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	Vixen 37306 T Ring Adapter for Canon EOS Digital SLR List Price: $32.95 Sale Price: $32.95
	A high quality T-Ring vital to ensure the film plane is square to the optical axis. These T-rinsg accomplish that while minimizing any flexure as all components are crafted to Vixen's High Standards. To be used for Astrophotography in conjunction with other prime focus or eyepiece projection adapters...

See It Better with Telescope Binoculars

The difference between a telescope and telescope binoculars is one eye. With a telescope you peer through the lens with one eye and with telescope binoculars you use them both. Additionally, telescope binoculars are similar to traditional binoculars, only with a much longer focal length.

It has been said that a person can see more in the sky with a good pair of binoculars than with a cheap telescope, and telescope binoculars are designed with star gazing in mind with wider aperture opening to allow more light into the lenses, offering a brighter view of the viewing subject. There are many binoculars on the market which can serve as telescope binoculars with the right focal length and magnification power, along with a reasonably wide lens opening.

Porro prism binoculars are better suited for night time gazing as they absorb less light through the prism path as do roof prism binoculars and will render a much brighter image when used as telescope binoculars in the typically low light conditions of nighttime viewing. However, upgrading optical quality and lens coatings are rapidly allowing the manufacturing of roof prism binoculars to meet the quality of porro prism units and they are gaining in popularity despite the higher cost.

Mount Telescope Binoculars For Stability

When using traditional binoculars as telescope binoculars it is best to have a unit with the capability to mount to a stable object such as a tripod or wooden deck to allow for better stability as well as in keeping them pointed in the same direction. Much like a telescope, they can be used to spot smaller objects in the sky, but can quickly lose sight of the object if moved and you will have to start the search all over again.

When looking for binoculars to double as telescope binoculars the numbers are important to know and understand. Binoculars are usually listed with two numbers, for example 10 X 50. This would indicate a magnification factor of 10, meaning the object will appear to be 10 times larger than the original and the diameter of the objective lens, in this case 50, determines the light gathering capability of the lens. While an objective measure of 30 is good for daytime use, a 50 would provide typically good views at night.

To be effective as telescope binoculars, a magnification of 100 with an objective opening of 70 or more would be preferred. Remember that the longer the magnification and lens opening the more the unit is subject to shake when being held in the hands. A tripod or mount will reduce this and is virtually necessary with longer lenses.

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	Vixen 37306 T Ring Adapter for Canon EOS Digital SLR List Price: $32.95 Sale Price: $32.95
	A high quality T-Ring vital to ensure the film plane is square to the optical axis. These T-rinsg accomplish that while minimizing any flexure as all components are crafted to Vixen's High Standards. To be used for Astrophotography in conjunction with other prime focus or eyepiece projection adapters...

Meade Series 4000 f/6.3 Focal Reducer/Field Flattener (4-element/41mm dia.) for CCD, Photographic, & Visual Applications. List Price: $199.00 Sale Price: $119.95 Average Rating:

Series 4000 f/6.3 Focal Reducer/Field Flattener: An important advancement in high-resolution focal reduction systems, the Meade 4-element, multi-coated f/6.3 Focal Reducer threads on to the rear cell of any Meade LX-Series mirror Focal lens telescope or to other Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope brands (followed by the Off-Axis Guider, shown, or T-Adapter) and reduces the telescope's focal ratio by a factor of 0...

	Vixen 37301 T Ring Adapter for Nikon Digital SLR List Price: $32.95 Sale Price: $32.95
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Focal Reducer Telescope

Focal Reducer Corrector

	Vixen 37306 T Ring Adapter for Canon EOS Digital SLR List Price: $32.95 Sale Price: $32.95
	A high quality T-Ring vital to ensure the film plane is square to the optical axis. These T-rinsg accomplish that while minimizing any flexure as all components are crafted to Vixen's High Standards. To be used for Astrophotography in conjunction with other prime focus or eyepiece projection adapters...

