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	10X Magnification Tabletop Telescope List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $199.91
	This antique looking brass table top telescope is fully functional and comes on a beautifully finished rosewood stand. Inspired by those used in the age of sail. Brass and rosewood construction. 10X magnification...

Lasik Surgical Eyes Operation is the Editing - Fine Tall Prediction of Lasik

Lasik surgery is a surgical subject aiming at correcting modality of fill who are myopic, farsighted or have astigmia. There are radiating points of analyse on the matter. Patients needing LASIK surgery ofttimes opine that they give never eye glaze or occurrence one day. It is evident that statesman than the number of patients undergoing LASIK surgery do say an status of their modality after the surgery unluckily separate patients are not that blessed. Therefore some patients may ease pauperism eyeglasses or lense after the surgery. Any patients symmetric revealed a worse modality after undergoing the surgery than before. As a measure of moulding, you should ever not feature be of extraordinary ply to umpteen patients. Indeed, patients undergoing Lasik encountered an advance cypher of a extremum of 20/40 in their sensation. Unfortunately, this image is not e'er factual as there are several cases where patients should be shy of. Hence, before determining to support LASIK surgery, you should always do a lot of explore noise on the individual in position to form trustworthy that you full translate what you are title to.

There are few constructive statistics near Lasik surgery though. A resume revealed that up to 94 percent of all Lasik patients are paradisial with the results and talk an shift figure of at slightest 20/20 after the surgery. According to the one analyze, nearly all patients were advisable to see Lasik by their friends. The equal looking shows that 25 proportion of patients with problems experience during the surgery could know been classified out with a reputable warming-up before the surgery actually takes set. Lasik is also believed not to modality of telescopic or myopic patients if they are statesman than twoscore. Banknote team percent of patients were according to Though Lasik is one of the easiest surgeries in agent, patients should be aware of its expectations before undergoing the surgery. For example, it is familiar to see patients undergoing the surgery with no knowledge of the retrieval example. The remedial measure, on the additional crewman, is quite firm, but you should not attach your place whack before two hours. Your dr. is real liable to apprize you not to propulsion by a hebdomad after undergoing the surgery. Other praise is the unfitness to go to activity by figure life after the surgery. Though Lasik is mostly a innocuous surgery, some patients convergence a nuisance on their eye shortly after the surgery.

Furthermore, patients undergoing Lasik should care after themselves after the surgery. Gathering your theologiser oftentimes in tell to supervise the advance is an crucial location of the activity. Always make reliable that you donjon winning any drugs that were sharing to you by the debase in ordination to get the foremost termination from the surgery. Your physician should be fit to utilize you specialised advice active any ingest that was advisable to you. You should also mention that there may be a alter realize risks of the Lasik surgery and mortal virtual expectations of it, satisfy do not stand the surgery. Before determinative to abide the surgery straighten sure it is the tract choice disposable to you. Umteen patients showing slummy results after the surgery were not unerect to the Lasik surgery. You should treat in depth the matter with your adulterate. Do not pelt any information most your eye premise over the knightly because these can be crucial.

Before determining to undergo the surgery you should ask yourself this ask: am I a intellectual politico for the Lasik activity?

Qualifications of a operative person for Lasik include the shadowing:

- Women who are not large due to the superior limit of vasoconstrictor variations during pregnancy

- Portentous upbeat or eye problems. These allow diabetes, hepatitis.

Shortly muttering, umteen patients can benefits from Lasik surgery provided they do not get sharp expectations early. They should understand that it is not a miracle surgery and is therefore prone to some drawbacks. Lasik can amend grouping with bust vision. Advert to double mar with your doctor if you are a complete somebody for Lasik before way to the functioning populate.read articles more in http://lasik-doctor-eye.blogspot.com

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Has anybody seen a star through a telescope?

What does it look like? I've never seen what one looks like. Plus, there's a star...well...I think it's a star anyway. It sparkles red,blue,and white and it's very big, to the left of the big dipper. Is that a planet or a star? Answer both questions please. Thanks.

Yes and it looks like a big fire ball with flames coming out of the sides, and the other thing is a nebula

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Meade 8 inch UHTC GPS LX200 TELESCOPE PLUS ACCESSORIES    US $2,500.00

	10X Magnification Tabletop Telescope List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $199.91
	This antique looking brass table top telescope is fully functional and comes on a beautifully finished rosewood stand. Inspired by those used in the age of sail. Brass and rosewood construction. 10X magnification...

	Frederick Cooper Crocodile Telescope Black Floor Lamp List Price: $1,184.99 Sale Price: $789.91
	Crocodile textured column has telescoping ability to adjust height easily. Black ostrich textured shade. Cast brass finish. Crocodile textured accents. From the Frederick Cooper floor lamp collection. Takes one 150 watt three-way bulb (not included)...

	Frederick Cooper Crocodile Telescope Floor Lamp List Price: $1,089.99 Sale Price: $724.91
	Crocodile textured column has telescoping ability to adjust height easily. Brown silk dupioni over parchment shade. Cast brass finish. Crocodile textured accents. Takes one 150 watt three-way bulb (not included)...

