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• Cubed foam
lets you customize the interior of our case to fit your
accessories such as the Cube and CubePro! • Customizable for your eyepieces and accessories • Two key-locks and a carrying strap • Non-mar corners and non-skid feet

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In the last few
years we've added more and more technology to our backyard telescopes,
turning many into powerful scientific instruments. Unfortunately we've
found that with all the added technology it takes a lot more time to get
set up and tear down all that equipment. With life becoming more
hectic than ever, many astronomers report doing LESS observing than they
have in the past. All this fantastic technology, and sizeable
investment, sits unused in the corner of a room, or buried in the
garage. What's needed is both a permanent and mobile solution to house
and operate telescopic equipment at a moment's notice, whether in the
backyard or in the field.

 


    
Sky-Watcher is a global leader
in astronomical instrumentation for the serious amateur astronomer. Are
you searching for a fine instrument for astronomical pursuits? Look no
further! Sky-Watcher offers the equipment you need at a value that makes
sense in today’s economy.
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Very
happy with the sharp FPL-53 optics, actually much better than I would
have guessed, every bit as good as its Vixen 80ED cousin.
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Excellent collimation! Some of my observing was done with the temp in
the 30s, there was no sign of pinched optics. I have returned refractors
to the factory practically right out of the box due to collimation
issues, and I am talking scopes that cost 3 to 5 times this much. I hope
mine is an average sample of SWs production.
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The
"extras" are also a big plus. You get a nice 8x50 right angle finder,
easily removed if you want to pack the scope in its nice aluminum case.
You get tube rings and a dovetail plate which fits many of today’s
mounts. The 2-speed focuser is my favorite. Its no Starlight Feather
Touch, but it works just fine, with no slop.
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I must
also comment on the "looks" this scope has, I just love the black paint
with gold flecks! The photos don't do the scope justice for seeing the
gold in the black paint.


Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO German equatorial mount and
tripod only, with SynScan go-to computer hand control
The Sky-Watcher EQ5
PRO go-to German equatorial mount is designed to take the frustration
out of locating celestial objects for the beginning astronomer. By the
same token, it will help experienced astronomers set up faster and more
efficiently so they have more time to observe and image. The mount has
all the performance, features, and amenities you expect from a
first-class piece of equipment.
LIMITED QUANTITIES. Email
for availability!

Proprietary
laser crosshair, user can zero-in the laser with ease during the final
collimation on the secondary and the primary mirror. The crosshair model
still exhibits a precision laser center dot, but with a touch of four
extended laser lines from the center dot. The extension lines (crosshair) of
the laser dot is the most intuitive way to guide the laser pointing for an
accurate adjustment
When it comes to lasers
and collimation, one of the most trusted names in the business is guru Howie
Glatter. His uncompromising quality and dedication to above average
products, not only put his name above the rest - but in demand as the finest
available on today's market. Usually a manufacturer doesn't take the time to
explain to a customer exactly why their product excels over others - or why
it performs better - but not Howie. Here's what he has to say about his new
Howie Glatter 2" TuBLUG Newtonian Laser Collimator.
Use with a regular laser collimator in single beam mode to perform barlowed
laser Newtonian primary mirror alignment on closed tube reflectors. The
Howie Glatter TuBLUG is inserted into the focuser tube and does not attach
to the collimator, Rubber O-ring retainment base, matte-white 45 degree face
and anti-reflection coated Barlow lens mounted in a central axial hole. The
Howie Glatter TuBLUG is easily visible from primary adjustment position and
can be turned 180 degrees to face the front and has a cut-out. Supplied shim
kit to ensure perfect fit in focuser tube for absolute, precise alignment.

When you are ready for something better

Economical Goto Mounts for Everyone
Born out of the popular
iOptron's MiniTower is the ultimate observing solution for people who
are searching for a capable and portable Goto telescope mount to counter
light pollution in their backyards and for travel convenience. With a
standard payload of 25 lbs, a rock solid 1.5" alloy/stainless steel
tripod, metal worm and gear and two dovetail adaptors, MiniTower is
capable of handling a majority of the OTAs that have ever been made. Its
payload can be even further enhanced by more than 50% with heavy-duty
accessories. With all the standard components (excluding the tripod)
packaged in an alloy metal case, MiniTower can easily be carried around
in a car trunk or as an airline luggage.

NEW
iOptron's CubePro Limited Edition with hard case
The ideal portable
mount
to go with your traveling
Don't Leave Home Without It!
CubePro's
32-Channel Internal GPS It features a SmartStar computerized control
system with 130,000 objects. Easy alignment procedure and accurate Goto
and auto-tracking minimize the setup time. The compact design of
the tripod and the mount makes it easy to carry around
in a travel case, and the mount assembly time takes less than 5
minutes. The standard dovetail makes this mount compatible with many
different OTAs.


Astro-Tech 6" Ritchey-Chrétien
Named a "Hot Product" at $1295
Now even hotter at $795!
When Sky &
Telescope saw the first Astro-Tech AT6RC 6” true Ritchey-Chrétien
reflector they were so impressed by it at its original preproduction
estimated price of $1295 that they named it a Sky & Tel Hot Product for
2009. Just imagine how impressed they must be at its new $500 lower
price of only $795 . . .
The Ritchey-Chrétien optical design is used in virtually
every recent large mega-million dollar professional observatory
telescope – including the Hubble Space Telescope. And more “affordable"
true coma-free Ritchey-Chrétien optical systems made for schools and
individuals by commercial R-C manufacturers typically come only in large
apertures and start at well over $10,000. Their size and cost put them
out of the reach of most amateur astronomers. At least, true
Ritchey-Chrétiens used to start at $10,000 and up. Introducing
the Astro-Tech AT6RC, an incredibly affordable Ritchey-Chrétien
photo/visual optical system that virtually all astronomers can afford!

Optics
so good, despite
their low price, that you’ll swear these ED refractors are an
apochromatic. Astronomy magazine called the Astro-Tech AT66ED “a
product everyone should own.”
Worried
about the stock market swings? Here is
a little green to cheer you up. Buy an Astro-Tech AT66 WHITE refractor, for a discount price of
$329


HIGH
Performance and Quality at a VERY Competitive Price!
This lasers are bright enough to see
in a light-polluted sky!

Stellar Deal
Zhumell 20x80 SuperGiant
Astronomy Binoculars Package

List price: $428.00
Sale Price: $149.00
Save: $279.00 (65%)
Once you try these big binoculars for astronomical or terrestrial
viewing, you won't want to go back to anything smaller. And, given
all the Zhumell's advantages, there's simply no reason you'd have
to.
Other high-power binoculars may have excellent optics, but they can
also be, quite literally, a pain in the neck. The Zhumell 20x80
SuperGiants, though, weigh in at just 4.4 pounds, light enough to
use comfortably in the field. Still, they are equipped with an
integrated tripod mount for use with any standard photographic
tripod included with this package.
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