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Carson Optical LED Flashlight (Red)
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DescriptionThe Carson StarMapLight Red-LED Flashlight SL-1 is a red LED flashlight for low-light use. This Carson Flashlight is great for astronomy, photographic darkrooms, or reading theater programs without disturbing others. The StarMapLight Red LED Flashlight SL1 by Carson comes with The SL-11 StarMapLight from Carson Optical is a red LED flashlight designed for low-light use, and is ideal for applications such as photography darkrooms, astronomy, and illuminating your tent without disturbing fellow campers. The light includes a convenient attached keychain, making it easy to take with you everywhere. Specifications Runs on two G13A button cell batteries (included) Measures one by 3.6 inches (W x D) One-ounce weight About Carson Optical Carson is a leading supplier of consumer optics products for major catalog companies, nationwide retailers, and direct to consumers. The company's product line covers categories from recreation, sports, hobby, education, and crafts with products ranging from high-end binoculars to low-cost magnifiers. Features
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Stargaze From High Altitude At The Mauna Kea Observatory
At a remarkable 13,796 feet above sea level, Mauna Kea Observatory on the Big Island is one of the best places in the world to stargaze. Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain the world today when measured from the seabed and at 33,000 feet is in fact taller than Mount Everest. It is home to a 500 square mile area of astronomical research facilities known as the Astronomy Zone, which was established in 1967. There are twelve telescopes around the summit and more than a few different nations sponsor telescopes at Mauna Kea Observatory, including the USA, UK and Japan.
What makes the locality of Mauna Kea Observatory all the more ideal for stargazing, as well as its height, is the mixture of high altitude, clean air and lack of light providing perfect conditions for this activity. Many international observatories can be found on Mauna Kea including the W.M. Keck Observatory on its summit, which is home to the twin Keck Telescopes, the world's biggest optical and infrared telescopes. The Onizuka Centre for International Astronomy Visitor Information Centre gives guided tours and visitors can learn about Mauna Kea.
Hawaii may see an growing number of British amateur astronomers this year as The International Year of Astronomy, which took place during 2009, is thought to have kick started a wave of curiosity among people with no formal scientific education. Many will be headed to Mauna Kea Observatory, known as one of the places on earth which are a must see place for stargazers. For most, their target will be the visitor centre positioned at 2775 m above sea level. The actual observatory itself is at such a high altitude that the scientists who work there have to stay for 8 hours or more at Hale Pohaku first, in order to adapt themselves for the altitude change.
Like all the mountains of Hawaii and certainly the islands themselves, Mauna Kea is volcanic. The volcano on which Mauna Kea Observatory is located is still designated as active and last erupted in 1984 even as Kilauea Volcano, the world's most active volcano, has been erupting for more than 25 years and is a wonder to observe. The volcano, the name of which means "much spewing", can be experienced in all its strength as its lava spills into the Pacific Ocean. The Volcanoes National Park offers hikers a variety of exceptional walks including Waipio Valley, the "Valley of the Kings" so there are many reasons to visit the area and stay a while during times when key astronomical events are expected.
The destination offers an all round tourist experience. The natural beauty of the place and the wildlife is truly out of this world, while Hawaii's Big Island is also known as the Healing Island, a place where a strong tradition of wellness combines with the aloha spirit to nurture the soul. The island is famous for its spa offerings where tropical fruits, indigenous nuts, spices, oils and flowers are used. There is a excellent range of facilities to enjoy these treatments including large resorts, shoreline sanctuaries and peaceful retreats.
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Stargazing at the Mauna Kea Observatory on the Big Island is an unforgettable experience. Thomas Cook offers a 14 night stay with flights staying at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort on the Big Island from £1,899 per person, from 1st May - 30th June 2010. Visit http://www.tcsignature.com for more information.
3INCHES (76mm) telescope!?
Features: Aperture is 76mm(3inches)
Focal length is 700mm(f/9)
May i know if this telescope is probably good enough for stargazing, like perhaps nebulae? And some other deep sky objects? Cause i might be getting a Barlow lens with it too^^ comments! Thanks ( i know this telescope isnt fantastic though)
This is what astronomers call a "Christmas Trash Telescope": poor optics on a shaky mount, ends up in a closet by New Year's. Too small to show much of anything, if you can get it to point at anything in the sky. The cheap Barlow lenses included with these telescopes only make matters worse.
Here are a few web pages with good information on beginner's telescopes:
http://www.gaherty.ca/tme/TME0702_Buying_a_Telescope.pdf
http://www.scopereviews.com/begin.html
http://observers.org/beginner/j.r.f.beginner.html
For more advanced information, read Phil Harrington's Star Ware, 4th edition (Wiley).