	Frederick Cooper Crocodile Telescope White Linen Floor Lamp List Price: $1,079.99 Sale Price: $719.91
	Crocodile textured column has telescoping ability to adjust height easily. White linen over parchment shade. Cast brass finish. Crocodile textured accents. Takes one 150 watt three-way bulb (not included)...

	Star 60050 Refractor Telescope with 50mm Objective Lens List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $39.77
	"Star 60050 telescopes are ideal entry-level telescopes for the aspiring amateur astronomer. Easy set up and include everything necessary to begin the adventure for a lifetime including telescope, finderscope, eyepieces, mount and tripod...

	Humvee HMV-B-TELESCOPE 12 x 25 Ruby Lens Rubber Armored Telescope List Price: $30.00 Sale Price: $23.50
	The Humvee 12x25 Black Collapsible Monocular is the perfect item for sporting events, family outings, etc. It is a very convenient item to have around if you are looking for a great viewing device that doesn't require a lot of space to carry around...

	A Complete Guide To Astronomy - Be A Stargazer + Plus Bonus List Price: $2.99
	How would you like to get started today in the fascinating hobby of astronomy?Let Be A Stargazer take you by the hand and guide you on your memorable journey through the universe around us.From our small world we have gazed upon the cosmic ocean for thousands of years...

	Celestial Harvest: 300-Plus Showpieces of the Heavens for Telescope Viewing and Contemplation List Price: $11.95 Average Rating:
	This book describes more than 300 of the finest celestial wonders that can be viewed with common "backyard" telescopes. The author uses an abbreviated descriptive form to accommodate as much information on observation as possible for both field and armchair use...

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	Meade ETX90EC Telescope w/ UHTC, Autostar Controller (497) and Tripod (884) List Price: $921.06 Sale Price: $449.00 Average Rating:
	Meade ETX-90AT, ETX-105AT, and ETX-125AT models build on the original ETX concept to create the most advanced electronically-controlled telescopes including automatic GO TO object-location with the Autostar Computer Controller ever produced in their price range...

The first telescope for me?

I want a 6" telescope that can see nebulas and star clusters, i was wondering if somebody could help me find one for me, i've looked at some but am not positive if it'll be good.

I would like to suggest that you join a local astronomy club or astronomical society BEFORE you spend your money on a scope. There are many different kinds of scopes and what is perfect for one person is not perfect for another. Everyone has their own set of eyeballs and no two are the same. If you join a club, you can attend a few of their star parties and try out members scopes to see what works best for YOU, before you buy a scope. The members can also help you when you get your scope and show you how to get the most out of your new scope as well as to help teach you where the treasures in the sky are located. Most clubs have loaner scopes and extensive libraries that you can gather more information from too. Most clubs will have monthly membership meetings with informative presentations given by members and by guest speakers. You can really learn a lot from these clubs and an added plus is all the great new friends you make there too. Go to this site to find a club in your area. http://www.astroleague.org/societies/list
This only has clubs that belong to the National Astronomy League, so there are many more which do not appear on this list. Continue searching google if you don't see one in your area here.

There are several different kinds of telescopes and all of them have some excellent features. Refractors and Reflectors, plus Schmidt-Cassegrain, APO refractors, Mac-Cass, and many more. There are also several mounts to chose from and the mounts are just as important, if not even more important, than the scope is. All of the different scopes and mounts have some features that some people like and do not like. No two eyeballs are the same and the perfect scope for one person might be completely wrong for another person.

There is no one scope that is "better" than another ---except for the junk scopes out there which are all just a waste of money. Never, ever buy from Walmart, Costco, Target, or any other discount store like that. Junk scopes are flooded into the market from those stores. You will be buying nothing but bad optics and plastic.

If you are new at this, then stay away from anything used from any site. If you don't know what you are buying and who you are buying from you will most likely be getting someone else's headache---with no warranty either. Some great deals on used equipment are out there, by people who know how to use and take care of scopes, but if you don't know what you are doing, you might be spending a lot of money on worthless junk. One improper cleaning can destroy a scope. Buyer Beware.

I recommend: http://oriontelescopes.com/

Orion is the very best for value and for customer service too. I have 3 of their scopes and I will only buy from them from now on. My first scope was a manual controlled scope and I am very glad that it was because it forced me to learn where things are in the night skies. Go-To type scopes can be frustrating to use. If you do not have them aligned exactly perfect, they do not find the targets. If you are a beginner, you will be frustrated unless you spring for a GPS Go-To. An object locator is just that---it will locate objects for you (must be aligned first) but an object locator is not a tracking motor. It will not keep the scope on the target.

The Orion site has some excellent diagrams and explanations of all types of scopes and mounts.

Things to consider are size--can the user lift and transport the scope to the viewing site easily? Does it fit in your car? If not, then it will gather dust in a closet. I recommend a carrying case too so it is protected in storage and transport. Can the viewer reach all the knobs and buttons? I have a long tube large manual refractor and it is very difficult for me to reach the knobs when I am pointed to Zenith. I am not a tall person.

