Telescopes

Celestron 80LCM Computerized Telescope (Black) Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

Celestron 80LCM Computerized Telescope (Black)

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • High quality 80mm refractor with lightweight computerised mount and built-on StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects.
  • Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up.
  • Sturdy aluminum tripod and accessory tray included. Good for terrestrial and celestial observing.
  • BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000-object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images.

Style:80 LCM Refractor  |  Configuration:Telescope Only

Automatically Locates the Wonders of The Universe with Its Motorized System & On Board Computer!

All glass, fully coated optics reveal the depths of our solar system and the wonders of the Universe. Fully adjustable tripod features a convenient accessory tray. Easy to use computerised hand control allows user to locate objects at the touch of a button.

Orion 10015 StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope (Teal) Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

Orion 10015 StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope (Teal)

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • A great compact grab-and-go telescope designed for entry-level and intermediate astronomy enthusiasts
  • Substantial 4.5 inch aperture and fast f/4 focal ratio provides bright, detailed views of solar system targets like the Moon and planets, as well as wide-field celestial objects like nebulas and star clusters
  • Ships pre-assembled so you can go from the box to your backyard in minutes. Glass material : Low thermal expansion borosilicate glass
  • Stable tabletop base provides smooth altazimuth motion for easy manual tracking of celestial objects
  • Includes two Explorer II 1.25 inch Kellner telescope eyepieces (17mm and 6mm), EZ Finder II reflex sight for easy aiming, eyepiece rack, collimation cap, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!

Here is a fun and compact telescope that’s sure to inspire the whole family’s natural inclination to explore. The Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope is no toy – it’s a real reflecting telescope that is wonderfully simple to set up and use! A perfect telescope for beginning amateur astronomers, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector is manufactured with the kind of quality you’d expect only to find in much more expensive models. Everyone in the family will enjoy using the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector telescope thanks to its uncomplicated, simple design and high level of performance. The StarBlast 4.5 will give beginning amateur astronomers hour after hour of fun under the stars and also nurture their interest in the night sky, thanks to its exceptional, high-quality optics. In fact, the optics of the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector are so good that it’s also a very popular choice for more experienced amateur astronomers looking for a compact and portable telescope to use as a grab-and-go alternative to larger, bulkier mounted models that require more setup time and maintenance. With its 4.5 inch aperture parabolic primary mirror, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope will wow the whole family with gorgeous wide-field views of the night sky. Fascinating craters and mountains on the Moon pop out in crisp detail through the pint-sized StarBlast 4.5 Astro Telescope, but the fun doesn’t end there. You’ll see more than just the Moon with this capable reflector. On clear evenings, the StarBlast 4.5 can provide pleasing views of giant Jupiter with its orbiting moons and Saturn with its stunning rings. Thanks to its precisely crafted, wide-field f/4 reflective optics and significant 4.5 inch (114mm) aperture, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Telescope can reveal intriguing views of bright galaxies, distant cloudy nebulas, and sparkling star clusters for the whole family to enjoy.

Meade 8-Inch LX200-ACF (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free Telescope Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

Meade 8-Inch LX200-ACF (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free Telescope

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • Focal Length 2000mm
  • Includes GPS receiver
  • Oversized low-expansion borosilicate primary mirror
  • Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
  • AutoStar II Handbox with 144,000 Object Library

All LX200-ACF f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Telescopes include GPS reciever, which provides smart drive with permanent periodic error correction (PPEC). Patented with Level North Technology (LNT) alignment system. Includes Meade Standard Field Tripod.

Orion 10010 Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

Orion 10010 Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • Three-in-one GoTo mount can operate in GoTo Equatorial mode holding one telescope, or in GoTo Altazimuth mode holding one or two different telescopes
  • Capable of holding a 44-pound telescope payload – ideal for any observational or astrophotographic pursuits
  • Accurate belt-driven stepper motor drive system can locate any of over 42,000 celestial curiosities with a pointing accuracy of 5 arc-minutes and a tracking precision of 0
  • 1436 arc-second steps

Product description

The Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G GoTo Mount is certain to become a favorite among intermediate to experienced observers and astrophotographers. This three-in-one smart mount not only operates in equatorial GoTo mode, but also in an Altazimuth GoTo and Tracking mode while holding one or even two different telescopes. Control the Orion Atlas Pro via the included illuminated hand controller, or control it robotically with your PC/laptop, or even wirelessly from your iOS mobile device with optional Orion StarSeek software and Wi-Fi module (software app and module sold separately). In addition to the dual Altaz and EQ modes, the Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G boasts some other key enhancements over the standard Atlas EQ-G Mount, including a smooth yet very robust latitude adjustment for accurate polar alignment, beefier Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (Dec) clutch adjustments, a thicker counterweight shaft – 1″ in diameter – and a thread on counterweight shaft extension. The newly engineered equatorial head will carry a 44-pound telescope payload. The mount comes standard with an upgraded belt-driven stepper motor drive system that can locate over 42,000 objects in the sky with tracking precision of 0.1436 arc-second steps. The drive has closed-loop electronics, with two sets of encoders per axis, meaning that once aligned you can manually move the telescope to a new target and the mount will still know where it’s pointing in the sky!

