Not All Telescopes For Kids Are Created Equal!
Check Out The Orion Observer 60mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope
For about the price of a fast-food meal and a movie, the whole family can enjoy countless nights out with our Observer 60 telescope. It's the perfect scope for giving any novice their first jaw-dropping glimpses of lunar craters, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, star clusters, and bright nebulas. A definite step up in quality from the standard department-store models, the Observer 60 features two fully coated 1.25" Kellner eyepieces, a 1.25" focuser, an Orion EZ Finder II aiming device, and a sturdy aluminum tripod with accessory tray. Everything you need to get started exploring space! You even get Starry Night SE astronomy software worth $69.90 -- FREE!
Orion Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope
Our Observer 70 is the perfect telescope for that budding astronomer in your family. This scope excels in both quality and performance. Its 70mm multi-coated achromatic objective lens - focal length 700mm focal length (f/10) - gathers 36% more light than a 60mm. And it's made of glass, not plastic, as you'd find in many department store models. The optical tube is supported on a sturdy aluminum tripod with accessory tray. This altazimuth model can also be used for terrestrial viewing. Standard accessories include a 10mm (70x) Explorer II eyepiece, a 25mm (28x) Explorer II eyepiece, 90-deg mirror star diagonal, and an EZ Finder II finder scope. One-year limited warranty.
Orion Observer 70mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope
This 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 Transporter 70mm Min-EQ Refractor Telescope
Treat your family or yourself to this compact, easy-to-use telescope. The Transporter is a nifty "short-tube" 70mm refractor that rides on our ultra-portable Min-EQ "tabletop" equatorial mount. This scope sweeps up tons of stars and is the perfect size for stashing in the car trunk for family camping trips. And for added fun you can pop the 15" optical tube on a camera tripod for terrestrial viewing. Includes an EZ Finder II aiming device, star diagonal, two Explorer II eyepieces (1.25"), and a carrying case that holds everything! The Min-EQ equatorial mount accepts an optional AstroTrack or EQ-1M electronic drive for automatic star tracking. It's a versatile little telescope that everyone will enjoy! One-year limited warranty.
FunScope 76mm Reflector Telescope
Fun indeed! You'll enjoy hours of stellar exploration with this amazing little telescope. Designed specifically with youngsters and first-time telescope buyers in mind, the FunScope is a great way to "test the waters" of stargazing - affordably! But what can you see with it? The FunScope features a 76mm polished spherical mirror, allowing you to capture 60 percent; more light than a typical 60mm beginner's telescope. So you can observe the Moon, Saturn's rings, as well as Jupiter and its four brightest moons, all under light-polluted skies. Under dark skies, even star clusters, emission nebulae and some of the brighter galaxies are not beyond reach.The FunScope comes equipped with a "red dot" finder, rack-and-pinion focuser, and two 1.25" quality eyepieces: 20mm (15x) and 10mm (30x). So you can easily locate and observe objects in the night sky. The FunScope's table-top mount features a quick-release dovetail mechanism, so the telescope can be easily detached and mounted on a tripod. Alternatively, the entire FunScope and mount itself can be mounted onto a tripod with a 3/8" screw. Adjustable tension clutches on both axes let you determine tube movement in both directions. Weighing just 4 lbs., the ultra-portable FunScope can go with you just about anywhere! It makes a great gift for anytime of the year, especially during the holiday season. Who knew so much fun could come in such a small package? See for yourself and pick up a FunScope today!
Orion StarBlast 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope
Considering how many adults have told us they love our StarBlast "mini Dob," we weren't surprised that some of them suggested we offer the StarBlast optical tube on a full-size telescope mount. Sounded like a good idea to us. So here it is, the StarBlast 4.5 EQ. It's bound to become a favorite of both adults and adolescents alike. It combines the much-heralded StarBlast wide-field (f/4.0) parabolic optics with a sturdy, adjustable height EQ-1 equatorial tracking mount. So if you're an adult (or a parent) looking for an exceptional starter scope on a tracking mount, or an experienced amateur astronomer seeking a more portable alternative to your "light bucket," then get a StarBlast 4.5 EQ. The name says it all!
Meade ETX-80AT-TC 3.1"/80mm Refractor Telescope Kit
Meade ETX-80AT-TC 3.1"/80mm Refractor Telescope Kit, 400mm f/5.0 Achromatic Refractor, Motorized Altazimuth Mount, "GO-TO" Capacity ETX-80AT-TC Refractor Telescope ETX-80AT-TC 3.1"/80mm Refractor Telescope Kit
Orion StarSeeker 80mm GoTo Refractor Telescope
Telescopes have come a long way, baby. Witness the StarSeeker 80. You get a fully computerized, electronically driven telescope with outstanding 80mm rich-field optics, which can take you to any of 4,000 celestial objects with a few button pushes on its illuminated hand controller. Wow! From the first night out, any beginner can quickly access the night sky's finest gems. The multi-coated 80mm (3/1") achromatic lens is housed in a compact tube equipped with a 1.25" R&P focuser, two Kellner eyepieces, star diagonal, and a red-dot finder scope. The one-arm mount is made of cast metal for greater durability than competing GoTo scopes that use lots of plastic parts. The whole setup is incredibly portable and a joy to use.
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