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The Meade 1205-05-03 LightBridge 12-Inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope is a big telescope that goes anywhere. The setup and takedown are quick so you can take one of these massive windows to the universe out to your favorite dark sky location. LightBridge Dobs give you high quality Meade optics, premium components and ultra portability- all for about the same price as an ordinary tube Dob. Meade optics consistently out-perform telescopes of similar and larger aperture because of the Diffraction Limited Optics. This telescope also features an open truss tube design with new anti-reflection coatings on trusses and castings. The 2-inch Crayford style (10:1 dual speed) machined focuser with 1.25-inch adapter and (Series 4000 QX Wide Angle) 26-millimeter, 2-inch eyepiece produces views that... Less

Responding to your requests, we are pleased to offer this reflector optical tube assembly (OTA) for folks who already have an equatorial mount. This optical tube assembly includes parabolic mirror optics, center marked for easy collimation. It has an upgraded 2 Crayford-style focuser (with 1.25 eyepiece adapter), quick- collimation cap, dust cap, and a dovetail base that accommodates any Orion finder scope. Pre-tapped holes in the rear cell allow attachment of an Orion Cooling Accelerator Fan (sold separately). Aperture: 203mm. Focal length: 1000mm (f/4.9). 2 collimatable Crayford-style focuser. Recommended for visual use or astrophotography. Includes camera adapter. Weighs 16.5 lbs. Tube rings, tube ring mounting plate, finder scope, and eyepieces sold separately.

Nights under the stars will never be quite the same with the Atlas 10 EQ-G. They'll be much, much more rewarding. This scope's big 10 optics and newly engineered mount - with GoTo functionality, there is no place you can't go. The handcontroller's database puts over 42,900 objects are at your fingertips. Big-telescope performance is all about the optics. The Atlas 10 features a 254mm (10) parabolic mirror made from premium Pyrex low-expansion glass for superior thermal stability. The upgraded 2 Crayford-style focuser has a 1.25 adapter to accommodate either size of eyepiece; a 1.25 26mm Sirius Plossl comes standard, as does a 9x50 finder scope. Then there's the mount. The beefy Atlas EQ-G provides stable support and motorized dual-axis control, courtesy of dual internal stepper motors... Less

Telescopes needn't be exclusively nighttime creatures. By virtue of its altazimuth mount, this one works well for both daytime terrestrial viewing and nighttime astronomical use. The Orion Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope offers intuitive up-down, left-right motion to make maneuvering the telescope easy. Whether for panning a scenic landscape or surveying the Milky Way for star clusters, this telescope provides a pleasant experience. The Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope is well suited to beginners of any age. It is lightweight and compact so it's easy to carry to your observing location, be it out on the lawn or an hour's drive into the hills.Its glossy black optical tube is made of seamless aluminum and outfitted with a smooth-action rack-and-pinion focuser on one... Less

Orion(r) SkyQuest(TM) XT Classic DobsoniansIt's no wonder customers heap 5-star ratings on these gentle giants. For not only do their jumbo-sized optics and uncomplicated design bring a new level of joy to simple observing, raved Astronomy magazine, but they're also the most affordable quality Dobs on the market. SkyQuest XT Classics aren't just good bang for the buck, they're a supernova of telescope value! XT Classics give you the deep-space thrills without the deep-pocket frills. We've kept them lean and mean to keep their prices low for tight budgets. But rest assured, they come fully equipped for adventure, whether you're a beginning stargazer or are graduating to a more capable instrument. All Classics feature an expertly figured parabolic mirror housed in an enameled steel optical... Less

Our most advanced 12-inch Dobsonian is geared up for extensive exploration of the night sky, with fully motorized GoTo and tracking drives providing automated pointing to any of the over 42,000 celestial objects in the hand controller's database. Orion designed the XX12g's optical tube and base with portability in mind. The truss tube can be divided into a small front tube section including the secondary mirror and focuser, rear tube section housing the primary mirror cell, and the four truss-pole pairs. We've increased the portability of the XX12g compared to its XX12i IntelliScope- equipped counterpart by making the base collapsible for easy no-tools-required disassembly into four separate, smaller pieces for easier transport. The separated component pieces of the XX12g tube and base... Less

You don't have to know Lyra from Leo to locate oodles of celestial objects with the StarSeeker II 130mm GoTo telescope. It uses the latest computerized object-locating technology to automatically pinpoint any of 4,000+ astronomical objects, then tracks it until you are ready to move on to the next one! Its 130mm-diameter (5.1) parabolic mirror has a short focal length to provide a wide field of view and bright images. Friends and family will enjoy probing intriguing star clusters and nebulas as well as the Moon and planets with this powerful telescope. Includes illuminated hand controller, big 2 R&P focuser, two 1.25 Kellner eyepieces, and a red-dot finder scope to aid in the initial alignment.

