Celestron The Sky From Celestron Cd Rom

Celestron The Sky From Celestron Cd Rom Review

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Celestron The Sky From Celestron Cd Rom Feature

• Model Number: 93700
• 10,000 object database
• 75 color images
• Horizontal projection
• Custom sky chart printing

The Celestron® "The Sky From Celestron®" CD-ROM is a a computerized sky map that features a 10,000 object database, 75 color images, horizontal projection, custom sky chart printing, and zoom capability. A fun, useful and educational product. PC format (Windows® 95 and newer versions).

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Jul 01, 2011 10:54:08

Flexible Dew Shield for Celestron 8" Telescopes

Flexible Dew Shield for Celestron 8" Telescopes Review

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Flexible Dew Shield for Celestron 8" Telescopes Feature

• Flexible Dew Shield for Celestron 8" Telescopes
• Flexible dew shields are made of non-reflective, flexible, light weight foam rubber sheeting.
• Flexible dew shields will not crack or dent like rigid (metal or hard plastic) dew shields.
• Flexible dew shields can be stored easily rolled up, lay flat or stay on the telescope.
• Flexible dew shields work better than rigid dew shield because foam rubber insulates better.

Dew Shields (dew caps) trap stagnated air in the front of the telescope. The temperature of the stagnated air is slightly higher and is enough to prevent dew from forming. Dew shields can be use as a shade to block stray light from entering the telescope or during daylight torrential viewing. Stay light lowers image contrast. ATOZstars Flexible dew shields are made of black close-cell light weight foam rubber sheeting, which is non-reflective and a good insulation material. The foam rubber sheeting forms the cylindrical shape with Velcro. The dew shield rubber sheeting is slightly elastic which allows a snug fit on the telescope tube. The dew shield can slide forward as dew shield or slide back onto the telescope tube on most telescopes to protect the telescope from accidental scratching of the telescope tube. The flexible dew shield can be store away easily by roll up tight, lay flat or stays on the telescope. Rigid dew shields are difficult to store especially large ones.

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Jun 30, 2011 10:32:01

Handheld Digital USB Powered Microscope 5X ~ 500X 2MP with Metal Stand

Handheld Digital USB Powered Microscope 5X ~ 500X 2MP with Metal Stand Review

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Handheld Digital USB Powered Microscope 5X ~ 500X 2MP with Metal Stand Feature

• 2.0MP USB Digital Microscope
• Magnification Ratio: 5X ~ 500X
• LED lights x8
• Multilanguages, support Windows XP, Vista, Win 7
• Stretchable full view angle metal stand

This digital microscope easily connects to your PC or Mac (through Photo-Booth) and offers high resolution images, snapshots and video recording at user chosen magnification level. Easy zoom in / zoom out capability allows for choosing the best magnification level for any application. The microscope can be used for a variety of purposes including laboratory observations, collectible items inspection, textile, paper and metal products quality inspection and classroom presentations. The included metal stand is durable and firm, yet flexible enough for choosing the best position for observation.

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Jun 28, 2011 22:19:11

TwinStar Silver 70mm iOptron Computerized GPS Refractor Telescope

TwinStar Silver 70mm iOptron Computerized GPS Refractor Telescope Review

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TwinStar Silver 70mm iOptron Computerized GPS Refractor Telescope Feature

• 70mm fully coated, achromatic objective lens
• 700mm focal length -- f10
• 45 degree angle prism -- images are seen right-side up
• 4mm, 10mm & 20mm Eyepieces & 2x Barlow Lens included
• Full Size Tripod -- Step-by-step color photo online assembly guide

This GPS telescope does it all with just the push of a button. Simply turn the telescope on, choose the object you want to see on the handheld controller and the computerized mount does the rest. North Star alignment not necessary with GPS. This incredibly balanced telescope is ideal both for space viewing and daytime observing. With a large 70mm aperture this telescope has a third more light gathering power than most smaller scopes. The fully coated achromatic 70mm primary objective lens is maintenance free and ready to use right out of the box. The 700mm focal length, combined with 3 include eyepieces and a 2x barlow lens means you'll enjoy a range of magnifications from 35x to 350x. That makes this telescope ideal for just about any observing application. The iOptron SmartStar-G Alt-Azimuth Mount with GPS, a.k.a. The Cube, is probably the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit. In addition, there are no "dead spots" -- so you can point your telescope anywhere above the horizon, whereas, other mounts block the telescope tube at certain points of rotation. This mount also comes standard with AC connection. The mount also accepts 8 AA cell batteries for use at home or in the field (Batteries sold separately). The revolutionary GoToNova computerized control system is the most technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. With a database of 50,000 celestial objects, including all of the most famous galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, not to mention the planets, you'll be able to enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button. The GoToNova Controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organized. It also has a larger LCD screen with more lines of content compared with the competition. Using the easy-to-use hand controller, you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go.

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Jun 27, 2011 21:11:24

Celestron Polar Finder CG-5 Advanced Mount

Celestron Polar Finder CG-5 Advanced Mount Review

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Celestron Polar Finder CG-5 Advanced Mount Feature

• Celestron Polar alignment finder with helpful reticle pattern
• Eyepiece focus adjustment allows you to achieve sharp focus on reticle
• Usable in both Northern and Southern Hemispheres
• Once polar aligned, your Celestron maount can easily track objects manually
• Mount sold separately

This useful accessory speeds accurate polar alignment by providing a means of visually aligning your German equatorial mount with Polaris and true North. As a result, you can spend more time observing and less time setting up. The finderscope has an easy to use cross hair reticle.