Take your time in making your decision.

Some people will suggest that you purchase binoculars. Not a bad idea but don't buy anything less than 10x50 and you must have a tripod too or you will not be happy with your astronomical views because they will be too shaky from your movements. Even your pulse will make them shake. Personally, I prefer a scope to binos because if binoculars are not aligned properly at the factory, then you get double images and distortions that can't be fixed. Most of the cheaper binoculars are not properly aligned. That is not as important for terrestial viewing, but it is a killer for astronomical viewing. Binos can also be bumped out of alignment and become useless for astronomy.

When you buy, go Orion and you wont be disappointed. Don't try to learn everything all at once or you will be overwhelmed and discouraged. Patience is the key to Astronomy.

You will need a good star chart program too.

http://www.stellarium.org/

This is great freeware that you can download. Tell it where you are and it will tell you what you see. Ask it where something is and it will show you.

I wish you all the best! Enjoy!

Edit: Meade used to be a great scope maker but they have had a lot of problems the past few years and they are now known to be VERY POOR with customer service after a sale. If you don't get a perfect scope to begin with, they won't help you fix problems.

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Meade LX200 GPS UHTC ACF 8 Telescope Tripod Autostar    US $2,500.00

Meade 8 inch LX200 ACF UHTC Telescope    US $2,599.00

Meade 10in LX200 ACF F 10 Coma Free UHTC Telescope NEW    US $3,599.00

Meade LX200 ACF 8 f 10 Coma Free Telescope w UHTC NEW    US $2,769.95

Meade LXD55 Autostar UHTC Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope    US $1,499.99

Meade ETX90 AT F 138 MaksutovCassegrain UHTC Telescope    US $449.00

Meade LX90 GPS UHTC ACF 8 LNT Smart Telescope Tripod    US $1,965.00

Meade LX200 GPS UHTC ACF 10 Telescope Tripod Autostar    US $3,599.00

Meade ETXLs 6 SC F10 Schmidt Cassegrain UHTC Telescope    US $1,399.00

Meade 8 LX90 ACF F 10 Advanced ComaFree UHTC Telescope    US $1,999.00

Meade 8 inch UHTC GPS LX200 TELESCOPE PLUS ACCESSORIES    US $2,500.00

Meade LT 6 SC 6 UHTC LightSwitch Telescope Tripod    US $999.00

Meade 10 LX200GPS LX200 Telescope w UHTC Extras    US $3,600.00

	Meade ETX90EC Telescope w/ UHTC, Autostar Controller (497) and Tripod (884) List Price: $921.06 Sale Price: $449.00 Average Rating:
	This telescope includes a free Autostar computer controller and deluxe field tripod with this ETX-90EC--a value of $349. And with the ETX-90EC, Meade brings a serious telescope into the price range of the casual consumer...

	Meade ETX125AT Telescope w/ UHTC, Autostar Controller (497) and Tripod (884) List Price: $1,564.00 Average Rating:
	The ETX-125EC permits a broad range of astronomical study. In deep space, the ETX-125EC's larger aperture enables the observation of galaxies and nebulae in much wider extension and permits the resolution of celestial objects as faint as magnitude 12...

	Meade Maksutov Cassegrain with UHTC Telescope - ETX-90 PE List Price: $699.99 Sale Price: $539.00
	Until now, the stargazer's two biggest challenges to enjoying the night sky have been aligning their telescope and finding objects. Meade's new ETX Premier Edition series eliminates these two challenges and makes astronomy as easy as pushing a button – right out of the box...

	Meade Maksutov Cassegrain with UHTC Telescope - ETX-125 PE List Price: $999.99 Sale Price: $799.00
	Includes 26mm (73x) Super Plossl Eyepiece 1.25 Inch SmartFinder Viewfinder #497 Autostar Computer Motorized Altazimuth Mount Deluxe Field Tripod.

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	Tele Vue Barlow Lens, 2x, 2" (Big Barlow) with Brass Clamp Rings. List Price: $0.00 Sale Price: $184.00 Average Rating:
	Properly designed Barlows do wonderful things. First, they amplify power while retaining the eyepiece's eye-relief. Second, they slow the telescope's f/#, which improves eyepiece sharpness. Third, the designer can introduce compensations for eyepiece aberrations...

Why can I only see Mars as a tiny dot with my telescope?

I just bought a telescope Celestron Astromaster 114 EQ, and using the 10mm lens, all I see of Mars is a tiny bright dot, using Barlow x2, it's quite fuzzy. Used different filters, different lens, but the result is the same.

Except when it is very close to the Earth (which won't happen again until about a decade from now) Mars is never much more than a bright dot in most amateur telescopes. Even when close, Mars is disappointing except in large, high quality telescopes under excellent seeing conditions. Jupiter and Saturn are far more rewarding planetary targets.

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965inch 3X telescope eyepiece barlow lens    US $4.95

Telescope 15X Erect Image 2X Barlow Tripod Cam Mount    US $49.99

	Tele Vue Barlow Lens, 2x, 2" (Big Barlow) with Brass Clamp Rings. List Price: $0.00 Sale Price: $184.00 Average Rating:
	Properly designed Barlows do wonderful things. First, they amplify power while retaining the eyepiece's eye-relief. Second, they slow the telescope's f/#, which improves eyepiece sharpness. Third, the designer can introduce compensations for eyepiece aberrations...