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	Vixen 37306 T Ring Adapter for Canon EOS Digital SLR List Price: $32.95 Sale Price: $32.95
	A high quality T-Ring vital to ensure the film plane is square to the optical axis. These T-rinsg accomplish that while minimizing any flexure as all components are crafted to Vixen's High Standards. To be used for Astrophotography in conjunction with other prime focus or eyepiece projection adapters...

Meade Series 4000 f/6.3 Focal Reducer/Field Flattener (4-element/41mm dia.) for CCD, Photographic, & Visual Applications. List Price: $199.00 Sale Price: $119.95 Average Rating:

Series 4000 f/6.3 Focal Reducer/Field Flattener: An important advancement in high-resolution focal reduction systems, the Meade 4-element, multi-coated f/6.3 Focal Reducer threads on to the rear cell of any Meade LX-Series mirror Focal lens telescope or to other Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope brands (followed by the Off-Axis Guider, shown, or T-Adapter) and reduces the telescope's focal ratio by a factor of 0...

	Vixen 37301 T Ring Adapter for Nikon Digital SLR List Price: $32.95 Sale Price: $32.95
	Vixen T-Ring, Model Vixen T-Ring NikonVixen T-Ring, Model Vixen T-Ring Nikon Model AP-TR-37301

Vixen 1570-00 4-16 x 44 Rifle Scope List Price: $399.00 Sale Price: $199.97

Vixen 4 - 16x44 mm Riflescope. Precision optics, rugged construction! A superior spotting solution! Fully multicoated optics produce a crisp, clear picture, while the plex-type reticle provides accurate pinpointing of your target regardless of the lighting conditions! Waterproof, too, so a little bad weather won't get in the way of your hunting glory! Scoped in: Side focus parallax correction: 330' to infinity; Nitrogen-purged 1-Pc...

	Vixen 1530-00 3-12 x 40 Rifle Scope List Price: $349.00 Sale Price: $349.00
	Vixen Rifle Scopes incorporate the same premium optics evident in our Binoculars and Spotting Scopes. They are the finest example of rugged construction combined with precision optics. Pinpointing your target is easy in even the lowest light with Vixen's high resolution, brilliant, wide field of view scopes...

	Vixen 1500-00 2-8 x 32 Rifle Scope List Price: $329.00 Sale Price: $329.00
	Vixen Rifle Scopes incorporate the same premium optics evident in our Binoculars and Spotting Scopes. They are the finest example of rugged construction combined with precision optics. Pinpointing your target is easy in even the lowest light with Vixen's high resolution, brilliant, wide field of view scopes...

Focal Reducer Corrector

Meade Etx Autostar

	Meade ETX-80 AT TC Astro Telescopes w/ Autostar Computer Controller & Meade Tripod Models: Meade ETX-80 AT-TC-BB Astro Telescope Autostar w/ Light Tripod, Backpack and No Case Model 0805-04-20 Sale Price: $224.00 Average Rating:
	Meade ETX-80 AT TC Astro Telescopes w/ Autostar Computer Controller & Meade Tripod Models: Meade ETX-80 AT-TC-BB Astro Telescope Autostar w/ Light Tripod, Backpack and No Case Model 0805-04-20

Are these good telescopes?

I'm thinking about getting into astrophotography and I was wondering if this would be a good telescope? I have a cannon film camera but what else would I need?

If you are new to telescopes, you will not be happy with your attempts at astrophotography. This is a very specialized art and requires expensive equipment for the best results. Very few people use film cameras anymore. You will need to leave the shutter open for very long periods of time and the mount that you have your equipment mounted on will need to track the skies in regards to the rotation of the earth or you will get star trails and streaks of light instead of star points of light. Most people now use CCD cameras linked to computers or lap tops which take hundreds of images and they use special prgrams which take all those images and stack them on top of each other to bring out the image details.