From the Manufacturer

Three-in-one GoTo mount can operate in GoTo Equatorial mode holding one telescope, or in GoTo Altazimuth mode holding one or two different telescopes. Capable of holding a 44-pound telescope payload – ideal for any observational or astrophotographic pursuits. Accurate belt-driven stepper motor drive system can locate any of over 42,000 celestial curiosities with a pointing accuracy of 5 arc-minutes and a tracking precision of 0.1436 arc-second steps. Features closed-loop electronics to maintain alignment even after an inadvertent bump or nudge. Features dual-width dovetail saddle for use with narrow or wide dovetail plates, 1″ diameter retractable counterweight shaft, securely threaded power input jack and threaded DC cable, built-in autoguider port, PPEC capability, 9 slew speeds, and North/South hemisphere polar alignment scope

Celestron 60LCM Computerized Telescope (Black) Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

Celestron 60LCM Computerized Telescope (Black)

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • High quality 60 mm (2.4″) refractor
  • Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
  • Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
  • Lightweight Computerized Mount
  • Includes “The SkyX” Planetarium software

Style:60 LCM Refractor  |  Configuration:Telescope Only

Product Description

Automatically Locates The Wonders Of The Universe With Its Motorized System & On Board Computer! All glass, fully coated optics reveal the depths of our solar system and the wonders of the Universe. Fully adjustable tripod features a convenient accessory tray. Easy to use computerized hand control allows user to locate objects at the touch of a button.

Amazon.com

The Celestron 60LCM is Celestron’s most affordable computerized telescope. For a modest price you get a complete telescope system with classic refractor style optics that deliver very good views of the Moon and planets. The package includes high and low power eyepieces, an erect image diagonal, a red-dot finder, and a computerized Alt-Azimuth mount with a database of more than 4000 objects.

Celestron’s 60LCM package includes everything but the batteries. The fully illustrated quick set-up guide makes it easy to assemble and use the telescope. Two eyepieces are included, a 25mm for 28X magnification and a 9mm eyepiece for 78X. The package even includes the latest version of “The Sky X”, astronomy software that turns your home computer into a virtual planetarium.

The 60LCM telescope also features Celestron’s patented SkyAlign technology. With SkyAlign I don’t need a star chart or a compass to align the telescope, I just enter the date and time then point the telescope at three bright stars. SkyAlign tells me the star names, and allows the telescope to find over 4,000 stars, planets, and galaxies by just pushing a button. The “Two-Star Align” and “Solar System Align” modes are even quicker and easier to use. When I just want a quick look at the Moon or a planet, I like to set the telescope on the deck and use “Solar System Align” to begin viewing.

Students from middle school on up will find the Celestron 60LCM just the right size because it delivers very good views of the Moon and planets and because the whole ten pound system can be carried outside in one trip and be ready to go in minutes. A computerized telescope may take practice to set up; if I don’t enter the time correctly the alignment may fail for example. The other drawback of a computerized telescope is the short life of standard AA batteries. An optional AC adapter is a handy way to power the Celestron 60LCM, and I like to observe while seated on a small stool because this gives me a solid and comfortable view. —Jeff Phillips

Pros:

  • Complete system is light, portable, and affordable
  • Classic refractor design for good planet viewing
  • Easy computerized tracking of stars, planets, and galaxies

Cons:

  • It’s small, the only way to see more detail is with a bigger telescope
  • AA batteries only last a few hours

Vixen Optics 39958 A70LF Refractor Telescope and Porta II Mount (White) Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

Vixen Optics 39958 A70LF Refractor Telescope and Porta II Mount (White)

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • Mount: Port II Altazimuth Mount
  • Accessories; PL20mm; PL6.3mm; 31.7mm Erect Image Diagonal
  • Tripod: Aluminum 2 section adjustable; 90cm to 13cm
  • Optical Tube Diameter; 3” (76mm)

A Great starter package that combines sharp optics and a rock solid, light weight mount. In just minutes you are ready to view the night sky. Simply place the telescope on the mount and you are ready for an evening of observing. The Porta Mount II is an easy to use, light weight, stable mount. It has the vixen dove tail connection to easily attach your telescope and smooth friction bearing up-down / right-left hand controls. The Vixen Porta II with A70Lf Package is complete with: Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/12.9 telescope. * 6 power finder telescope that attaches to the main scope to help you center the object. *20mm eyepiece for general viewing. * 6.3mm eyepiece for those really clear nights for high power viewing. * Diagonal Prism that connects the eyepiece to the telescope. * Dew / Sun shield. The Vixen Porta II Mount with locking extension legs, accessory tray, flexible handle slow motion control, adjustment tool set, and removable mount head.

