Celestron SkyMaster 25X100 ASTRO Binoculars with deluxe carrying case

Celestron SkyMaster 25X100 ASTRO Binoculars with deluxe carrying case Review

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Celestron SkyMaster 25X100 ASTRO Binoculars with deluxe carrying case Feature

• Waterproof
• Large aperture perfect for low light conditions and stargazing
• Integrated tripod adapter
• Long eye relief ideal for eyeglass wearers
• Diopter adjustment for fine focusing

The Celestron® Skymaster™ large aperture binoculars give you high performance for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial use, especially over long distances. They boast high-quality BaK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast.

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Jan 30, 2012 03:11:34

Celestron 8 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - CELE367-1

Celestron 8 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - CELE367-1 Review

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The CPC 800 GPS XLT is the most portable of Celestron's top-of-the-line fork-mounted astronomical telescopes and includes Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings. This telescope is at home as a superb visual instrument or with optional wedge and CCD cameras as a serious astrophotographer's tool. Turn this scope to planets and see amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter; see Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn and resolve details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Uranus Neptune and Pluto are within your reach. Although large in aperture with its conveniently located carrying handles and an instrument weight of only 42 lb. this telescope is portable enough to setup in your backyard or take with you to your favorite dark sky location.Celestron CPC Telescopes are available in three aperture size choices:8 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope9.25 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope11 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain TelescopeCelestron's new CPC Series with revolutionary SkyAlign AlignmentTechnology re-defines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for quick and simple alignment GPS unsurpassed optical quality ease of set-up and use ergonomics enhanced computerization and most important affordability.Internal GPSThe CPC Series' internal GPS receiver automatically downloads the date and time from orbiting satellites and pinpoints its exact location on Earth. This eliminates the need for you to manually enter the date time longitude and latitude.Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlignOnce the CPC's internal GPS has established the telescope's position aligning the telescope is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply locate and use hand control to manually point (slew) the telescope to three bright celestial objects. You do not need to know the names of the stars you may even pick the moon or bright planets! Celestron's NexStar software technology will model the night sky to determine the position of every star planet and celestial object above the horizon. Once

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Celestron 18775 USB To RS-232 Converter Cable

Celestron 18775 USB To RS-232 Converter Cable Review

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Celestron 18775 USB To RS-232 Converter Cable Feature

• Convert your RS-232 connection to USB
• Includes driver software
• USB offers faster speeds
• Many new computers no longer offer RS-232 connections

to Connect Telescopes equipped with NexRemote to a PC using USB connection (currently only the RS-232 cable is included with these scopes)

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Celestron 21035 70mm Travel Scope

Celestron 21035 70mm Travel Scope Review

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Celestron 21035 70mm Travel Scope Feature

• All coated glass optical elements for clear crisp images
• Smooth functioning altazimuth mount with easy pointing to located objects
• Preassembled aluminum full size photographic tripod

The Celestron 21035 Travel Scope 70 is a compact 70mm refractor telescope optimized for portability and convenience. The telescope, the tripod, and all the accessories fit conveniently into a padded backpack style soft carrying case. The complete accessory package includes a 45 degree correct image prism, a 20mm eyepiece for 20X magnification, and a 10mm eyepiece for 40X. The fully illustrated instruction manual is supplemented by a copy of "The Sky X" astronomy software that turns your PC into a virtual planetarium.

With a focal length of 400mm and a focal ratio of f/5.7, the Travel Scope 70 compares surprisingly well with popular f/5 "Short Tube 80" refractors but at a much lower cost. The Travel Scope 70 uses a number of plastic components to keep the cost and weight down, including a plastic focuser and plastic lens shade, but the all glass lenses deliver beautiful views of backyard birds during the daytime and lovely views of the Moon and stars at night.