You'll get the greatest value for your money with a Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount, such as these:
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&class2=106
Buy from a store which specializes in telescopes and astronomy, either locally or online; don't buy from department stores, discount stores or eBay as mostly what they sell is junk. Find your local astronomy club and try out different telescopes at one of their star parties:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/organizations
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Stargaze - Hubble's View of the Universe
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DescriptionIt looks like all that money NASA spent on the Hubble Space Telescope was worth it after all--at least from an aesthetic standpoint. Stargaze: Hubble's View of the Universe captivates the viewer with stunningly high-definition color images of galaxies, nebulae, and heavenly bodies closer to home. Each shot pans and lingers over the richly colored pictures as unobtrusive narration in English, French, German, or Spanish explains the history of the Hubble mission, its targets, and what we've learned so far. The music by 2002 is harmless and quiet, though viewers pathologically averse to New Age will scramble for the audio control. Including screensavers and Web features, Stargaze will keep spaceheads happy and entranced for hours, and convert the unbelievers. --Rob Lightner Marvel at the wonders of the universe with this collection of outer space imagery from the Hubble telescope, accompanied by a celestial score. 60 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo, German Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 music track, Dolby DTS music track; Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish; DVD-ROM content; more. |
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Carson Optical LED Flashlight (Red)
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DescriptionThe SL-11 StarMapLight from Carson Optical is a red LED flashlight designed for low-light use, and is ideal for applications such as photography darkrooms, astronomy, and illuminating your tent without disturbing fellow campers. The light includes a convenient attached keychain, making it easy to take with you everywhere. Specifications Runs on two G13A button cell batteries (included) Measures one by 3.6 inches (W x D) One-ounce weight About Carson Optical Carson is a leading supplier of consumer optics products for major catalog companies, nationwide retailers, and direct to consumers. The company's product line covers categories from recreation, sports, hobby, education, and crafts with products ranging from high-end binoculars to low-cost magnifiers. The Carson StarMapLight Red-LED Flashlight SL-1 is a red LED flashlight for low-light use. This Carson Flashlight is great for astronomy, photographic darkrooms, or reading theater programs without disturbing others. The StarMapLight Red LED Flashlight SL1 by Carson comes with Features
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Petzl E86870 Tikka XP Wide Angle 3-Lens Kit
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DescriptionWide-Angle lens kit for the Tikka XP series of headlamps. Includes red, green, and blue lenses. Features
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Petzl E44850 Tikka/Zipka 3-Lens Kit
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Description640049 Features: Just remove the original lens and replace with one from the kit Includes red, green and clear lenses Specifications: Features
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Stargaze HD: Universal Beauty [Blu-ray]
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DescriptionStudio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 07/29/2008 Features
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Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter
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DescriptionCelestron and ;s SkyMaster Series of large aperture binoculars are a phenomenal value for high performance binoculars ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use - especially over long distances. Each SkyMaster model features high quality BAK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast. Celestron has designed and engineered the larger SkyMaster models to meet the special demands of extended astronomical or terrestrial viewing sessions. The 15x70 version is one of the most popular models in the series. It offers serious large aperture light gathering in an affordable and reasonably lightweight configuration. Binoculars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes these days, and an even wider range of prices. It's easy to spend less than $100 or more than $500 for what may appear to be, at least outwardly, comparable models. While they may look the same, they are probably quite different on the inside. Recently, the binocular market has seen a flood of giant binoculars at prices that were unheard of just a few years ago. In general, giant binoculars are defined as those that magnify the view 10 times or more and have 70-mm or larger front (objective) lenses. It used to be that the least expensive giant binoculars cost in excess of $150, even $200. All that changed not long ago, when the bottom fell out of the price cellar. Now, several companies import giant binoculars that sell for half that, or less. Celestron's 15x70 SkyMaster binoculars are one of the leaders in the low-price giant binocular arena. They certainly sound good on paper. The SkyMasters include multicoated optics and BaK-4 internal prisms, two features that promise brighter, better images, and key points to look for when judging a pair of binoculars. They also come with an adapter for attaching them to a photo tripod, which is a must to use them to their fullest, and a soft carrying case. But just because they are cheap doesn't always mean they are worth the price. Would it be better to save up for a more expensive pair? To find the answer, I had an opportunity recently to judge the SkyMasters against a pair of Fujinon 16x70 FMT-SX binoculars , one of the finest pairs of giant binoculars sold today. Like the SkyMasters, the Fujinons feature BaK-4 prisms, but also have fully multicoated optics. As a general rule, superior coatings mean superior image sharpness and contrast. But then, that should be expected, given that the Fujinons cost many times more than the Celestrons. While the Fujinons were clearly the better performer, the Celestron SkyMasters held up admirably. Image brightness, quality, and contrast were all remarkable considering their bargain price. Although images