Celestron ExploraScope 60AZ Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

Celestron ExploraScope 60AZ

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • A classic refractor telescope with a fresh, new look and a redesigned mount for added stability
  • New altitude slow motion rod offers smoother, more precise control and pointing accuracy
  • StarPointer finderscope helps you navigate the night sky and aim at targets with its illuminated red dot
  • Works for daytime terrestrial observing and astronomical viewing

Engineered with the beginner in mind, the ExploraScope 60AZ is the perfect telescope to discover the Moon, rings of Saturn, moons of Jupiter, Orion Nebula, and all the best celestial objects. The included red dot Finderscope helps you sight objects in the sky and center them in your telescope’s eyepiece. Use the new altitude slow motion rod for precise pointing and following objects as they appear to move across the sky. ExploraScope comes complete with everything you need to get started with amateur astronomy: 2 eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens to triple the magnifying power of each eyepiece, an erect image diagonal for correct image orientation, and a full-height aluminum tripod. Plus, you can download Celestron’s SkyPortal app for iOS and Android devices to help locate and learn about celestial objects. With ExploraScope, you get the best out-of-the-box experience in the entry-level price range.

Meade Instruments 0.5PST Coronado H-Alpha Personal Solar Telescope (Black) Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

Meade Instruments 0.5PST Coronado H-Alpha Personal Solar Telescope (Black)

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • Hydrogen-Alpha Solar Telescope
  • Most popular solar telescope for observing the Sun.Eyepiece(s) 0.70 Inches
  • 44-millimeter aperture with a focal length of 400-millimeters (f/10)
  • 40-millimeter objective.Eyepiece(s) 18mm
  • Comes with a 1-year limited warranty

The Meade 0.5PST Coronado H-Alpha Personal Solar Telescope is ideal for observing the sun and allows you to see prominences and surface details. This telescope can be double-stacked for even more detail and contrast on the surface. It features a 40-millimeter aperture with a focal length of 400-millimeters (f/10) and a 40-millimeter diameter. This telescope has an internally fitted second solar filter and its thermally-stable system is tuned to <0.5 Å. The double-stacked solar viewing system provides excellent views of all types of solar activity. This telescope comes with a standard ¼-inch tripod mount and a 12-millimeter Cermax eyepiece. The Meade 0.5PST Coronado H-Alpha Personal Solar Telescope comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

HoTech 2″ & 1.25″ SCA Laser Collimator for Newtonian Telescope – Dot Model # SCA-2D Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

HoTech 2

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • HoTech 2″ & 1.25″ SCA Laser Collimator for Newtonian Telescope – Dot Model # SCA-2D

HoTech 2″ & 1.25″ SCA Laser Collimator for Newtonian Telescope – Dot Model # SCA-2D

Celestron NexStar Evolution Series 6″ + Nexstar Case Review

- Conquerogue Leave a comment

Celestron NexStar Evolution Series 6

    This fits your .
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

  • Control your telescope wirelessly from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet with the free Celestron mobile app
  • Compact, portable 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings and Fastar compatibility
  • Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improvedtracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
  • Improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles

Celestron’s signature telescopes reach a new level with NexStar Evolution 6, the first Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with integrated WiFi. Leave your hand control behind and slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. Connect your device to NexStar Evolution’s built-in wireless network, and explore the universe with the Celestron mobile app for iOS and Android. Use the planetarium interface to view the night sky in real time or display a list of celestial objects currently visible based on your time and location. Our proprietary SkyAlign alignment procedure is built right into the Celestron mobile app, so you’re ready to observe within minutes. Includes: NexStar Evolution Series 6″ Telescope Celestron Case for NexStar 4/5/6 & 8″ Optical Tube Assemblies Celestron engineers designed NexStar Evolution based on years of customer feedback. It offers many thoughtful design features that combine to provide you the best possible experience out under the stars. Forget about batteries or an external power supply. For the first time ever on a consumer telescope, NexStar Evolution includes its own built-in battery. With this ultra-long life lithium-iron phosphate battery, you’ll be able to enjoy stargazing marathons up to 10 hours on a single charge. You can even use NexStar Evolution’s USB charge port to top off the other devices in your life that need to stay powered on during an observing session.Setting up your NexStar Evolution is quick and painless with large, ergonomic handles. The all-metal tripod features a metal accessory tray with indentations for storing and carrying the tripod. During setup, leg etchings help you achieve a level, uniform height for your telescope. Manual clutches in both altitude and azimuth offer greater flexibility to manually point the telescope when powered off. Store up to 7 eyepieces in 2 accessory trays, one with an adjustable red LED illuminator.

Scroll To Top