Specialized H-alpha solar telescope reveals dramatic prominences, flares, filaments, granularity, plages, and other solar phenomena! The PST is the most affordable hydrogen-alpha solar telescope on the market. Internal etalon filter transmits only hydrogen-alpha light (656.3nm), with a bandpass of <1.0 Angstrom. Internal blocking filters reject all unwanted and harmful radiation, for completely safe viewing. Weighs only 3 lbs., so requires only a small telescope mount or sturdy camera tripod for support.

The Sun's got a lot going on, and the Meade Coronado Personal Solar Telescope will show you. By zeroing in on far end of the Sun's light spectrum - the hydrogen-alpha line at 656.3nm to be exact - the PST reveals a star rolling with violent, ever-changing activity. Best of all, the PST's innovative design allows H-alpha solar viewing for a breakthrough price.

It's no wonder customers heap 5-star ratings on this gentle giant. For not only does its jumbo-sized 10-inch optics and uncomplicated design bring a new level of joy to simple observing, as raved Astronomy magazine, but it's also the most affordable quality 10 Dobsonian on the market. The SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian telescope isn't just a good bang for the buck, it's a supernova of telescope value! Our SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian gives you the deep-space thrills without the deep-pocket frills. We've kept it lean and mean to keep its price low for tight budgets. But rest assured, the XT10 Classic Dob come fully equipped for adventure, whether you're a beginning stargazer or are graduating to a more capable telescope. The XT10 features an expertly figured parabolic mirror housed in... Less

The Personal Solar Telescope (PST) by Meade is a great intermediate telescope . The Personal H-alpha solar telescope is the world's most popular telescope to observe the Sun. See Prominences and Surface Details. Double Stack the PST for even more detail and contrast on the surface. This 40mm diameter highly portable dedicated solar telescope features completly internal non-removable and student safe solar filtering optics with a 1.0 angstrom hydrogen-alpha (Ha) bandpass for great surface detail. Features and Benefits: Focal Length 400mm. Aperture 40mm. Focal Ratio F/10. 20mm Kellner eyepiece. Dedicated H-alpha solar telescope with 30mm tunable internal etalon. 1A bandwidth. Includes: Carrying Case. Find the entire Telescopes Frequently Asked Questions here. Please note: this item... Less

The Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope combines powerful optics with the ultimate in mechanical simplicity and stability. It features a precision 8-inch (203mm) parabolic primary mirror, center-marked at the factory for precise collimation and mounted in a cast-aluminum support cell that provides maximum ventilation. The mirror pulls in 73% more light than a 6-inch, enough to tease out dust lanes in nebulas, resolve the cores of prominent globular clusters, and reveal subtle structure in elusive galaxies.You're in total control as you point the telescope effortlessly to your target object anywhere in the sky. The 46-inch-long enameled steel tube glides on its sturdy Dobsonian telescope base. A gentle push or pull on the navigation knob puts you right in the observing... Less

LT Series Telescopes Now Include AudioStar handbox with speaker and Astronomer Inside, over 30,000 object library, precision optics that feature Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate, Diffraction Limited Optics. With rigid aluminum single arm fork GoTo mount, precision worm drives with 4.875 gears in both axes, Red Dot Finder, AutoStar Suite Software, LS Field Tripod, 1.25 Diagonal Prism. AudioStar upgrades available free at www.meade.com. Aperture: 203.2mm(8).Focal Length: 2030mm.26mm Series 4000 Super Plssl Eyepiece

