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Best First Telescope For Astrophotography

Orion 5125 1.25-Inch Standard Tele-Extender

  • Essential extender for eyepiece-projection astrophotography with Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.
  • Permits high-magnification eyepiece projection astrophotography of the Moon and planets with a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
  • Try your hand at taking awesome, high-resolution astrophotographs of the Moon and planets!.
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Orion 52064 StarShoot AutoGuider

  • A refreshingly easy-to-use and affordable autoguider for accurate long-exposure astrophotography. Now Mac compatible with Intel-based Mac computers!.
  • StarShoot AutoGuider keeps track of a selected guide star and communicates constantly with connected equatorial telescope mount to correct any tracking errors throughout long exposure astrophotography sessions.
  • Uses a 1/2" format 1.3MP CMOS chip, with tiny 5.2 x 5.2 micron pixels for highly accurate autoguiding so your astrophotos feature pinpoint star images.
  • Included software offers automatic calibration and autoguiding with a single mouse click.
  • Compatible with Mac OS X, Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Windows 8 Operating Systems. Not compatible with Windows 10..
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Orion 13022 Deluxe Mini 50mm Guide Scope with Helical Focuser

  • Compact Deluxe Mini Guide Scope with a built-in helical focuser for precise focusing of guide stars.
  • Designed for use with the Orion StarShoot AutoGuider (sold separately), and astrophotography telescopes up to 1500mm focal length.
  • Non-rotating camera collar will not cause the attached autoguider to rotate during focus adjustments, ensuring the field of potential guide stars will....
  • Adjustable-aim dovetail guide scope bracket installs on virtually any astrophotography telescope quickly and easily.
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Orion 07215 Schmidt-Cassegrain Finder Scope Base (Black)

  • Modular large aperture finder scope optical tube can be easily customized for your specific telescope aiming needs.
  • Add preferred accessories to create your own specialized finder solution for your telescope.
  • Multiple potential applications for both visual observing and astrophotography.
  • Big 70mm fully coated lens provides bright, clear views.
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Orion 5124 2-Inch Telescope Eyepiece Extension Tube

  • Extension tube provides extra focuser "back travel" often needed for short-range terrestrial viewing through a telescope, or for astrophotographic applications.
  • Adds 2" of extension, fits in 2" telescope focusers, and accepts 2" eyepieces or accessories.
  • Features two locking thumbscrews to secure any inserted astronomy accessory.
  • Threaded for use with 2" Orion eyepiece and astrophotography filters.
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Astromania Universal Deluxe Stand Metal Spotting Scopes Telescope Mounts for Digital Camera

  • Works with virtually any point-and-shoot digital, SLR, and DSLR cameras..
  • Rubber-lined eyepiece clamp prevents marring or scratching of eyepiece..
  • Bracket rotation allows visual access of eyepiece without disrupting camera & eyepiece alignment..
  • Compatible with all 1.25" telescope eyepieces and most 2" eyepieces (with housings up to 61mm in diameter)..
  • Deluxe camera mount securely holds virtually any camera up to a telescope eyepiece for afocal astrophotography of celestial objects through the telescope..
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Orion StarShoot USB Eyepiece Camera II (Black)

  • Fun and useful USB Eyepiece Camera allows you to transmit the real-time view through your telescope to a laptop or PC, and capture great digital movies and images.
  • Share the view of bright planets, the Moon, and terrestrial targets through your telescope with friends, family, and fellow astronomy enthusiasts..
  • An affordable introduction to the rewarding hobby of astrophotography. Great for lunar and planetary shots - not suitable for deep space imaging.
  • Very versatile - Fits into any 1.25-Inch telescope focuser or 1.25-Inch step-down adapter.
  • Includes Orion AmCap image video capture software - compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Operating Systems.
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Meade Instruments Meade LX85 ACF Astrograph, Astronomical Telescope with AudioStar, 6\ (217005)

  • HIGHT QUALITY ASTRONOMY TELESCOPE: Meade Astrograph is a purpose built telescope for astrophotography and astro-imaging.
  • Features 6" (152mm), 1524mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio.
  • EQUATORIAL MOUNT: Equipped with an internal single speed focuser and Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for the improvement of brighter star clusters, additional fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets.
  • STURDY GOTO MOUNT: LX85 mount features a vixen-style dovetail, for mounting optical tubes up to 33lbs.
  • Stable telescope mount ensures smooth tracking performance.
  • HAND CONTROLLER: AudioStar Handbox of this portable mid-sized telescope gives easy access to 30,000 objects.
  • You can view with a simple press of a button.
  • ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: This astrograph telescope comes with 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plossl (1.25") Eyepieces, 8x50 Optical Viewfinder with Crosshair, aluminum hard carry case, #607 DC Power cord with cigarette lighter adapter.
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SVBONY Astronomical 1.25 inch Telescope Eyepiece Extension Tube Adapter with Standand 1.25 inch Filter Threads

