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 (3.5 / 5.0) The PowerSeekers come with all coated glass optical components with for enhanced image brightness and clarity. The Newtonian reflectors offer larger aperture and greater light gathering power needed to resolve the faint detail of hundreds of deep-sky and other celestial objects. <br /> 
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(3.5 / 5.0) The PowerSeekers come in a choice of refractor or reflector, equatorial or altazimuth mount design. The PowerSeekers come with all coated glass optical components with for enhanced image brightness and clarity. The Newtonian reflectors offer larger aperture and greater light gathering power needed to resolve the faint detail of hundreds of deep-sky and other celestial objects.All PowerSeekers come on either sturdy equatorial mounts for tracking the sky, or collapsible altazimuth mounts suitable for terrestrial viewing as well as astronomical use.The PowerSeekers come with a full range of eyepieces plus a 3x Barlow lens, allowing an increase in viewing power hundreds of times greater than that of an unaided eye!The PowerSeekers PS 114 EQ is a great choice for children and families.
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$167.95 |
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the Eclipse reflector telescope offers enough power and an ease of use that is perfect for the beginning astronomer but yet advanced enough for more technically adept stargazers. This is a great begining telescope with enough power for deeper exploration. With its equatorial mount, tripod, clock drive and a price less than $250 dollars, you will need reasons not to try it. Don't forget about the wonderful 25 Year warranty from the folks at Zhumell either.
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$250.00 |
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Konus Konusmotor-70 70mm (2.7") Refractor Telescope - 1782
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$156.58 |
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 (3.0 / 5.0) Meet the perfect beginners Telescope... the Celestron PowerSeeker 60 EQ. Offers first-timers an ideal mix of quality, value, features and star-seeking POWER! Up to 675X... the heavens will be at your doorstep. Sharp image clarity and brightness, plus an easy-tracking equatorial mount that makes it simple to follow celestial bodies across the moon-lit sky. Refractor design with 900 mm focal length, 60 mm aperture for greater light gathering ability and better resolution of distant objects; All-glass optical components with high transmission coatings; Includes 45X, 225X eyepieces and a 3X Barlow lens that increase power up to a whopping 675X! Comes with 5 x 24 mm Finderscope, adjustable aluminum Tripod and accessory tray; Scope weighs 11 lbs. Order ONLINE Today! Celestron PowerSeeker 60 EQ Telescope with Tripod
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$299.95 |
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 (5.0 / 5.0) The KONUS 60mm x 800mm K-J AZ Refractor Telescope is perfect for the astronomy beginner. The sleek Italian design of this telescope makes it easy for anyone to handle while observing the sky. The 800mm tube provides a longer focal length than other telescopes of this type for added power. This telescope has an AZ mount, which ensures stability for adjustments from side to side or up and down. A micro adjustable stabilizer bar provides precise altitude adjustments and increased stability when viewing objects. A moon filter is also included which increases the contrast of the moon enabling the user to see more details in the sky. This Refractor Telescope gathers light through the objective lens and then magnifies it through the eyepiece. Refractor telescopes are perfect for observing stars and planets and for terrestrial observation.
What does it all mean?
60mm x 800mm The first number refers to the size of the objective lens or the aperture of the telescope. Larger apertures provide a brighter image with greater resolution, especially in dim lighting or deep sky observation. The second number (800mm) refers to the focal length of the telescope or the distance the light travels from the lens to the focused image. Longer focal lengths provide more power through a variety of eyepieces.
AZ An Alt-azimuth mount allows the telescope to move from side to side or up and down.
Refractor This type of telescope was invented by Galileo and collects light through the lens and passes it to the eyepiece where it is magnified. Refractor telescopes produce images with greater detail and contrast.
Moon Filter A special filter that is attached to the eyepiece to reduce the brightness of the moon, allowing the observer to see more details.
Product Description
KONUS 1730 KON
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$89.99 |
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The Konusmotor 90 equatorial refractor telescope is an impressive telescope for a very reasonable price. At about 30 pounds, this is an adult-size telescope. The orange and black optical tube is 40 inches long, and the sturdy equatorial mount and tripod stands nearly 5 feet tall. The very complete accessory package includes a 6x30 finder scope, two plossl eyepieces, an electronic tracking motor, and even a large-format lunar map and moon filter.
Refractors are known for their sharp, high-contrast views of the moon and planets, and the Konusmotor 90 includes everything I need to get sharp views of the moon right out of the box. The low-power 17mm plossl eyepiece (58x) shows a nice overall view of the moon, while the 10mm plossl (100x) can be used to zoom in for more detail. When the quarter moon is in the sky, I like to look for detail along the "terminator," the dramatic boundary between bright sunlight and dark shadow. At 100x, the Konusmotor 90 shows me a great view of the "straight wall" in Mare Nubium. The straight wall lies between the craters Birt and Thebit, numbers 179 and 181 on the Konus moon map. Brighter deep space objects also show up nicely in the Konusmotor 90. On a moonless night, I like the way the 17mm plossl eyepiece frames the ghostly glow of the Orion nebula. Zooming in with the 10mm eyepiece, I can easily pick out all four stars of the Orion nebula's embedded multiple star, the Trapezium. The moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn are easy to see with the 10mm plossl eyepiece (100x). With careful focusing, I was even able to detect the Cassini division in Saturn's rings using my own Ultima 7.5mm eyepiece. Low-cost refractors like the Konusmotor 90 can be troubled by false color and spherical aberration, but I find these effects are well controlled at moderate powers. When I look at Jupiter and Saturn at magnifications over 100x however, the images are not as sharp as I see with my C102HD refractor. The standard equipment plossl eyepieces are a good match for the optical quality of the Konusmotor 90. I'd suggest adding a low-power 25mm plossl to take in the full view of deep space highlights like the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades, and the Double Cluster in Perseus. The electronic motor drive included by Konus comes in handy when sharing the telescope view with others without having to constantly adjust the slow-motion knobs by hand. I find the motor to be a mixed blessing because the slow-motion knobs and the motor cannot be used at the same time. In practice, when observing by myself, I often don't use the motor. --Jeff Phillips Pros:
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$175.00 |
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 (4.5 / 5.0) The KONUS 60mm x 900mm KONUSTART Motor EQ Refractor Telescope is the perfect introduction to the world of astronomical observation. The sleek Italian design of this telescope makes it stand out from the rest. This telescope has an electronic motor allowing the user to track celestial objects at the same rate of speed they move across the sky, keeping the image in the viewfinder. The motor is not only a great feature to keep objects in field of view but also a necessity for astronomical photography (separate photo adapter required). The 60mm x 900mm KONUSTART telescope comes with the following items not included with other telescopes in this price range:
Superior 11/4" eyepieces
1 ¼ focus tube assembly works in conjunction with eyepiece for a wider field of view and brighter image (others use 1")
Red dot finder scope
Moon filter
Image rectifier
Slow motion control cables for precise tracking of celestial objects when not using the motor
This telescope also has an EQ mount, which offers precise 360° tracking along the same path an object moves across the sky. The sturdy metal tripod maintains stability. This Refractor Telescope gathers light through the objective lens and then magnifies it through the eyepiece. Refractor telescopes are perfect for observing stars and planets and for terrestrial observation.
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$189.99 |
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