If the idea of a big-aperture telescope appeals to you, but the portability issue has kept you on the fence, you can hop off it now. We've got the perfect solution - Orion's SkyQuest XX12i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope. It's a deep-sky observer's dream scope, offering jumbo 12 optics (f/4.9); a stylish, reduced-weight base outfitted with IntelliScope object location technology; and a sturdy truss tube design that disassembles in about a minute into compact, easily portable components. Finally, a deluxe, large-aperture Dobsonian telescope that fits comfortably in a compact car for transport to your favorite observing site! The eight trusses (four captive pairs) provide more-rigid support than other designs in this category. We've also outfitted the XX12i base with nothing... Less

Our AstroView 120ST is a compact, rich-field refractor designed for observation of nebular clouds, star clusters, and even galaxies. Its multi-coated achromatic objective lens has a 120mm (4.7) clear aperture and has a focal length of just 600mm (f/5). Compared to our standard 120mm AstroView (f/8.3), that translates to a 66% wider field of view for any given eyepiece. The fast f/5 optical system also makes it an excellent telescope for astrophotography. The 120ST has a well-baffled optical tube to ensure good contrast. The cast-metal, 2 rack-and-pinion focuser accommodates either both 1.25 and 2 diagonals. The AstroView equatorial mount with adjustable aluminum tripod provides a sturdy platform for precision tracking. Add an optional EQ-3M electronic drive for fully automatic tracking... Less

Ample light grasp...Check. Portable... Check. Stable mount...Check. Quick setup and take-down...Check. Easy to operate...Check. Affordable... Check.As you run through the checklist of attributes you've heard are important in a good beginner's telescope, you realize that the Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope meets all the criteria - in spades. Astronomy magazine called it an excellent entry-level Dobsonian telescope for an adult. It's a telescope that opens up limitless observing possibilities. With its big 150mm diameter parabolic primary mirror the SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope collects nearly 80% more light than a 4.5-inch reflector, rendering brighter images and greater detail in deep-sky nebulas and star clusters. And the 1200mm focal length gives the... Less

Whoever coined the phrase big things come in small packages, would have definitely applied that expression to our new StarMax 90 TableTop Telescope. This ultra-compact Maksutov- Cassegrain (Mak-Cass) gives surprisingly big views for an instrument of its modest size, making it an elegant first telescope or a great grab-and-go second telescope! The long, 1250mm (f/13.8) focal length gives the StarMax 90 TableTop some serious magnifying power - the included 25mm and 10mm 1.25 eyepieces yield powers of 50x and 125x, respectively. It collects over 25% more light than its GoScope 80 cousin, and up to 225% more light than a 60mm refractor telescope. So you''l be able to enjoy planetary delights such as lunar landscapes, Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons. As you scan the Milky Way, you''l also... Less

The Wesco Electric High Lift features motorized height- adjustable forks on a steel frame. The polyurethane load and steering wheels endure heavy use and the 12-volt battery includes a charger. Safety features such as an overload bypass system protect you and your facility. The high lift capacity makes it easy for you to move and stack large items.

As numerous customers have shown, the ED80's short focal length and superb apochromatic optics make it a great telescope for astrophotography. And now we've coupled it with a state-of-the-art equatorial GoTo mount that provides the stability and precision control needed to capture beautiful deep-sky images. The ED80 sports a multi-coated 80mm objective lens doublet of 600mm focal length (f/7.5). One lens element is crafted from extra-low dispersion (ED) FPL-53 optical glass from Japan. This high-grade glass greatly reduces the chromatic aberration that causes color fringing around bright objects in standard achromats. The 2 Crayford-style focuser accepts both 2 and 1.25 accessories. Astrophotography and observing are made effortless by the Sirius EQ-G GoTo mount. The included GoTo hand... Less

Following on the heels of our critically acclaimed SkyQuest XX12i comes the mighty SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Dobsonian. Featuring colossal 14 diffraction- limited optics and an innovative design optimized from top to bottom for remarkable portability, the XX14i delivers an exciting level of performance and ease of use, at a price that's thousands less than boutique Dobsonian telescopes. The XX14i turns the night sky into an endless playground of deep-space surprises. With 36% more light grasp than 12 and 96% more than 10 aperture optics, the XX14i literally opens up the heavens to new visual adventure. And with the IntelliScope computerized object location system as standard equipment that adventure starts with any object in its 14,000-object database. The XX14i adds a convenient... Less