	Celestron Omni 2X Barlow Lens List Price: $42.99 Sale Price: $33.89 Average Rating:
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	Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens, 1.25" List Price: $43.95 Sale Price: $43.95 Average Rating:
	Give your scope a power boost! Orion's Shorty barlow lens doubles the power of any eyepiece it's used with. For about the price of a single telescope eyepiece or less, this practical accessory effectively doubles the number of eyepieces at your disposal...

	Celestron Ultima Barlow Lens List Price: $108.00 Sale Price: $56.15 Average Rating:
	Barlow lenses offer an easy, economical way to increase the magnification range of your eyepieces, and Celestron carries an assortment of these highly useful lenses. A Barlow lens doubles the magnifying power of your eyepiece by doubling its effective focal length...

	Barlow 2x Metal Telescope Lens Sale Price: $49.99
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	National Geographic 50MM-500MM 375X Telescope List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $85.00
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	Konus 60mm x 800mm K-J AZ Refractor Telescope with Moon Filter List Price: $120.00 Sale Price: $197.99 Average Rating:
	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...

Care of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories: A Manual for the Astronomical Observer and Amateur Telescope Maker (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) List Price: $59.95 Sale Price: $45.12 Average Rating:

Commercially-made astronomical telescopes are better and less expensive than ever before, and their optical and mechanical performance can be superb. When a good-quality telescope fails to perform as well as it might, the reason is quite probably that it needs a little care and attention! Here is a complete guide for anyone who wants to understand more than just the basics of astronomical telescopes and accessories, and how to maintain them in the peak of condition...

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	Vixen 39200 Plossl Eyepiece Package List Price: $139.00 Sale Price: $139.00
	New from Vixen!The new Plossl Eyepiece Package comes complete with NPL10mm NPL15mm and NPL40mm eyepieces along with a multi pocketed Fanny Pack. This package is available for a limited time.

New telescope and mount selection?

I had a 5inch GOTO telescope for about two years. I am interested in buying a telescope GOTO larger. I am an amateur astrophotographer, and I want to go to a larger instrument with a minimum of 8 inches, probably 10 to 12 inches. Does anyone out there have a Vixen 200 Vixen or 260 or similar size Meade? I am also looking for installation tips. My budget is $ 5000 maximum. I would like a 2-inch or larger eye, but for now still be able to use 1.25 eyepieces. Photo interest has been only lunar / planetary, but I want a telescope large enough to make room deep targets with a different budget for a dedicated astro camera instead of settling for a conventional digital camera. What some of you long time time observers to suggest?

Focus on the mountain first. For astrophotography, you really need a German equatorial mount. The best bang for the dollar seems to be the Synta EQ-6, sold in the U.S. as the Orion Atlas. If you are interested in deep sky images, consider an apochromatic refractor instead of a Schmidt-Cassegrain, due to its rapid and more extensive list of fields of view coordination. Orion EON series of excellent and now have focused most flatteners have available field.

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	Vixen 39200 Plossl Eyepiece Package List Price: $139.00 Sale Price: $139.00
	New from Vixen!The new Plossl Eyepiece Package comes complete with NPL10mm NPL15mm and NPL40mm eyepieces along with a multi pocketed Fanny Pack. This package is available for a limited time.

	Vixen 39205 NPL 15mm Telescope Eyepiece List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $34.95
	The 2-group, 4-element Plossl design of the Vixen PL series offers flat and clear images. The PL eyepieces are multi-coated for excellent light transmission.

	Geoma 5891 ED 82-S Spotting Scope with GLH48T Zoom Eyepiece List Price: $1,199.00 Sale Price: $999.00
	The Geoma II ED Series Spoting Scopes give you all the features of the non ED product and adds the highest quality extra low dispersion glass generally found only on spotting scopes three times the price...

	Geoma 5889 ED 67 -S Spotting Scope with GLH48T Zoom Eyepiece List Price: $899.00 Sale Price: $899.00
	The Geoma II ED Series Spoting Scopes give you all the features of the non ED product and adds the highest quality extra low dispersion glass generally found only on spotting scopes three times the price...

	Geoma 5886 67-ASpotting Scope with GLH48T Zoom Eyepiece List Price: $699.00 Sale Price: $699.00
	View nature up close with Vixen's Geoma II Series which incorporates refined optics for crystal clear views and high resolution images. The dual focus system offers quick and fine focusing easily. All Vixen Geoma Spotting Scopes have a Lifetime Warranty...

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	Tele Vue Barlow Lens, 2x, 2" (Big Barlow) with Brass Clamp Rings. List Price: $0.00 Sale Price: $184.00 Average Rating:
	Properly designed Barlows do wonderful things. First, they amplify power while retaining the eyepiece's eye-relief. Second, they slow the telescope's f/#, which improves eyepiece sharpness. Third, the designer can introduce compensations for eyepiece aberrations...

