Credit Scores Are Over-Rated
GRS Announces it's No-Fee
Layaway Program!

• No interest and no fees!
• Available with a minimum $100 purchase.
• Three layaway programs; 3, 4, and 6 months.
• Details and Plan Descriptions

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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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Coming Soon!
SkyShed POD

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.

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Sky-Watcher Telescopes.
New Lower Pricing on DOBS
EQ5 Computerized Series
They're back! Sky-Watcher REBATES!!!
Now through July 31st

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.

Read the Cloudy Nights review on the 12-inch DOB

Read the Sky-Watcher100ED Pro Review

·        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.
·        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.
·        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.
·        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!

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     Proprietary Crosshair Laser Collimator
  HOTECH Self-Centering Collimator
at a very competitive price!

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

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New Glatter TuBlug!!

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.

 

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When you are ready for something better

 

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New Low Prices and the A, E, and G Series

   Economical Goto Mounts for Everyone

The Mighty MiniTower
Handles most OTA's ever made

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.
 

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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!

ED Doublet and Triplet Refractors

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

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Back in Stock! Our Famous Affordable 30mw Green Lasers!

HIGH Performance and Quality at a VERY Competitive Price!

This lasers are bright enough to see in a light-polluted sky!

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