Our largest reflector optimized for astro-imaging boasts 10-inch parabolic primary optics with a very fast f/3.9 focal ratio for exceptional wide-field, deep-space imaging performance. Even faint galaxies and nebulas exhibit stunning detail with limited exposure time when photographed through this large-aperture astrograph with a CCD imager or DSLR camera. You'll get incredibly bright, crisp images that will make apo refractor aficionados green with envy - and you'll have more green in your wallet thanks to this telescope's more-affordable Newtonian design. Both the 10-inch (254mm) primary and secondary mirror feature enhanced reflectivity (94%) aluminization for bright, contrast-rich images. The 82mm minor axis secondary mirror provides excellent full-field illumination with modern CCD... Less

Our 8aperture deep-sky imaging specialist boasts features usually reserved for much pricier astrophotography telescopes. In fact, the Orion 8 f/3.9 Newtonian Astrographs powerful imaging performance easily exceeds whats achievable with many premium apo refractors costing thousands of dollars more. Its 8 parabolic primary mirror has 800mm of focal length, making the fast f/3.9 Newtonian an ideal wide-field astrophotography telescope. A substantial 70mm minor axis secondary mirror provides full field illumination to CCD and/or DSLR cameras for efficient astrophotography performance. This provides less than 10% light drop-off around the corners of very large APS-C sized sensors. Both primary and secondary mirrors boast enhanced reflectivity (94%) aluminum coatings with a protective silicon... Less

Whoever coined the phrase big things come in small packages, would have definitely applied that expression to our new StarMax 90 TableTop Refractor. This ultra-compact Mak-Cass gives surprisingly big views for an instrument of its modest size, making it an elegant first telescope or a great grab-and-go second telescope! The long, 1250mm (f/13.8) focal length gives the StarMax 90 TableTop some serious magnifying power - the included 25mm and 10mm 1.25-inch Super 3-element eyepieces yield powers of 50x and 125x, respectively. It collects over 25% more light than its GoScope 80 cousin, and up to 225% more light than a 60mm refractor telescope. So you'll be able to enjoy planetary delights such as lunar landscapes, Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons. As you scan the Milky Way, you'll also be... Less

Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge MEADE DS 2114 or 2130 Reflector FOCUSER WITH 1.25 FOCUSER BACK Got a DS Telescope with a focuser that is missing teeth or missing a focuser back? Grab one of these new focusers for your summer viewing! Comes with a 1.25 focuser back. This focuser came off a new Meade 114mm Short Tube Reflector - part is new! No shipping rip-offs here: Buy from a store you can trust! We also hav

If you have a DSLR camera, astro-imaging is an excellent and rewarding function to add to its repertoire. Take gorgeous and accurately guided shots of the night sky and of our nearest celestial neighbors in the solar system with our Orion Stars and Solar System Bundle and your DSLR camera! Our ED80T CF Triplet 80mm ED refractor, StarShoot AutoGuider, Deluxe Off-Axis Guider, and solid SkyView Pro GoTo mount combine forces with your DSLR camera to capture stunning skyscape images for you to share with friends and family. DSLR camera not included. The included ED80T CF with its 480mm focal length (f/6.0) and fast, unobstructed triplet objective featuring ED optics virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations making the ED80T CF an excellent candidate for astrophotography use when used with the... Less

Orion offers quality telescopes for the whole family that are easy to use and will inspire your natural inclination to explore. The StarBlast, pint-sized in stature, is a real reflecting telescope that's super-simple to use and yet manufactured with the kind of quality you'd expect in more expensive models. The StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope is a point-and-view telescope that swivels smoothly on its sturdy, low-profile base. It comes pre-assembled and ready for astronomical action right out of the box! Just carry the telescope outdoors by its built-in handle, place it on the ground or on a picnic bench, and let the fun begin!

Get the 14 IntelliScope Dobsonian telescope customized the way YOU want it! With the Build-A-Scope 14 IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian from Orion, you decide which finder scope, eyepiece, and other accessories come with the telescope. Orion Build-A-Scope makes it easy to customize your XX14i IntelliScope with the accessories you want - and save! Depending on your preference, you can choose between Orion EZ Finder reflex sights, magnified finder scopes, or more deluxe right-angle correct-image or illuminated crosshair finder scope models to be included with the SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian reflector telescope. With the Build-A-Scope XX14i IntelliScope, you also select which telescope eyepiece is included from Orion's wide variety of quality oculars. Choose from low... Less