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 completly 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. Buyer beware you know. Some great deals on used equipment, by people who know how to use and take care of scopes, are out there but if you don't know what you are doing, you might be spending a lot of money on junk.
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I recomend:

http://oriontelescopes.com/

Orion is the very best for value and for customer service too. I have 2 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 recomend 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 dificult 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.

+++ 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 freinds you make there too.

Some people will suggest that you purchase binnoculars. Not a bad idea but dont 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 shakey from your movements. 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 cant 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!

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Meade ETX 80AT TC Astro Telescope w AutoStar 8050421    US $239.95

Meade ETX 70 ATE Telescopes w Autostar MINT    US $61.01

MEADE ETX 70 DIGITAL TELESCOPE WITH AUTOSTAR AND TRIPOD    US $103.50

Meade ETX 125 with tripod autostar and accessories    US $350.00

Meade ETX 80AT TC Astro Telescope w AutoStar 08050420    US $239.95

Meade ETX 80 Telescope w Autostar and Tripod AS IS    US $39.99

Meade ETX 90 Telescope w Tripod Autostar More    US $299.00

Meade ETX 90EC Telescope Autostar Field Tripod Extras    US $395.00

Meade ETX 80 AT TC Astro Telescope w Autostar Computer    US $279.00

	Meade ETX-80 AT TC Astro Telescopes w/ Autostar Computer Controller & Meade Tripod Models: Meade ETX-80 AT-TC-BB Astro Telescope Autostar w/ Light Tripod, Backpack and No Case Model 0805-04-20 Sale Price: $224.00 Average Rating:
	Meade ETX-80 AT TC Astro Telescopes w/ Autostar Computer Controller & Meade Tripod Models: Meade ETX-80 AT-TC-BB Astro Telescope Autostar w/ Light Tripod, Backpack and No Case Model 0805-04-20

	Meade #505 Connector Cable Set for #497 Autostar (ETX-90,105,125). List Price: $24.00 Sale Price: $15.95 Average Rating:
	The #505 Connector Cable Set provides access to three Autostar operations: Telescope Control: Use a personal computer (PC) to directly control a Meade Autostar-compatible telescope through the use of an astronomical software program with telescope control capabilities such as Meade Epoch 2000sk Sky Software...

ETX-80AT Astro Telescope w/ Tripod & Autostar Controller List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $249.00 Average Rating:

Explore the Galaxies far away, or the wildlife in this one, all at the touch of a button, with this fantastically priced, all-inclusive telescope. Now even the most novice of amateur astronomers can locate and explore the planets, asteroids, and comets, as well as nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and hundreds of other deep-space objects, all at the push of a button with the included Autostar Hand Controller...

	TwinStar White 4.5" iOptron Computer Controlled Reflector Telescope Sale Price: $349.99
	This telescope is ideal for backyard astronomy enthusiasts or older children with space on the brain. Simply align the telescope with the North Star, choose the object you want to see on the handheld controller and the computerized mount does the rest...

Meade Etx Autostar

Telescope Vixen Optics

	Vixen 37306 T Ring Adapter for Canon EOS Digital SLR List Price: $32.95 Sale Price: $32.95
	A high quality T-Ring vital to ensure the film plane is square to the optical axis. These T-rinsg accomplish that while minimizing any flexure as all components are crafted to Vixen's High Standards. To be used for Astrophotography in conjunction with other prime focus or eyepiece projection adapters...

