LargeAperture, Reviews Friday, August 12, 2011
It's the same night sky, all right. But with our jumbo GiantView binoculars, you'll see it like never before. Their large-aperture, fully multi-coated optics provide exceptional light-gathering capability for stargazing. And if terrestrial observing is more your speed, you will appreciate GiantView's long-distance range, wide field of view, and stunning resolution. These are wonderfully well made binoculars. Each has precise, individual-eyepiece focusing and long eye relief. The BAK-4 prisms and internal baffling ensure sharp images and pleasing contrast. The barrels on the 80mm and 100mm models are cross-reinforced and include an integral, sliding 1/4"-20 mounting post for coupling the binocular to a tripod (recommended)...Read More
Labels: binoculars, Discount, Genuine, Pocket, Reviews, Telescope Thursday, August 11, 2011
As the degree of range: -4 to +4 diopter Head away from the range :57-74 mm ¤ Reference Resolution: 12.7 Coating: FMC-Green Material: metal frame Size: 42mmX82mmX102mm Net weight: 180 Product Code: 332033 Delicate little Paul ¤ exquisite light AK4 advanced prism Fully coated Excellent optical imaging Weight: 0.5kg Bosma Eagle Series: exquisite exquisite, unique ¤ Green multilayer antireflection film, bright and clear: a comprehensive green multilayer antireflection film, the effective protection of mirror bright, bright and clear image quality. ¤ Small Paul design, dapper: dapper mirror body, a unique patented design of hand lines, highlighting the owner's personality. ¤ top prism, picture perfect: Use BAK4 prism, the perfect symmetry of the images clearly showed, is climbing, cross-country and other excellent choice for outdoor sports..Read More
Labels: Heating, Reviews, Telescope Wednesday, August 10, 2011
This Dew Zapper Heating Band for 150mm (6") to 203mm (8") telescopes is part of the larger Dew Zapper Pro 4-Channel Dew Prevention System. The required control module is sold separately. With Dew Zapper Pro you'll never again have to quit an observing or imaging session because dew clouded up your optics. Our advanced dew prevention system powers up to four individual heating bands independently. So you can keep all of your optics -- main telescope, finder scope, guide scope, eyepieces, or other optical accessories -- bone dry in high humidity or dew-prone weather. Five different heating band sizes are available. The heating bands (sold separately) are highly power efficient, drawing only 0.25 amps (for #3518) to 2.5 amps (for #3522) at maximum output. A 10-amp fuse in the control module prevents any mishaps from electrical surges or reversed polarity. And unlike competing dew-prevention systems, the Dew Zapper Pro's heating bands have right-angle cable connections to reduce cable strain and provide a tighter fit. Hook-and-loop fasteners hold the bands snugly around your instrument and accessories. Each heating band comes with a 6'-long cable that plugs into the control module via an RCA-type connector. Removable caps are included to protect any unused ports from exposure to the elements. The control module also has an auxiliary 12-volt port, which allows you to power any 12-volt accessory directly from the module...Read More
Labels: Celestron, Discount, FirstScope, Reviews, Telescope Tuesday, August 9, 2011
- FirstScope Telescope
- 76mm aperture reflector optical tube
- Moveable tube for ease of navigation for viewing
- Lightweight, portable
- Two eyepieces included