The Travel Scope 70 offers daytime views that compare with more expensive spotting scopes. The 20mm eyepiece gives 20X magnification and a 2.5 degree field of view, with plenty of crisp detail when I’m looking at backyard birds. The travel Scope 70 is also quick and easy to set up at night. The deep orange glow of the recent Lunar Eclipse was simply gorgeous, and I was even able to take some pictures using the Travel Scope 70 and a PowerShot camera. When I look at Jupiter using the 10mm eyepiece (40X magnification) I can easily see four moons near the planet. And rich field views of the Milky Way are often at their best in a small scope with a wide field of view.

The tripod included with the Travel Scope 70 is described as a “full size photo tripod”, but I like it best as a table-top tripod with the legs kept short. The tripod is designed to be light and compact, but that means the legs are thin and wobbly when fully extended. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

• Light, portable, and affordable
• Excellent wide field views
• Padded backpack style case
• High and low power eyepieces
• The Sky X software included

Cons:

• Light weight tripod
• Plastic finder and focuser

Travel Scope 70 was designed with traveling in mind. Highest quality materials used to ensure stability and durability. Minimal maintenance

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Jan 25, 2012 05:35:35

Celestron 44104 500x Power Advanced Biological Microscope

Celestron 44104 500x Power Advanced Biological Microscope Review

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Celestron 44104 500x Power Advanced Biological Microscope Feature

• Fully-coated glass optics, all-metal body with monocular head
• Abbe condenser, iris diaphragm, and electric illuminator for light control
• 10x and 12.5x eyepieces and 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses
• Adjustable arm from 0 to 60 degrees provides comfortable viewing
• Five prepared slides and mechanical stage

Celestron 500X Advanced Biological Microscope. An intermediate level scope with advanced features, for a "beginner" price! Reveal the magic in everyday objects! The texture of each rock, the fragile wings of an insect, or the veins of a leaf... all magnified in magnificent detail. A whole new intriguing world from the moment you open the box! Dollar-for-dollar, the Celestron 500X is among the best Scopes available. Where cheap-o microscopes of a comparable price typically utilize plastic components and flimsy construction, Celestron's 500X Microscope is precision made with metal components, and includes an Abbe condenser and Iris diaphragm, which beginner scopes rarely include. And it's amazingly powerful, up to 500X to reveal details you never knew existed. For performance and quality on a tight budget, Celestron is at the head of the class! Specifications: 500X max magnification; Precision all-metal body; Fully coated optics for top clarity, contrast and brightness; Microscope head: monocular, adjustable 0-60 degrees; LED illuminator provides bright natural light and runs cooler; Mechanical stage adjusts along both axes, measures 115x125 mm; Coarse and fine adjustment knobs; Condenser lens: Abbe N.A. 1.25; Iris diaphragm; Illumination: 50 mm mirror and LED lighting; Eyepiece 1: 40X, 100X and 400X magnification; Eyepiece 2: 50X, 125X and 500X; Blue filter; Weighs 6 lbs. Order yours today! Celestron 500X Advanced Biological Microscope

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Jan 23, 2012 20:42:04

Celestron 94119-10 1.25 " Eyepiece Filter Set

Celestron 94119-10 1.25 " Eyepiece Filter Set Review

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Celestron 94119-10 1.25 " Eyepiece Filter Set Feature

• For 21, 80A, No. 15, Polarizing
• Perfect for lunar and planetary observation
• Reduce glare and light scattering
• High-quality, solid plane parallel glass
• Stackable filters for various combinations

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Jan 22, 2012 01:31:35

Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130 EQ Reflector Telescope

Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130 EQ Reflector Telescope Review

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Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130 EQ Reflector Telescope Feature

• Model Number: 31045
• Objective Lens: 130 Millimeters
• Weight: 24 Pounds

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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Celestron Digital Microscope Imager

Celestron Digital Microscope Imager Review

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Celestron Digital Microscope Imager Feature

• View and/or capture snapshot images or video with your computer
• Adapts to virtually any type of microscope
• 2mp sensor resolution with USB2.0 cable attached
• Imager replaces the eyepiece of your microscope so you can view comfortably on your computer screen
• UVC Plug and Play driver
• CD-ROM contains software for viewing and image capture when using the Imager, and works with Windows XP, Vista, and 7 operating systems

The Celestron® digital microscope imager allows you to view and/or capture snapshot images or video with your microscope and your computer. The imager replaces the eyepiece of your microscope so images can be viewed on your computer screen. It's perfect for comfortable viewing by yourself or with small groups, and it will work with virtually all microscopes. Microscope and computer not included.