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	Scope Armor Fork/EQ Mounted Telescope Protector for Scopes 40" to 50" in length Celestron C6-R, C10-N, Vixen ED115S, Meade LXD-75 AR-5AT, AR-6AT, SN-10AT, Williams Optics FLT-132. Sale Price: $119.95
	Fits Scopes 40" to 50" in length, such as: Celestron C6-R Celestron C10-N Vixen ED115S Meade AR-5AT LXD75 Meade AR-6AT LXD75 Meade SN-10AT LXD75 William Optics FLT-132

	Scope Armor Fork/EQ Mounted Telescope Protector for Scopes 10" to 20" in length Tele Vue 60, 76, 85, Celestron Onyx 80EDF, Vixen A80SS, William Optics Zenithstar SD-66, Stellavue SV66. Sale Price: $79.95
	Fits Scopes 10" to 20" in length such as: TV-60 Tele Vue-76 Tele Vue-85 Celestron Onyx 80 EDF Vixen A80SS William Optics ZenithStar SD 66 Stellarvue SV66

	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 5892 ED 82-A Spotting Scope with GLH48T Zoom Eyepiece List Price: $1,259.00 Sale Price: $1,259.00
	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...

	Vixen 37306 T Ring Adapter for Canon EOS Digital SLR List Price: $32.95 Sale Price: $32.95
	A high quality T-Ring vital to ensure the film plane is square to the optical axis. These T-rinsg accomplish that while minimizing any flexure as all components are crafted to Vixen's High Standards. To be used for Astrophotography in conjunction with other prime focus or eyepiece projection adapters...

	Vixen 5863 Porta II Mount for Telescope List Price: $319.00 Sale Price: $319.00
	For so many years the beginning astronomer was forced to buy a mount that was unstable and almost useless when viewing at high power. More often than not, the frustration of using an unstable mount resulted in the telescope only being used for one night and being left in a closet to collect dust...

	Vixen 37301 T Ring Adapter for Nikon Digital SLR List Price: $32.95 Sale Price: $32.95
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telescope video eyepiece

	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...

Will i be able to do this?

On January 30,2008 at 5:55 am EST, an asteroid (2007 WD5) is supposed to hit Mars. Will i be able to view the collision with my telescope? If I can, can I buy a video camera that attaches to the telescope so I can record it? Or would a regular video camera catch it through the eyepiece of the telescope?

Considering that most untrained observers can barely see the polar cap on Mars, it will take a very large explosion to be recorded on a camera. I'm betting that if anybody records it, it will be the dedicated international group of specialists in imaging Mars who have been contributing images for the past decade. They have the equipment, technique, and worldwide distribution to catch it, if anyone can.

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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...

	Lenspen LENMPII1 Minipro II Lens Cleaner For Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Scopes and Eyepieces (color may vary) List Price: $12.95 Sale Price: $5.49 Average Rating:
	Keeping your lens spotless is one of the most crucial steps to high-quality photography. After all, just the slightest imperfection -- such as dust, fingerprints or water stains -- can mean the difference between a stunning portrait and an unsalvageable mistake...

	GSI Super Quality Eyepiece Extender For the CANON 40D, 30D, 5D, 20D, 10D, D60, D30, EOS 400D, 450D, 350D, 300D, 1000D, Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, EOS Rebel K2, T2, Ti - Functions Exactly as the Canon Eyecup EF List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.99
	The GSI Eye Cup Extender mounts between the camera's eyecup and the viewfinder. It provides a 15mm extension that makes the viewfinder easier to use - by keeping your nose off of the LCD, and thus avoiding smears...

	Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece for Telescopewith Filter Set List Price: $249.00 Sale Price: $189.99 Average Rating:
	Experience the wide field of view, resolution, sharpness and color correction that advanced visual applications demand.Features:Compatible with any scope that accepts 1.25" eyepiecesWide, 52° apparent fields of view (44° for the SP40mm)Multi-coated for exceptional performanceSoft, rubber eyeguards provide comfort during long viewingsIncludes:6...

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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...

How can I take pictures with my telescope?

I was just wondering if there is any possible way that I can hook up my digital camera to my telescope. I have a Skywatcher telescope.