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• Celestron AC Adapter for use with all Celestron computerized telescopes.
• Celestron Vibration Suppression Pads
• Celestron 93625 Universal 1.25-inch Camera T-Adapter
• Celestron UHC/LPR Night Lighting Pollution Reducer Filter for Telescopes 1.25 inch Thread (1-1/4)
• Celestron Power Tank

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Jun 26, 2011 19:42:53

Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope

Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope Review

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Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope Feature

• Model Number: 31042
• Objective Lens: 114 Millimeters
• Weight: 17 Pounds

Celestron’s AstroMaster 114 EQ reflector telescope offers more than three times the light gathering power of 60mm beginner scopes in a system that is compact yet powerful. The package includes a new version of Celestron’s CG-2 equatorial mount with a rugged steel tripod. Two eyepieces are included, the 20mm eyepiece is an erect-image design with 50x magnification and the 10mm eyepiece produces 100x magnification. The AstroMaster 114 EQ also features a built-in red dot finder, fully illustrated instructions, and easy no-tool setup. The package even provides a student version of “The Sky” astronomy software to help you find stars and planets.

The AstroMaster 114 is a modified Newtonian design. Using a short focal length primary mirror and built in corrector lens, the AstroMaster 114 has an effective focal length of 40 inches (1000mm) in a tube only 18 inches long. Both eyepieces provide images that are pleasingly sharp. The 20mm eyepiece (50x magnification) nicely frames the Moon, and daylight images are sharp with plenty of contrast. The 10mm eyepiece (100x magnification) does a nice job zooming in on lunar craters or on the planets. With the 10mm eyepiece or with my own 6mm eyepiece (166x) I can clearly focus in on Saturn’s rings and pick up details like the shadow cast by the rings on the planet.

I also like the solid design of Celestron’s new CG-2 equatorial mount. With the help of Celestron’s fully illustrated quick set-up guide it took only a few minutes to assemble the equatorial mount and clamp the optical tube in place. The whole telescope is compact enough to carry outside in one trip. Aligning the telescope is a simple matter of pointing the equatorial axis at Polaris, the North Star. Then I can track the motion of stars and planets by simply turning one slow motion knob. The AstroMaster 114 EQ seems quite stable on its CG-2 mount, a little wobble while focusing damps out quickly as soon as I let go of the focus knob.

With good optics, a solid mount, two eyepieces, and fully illustrated instructions, the AstroMaster 114 EQ reflector telescope is a very good introductory telescope. The one feature that is not so easy to use is the built in star pointer, which is best suited only for finding bright objects like the Moon and planets. I can overcome the narrow field of view somewhat by using an optional 32mm plossl eyepiece while looking for deep space objects because its wider field of view makes stars and planets easier to locate. --Jeff Phillips

Shot at 50X with Powershot camera	Shot at 200X with NexImage camera
Shot at 200X with NexImage camera	Shot at 50X with Powershot camera

 

 Pros:

Compact yet powerful optics

Easy no-tool setup

Fully illustrated instructions

Three times brighter than 60mm scopes

Cons:

Star pointer not so easy to use

If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.

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Jun 25, 2011 18:26:41

Celestron EdgeHD 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube

Celestron EdgeHD 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Review

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Celestron EdgeHD 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Feature

• 9.25" aperture aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope from Celestron produces an astrograph-quality flat focal plane
• Celstron EdgeHD coma-free optics and a built-in field flattener ensures sharp focus all the way to the edge of the field
• Flexible tension clutches hold the telescope mirror in place and reduce image shift when rotating the tube around a mount
• Cooling vents located on the rear telescope cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror
• All EdgeHD telescope optical tubes are Fastar compatible for imaging down to f/2 with optional accessories

Celestron's innovative new EdgeHD telescopes are aplanatic Schmidt Cassegrain models designed to produce aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. Celestron EdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three-times flatter than a standard Schmidt Cassegrain telescope. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across some of the largest CCD chips available today. Superior edge performance not only creates rounder, more pleasing stars but actually improves the resolution and limiting magnitude when compared to telescopes of equal aperture. With Celestron's High Definition optics you will be able to capture the faintest of galaxies all the way to the corner of your full frame camera chip. Coupled with Celestron's XLT coating group on every surface, EdgeHD optics gives you maximum light throughput across the widest visual and photographic spectrum. The EdgeHD tube has been redesigned with top-notch features to make sure you get the most from your optics each and every night. Mirror locks hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when rotating the tube around the mount. Flexible rods allow the mirror to be held in place without putting any force or pressure on the mirror, keeping the image centered in the eyepiece (or chip). Cooling tube vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Each vent has an integrated 60 micron mesh filter guaranteed to let warm air out without letting dust in.

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Jun 24, 2011 16:42:05

Celestron 94178 NexImage Reducer Lens

Celestron 94178 NexImage Reducer Lens Review

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Celestron 94178 NexImage Reducer Lens Feature

• Increases your field of view by 2x
• Provides wide field lunar and filtered solar imaging
• Replaces the 1.25-inch barrel
• Lens threads directly into the NexImage housing

Increase your field of view by over two times for wide field lunar and filtered solar imaging with the Celestron 94178 NexImage reducer lens. This reducer lens replaces the 1.25-inch barrel and threads directly into the NexImage housing. Increase your field of view by over two times for wide field lunar and filtered solar imaging. The NexImage Reducer Lens replaces the 1.25" barrel and threads directly into the NexImage housing.

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• Celestron NexImage Solar System Imager
• Celestron Accessory Kit
• Celestron AC Adapter for use with all Celestron computerized telescopes.
• Celestron Vibration Suppression Pads
• Celestron Nexstar RS 232 PC Interface Cable

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Jun 23, 2011 16:38:17