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Jan 19, 2012 03:37:34

CELESTRON Powerseeker 50 Refractor Telescope

CELESTRON Powerseeker 50 Refractor Telescope Review

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CELESTRON Powerseeker 50 Refractor Telescope Feature

• Optical Design - Refractor
• Aperture - 50mm
• Focal Length - 600mm
• F-Number - 12
• Finderscope - 5x24

The Celestron® PowerSeeker 50 telescope is a great way to open up the wonders of the universe to the aspiring astronomer. It's portable yet powerful with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.

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Jan 17, 2012 22:07:35

Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope Review

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Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope Feature

• Computerized hand control with 4,000-object database
• SkyAlign allows you to align on any 3 bright celestial objects
• Motorized Altazimuth mount
• Focal ratio: f5
• Focal length: 650mm

Celestron’s computerized NexStar 130 SLT adds affordable "Go-To" technology to a compact Newtonian reflector telescope. By using mirrors instead of lenses, the Newtonian optics of the NexStar 130 SLT produce an image nearly five times brighter than the NexStar 60 SLT refractor telescope. The package includes everything except the batteries, and features easy no-tool setup, two good eyepieces, and even includes a student version of "The Sky" planetarium software.

The Newtonian design of the NexStar 130 SLT is optimized to produce bright images over a wide field of view. When I use an optional 32mm Plossl eyepiece, the famous Double Cluster in Perseus looks like a display of celestial fireworks with streamers of stars trailing across the 2 degree field of view. The standard equipment 25mm eyepiece magnifies the image about 26 times, with a wide field of view just right for viewing deep space objects like star clusters or the Orion Nebula.

The included 9mm eyepiece (72x magnification) offers great views of the Lunar disk and globular star clusters like M13. And when I add a 2x Barlow lens to the 9mm eyepiece for a total magnification of 144x, I can easily see cloud bands on the planet Jupiter and pick up detail in Saturn’s rings.

The NexStar 130 SLT also features Celestron’s patented SkyAlign technology. With SkyAlign I don't need a star chart or a compass to align the telescope, I just enter the date and time then point the telescope at three bright stars. SkyAlign tells me the star names, and allows the telescope to find over 4,000 stars, planets, and galaxies by just pushing a button. The accurate tracking makes it easy to get high power views of the planets, and allowed me to take some great pictures using a Celestron NexImage webcam. I also like the "Two-Star align" and "Solar System align" modes because I can often get the NexStar system up and running while older scopes are still waiting for their alignment stars to appear in he twilight.

Reflector telescopes offer more light gathering power per dollar than any other design, but that value is balanced by the fact that the mirrors may need to be aligned or "collimated" occasionally. Using Celestron’s Collimation Eyepiece

I had no trouble fine tuning the optical alignment, and I was rewarded with sharp views of Lunar craters even when I pushed the magnification up to the theoretical limit of 300x. The other drawback of a computerized telescope, of course, is battery consumption. An optional PowerTank battery is a handy way to power the NexStar 130 SLT, and I like to keep the tripod legs short and observe while seated because this gives me a solid and comfortable view. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

• Wide field views
• Computerized go-to tracking
• Light and portable

Cons:

• Short battery life
• Sensitive to vibration

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• Celestron Accessory Kit
• Celestron PowerTank battery
• Celestron Collimation Eyepiece

The Celestron® NexStar® SLT Series 130 SLT reflector telescope showcases a computerized hand control and a 4000+ object database. With a touch of a button you can select the object catalog, change the slew speed, view fascinating information about an oject, or simply know if a desired object is visible in the sky. It comes equipped with a sturdy steel tripod, a StarPointer® finderscope, software, and more.

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Jan 14, 2012 05:12:06