You should be able to take short exposure photo's of bright objects such as the Moon and Planets.I use a similar adapter from Orion-

http://www.telescope.com/control/astrophotography/astrophotography-accessories/orion-steadypix-deluxe-camera-mount

You can see some of my photos here-

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28857682@N00/

This may also be helpful-
Hints & Tips for Afocal-
When starting out, shoot the moon first. Use a 25mm or 32mm focal length eyepiece so the whole moon fits in the field-of-view and doesn't drift through too fast. Take a bunch of shots with different settings until you see one that looks the best without being washed out. The most common mistake is that the exposure length is too long, resulting in washed out bright areas. Change the shutter to a faster speed and try again until the brightest areas still show detail.
With the more advanced digital cameras you have control over the capture settings including the exposure, shutter speed and focal ratio. The settings you choose will depend on the object you're shooting, how bright it is, etc. but as a general guide try the following:
Flash: Off
Focus: Infinity
ISO: 100 for the moon, 200 or 400 for the planets
Shutter speed: 1/100 - 1/1000 for the moon (depending on the eyepiece you use and the phase of the moon), 1/30 - 1/60 for the planets
Some other hints:
To get a bigger image scale, use the camera's optical zoom, never use the digital zoom. You may use the digital zoom to focus using a hartman mask. But zoom back out to optical only before taking the pics.
Use 3s or 10s self-timer to avoid camera shake when pressing the shutter down
Take lots! You never know when the sharpest one will pop out!
Use highest resolution setting, it will allow you to crop out the image and maintain image size to allow for the best processing.
If your camera has a movie mode, try it! Capture a movie as the planet drifts across the field of view. You can then follow the same steps for processing as if the shots were taken with a webcam (see below). Depending on your cameras movie mode resolution and frame rate, and the format it saves the movie in,

Wally

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Digital Eyepiece for Telescope 13 megapixel Image    US $99.88

Digital Eyepiece for Telescope View Record to Computer    US $101.06

	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...

	Lenspen LENMPII1 Minipro II Lens Cleaner For Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Scopes and Eyepieces (color may vary) List Price: $12.95 Sale Price: $5.49 Average Rating:
	Keeping your lens spotless is one of the most crucial steps to high-quality photography. After all, just the slightest imperfection -- such as dust, fingerprints or water stains -- can mean the difference between a stunning portrait and an unsalvageable mistake...

	Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece List Price: $109.95 Sale Price: $53.37 Average Rating:
	Celestron 8-24mm 1.25" Zoom Eyepiece for 1 1/4-in Celestron Telescopes 93230

	Celestron Collimation Eyepiece 1.25" List Price: $47.99 Sale Price: $37.95 Average Rating:
	Celestron 1.25 inch (1-1/4 in.) Collimation Eyepiece

	Omni Series Eyepiece 1 1/4" 40mm List Price: $79.95 Sale Price: $39.95
	If you are looking to move up to a higher quality eyepiece the Omni series provides more enhanced features in a wider selection of focal lengths. Celestron designed this series with the finer points in mind so you, the user, can benefitfrom the features that make this series unique...

	Celestron Astro Solar Filter for CPC800 8", Nextsar 8" & 8" SCT Telescopes. List Price: $102.95 Sale Price: $55.26 Average Rating:
	Celestron Solar Filters are made with Baader Astro Solar Safety Film. Far superior than any existing glass, Mylar or polymer filters, they lead to brighter, sharper, and higher contrast images.Enter the millennium with the finest solar filters available...

	DIGITAL EYEPIECE List Price: $0.00 Sale Price: $60.00
	Get With It! Transform your biological microscope into a digital microscope and transmit live, full-color video images to your computer. This Premiere MA88 digital camera has a 640 x 480 pixel eyepiece, and comes with an adapter so it can be used with either a 23mm or 30mm barrel microscope...

	Vivitar Telescope with Tripod List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $13.88 Average Rating:
	From Vivitar. Telescope includes adjustable full-sized tripod, Mirrored diagonal eyepiece for easy viewing, Interchangeable 50x and 100x eyepiece lenses with storage cases, 3x finder scope to locate objects faster, Lightweight durable aluminum barrel, lens cap.

