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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 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

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

Clevis-type safety hooks can be placed in 10 alternate positions. Also includes welded hand pull, boom lock, and 3' restraining chain for securing to carriage. 84144 boom lengths. NOTE: Before using, check with the manufacturer of your forklift for load capacities.

If your interest in amateur astronomy runs the gamut from observing to astrophotography, you need an instrument that's up to the task -- like the Atlas 8 EQ-G GoTo Computerized Telescope. It's an 8 reflector telescope with precision 1000mm (f/4.9) parabolic mirror optics, perfect for visual and astrophotographic forays into deep space. It's newly upgraded with a 2 Crayford-type focuser. The beefy Atlas EQ-G mount provides incredibly stable support, thanks to its solid construction and 2-diameter stainless steel legs. Internal DC stepper motors offer nine slew rates -- up to 3.4 deg per second -- and three tracking rates. With this GoTo computerized telescope you can visit any of 42,900 celestial objects with pushbutton ease.

Announcing the largest aperture Orion Dobsonian equipped with GoTo motorization and closed-loop tracking, the 14-inch Orion SkyQuest XX14g GoTo Truss Tube Dobsonian. Not only does this beautiful behemoth feature exceptionally large 14-inch diameter optics, but its Orion-designed collapsible GoTo Dobsonian base and truss tube make the XX14g conveniently portable, since you can break the entire telescope down into bite-size component pieces. Imagine, a 14-inch diameter Dobsonian reflector with motorized GoTo object location and tracking, capable of being packed into a small car. The optical tube and base both separate into smaller components -- without tools. Once broken down, everything fits easily into even a compact car, for the trip to your favorite dark-sky site. The rigid 8-pole... 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