New Galaxy Discovered!

Before I get all you amateur astronomers reaching for your telescopes and directing them towards the heavens I must point out that I'm not referring to the interstellar kind of Galaxy but the exciting new Ford Galaxy. I apologise for any confusion I may have caused but to me the discovery of a vehicle that finally suits our family's needs is the cause for much celebration.

You see for years now we have shoehorned ourselves into all manner of estate cars and small MPV's often resulting in miserable journeys that involve everybody being cramped and arguing with each other. Family holidays should normally be a pleasurable experience for all but all too often ours seem to descend into petty bickering with each other and the dog usually joins in for good measure.

We finally arrive at our destination tired and hoarse from all the shouting and with the windows steamed up because my kids insist on the interior temperature to be more akin to a portable sauna. Sometimes I long for one of those Perspex screens that taxis have that I could just slide across to drown out the endless chorus of "I'm bored" or "Are we there yet?."

Then there's all the stuff you have to take with you, I vaguely remember in my younger single days I could go away for a week with nothing more than a spare pair of underpants and a toothbrush and could always jettison the pants if required. Nowadays it seems we have to transport every conceivable modern day luxury with us and frankly might as well just hook the house up to the back of the car and drag it with us down the motorway.

There have been a few times recently when I have lost the plot and said to my kids that I'm going to go to the builder's merchant and buy a few bags of sand and empty them in the living room so we can just pretend we are on the beach.

I am pleased to report that this is all behind us now as we are the proud owners of a new Ford Galaxy. I had driven a Galaxy a few years ago when my friend organised a stag party and in his wisdom turned up in a 2.3 petrol engine model much to our consternation as we had to drive it all the way to Amsterdam. Suffice to say that after satisfying the copious thirst for fuel this thing had there was very little left in the kitty for our drinking activities and certainly nothing left to fund a night in the arms of one of those nice ladies in the window which we had planned for him.

Despite that I do recall the Ghia model which we had was luxuriously appointed with leather and wood although it did remind me somewhat of a gentleman's drawing room. I decided to opt for the Zetec model which is well equipped but has a more high-tech feel to the interior.

There was just a question of where to make my purchase. These days there is a bewildering array of different places to visit from the traditional franchised dealers to car supermarkets and such like. After spending what felt like a lifetime on the internet I finally opted for Ford Deals Direct. They purchase from Ford and by cutting out the middleman are able to offer big discounts on new Ford cars. We saved a few thousand on the new list price which is great as the money we saved will go towards next years' holiday to Wales. I can hardly wait as we now have dual zone air conditioning and a DVD system not to mention acres of space and room for seven. I might even have room for two pairs of pants!

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Opinion on this telescope for an amateur?

My boyfriend has wanted a telescope for a while. I purchased this on an impulse buy and am wondering if it's worth the money.....

That would be an OK telescope for the price. But it wil be dissapointing. It is an OK beginers scope but for 50 or 60 more you could get a better Reflector (note: not a refractor). What you have would be OK for viewing the planets and the Moon. To really get your moneys worth I would suggest getting better eye pieces. But these would cost quite a bit ($30-$130 or more) so I would just get another telescope.

If you want to view stars and nebulae and galaxies I would go for a Reflector. The bigger the aperature (the diameter) the better, and more expensive. I would say that what you got is OK but not great.

If your boyfriend finds he likes astronomy and wants something a bit better but not break the bank then I would suggest geting a Meade ETX-125 ($500 on Ebay) or ETX-90. They have an auto guide (they follow the stars) and a computer that lets you select what you want to see from a menu and it just goes there (some set up required). And a bunch of other stuff.

If he wants the good stuff I would suggest the Meade LX90GPS or the LX200R. These are big and expensive but very nice!

I think what you got was OK for your boyfriend to try and find out if he likes it. But a relector would have been better and not much more expensive. Look on ebay for a reflector. You should beable to find a basic one for 150-200.

I would suggest that if your boyfriend wants bigger telescope to do research on what would be best.

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965inch 3X telescope eyepiece barlow lens    US $4.95

Telescope 15X Erect Image 2X Barlow Tripod Cam Mount    US $49.99

	Tele Vue Barlow Lens, 2x, 2" (Big Barlow) with Brass Clamp Rings. List Price: $0.00 Sale Price: $184.00 Average Rating:
	Properly designed Barlows do wonderful things. First, they amplify power while retaining the eyepiece's eye-relief. Second, they slow the telescope's f/#, which improves eyepiece sharpness. Third, the designer can introduce compensations for eyepiece aberrations...

	Celestron Omni 2X Barlow Lens List Price: $42.99 Sale Price: $33.89 Average Rating:
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	Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens, 1.25" List Price: $43.95 Sale Price: $43.95 Average Rating:
	Give your scope a power boost! Orion's Shorty barlow lens doubles the power of any eyepiece it's used with. For about the price of a single telescope eyepiece or less, this practical accessory effectively doubles the number of eyepieces at your disposal...