  • Extension tube provides extra focuser "back travel" often needed for short-range terrestrial viewing through a telescopeor for astrophotographic applications.
  • Machined of high quality aluminum and anodized black.
  • Fits in 1.25" telescope focusersand accepts 1.25" eyepieces or accessories.
  • Threaded for use with standand 1.25 Inch astrophotography filters.
  • With a brass compression ring to prevent the marring of your telescope accessories.
  • Features a locking thumbscrew to secure any inserted astronomy accessory.
  • with a brass compression insh to prevent the marring of your telescope accessories.
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ZWO 30mm f/4 Mini Guide Scope for ASI Cameras # 30120

  • Portable 80mm, f/5 refractor telescope optical tube at a great price.
  • Pop it on your favorite mount or use it as a guide scope for astrophotography.
  • Newly upgraded aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser eliminates drawtube flexure when focusing.
  • Wide field-of-view optics excel at guide star acquisition as well as expansive celestial and terrestrial observations.
  • Compact and versatile telescope weighs just 2.25 lbs. and measures 14.75" long.
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Orion 8239 20mm Illuminated Centering Telescope Eyepiece

  • Relatively low-power 20mm 1.25" telescope eyepiece with an illuminated crosshair reticle with myriad uses is a welcome addition to any astronomer's accessory case.
  • The perfect telescope eyepiece for alignment of computerized GoTo systems or IntelliScope systems with a comfortable 16mm eye relief.
  • An invaluable aid to centering guide stars and astrophotography target objects - you'll wish you had one long ago!.
  • Illuminated crosshair precisely centered in eyepiece field of view for accurate results.
  • Wide 70-degree apparent field of view makes acquiring and centering target objects a breeze.
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Telescope for Kids (400 x 70mm), 120X Kids Telescope (Adjustable Height), Telescopes for Astronomy Beginners with Phone Adapter and Storage Bag

  • ...5-7 years old. It will allow your amateur astronomer to view the galaxy like a pro!.
  • Out of This World Optics - Our kids telescope has the perfect combination of a low f/ratio, and Barlow lens with 120x magnification, making it the best telescope for kids 8-12. Use this stargazing telescope to take out of this world astrophotography images of star clusters, galaxies, the Milky Way, and more! And, with 120x magnification, this astronomical telescope can view the craters of the moon! Capturing astronomical images has never been easier or more exciting!.
  • High-Quality, Kid-Friendly Fun - Unlike other kids telescopes, your new childrens telescope includes a fun stargazing guide to make learning about space fun! This telescope for kids 4-6 years old also include a high-quality storage bag, accessories tray, smartphone attachment to easily capture space images, and a unique compass to help your budding astronomer learn valuable directional skills! This telescope for viewing planets is the perfect birthday or Christmas gift for children!.
  • Easy Tripod Set Up - Our refractor childrens telescope includes an adjustable, highly stable tripod made with reinforced aluminum alloy. Unlike some telescopes for beginners, our telescopes for kids can be adjusted for table u....
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NEEWER Metal Cellphone Telescope Adapter Mount for Spotting Scope Binocular Monocular with Eyepiece Diameter 1.02”-2.05” 2”-3.5” Phone Holder with Bluetooth Remote Compatible with iPhone & Android

  • 【Telescope Phone Mount】 Take stunning astrophotography and microscopic photographs with your phone. This NEEWER Telescope Phone Adapter fits....
  • 【Adjustable Phone Holder】 With a 2.09"–3.54" (53–90mm) width range, the rubber padded phone holder is compatible with iPhone 13/13 Pro Max,....
  • 【Moveable & Flexible Phone Holder】The telescope mount features a moveable phone clip: it is free to slide up and down or go from left to right to....
  • 【Bluetooth Shutter Release】 Take clear and sharp photos with the Bluetooth remote shutter release. Easily control your phone shutter without....
  • 【Solid Metal Construction】 Constructed with durable aluminum alloy, the telescope phone mount can withstand years of use and challenging weather....
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