Bushnell 20-60x60 Multi Position Spacemaster Spotting Scope List Price: $296.95 Sale Price: $197.99 Average Rating:

Bushnell Spacemaster 20 - 60x60 Multi - Position Spotting Scope... packs a wallop which belies its compact size! This has happened to me many times... how about you? Sometimes when I've reached the end of the day on the trail, and the old bones are creaking more than usual, I see a sight which is a delight to the eyes! This Scope is compact, collapsible and are ready to use fast so you won't miss that one-in-a-million view when the trail is getting to be a challenge...

	MINOX MD 50 W 16-30x Waterproof Spotting Scope List Price: $449.00 Sale Price: $349.00 Average Rating:
	Travel friendly dimensions, a variable power top-of-the-range optical system and highest precision mechanics, these are the characteristics of the brand new MINOX MD 50 W telescope, representing the classic design and production values of the brand MINOX at a very high level...

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	Meade 114EQ-AR Equatorial Reflector List Price: $199.00 Sale Price: $166.68 Average Rating:
	Follow in the steps of Galileo as you explore the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter in detail with a 114mm Equatorial reflector design.910 mm focal ratio f/8Rack and pinion focuserEquatorial mount with slow motion controls for tracking objectsTwo premium 1...

Getting Your Child Interested In Astronomy With A Child Telescope

There is a big interest in science today and the lack thereof in our youth; yet with a little interest by adults in the science of astronomy and a relatively inexpensive child telescope you could show the universe in a whole new way.

There are a few things that you need prior to getting a child telescope and your beginning endeavors into astronomy. Astronomy need not be a confusing and difficult process to understand, while it may take a little studying, the use of a child telescope could help you begin to get your child interested in something that can help them develop new skills and new attitudes. Your first child telescope need not be overly expensive nor should it be too cheap to be perceived as another toy in some childrens collection.

A child telescope can be as expensive or inexpensive as one is willing to pay, yet if you are willing to put a little time into researching telescopes you can determine what model would be best for you and your child. Once you have selected a telescope, spending a little time understanding how to use and spending time with your child could help the child telescope be a more stable part of your life.

Beginning Astronomy

You may think that you need to be part scientist to understand the difference in telescopes and that your child telescope should wow and amaze your child but the truth is that developing an interest is key and that there are plenty of sites out there that will help you understand what you should look for in a child telescope. Start small and develop the interest, the patience and knowledge that studying stars, planets and the universe.

So if apertures, lens, mirrors, or reflectors confuse you it may be better to start small, make sure that your child telescopes catches his or her imagination and interest then proceed into bigger things. The worst thing that many parents experience in buying their children things is the lack of interest that comes after a few months or weeks of starting a new hobby. Yet you could extend that interest by making short term goals and helping them gain more interest in the hobby through your own interest.

Who knows, beginning with a child telescope could bring you closer and develop the interest in science and the universe, which is a long way from video games, television and other distractions in our lives.

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Telescope 4.5" vs 8"?

I am looking for a telescope on craigslist. I've read reviews saying that I should buy 8" instead of 4.5" or 6". I really like the one I found but it's only 4.5" (Meade DS-2000 D=114mm F=1000mm). Can anyone tell me if there is a huge difference between 8" vs 4.5"? They are selling it for $150. I also found a Celestron Telescope - 8" Reflector - $250. Thanks!

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!

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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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	Konus KJ-2 Scope Sale Price: $10.99

I'd like to buy a telescope.What about a KONUS SUPER 150, D150 FOCAL LENGTH 1000M?

You can do much better. Konus is making poor quality optics now.

There are several different kinds of telescopes and all of them have some excellent features. Refractors and Reflectors, plus Schmidt-Cassegrain, APO refractors and more. There are also several mounts to chose from and the mounts are just as important as the scope is. All of the different scopes and mounts have some features that some people like and do not like.