	Celestron Ultima Barlow Lens List Price: $108.00 Sale Price: $56.15 Average Rating:
	Barlow lenses offer an easy, economical way to increase the magnification range of your eyepieces, and Celestron carries an assortment of these highly useful lenses. A Barlow lens doubles the magnifying power of your eyepiece by doubling its effective focal length...

	Barlow 2x Metal Telescope Lens Sale Price: $49.99
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	National Geographic 50MM-500MM 375X Telescope List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $85.00
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	Konus 60mm x 800mm K-J AZ Refractor Telescope with Moon Filter List Price: $120.00 Sale Price: $197.99 Average Rating:
	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...

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Figuring out the type of eye piece to use with my telescope?

What is an easy way to know which eye piece to use with my telescope? I have a 1300 x 100 Maksutov-Cassegrain. I want to see deep space? Can I with this scope?

For looking at deep sky objects, you generally want a low magnification, so I'd use the 25mm (or is it 20mm, the web page says both) primarily. As another answer says, the 4mm eyepiece is way too short for your size of telescope. I'd maybe buy a 32mm eyepiece (not a 40mm) for lower power views, and an 8 or 9mm for higher power (Moon and planets).

Yes, an 8" or 10" Dobsonian will be much better for deep sky objects: much more light gathering, and a wider field of view. I'd recommend one of the ones in the Source below.

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Bushnell NorthStar 90mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope    US $333.99

Celestron NexStar 4 SE Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope    US $499.00

Celestron NexStar 127 SLT 5 Maksutov Telescope    US $469.95

Meade 102MM Maksutov Telescope Tube spotting scope ETX    US $169.95

Meade ETX90 AT Maksutov Portable Computer Telescope    US $499.00

Meade Ext 105 D 105 m Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope    US $299.00

Celestron C90 Maksutov Telescope Extras    US $117.50

1200 90 Seben Comet Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope New    US $41.00

Meade ETX 90 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope f 138    US $99.99

	Orion 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope OTA List Price: $619.95 Sale Price: $619.95
	Oh, if we had a nickel for every time we've been asked, "When are you going to come out with a bigger (than 127mm) Mak?" We'd be writing this from our branch office on the Maui beachfront. Cut from island fantasy to astronomy fantasy ...

	Orion Apex 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $409.95 Sale Price: $409.95 Average Rating:
	When it comes to telescopes, bigger is better, and you can do no better than the Apex 127 Compact Mak. Its 127mm (5")-diameter optics collects 55% more light through its multi-coated, 5" meniscus lens than that of a 4" scope, putting it in the big leagues for astronomical observing and advanced nature study...

	Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $229.95 Sale Price: $229.95 Average Rating:
	With a tube length of 11 inches, a 90mm (3.5") precision-polished fully multi-coated meniscus front lens, and solid uncompromising construction. the Apex 90 Compact Mak is a paragon of portability, optical excellence, and durability...

	Choosing and Using a New CAT: Getting the Most from Your Schmidt Cassegrain or Any Catadioptric Telescope (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) List Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $14.08 Average Rating:
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	Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope : A Guide to Commercial SCTs and Maksutovs (Practical Astronomy.) List Price: $59.95 Sale Price: $16.63 Average Rating:
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	Geometric Optics: Theory and Design of Astronomical Optical Systems Using Mathematica® (Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology) List Price: $99.00 Sale Price: $66.67
	This book—unique in the literature—provides readers with the mathematical background needed to design many of the optical combinations that are used in astronomical telescopes and cameras. The results presented in the work were obtained by using a different approach to third-order aberration theory as well as the extensive use of the software package Mathematica®...

	iOptron SmartStar-G-MC90 8804B GPS Telescope (Astro Blue) List Price: $936.00 Sale Price: Too low to display
	iOptron's SmartStar-G MC-90 telescope system is the ideal choice for viewing and astrophotography. This 90mm diameter Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope dramatically reduces the chromatic aberration that plagues its refractor counterparts and has a focal length of 1200mm...

	Meade ETX-125AT (f/15) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $699.00 Sale Price: $674.95
	The Meade ETX-125AT is the ultimate telescope with twice the light collecting area of the telescope permits a much broader range of astronomical study. For the observer who is serious about astronomy, this telescope is a deeply satisfying instrument for a lifetime of astronomical study.

	Orion Apex 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $319.95 Sale Price: $319.95 Average Rating:
	Powerful enough to split close double stars, resolve bright globular clusters, or look an eagle in the eye, Orion's Apex 102mm is both a fine astronomical instrument and an unparalleled terrestrial spotting scope...

Maksutov Telescope

Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope

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What is the difference between "Schmidt-Cassegrain" and "Maksutov-Cassegrain" telescopes?

Generally speaking, the shape of the corrector plates and secondary mirrors, though both do have convex secondary mirrors but the exact shape differs.

Schmidt Cassegrains have thin, wavey shaped corrector plates and the appropriate shaped secondary mirror.

Maksutov Cassegrains have thick meniscus shaped corrector plates and the appropriate secondary mirror.

