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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), IntelliScope object location technology; and a sturdy truss tube design that disassembles in about a minute into compact, easily portable components. We've outfitted the XX12i base with nothing but the best materials: EbonyStar laminate and non-stick coating (PTFE) azimuth bearing surfaces provide silky smooth azimuth motion. Equipped with dual-speed (11:1) 2 Crayford focuser, large 8 altitude bearings, a full set of great accessories, and a computerized database of 14,000 celestial... Less

There are many reasons why the Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic is one of our most popular Dobsonian reflector telescopes. Three of these reasons rise above the rest: simple operation, jumbo optics, and bang-for-your-buck value. These three features come together elegantly in the XT10 Classic Dobsonian, making it one of the best telescopes to own for anyone interested in astronomy. The SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian brings a new level of joy to simple observing as Astronomy magazine raved, thanks to its synthesis of big aperture optics and uncomplicated operation. It's jumbo, 10 (254mm) diameter parabolic primary mirror gathers a ton of light from the night sky, so you can see more objects than you would with an 8 or smaller telescope. What's more, the XT10 Classic Dobsonian reflector... Less

Orion Dobsonians have always been known for superb optical and mechanical quality, wonderful ease of use, and remarkably affordable prices. One other thing they - and almost all other Dobs on the market - have had in common: you pushed the telescope to your observing target by hand. Until now. Orion is pleased to herald another giant leap in Dobsonian evolution with the introduction of the SkyQuest XTg series of fully motorized GoTo Dobsonians. Now, pointing a Dob to even the most elusive of NGC curiosities is as easy as pushing a button or two on the XTg Dobsonians' illuminated hand controller. High-torque servo motors guided by two pairs of high-resolution encoders then slew the telescope right to your object of interest - any of over 42,000 objects in the GoTo controller's database. No... 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

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

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

Whoever coined the phrase big things come in small packages, would have definitely applied that expression to our new StarMax 90 TableTop. 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 able to... Less

The XT12i IntelliScope takes big-aperture astronomy to a new level of performance and user-friendly fun. With design ingenuity and technical sophistication that make competing models yesterday's news, it will wow even the most star-savvy enthusiast. It's prodigious 305mm (12.0), Pyrex parabolic primary mirror pulls down 44% more light than 10 optics and 126% more than 8 optics. What's more, the XT12i is an IntelliScope! Which means you can just plug the included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator into the scope's base and you're ready to find and view any of 14,000 celestial objects with the push of a button or two. The Orion SkyQuest XT12i IntelliScope is outfitted with an open- ventilation, aluminum mirror cell that features 9-point floating support and mounting holes for an... Less

Our popular StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope just got a lot smarter! This portable 6 f/5.0 reflector now comes ready for use with Orion's exclusive computerized object location system, allowing night sky newbies to pinpoint hundreds, even thousands of astronomical objects with pushbutton ease. With the addition of Orion's critically acclaimed IntelliScope technology, the StarBlast 6i becomes the most compact and portable computerized 6 reflector telescope on the market. Even beginners can quickly locate any of 14,000+ celestial objects with the easy-to-use locator. You'll see more celestial delights in one evening than you ever imagined! Weighing nearly 40% less than our comparable SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope, the StarBlast 6i ships with a fully assembled base and weighs just 23.5 lbs. The... Less