were a little soft across the outer 25% of the Celestron's field, the overall view was impressive nonetheless. Some inexpensive binoculars have very sloppy focusing, causing the eyepieces to tilt and shift. Not so with the SkyMasters. I found that their center-focusing mechanism worked smoothly, with no apparently backlash or wobble. Eye relief (the distance you hold your eyes away from the eyepieces to see the full field) is stated to be 18 mm, a good distance for higher power binoculars and an important consideration if you must wear glasses when viewing. The SkyMasters are also light enough to support by hand for short periods of time, although buyers would be well advised to mount them on a sturdy photo tripod. The bottom line is, if you are considering a pair of giant binoculars, whether for bird watching, stargazing, or another recreational use, and have a limited budget, Celestron's giant 15x70 SkyMasters represent an excellent value. --Phil Harrington, author of Star Ware and Star Watch Pros: Exceptional value for the price Light enough to support by hand BaK-4 prisms Multicoated optics Cons: Outer 25% of the field is soft and a little blurry Requires a tripod to use for extended periods Features
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Celestron UpClose 10x50 Binocular 71137 Wide
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DescriptionCelestron UpClose 10x50 Binocular 71137 Wide Angle Features
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Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 Binoculars
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DescriptionCelestron 20x80 SkyMaster Giant Astronomy Porro BaK-4 Binoculars w/ Case 71018 When it's time to gaze at the stars or take in some long-distance or low-light terrain viewing, look no further than the Celestron 71018 SkyMaster 20 x 80 binoculars. Featuring high quality BAK-4 prisms, multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast, a diopter adjustment for fine focusing, and large apertures, these binoculars offer phenomenal performance. The Celestron 71018 features a 20x magnification and an objective lens diameter of 80 millimeters, giving it a 4-millimeter exit pupil. (The exit pupil size -- the diameter of the objective lens divided by the magnification -- determines the amount of light available to your eye. The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image obtained will be. A three-millimeter exit pupil is generally sufficient for daytime use, five-millimeters is suitable for daytime and twilight, and seven-millimeters is generally necessary for maximum nighttime or astronomy use.) The Celestron 71018 also includes an integrated tripod adapter rod, a deluxe padded soft carrying case, and Celestron's No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty. What's in the Box Celestron 71018 Binoculars and deluxe padded soft carrying case Features
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Orion SpaceProbe 3 Altazimuth Reflector Telescope
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DescriptionOrion's surprising little Spaceprobe 3 has been picked by independent reviewers as one of the best telescopes in its price class. Unlike similar telescopes seen in discount stores, Orion has refined the Spaceprobe 3 by paying attention to the little details, and that make this telescope a great value. The Spaceprobe 3 comes with an unusually complete set of accessories. The package includes two very good Explorer II eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), an adjustable altazimuth tripod, a good red-dot finder, a student edition of "The Sky" planetarium program, and a well written manual. The package even includes the tools you'll need to assemble the telescope and align the optics. The Spaceprobe 3 is a Newtonian reflector. That means it uses mirrors instead of lenses. Newtonians are primarily used for astronomy because the images are upside-down. Orion includes a collimation tool and good directions for aligning the mirrors. The reward for aligning the mirrors is seen in images that snap into sharp focus. My Spaceprobe 3 arrived properly aligned right out of the box. With its Explorer II eyepieces, this telescope consistently delivers fine views. Using the 25mm eyepiece (28x magnification) the Pleiades cluster is simply wonderful, showing dozens of stars. From a rural location with a dark sky, the Orion Nebula is a big ghostly glow, and when I zoom in with the 10mm eyepiece, the Trapezium resolves into four tiny pinpoints. The double star Gamma Andromeda becomes two beads of light, one gold, the other one pale blue. Moon and planet images are crisp, with none of the false color I see in low cost refractors. When I look at the Moon I see mountains and terraced walls inside the larger craters. With the 10mm eyepiece (about 70x), Saturn's rings are sharply separated from the planet, and I can even pick out the planet's shadow on the rings. The Altazimuth mount included with this telescope is light and easy to use; it may be the best choice for a young astronomer. If you want motorized tracking of the stars and planets, Orion's Spaceprobe 3 EQ is available with an equatorial mount, and Celestron sells essentially the same optical system with the computerized NexStar 76GT. -Jeff Phillips Pros: Best in class optical performance Two good Explorer II eyepieces Complete accessory package Cons: Small 76mm aperture Upside-down terrestrial images If you're looking for an affordable entry-level telescope for that beginning astronomy enthusiast, our SpaceProbe 3 Altaz is the perfect choice. Great for all-around stargazing, this highly portable, uncomplicated scope is just the right size and weight for the entire family, and just the right price for parents. This is a quality telescope, with a 3" (76mm) glass primary mirror mounted in a sturdy Neptune Blue Metallic aluminum tube. The rack-and-pinion focuser accepts standard 1.25" eyepieces. Two Explorer II eyepieces, a low-power 25mm (28x) and a high-power 10mm (70x), are included. An EZ Finder II finder scope mounted on the tube helps zero-in on the sky target. The altazimuth mount is lightweight and easy to use. To aim it, simply move it up or down or left or right. An adjustable, aluminum tripod with accessory tray is also included. One-year limited warranty. Features
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Replica Antique Brass & Wood Tabletop Telescope
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DescriptionReproduction Maritime Antique Brass Desktop / Tabletop Telescope with Brass & Wood Tripod Stand- Aged Brass - Authentic & Brand New! - Handcrafted! Features
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