As others pointed out, Schmidt Cassegrains can be easily made in larger apertures, while Maksutov Cassegrains can't because the corrector plate is actually more akin to a lens and lenses get heavy quickly and are more difficult and expensive to produce.

Beyond that, the differences between the two get complex and typically deal with how much of a particular type of aberration which one suffers from. These aberrations are typically spherical aberrations, astigmatisms, and non-coma off axis distortions.

It is said that a Maksutov Cassegrain will outperform a Schmidt Cassegrain of the same size, but you don't see many Maksutov Cassegrains over 5" or many Schmidt Cassegrains under 6" so it's a bit of a nil point.

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Bushnell NorthStar 90mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope    US $333.99

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Meade Ext 105 D 105 m Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope    US $299.00

1200 90 Seben Comet Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope New    US $41.00

Meade ETX 90 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope f 138    US $99.99

	iOptron SmartStar-G-MC90 8804B GPS Telescope (Astro Blue) List Price: $936.00 Sale Price: Too low to display
	iOptron's SmartStar-G MC-90 telescope system is the ideal choice for viewing and astrophotography. This 90mm diameter Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope dramatically reduces the chromatic aberration that plagues its refractor counterparts and has a focal length of 1200mm...

	Meade ETX-125AT (f/15) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $699.00 Sale Price: $674.95
	The Meade ETX-125AT is the ultimate telescope with twice the light collecting area of the telescope permits a much broader range of astronomical study. For the observer who is serious about astronomy, this telescope is a deeply satisfying instrument for a lifetime of astronomical study.

	Orion 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope OTA List Price: $619.95 Sale Price: $619.95
	Oh, if we had a nickel for every time we've been asked, "When are you going to come out with a bigger (than 127mm) Mak?" We'd be writing this from our branch office on the Maui beachfront. Cut from island fantasy to astronomy fantasy ...

	Orion Apex 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $409.95 Sale Price: $409.95 Average Rating:
	When it comes to telescopes, bigger is better, and you can do no better than the Apex 127 Compact Mak. Its 127mm (5")-diameter optics collects 55% more light through its multi-coated, 5" meniscus lens than that of a 4" scope, putting it in the big leagues for astronomical observing and advanced nature study...

	Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $229.95 Sale Price: $229.95 Average Rating:
	With a tube length of 11 inches, a 90mm (3.5") precision-polished fully multi-coated meniscus front lens, and solid uncompromising construction. the Apex 90 Compact Mak is a paragon of portability, optical excellence, and durability...

	Orion Apex 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $319.95 Sale Price: $319.95 Average Rating:
	Powerful enough to split close double stars, resolve bright globular clusters, or look an eagle in the eye, Orion's Apex 102mm is both a fine astronomical instrument and an unparalleled terrestrial spotting scope...

	Choosing and Using a New CAT: Getting the Most from Your Schmidt Cassegrain or Any Catadioptric Telescope (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) List Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $14.08 Average Rating:
	Choosing and Using the New CAT will supercede the author’s successful Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, which has enjoyed enthusiastic support from the amateur astronomy community for the past seven years...

	Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope : A Guide to Commercial SCTs and Maksutovs (Practical Astronomy.) List Price: $59.95 Sale Price: $16.63 Average Rating:
	Amateur astronomy is becoming more and more popular, mostly because of the availability of relatively low-cost astronomical telescopes of superb quality - commercially-made Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutovs...

	Geometric Optics: Theory and Design of Astronomical Optical Systems Using Mathematica® (Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology) List Price: $99.00 Sale Price: $66.67
	This book—unique in the literature—provides readers with the mathematical background needed to design many of the optical combinations that are used in astronomical telescopes and cameras. The results presented in the work were obtained by using a different approach to third-order aberration theory as well as the extensive use of the software package Mathematica®...

Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope

Maksutov Cassegrain

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Upgrading to a new telescope.?

I currently have a Orion 102mm maksutov cassegrain telescope I have used it to the best of its ability and I am starting to get bored with it because I can not see very much with it. I was thinking about getting the Orion SkyQuest XT10 Computerized IntelliScope. Would this be a good idea? The only con is that I will lose 100mm of focal length but that is expected. Could I use a 10mm eyepiece and a 2x barlow to make up for the missing focal length? Why is this telescope so cheap for its size? Or is it that other telescopes are expensive for their size.

