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Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

• 203mm aperture and 1200mm focal length allow you to reach deep into space for jaw-dropping images
• The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use
• Now includes an upgraded 2″ Crayford-style focuser that accepts 1.25″ and 2″ eyepieces

Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

Rating: (out of 16 reviews)

List Price: $ 329.95

Price: $ 329.95

Orion AstroView 120ST EQ Refractor Telescope

• A wonderful telescope for viewing the moon, planets, and even deep-sky objects!
• 120mm aperture and 600mm focal length for sharp views of nebular clouds, star clusters, and galaxies
• Includes sturdy tripod, equatorial mount for hands-free celestial tracking, & polar alignment scope
• Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, diagonal, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
• One-year limited warranty

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 tub

Rating: (out of 2 reviews)

List Price: $ 539.95

Price: $ 539.95

Orion Starblast 6 Astro Telescope

• Fun, user-friendly telescope design lets beginning astronomers and seasoned hobbyists navigate the night sky with ease
• Big 150mm (5.9″) parabolic mirror optics reveal the planets and deep-sky objects in rich detail
• Compact and highly portable; weighs only 23.5 lbs. and has built-in carrying handles in the base
• Sturdy swivel base comes pre-assembled in the box for no-hassle set-up.
• Includes 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepieces, EZ Finder II aiming device, and eyepiece rack

Orion StarBlast 6 Astro ReflectorTelescopeFun, user-friendly telescope design lets beginning astronomers and seasoned hobbyists navigate the night sky with easeBig 150mm (5.9″) parabolic mirror optics reveal the moon, planets and deep-sky objects in rich detail.Compact and highly portable; weighs only 23.5 lbs. and has built-in carrying handles in the base.Sturdy swivel base comes pre-assembled in the box for no-hassle set-up.Includes 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepieces, EZ Finder II aiming de

Rating: (out of 3 reviews)

List Price: $ 279.95

Price: $ 279.95

Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

• 114mm aperture and 910mm focal length for views of lunar craters, planets, nebulas, and galaxies
• Sturdy Dobsonian mount and handy grip knob allow for effortless maneuvering
• Includes 2 eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
• One-year limited warranty

Without spending a fortune you can get a telescope that will not only satisfy the kids, but the kid in you! Our SkyQuest XT4.5 is a quality telescope, with point-and-view simplicity that makes it easy to use and makes stargazing fun! The optical performance is far and away better than flimsy department store models. Its 4.5″ (114mm) mirror, housed in an enameled steel tube, gathers 260% more starlight than a 60mm refractor. More light means you can see a lot more celestial objects in greater det

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List Price: $ 229.95

Price: $ 229.95

Orion StarBlast 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope

• The entire family will have a blast probing the heavens with this real reflecting telescope!
• 18″-long tube and 4.5″ mirror for exciting views of the moon’s craters, the planets, and more!
• Includes sturdy tripod and equatorial mount for hands-free celestial tracking
• Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
• One-year limited warranty

Considering how many adults have told us they love our StarBlast “mini Dob,” we weren’t surprised that some of them suggested we offer the StarBlast optical tube on a full-size telescope mount. Sounded like a good idea to us. So here it is, the StarBlast 4.5 EQ. It’s bound to become a favorite of both adults and adolescents alike. It combines the much-heralded StarBlast wide-field (f/4.0) parabolic optics with a sturdy, adjustable height EQ-1 equatorial tracking mount. So if you’re an adult (or

Rating: (out of 4 reviews)

List Price: $ 219.95

Price: $ 219.95

Meade Telescopes Compared With Other Telescopes

Are you looking to buy a telescope? There are several big brands to choose from. Meade telescopes being the worlds largest, and Orion telescope, Celestron telescopes, and many others. In this article, we will compare Meade telescopes to other telescope brands, to find which the best telescope to buy is.

As you read this article, you will discover more about:
* About Meade Telescopes
* Why Buy Meade Telescopes
* Meade Telescopes Compared With Other Telescope Brands

* About Meade Telescopes
Meade telescopes come from a company called – Meade Instruments Corporation. In 1972, John Diebel started Meade as a small mail order telescope seller. They used to sell small reflecting telescopes and telescope accessories.

In 1978 the company started producing Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. Meade Instruments Corporation has also produced larger telescopes, which can even be found in some observatories! Today Meade is the leading telescope manufacturer, with its telescopes being found all around the world.

* Why Buy Meade Telescopes
There are many reasons to invest in Meade, when buying telescopes. The biggest reason is the amount of telescopes that are from Meade. This makes finding answers to questions and accessories which fit your telescope, much easier.

There is a wide selection of telescopes from Meade telescopes. And they all are designed to offer good viewing of the heavens.

The price point with Meade telescopes is also good. Telescopes from Meade do have a part premium, because of the brand, but compared with other brands, the price point is similar.

* Meade Telescopes Compared With Other Telescope Brands
Meade telescopes are not the only brand for telescopes; there are some other great ones. Celestron telescopes produce great telescopes, and at one time, were bigger and better than Meade.

Meade telescopes come in many varieties, such as GPS computer controlled telescopes, whereas standard reflectors and refractors. Also Meade has a line of new generation equipment that lets you point to the heavens on an object, and learn in vast detail, information about it. Celestron has also followed suit.

Meade and Celestron telescopes offer similar products, at similar prices. Orion is good with price. Which brand you choose will come down to your own likes and dislikes. When buying a telescope, look at which offers the better deal. Sometimes you can get extras such as a carry case or telescope lenses.

For a telescope which will last for years, Meade and Celestron offer good quality, and their telescopes have many good customer testimonials. The ultimate key being to be able to find these great telescopes.

Luckily there are many places that sell both Meade and Celestron telescopes. Online it can be easier to find a wider range. Make sure you check both models between brands, and see the differences they each offer, and the extra features or accessories you get.

Orion is one of the most easily recognizable constellations due to the three stars that form the belt of Orion. Look for Orion almost due East in the fall with help from an astrophotographer in this free video on astronomy and constellations. Expert: Billy Teets Contact: www.dyer.vanderbilt.edu/ Bio: Billy Teets is a third-year graduate student in physics, with an emphasis on astronomy, at Vanderbilt University. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge