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Orion Video Capture Device
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DescriptionThe useful and immensely versatile Orion Video Capture Device makes it easy for you to view and capture video recordings on a laptop or PC. The Orion Video Capture Device attaches to your video camera, camcorder, DVD player, DVR, VCR, or any device equipped with an RCA composite, component, or SVHS output, and allows you to view, record and capture footage from those devices for viewing on your laptop or PC. The easy to use and device features a USB 2.0 interface and has been designed for use with the Orion StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera and StarShoot Video Eyepiece, but it will work with any video equipment featuring an RCA composite, component, or SVHS output. Captured AVI or MPEG4 files can be used to further process images with astronomy software such as Registax. The Orion Video Capture device is also compatible with meteor detecting software such as UFOCapture and time lapse software such as HandyAVI. Also compatible with the Night Skies Network for broadcasting live images of the night sky over the internet. The Orion Video Capture Device includes software for capturing and converting to other formats. Includes RCA composite, SVHS, and component (Y, Pb, Pr/Y, Cb, Cr) video inputs for a wide versatility range. Use it to upload videos to YouTube and for transferring video files for your iPod, iPod Touch, iPad, AppleTV, PSP, PS3, XBOX, and mobile devices. Features
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How good is my new telescope?
I just got my new telescope, but have not had the opportunity to use it as my time is as murky as Hell, I'm in Ireland so its typical. Can someone give me a good summary of what I will be able to do with the following specifications: Type type achromatic refractor building Opening (mm) 80 Focal Length (mm) 900 Opening resolution capacity ratio threshold value of 11.3 1.44 (MAG) 11.3 light-gathering capacity 130 frame construction type gear connection (eyepiece) 1.25 1.25''eyepieces 20 mm, 4 mm wide Search Software TheSkyLevel1 5x24 lens 3x Barlow PowerSeeker Series I hope you can help! Siyuan Thanks! I'll take a look to see any star is your clubs around me are. Cheers guys, some detailed answers and very large. Although they are a bit disappointing, but I am new to astronomy as its scope a good beginner, yes ......
Is certainly not what I would choose as the scope of a beginner, or what I recommend. It has two main problems: 1) 80 mm is an opening that show very _tiny_ little of anything in heaven. Too small to show the actual detail on the planets, and too small to show any but the brightest objects deep sky. This is what I would call her grandfather's telescope: a popular size 50 or 60 years ago, but completely into disuse in the 21 st century. Today I do not recommend anything less than 150 mm opening for beginners. 2) weak equatorial mount. This is bad news from the beginning. Its aluminum tripod down suffering from extreme vibration. The assembly is below the bearings of the telescope and has poor, almost nonexistent. It will be difficult to use, difficult to adjust, really frustrating in every way. About the only purpose of this field is going to do well is the moon. The planets are too small to see detail later than Jupiter's moons. Only the brightest objects in the sky AEA will be visible, and appear dark and dull. For just a little more money you can get a 6 "Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount telescope will be an infinitely better, brighter and images of a solid, easy to use mounting. Here are some great sites site with good information on beginner's telescopes: http://www.gaherty.ca/tme/TME0702_Buying_a_Telescope.pdf To http://observers.org/beginner/jrfbeginner.html Advanced http://www.scopereviews.com/begin.html more information, read Phil Harrington's Star Ware, 4th edition (Wiley). Get the most value for your money with a Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount, such as: http://www.telescope.com/control/category/ ~ category_id = dobsonians / ~ pcategory = telescopes / ~ VIEW_INDEX = 0 / ~ VIEW_SIZE = 1000000 http://www.skywatchertelescope.net/swtinc/product. php? class1 = 1 and class 2 = 106 buy in a store that specializes in telescopes and astronomy, either locally or online, do not buy at department stores, discount stores or eBay as all they sell is junk. Find your local astronomy club and try out different telescopes at one of the stars of its parts: I recommend that beginners http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/organizations clear direction for astrophotography until they have learned the way to heaven. Astro is the most expensive and difficult to measure area of amateur astronomy. Many people who buy telescopes have no idea how to find interesting things to observe. A good introduction to finding things is Nightwatch by Terence Dickinson (Firefly). Another book Star Watch is advanced by Phil Harrington (Wiley).
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Orion Video Capture Device
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DescriptionThe useful and immensely versatile Orion Video Capture Device makes it easy for you to view and capture video recordings on a laptop or PC. The Orion Video Capture Device attaches to your video camera, camcorder, DVD player, DVR, VCR, or any device equipped with an RCA composite, component, or SVHS output, and allows you to view, record and capture footage from those devices for viewing on your laptop or PC. The easy to use and device features a USB 2.0 interface and has been designed for use with the Orion StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera and StarShoot Video Eyepiece, but it will work with any video equipment featuring an RCA composite, component, or SVHS output. Captured AVI or MPEG4 files can be used to further process images with astronomy software such as Registax. The Orion Video Capture device is also compatible with meteor detecting software such as UFOCapture and time lapse software such as HandyAVI. Also compatible with the Night Skies Network for broadcasting live images of the night sky over the internet. The Orion Video Capture Device includes software for capturing and converting to other formats. Includes RCA composite, SVHS, and component (Y, Pb, Pr/Y, Cb, Cr) video inputs for a wide versatility range. Use it to upload videos to YouTube and for transferring video files for your iPod, iPod Touch, iPad, AppleTV, PSP, PS3, XBOX, and mobile devices. Features
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Phantasmagoria Stagefright
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DescriptionThis collection contains two terrifying adventures by Roberta Williams from the bestselling horror series in gaming history. The package's extensive film footage, realistic graphics, and orchestrated soundtrack will easily pull you into this world of psychological horrors. (Ages 17 and older) |
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Starry Night Pro 5.0 Astronomy Software Win/Mac
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DescriptionPut more power and knowledge in your hands than even the world's most pre-eminent astronomers had just a few years ago with Starry Night Pro 5.0. Now you can see how the sky over your house looks right now, or use it to see how the sky will look tonight, tomorrow or far into the past or future. You can even change your position and see how the heavens appear from the other side of the earth, or from other planets. Escape the Milky Way. Pilot your own spaceship to explore 700 million light years of space. Select from dozens of deep sky databases for the celestial objects and galaxies you want to explore. Easily observe Mars in the field using data from the built-in Ephemeris Generator. Stunning views from a variety of celestial bodies are just a few clicks away; witness a total eclipse from the Moon, watch the Sun set from the surface of Mars, or even ride a comet. Starry Night Pro is also a valuable educational tool with more than 100 interactive, multimedia tours that reveal the fascinating science and history of stars. An elegant, easy-to-use interface lets you quickly tap into a new and improved suite of features. With Starry Night Pro, the only limits are your imagination. With access to 16 million stars and 1 million galaxies, an enhanced SkyCalendar, a built-in Ephemeris Generator, computerized telescope control, and advanced observation aids, this version of Starry Night Pro is packed with new features that make it a must-have upgrade. The SkyCalendar is now seamlessly integrated with the observation planner and logs so you can more easily plan and record your stargazing sessions and receive alerts about upcoming celestial events. High-precision satellite tracking makes it easy to identify orbiting objects while the built-in Ephemeris Generator lets you calculate the position of heavenly bodies at a time of your choosing. Meanwhile, high-resolution illustrations let you enjoy panaramic views of your favorite constellations. You can also choose horizon panoramas to simulate surface conditions on earth or other planets and moons. Lastly, a new joystick-supported spaceship mode lets you maneuver around the Universe freely and expansively. Use this tool to see the sky from any location in the universe up to 700 million light years away. Starry Night Pro is more than just a desktop tool for observing the heavens. You can control most computerized telescopes from popular manufacturers, allowing you to align your computer star maps with your telescope's viewfinder. You can even customize Starry Night's field-of-view indicators to match your telescope's eyepiece. A host of great activities await you when you have such powerful software at your fingertips. For instance, you could plan a night under the stars with the observational planner, track the sky with your telescope, and store comments and images on individual targets in Starry Night's observation log. And when the sun comes up, you can still enjoy the heavens by printing full sky (180-degree) star charts of any area in the sky. If you're looking for educational tools, Starry Night Pro delivers. Call up more than 100 multimedia tours to deepen your exploration and understanding of the universe. Enjoy high resolution exclusive constellation illustrations and images from the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes, as well as the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. You'll also get a library of imagery that lets you zoom in and explore the surface of Mars and Earth in unprecedented detail with new higher resolution surface maps. There's even a dictionary of common astronomy terms, plus a Record Holders database of astronomy trivia. And with an Internet connection you can direct Starry Night to send you automatic updates about new discoveries and orbital data of satellites, comets and asteroids. Starry Night Pro 5.0 is an amazing tool for anyone with a fascination for space. It's as close as you can get to owning your own planetarium! It's user-friendly enough for the backyard stargazer but powerful enough for a serious astronomy student. View the stars from your exact location on Earth or any other planet. Explore a database with millions of celestial objects -- all available to you, for exploring the mysteries and wonders of the universe. Travel through 200,000 years in minutes -- find out how the universe will look far in the future Features
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BARSKA 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod And Carrying Case
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DescriptionThere's an amazing show to be seen in the night sky and this Barska travel telescope is a great tool. You get a totally portable 300x telescope with a 70mm objective lens and a tabletop tripod. You also get a copy of the highly popular Deep Sky software, which includes a searchable database of over 10,000 celestial objects and a What's Up Wizard that delivers a list of what is visible at the observer's location. The telescope is a precision optical instrument that is perfect for the aspiring astronomer on the go. Includes the telescope, finder scope, eyepieces, software and a carry case. An ideal entry-level telescope for amateur astronomers, the Barska Starwatcher 300-power telescope brings you closer than ever to the stars and planets. The refractor telescope is equipped with such features as coated glass optics for enhanced image brightness, interchangeable eyepieces with 3x Barlow lenses for increased viewing power, and smooth-functioning mounts. For good measure, Barska added a beginner's version of the highly popular Deepsky Astronomy software, which is packed with a searchable database of more than 10,000 objects, including nebulae, star clusters, double stars, variable stars, and other types. Simply load it on your PC and begin your journey to the stars and planets. Bundled with a sturdy adjustable tripod and a soft carrying case, the telescope carries Barska's limited lifetime warranty. Specifications Max power: 300x Focal length: 400mm Finder scope: 5x24 Draw tube: 1.25 inches Eyepiece 1: SR4 Eyepiece 2: K20 Diagonal: 45 degrees Warranty: Limited lifetime About Barska Barska is a worldwide sport optics company with strong brand recognition within the optics industry, with corporate offices in La Verne, California, and warehouses and distribution centers in La Verne and Shanghai, China. Barska offers an extensive line of precision sport optics products, such as binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, and telescopes. The product range has been designed and built with the latest optical technology, allowing users to enjoy all their favorite leisure time outdoor activities, including bird watching, outdoor observation, hunting, fishing, stargazing, concerts, and sporting events. The Barska 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod and Carrying Case is an ideal telescope for the aspiring amateur astronomer. Ideal for students or those interested in learning more about the night sky, the 70mm objective lens can zoom up to 300x power. Use one of the interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x power Barlow lens for increased viewing capability. A pan-head mount and tripod is included with the telescope along with a handy carrying case. Take this portable telescope outdoors at night and the stars will open up before your eyes. Features
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Alpen 20x50 Waterproof Mini-Spotting Scope
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DescriptionSpotting scope users demand top-quality optics that perform flawlessly under all weather conditions. Enter the Alpen 20x50 mini spotting scope, a waterproof, fogproof spotting scope that's ideal for backcountry use or just checking out the scenery from your backyard. Despite the compact size, the mini scope is still plenty powerful, with a 20x magnification that provides crisp close-up viewing of distant objects. The scope's BK7 lenses and multicoated optics, meanwhile, guarantee superior brightness, resolution, and edge clarity regardless of your subject. And the Alpen scope stands up to rough handling thanks to the nitrogen-filled housing, which is waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. The 20x50 scope also includes a couple of handy extras: a retractable sunshade to help reduce glare and a small adjustable tabletop tripod for stability. Also bundled with a nylon carrying case, the scope is backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Specifications Magnification: 20x Objective lens diameter: 50mm Focus system: Eyepiece Prism type: Porro Field of view: 147 feet @ 1,000 yards Exit pupil: 2.5mm Eye relief: 16mm Close focus distance: 17 feet Prism material: BK7 lenses Lens coating: Multicoated Tripod adaptable: Yes Waterproof/fogproof: Yes Type of case: Nylon Length: 7.5 inches Weight: 10 ounces Warranty: Lifetime About Alpen Optics Established in 1997, Alpen Optics produces a full line of binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, and accessories designed to offer superior value to the consumer. The company produces more than 70 products and accessories chock full of features and benefits normally found on much more expensive brands. Alpen backs up its commitment to quality manufacturing with a limited lifetime factory warranty. Alpen is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Alpen Spotting Scopes Winner of Great Buy Award in 2003 2004 and 2005 as seen in Outdoor Life Magazine.Spotting scope users demand top quality optics that perform flawlessly under all weather conditions. ALPEN Spotting Scopes are nitrogen filled waterproof dustproof and shock-resistant.All ALPEN Spotting Scopes feature powerful lenses and e standard with a durable padded field carrying case (except #788 kit). Most models e with a portable 12" swivel-head tripod.Alpen Spotting Scope Features: Multi-coated optics Waterproof and nitrogen filled Powerful zoom eyepieces Extendable sun shade Straight and 45-degree models Durable padded field carrying case (except #788 kit) ALPEN's lifetime warranty Features
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Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
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DescriptionWith 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. Better still, it's one of the most versatile scopes we offer. The Apex 90 delivers bright, high-contrast images, and with a focal length of 1250mm (f/13.9) you also get a generous image scale. It features a built-in 1/4"-20 adapter plate that makes it easy to mount onto a standard photo tripod for viewing grand daytime vistas. Attach a 35mm camera to the scope's visual back (with a T-ring adapter sold separately) and use the whole assembly as powerful telephoto lens for astrophotography and terrestrial shooting. What more could you want? Includes a 25mm Plossl eyepiece, 6x20 finder scope, 45-deg correct-image diagonal, and fully padded carrying case. One-year limited warranty. Features
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Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope
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DescriptionTE3)CELESTRON ASTROMASTER 70AZ SCOPE Features
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Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
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DescriptionA powerful and capable telescope, the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian is one of our most popular reflectors due to its elegant combination of precision optics, mechanical simplicity, and rock-solid stability. You and your whole family will appreciate the bright, clear views of the night sky provided by the XT8 Classic. The Moon and planets of our solar system like Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars shine brightly in the SkyQuest XT8 Classic, allowing you to inspect them in detail. The XT8's 8-inch aperture is also large enough to gather a significant amount of light from more distant celestial objects for great views of sparkling star clusters, cloudy nebulas, and faraway galaxies. The XT8 Classic Dob is a tremendous value considering the high quality views it provides on such a wide variety of celestial objects. The point-and-view simplicity of the Dobsonian design is not as complicated as an equatorial (EQ) mount and tripod, so with a little practice, your whole family can scan the heavens just like experienced hobbyists. For any astronomer seeking serious adventure, the XT8 Classic Dob has it all! Features
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Orion Observer 70mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope
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DescriptionThis tried-and-true refractor goes the extra distance in introducing the novice to the wonders of the night sky. The Observer 70 features a 70mm fully anti-reflection coated achromatic objective lens, which provides 36% more light-gathering ability than a 60mm. Its 700mm focal length (f/10) will show you the stark beauty of the lunar surface, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's atmospheric belts, or the billowy clouds of the Orion Nebula. The included EQ-1 equatorial mount comes equipped with dual slow-motion controls for manual star tracking and adjustable aluminum tripod. Includes an EZ Finder II finder scope to help you zero in on your celestial targets, two eyepieces - 25mm (1.25") and 10mm (1.25") - and 90-deg star diagonal. One year limited warranty. Orion’s Observer 70 EQ combines the solid optical performance of a classic achromatic refractor with a German style equatorial mount. The Observer 70 features very good optics and 36 percent more light gathering power than 60mm beginner scopes. The complete accessory package includes high and low power eyepieces, a 90 degree star diagonal, a red-dot finder, illustrated instructions, and Orion‘s Starry Night Special Edition astronomy software. The Observer 70 EQ features very good optical performance. Achromatic refractors have a two piece objective lens, the second lens element compensates for “chromatic aberration”, the false color or blue fringes seen in low cost telescopes. In daylight tests I see very little blue fringing with the standard equipment 10mm eyepiece (70X magnification), and none at all with the 25mm eyepiece (28X). Stars and planets show up very nicely with the Observer 70. The quadruple star in the Orion Nebula known as the Trapezium is cleanly split into four components with the 10mm eyepiece (70X magnification). When I combine the 10mm eyepiece with a 2X Barlow lens for 140X magnification, I’m treated to lovely views of Saturn’s rings and the little orange disk of Mars. My view of the Moon is delightfully crisp and clear; the 25mm eyepiece nicely frames the Lunar disk, and using the 10mm eyepiece I can easily see mountain peaks and terraced walls inside the crater Copernicus. The Observer 70 EQ also features an aluminum tripod and an EQ-1 equatorial mount. The equatorial mount is a little more complicated to balance and align than the Observer 70 AZ , but the reward is better slow motion control and tracking at magnifications over 100X. Simply point the equatorial axis at Polaris, the North Star, and the telescope tracks celestial objects by turning one slow motion knob. This makes it much easier to use a high power eyepiece while viewing the Moon and Planets. The “EZ Finder II” works by shining a red LED on a small window; just look through the window and line up the red spot with your target. This works OK for bright objects like the Moon and planets but not so well for finding galaxies and deep space objects. Orion’s Observer 70 EQ is simply a very good entry level telescope for a student or family. The good quality 70mm optics produce an image that is significantly sharper and brighter than 60mm beginner scopes, and the package includes a solid mount, two good eyepieces, and fully illustrated instructions. --Jeff Phillips Pros: Reliable refractor design Good views of the Moon and planets Complete accessory package Starry Night software included Cons: Finder only works for bright objects Features
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Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector
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DescriptionThe Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector is a Newtonian reflector telescope packaged with a sturdy equatorial mount, two Explorer II eyepieces, a 6x30 finder scope, and Orion‘s Starry Night Special Edition software. Invented by Sir Isaac Newton, reflector telescopes provide more light gathering power per dollar than any other telescope design. With 130mm (5.1 inches) of aperture, the SpaceProbe 130 produces images that are twice as bright as 90mm telescopes and more than four times brighter than 60mm beginner scopes. The Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector with its Explorer II eyepieces serves up bright, clear images of the Moon, the planets, and even deep space objects like star clusters and galaxies. The 25mm eyepiece magnifies the image by 36 times; when I look at the Pleiades or Seven Sisters cluster at 36X the SpaceProbe 130 shows me a bright open cluster with dozens of point-like stars filling the field of view. When I use the 10mm eyepiece (90X magnification) the lunar disk fills the field of view and the rings of Saturn are plainly resolved. And when I use an optional Ultima 2X Barlow with the 10mm eyepiece for 180X magnification I can see the cloud bands of Jupiter and pick out individual stars in bright globular clusters like M13. The EQ2 equatorial mount included with the Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector comes partially assembled, but it shouldn’t take long to set up. The trick to using an equatorial mount is to point the polar axis at Polaris, the North Star. Once the mount is aligned and balanced, the telescope tracks stars and planets at high power with just a turn of one slow motion knob. You can even add an optional motor drive for hands free tracking. The Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope is a simply a great value. The Explorer II eyepieces deliver bright sharp images of the Moon, the planets and the stars, and the EQ2 mount can be motorized for hands free tracking. --Jeff Phillips Pros: More than 4 times brighter than 60mm scopes Includes two eyepieces and a 6x30 finder Solid equatorial mount and aluminum tripod Starry Night software and SkyTheatre DVD included Ships to the U.S. including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector Telescope An affordable but very capable telescope130mm aperture and 900mm focal length for great all-around viewing performanceIncludes sturdy tripod and equatorial mount for hands-free celestial trackingIncludes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, collimation cap, and FREE Starry Night astronomy softOne-year limited warranty A lot of folks shopping for their first telescope tell us that they have always had a fascination with the stars. They've been wanting to get a telescope for a long time, they say. We understand very well the lure of the night sky. It has intrigued mankind for millennia with its beauty and mysteriousness. And still does. So it's only natural to want to know more about it, to get a closer look. If you share this fascination, and are ready finally to spring for that telescope, then consider the affordable but very capable Orion SpaceProbe 130mm EQ Reflector Telescope. Sporting the classic long-tube Newtonian design, the Orion SpaceProbe 130mm provides great all-around viewing performance. One minute you can be studying lunar crater formations at high power; the next, the ethereal glow of a nebular star factory. A few minutes later, the ringed visage of Saturn. All served in crisp detail by way of the SpaceProbe's light-gathering 130mm (5.1") primary mirror of 900mm focal length (f/6.9). The mirror lies at the base of the rolled-steel optical tube, which is outfitted with a smooth rack-and-pinion focuser. It accepts 1.25" telescope eyepieces, including the two fully coated Explorer II telescope eyepieces that come standard with the Orion SpaceProbe 130mm: a 25mm for low-power viewing at 36x and a 10mm for higher-power looks at 90x. Also standard is a 6x30 achromatic finder scope to help home in on celestial targets. The mount is our sturdy EQ-2 equatorial model, with adjustable aluminum legs and accessory tray. Slow-motion controls allow fine Features
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