It sounds like light pollution is a big problem for you, like most amateur astronomers. A good 4-inch from a dark site will show a lot more objects than many people would think possible. A 10-inch Dobsonian on the other hand from a dark site will show you 13th magnitude galaxies, and if your vision is excellent it will show 14th magnitude objects provided the skies are very clear and your eyes are fully dark adapted. This is far beyond the reach of a 4-inch. The slightly shorter focal length is of no consequence, because magnification is controlled by the focal lengths of both the main optics and the eyepiece in use. You can reach 400X or even higher with a 10-inch simply by using a high power eyepiece, or a high power eyepiece and a Barlow lens. The reason why Dobsonians cost less for their aperture than other telescopes is the mounting and the fact optically they're Newtonians. It's made of plywood or in the case of the Orion Intelliscope, fiberboard and it's a simple alt-azimuth mounting, not an equatorial. Because it's not made of metal, which has to be machined or cast to fine tolerances, the mounting is inexpensive and most of the money is in the optics. There are only two surfaces that have to be made precisely in a Newtonian, whereas a Maksutov-Cassegrain has at least four surfaces that all have to be made precisely for the telescope to give sharp views. The glass the corrector is made from has to be not only free of stresses, it must be uniform throughout. That fact and the larger number of surfaces to be ground and polished are why Maks are far more expensive than a Newtonian or Dobsonian of the same aperture. In contrast., mirrors can be made of metal, quartz,ceramic, and numerous kinds of glasses as long as they're dimensionally stable enough and can be polished well enough to make a mirror. You do need to keep the telescope sealed up with dust caps when not in use to keep the optics clean unlike your Mak. As for collimation, Newtonians and Dobs do require it to preform at their best, and it's particularly critical when the focal ratio is 5 or less. This is not difficult to do when you use the appropriate collimation tools, which are a sight tube and a Cheshire eyepiece. Forget the laser collimators, because unless they're collimated themselves they're useless. A good one will cost 200 dollars, whereas I bought a complete set of collimation tools for 75 bucks. Best of all, it never needs batteries. A good Dob will never need a major collimation every time you set it up, but it might need a minor tweak to the primary mirror. Unless the tube is bumped or you remove the secondary mirror for cleaning, it should rarely if ever require adjustment. If you do buy a 10-inch Dob, don't sell your Mak. It is an ideal portable second telescope you can take almost anywhere. Even so, you should take the 4-inch to a dark site because as you will see in some of the sketches in my web page, galaxies and nebulae are well in reach of a small telescope.

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Bushnell NorthStar 90mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope    US $333.99

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iOptron MAK 152mm 1900 f125 Maksutov Cassegrain OTA    US $749.00

BUSHNELL NORTHSTAR MAKSUTOV CASSEGRAIN COMPACT TELESCO    US $341.50

Meade Ext 105 D 105 m Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope    US $299.00

1200 90 Seben Comet Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope New    US $41.00

Meade ETX 90 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope f 138    US $99.99

	iOptron SmartStar-G-MC90 8804B GPS Telescope (Astro Blue) List Price: $936.00 Sale Price: Too low to display
	iOptron's SmartStar-G MC-90 telescope system is the ideal choice for viewing and astrophotography. This 90mm diameter Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope dramatically reduces the chromatic aberration that plagues its refractor counterparts and has a focal length of 1200mm...

	Meade ETX-125AT (f/15) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $699.00 Sale Price: $674.95
	The Meade ETX-125AT is the ultimate telescope with twice the light collecting area of the telescope permits a much broader range of astronomical study. For the observer who is serious about astronomy, this telescope is a deeply satisfying instrument for a lifetime of astronomical study.

	Orion 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope OTA List Price: $619.95 Sale Price: $619.95
	Oh, if we had a nickel for every time we've been asked, "When are you going to come out with a bigger (than 127mm) Mak?" We'd be writing this from our branch office on the Maui beachfront. Cut from island fantasy to astronomy fantasy ...

	Orion Apex 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $409.95 Sale Price: $409.95 Average Rating:
	When it comes to telescopes, bigger is better, and you can do no better than the Apex 127 Compact Mak. Its 127mm (5")-diameter optics collects 55% more light through its multi-coated, 5" meniscus lens than that of a 4" scope, putting it in the big leagues for astronomical observing and advanced nature study...

	Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $229.95 Sale Price: $229.95 Average Rating:
	With a tube length of 11 inches, a 90mm (3.5") precision-polished fully multi-coated meniscus front lens, and solid uncompromising construction. the Apex 90 Compact Mak is a paragon of portability, optical excellence, and durability...

	Choosing and Using a New CAT: Getting the Most from Your Schmidt Cassegrain or Any Catadioptric Telescope (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) List Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $14.08 Average Rating:
	Choosing and Using the New CAT will supercede the author’s successful Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, which has enjoyed enthusiastic support from the amateur astronomy community for the past seven years...

	Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope : A Guide to Commercial SCTs and Maksutovs (Practical Astronomy.) List Price: $59.95 Sale Price: $16.63 Average Rating:
	Amateur astronomy is becoming more and more popular, mostly because of the availability of relatively low-cost astronomical telescopes of superb quality - commercially-made Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutovs...

	Geometric Optics: Theory and Design of Astronomical Optical Systems Using Mathematica® (Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology) List Price: $99.00 Sale Price: $66.67
	This book—unique in the literature—provides readers with the mathematical background needed to design many of the optical combinations that are used in astronomical telescopes and cameras. The results presented in the work were obtained by using a different approach to third-order aberration theory as well as the extensive use of the software package Mathematica®...

	Orion Apex 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope List Price: $319.95 Sale Price: $319.95 Average Rating:
	Powerful enough to split close double stars, resolve bright globular clusters, or look an eagle in the eye, Orion's Apex 102mm is both a fine astronomical instrument and an unparalleled terrestrial spotting scope...

Maksutov Cassegrain