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.
______________________________________...

http://oriontelescopes.com/

Orion is the very best for value and for customer service too. I have 2 of their scopes and I will only buy from them from now on.

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? If not, then it will gather dust in a closet. Can the viewer reach all the knobs and buttons? I have a long tube large manual refractor and it is very dificult 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.

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 freinds you make there too.

Some people will suggest that you purchase binnoculars. Not a bad idea but dont 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 shakey from your movements. 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 cant 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.

But 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 also need a good star chart program.

http://www.stellarium.org/

This is great freeware that you can download. Just tell it where you are and it will tell you what you see.

I wish you all the best. Enjoy

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I have a reflector telescope with 130mm/5 inches apeture and 1000mm focal length. What can I see with it?

It has It has a 17mm 100x magnification Plossl eyepiece. The telescope is a Konus Motor 130. It has a focal ratio f/8, whatever that means. What can I see with it?

The 5" Konus is an excellent entry-level telescope. If you are in the UK you're going to have problems with Jupiter--for the next few years its orbit keeps it low to the horizon, so details will be hard to get. Saturn is moving into a rings-edge-on phase so we're going to lose a few years there too, unfortunately. With Mars you'll see polar caps and some dark markings on good night when Mars is fairly close (as right now). The person who said you'd see Olympus Mons was regrettably a tad over-enthusiastic. This is a 5" Konus not a 5" Takahashi, and even so, Olympus Mons--a big volcanic mountain on Mars--is an extremely difficult visual target.

The more general answer to your question is that you can do a lifetime of observing with a 5" aperture, once you learn to appreciate its limits. If you like using a German Equatorial Mount, which is what came with your mount, then you could at some future point get a more stable set up (and less frustration hunting for things) by looking into a Vixen Great Polaris or Super Polaris. Otherwise at some point you might consider a Dobson configuration, but it won't track.

There are several thousand open clusters, galaxies, globular clusters, and nebulae that are within reach of a 5" telescope, as well as many double stars. Skiff and Tirion's BRIGHT STAR ATLAS gives 600 deep sky objets (open cluster, galaxies, globular clusters) on well-drawn maps and only costs U.S. $10.00. I have provided a link below. Anything listed in the Brigth Star Atlas (which is more than just bright stars) should be accessible in your scope.

Another book written specifically for your telescope size is Sue French's "Celestial Sampler" which should be available at any major (and many minor) book vendors.

If you are a true beginner you will need to get a PLANISPHERE which is a wheel-like map that will show you where the constellations are; everything hinges on being able to find the constellation, the books take over from there. Sky and Telescope (see the link to Sue French's book) sells these but I'm sure you can get one in the UK cheaper. For astro-stuff in the UK try scastro (link below).

To sum up, you can see many many things with your telescope and it is a recommended beginner's instrument (often discussed on astromart.com, which is a great resource, costs $12 to join; they have a "beginner's" discussion group, and you can also buy used equipment on astromart). Many people never buy MORE than a five inch telescope, they just buy FANCIER (very expensive Takahashi refractors, for example). The Orion Nebula (M42), the Perseus double cluster (NGC 869 & 864), several dozen open clusters in Cassiopeia, Auriga, Sagittarius, Cygnus, and too much to go into here. Many double stars too.

Also: to help find things you want maximum wide field. That means low magnification, big view, to help you find what you're looking for. (You can increase the magnification after you find it). The "comes with" eyepieces on your scope won't do maximum field of view. Call your vendor and ask for an inexpensive 32mm 1.25" plossl, or go on Astromart and buy one used. We're talking U.S. $30 to $50. This need not be a quality eyepiece but quality can always help--when you're feeling flush the U.S. $300 24mm Pan Optic is a nice alternative....costs more than your scope!! (this biz is all about accessories) For best views your scope will need to be COLLIMATED, your instructions probably tell you how to do it but you'll need to have a real astronomy discussion group, not Yahoo questions, to get detailed help. Try this group for coaching:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/

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