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Best Telescopes For Planetary Viewing

Astromania 1.25Inch Metal Collimating Cheshire Eyepiece Without Laser for Newtonian Reflector Telescope - Long Version

  • simply cap the telescope, remove the diagonal, and place the eyepiece directly in the focuser..
  • For aligning optics of Newtonian reflectors, Dobsonian reflectors, and Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes (SCTs)..
  • Accurate collimation is essential for high power observing. Stars will become more like pin points of light, and Planetary / Lunar detail will be enhanced..
  • Item was made by aluminum with crosshair at the bottom allow quick and precise centering of the optics..
  • This collimation eyepiece can be used for precisely collimating the Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector telescopes for better image quality..
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Astronomy Log Book: A Stargazing and Night Sky Observations Journal for Recording your Astronomical Discoveries with simple guided prompts is ideal ... or with the naked eye (Italian Edition)

  • SVBONY SV127 1.25 Inch four color eyepiece filter with M28.5*0.6 thread standard.
  • you can use color filters to accentuate subtle details on planets, comets, and the Moon by selectively increasing contrast between features and markings of different hues.
  • accentuates red and orange features on Saturn.
  • reveals low-contrast cloud detail on Venus.
  • Enhances Martian surface details in large telescopes.
  • accentuates bluish cloud regions on Jupiter and Saturn.
  • Enhances contrast of blue and red structures on Jupiter (including Red Spot).
  • melt lines around Martian polar ice caps, accentuates Saturn's cloud belts.
  • Enhances details in Jupiter's belts and Red Spot.
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Orion Safety Film Solar Filter Film, Solar Telescope Filter, Silver (07772)

  • Safe and affordable Solar filter lets you use your 10" aperture Orion reflector telescope to observe the sun.
  • See sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits of the Sun safely with your telescope and this filter.
  • Made with high-quality, streak-free and blister-free Safety Solar Film.
  • Designed for use with Orion 10" aperture reflector telescopes.
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Orion Safety Film Solar Filter Film, Solar Telescope Filter, Silver (07771)

  • Safe and affordable Solar filter lets you use your 8" aperture Orion reflector telescope to observe the sun.
  • See sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits of the Sun safely with your telescope and this filter.
  • Made with high-quality, streak-free and blister-free Safety Solar Film.
  • Designed for use with Orion 8" aperture reflector telescopes.
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Orion Safety Film Solar Filter Film, Solar Telescope Filter, Silver (07770)

  • Safe and affordable Solar filter lets you use your 6" aperture Orion reflector telescope to observe the sun.
  • See sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits of the Sun safely with your telescope and this filter.
  • Made with high-quality, streak-free and blister-free Safety Solar Film.
  • Designed for use with Orion 6" aperture reflector telescopes.
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Celestron Wedge with NexStar Evolution/SE Black 93665

  • Equatorial wedge for Celestron NexStar 6/8SE and Evolution Alt-Az mounted computerized telescopes. Enables long exposure astrophotography and autoguiding by tilting the telescope's azimuth into an equatorial platform allowing it to track an arc around the polar axis..
  • For beginner to intermediate planetary and deep space imagers. Captive hardware, tool-less operation, easily adjusts under load..
  • Sturdy latitude adjustment screw with easy to read scale and integrated Bubble level..
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Sky-Watcher StarTravel 120 Telescope Portable f/5 Refractor Telescope – High-Contrast, Wide Field – Grab-and-Go Portable Complete Telescope and Mount System (S10105)

  • PERFECT PORTABLE SYSTEM Sky-Watcher StarTravel kits are for anyone looking for small powerful set-ups Pairing the Sky-Watcher AZ3 mount with the StarTravel achromat refractor telescopes — featuring fast f/5 optics with high-contrast wide field views — these are perfect for astronomy and terrestrial use The entire set-up weighs less than 17 pounds!.
  • PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY OPTICS Sky-Watcher StarTravel telescopes feature two-element air-spaced fully multi-coated lenses that provide excellent terrestrial viewing as well as breathtaking views of the Moon planets and deep-sky objects.
  • 10 AND 25mm SUPER EYEPIECES Low-and high-powered eyepieces make the StarTravel 120 ideal for both daytime and nighttime viewing. The included 45° erect image prism corrects for optical flip inherent in refractor-style telescopes delivering correct orientation viewing.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT STURDY TRIPOD The included az3 aluminum Alt-Az tripod combines easy portability with stability Slow-motion controls on both the vertical (altitude) and horizontal (azimuth) axes for precise targeting The large accessory tray provides a convenient storage place for eyepieces and other gear.
  • COMES COMPLETE The Sky-Watcher StarTravel 120 AZ3 comes complete with everything you need to begin viewing right....
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Gosky 1.25 Inch Light Pollution Filter for Telescope

  • Improve the visibility of deep sky objects by blocking out the mercury vapor, sodium vapor, and other such emission lines from man-made or natural sources which contribute to light pollution.
  • Improves contrast on reddish planetary detail. Works well in telescopes of all apertures.
  • The filter will fit all standard sized 1.25" eyepieces and accessories. Can be threaded on both sides for stacking with other filters if necessary.
  • Comes with sturdy plastic case-proect the eyepiece from dust and moisture.
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BARSKA 600 Power 80060 Starwatcher Refractor Telescope

  • Beginner Telescope: The Starwatcher telescope is suitable for astronomy beginners to begin a lifetime journey to the stars and planets..
  • Quality Optics: The telescopes features 60mm aperture, 800mm focal length, and coated optics for enhanced image brightness and clarity..
  • Powerful Magnification: The high power 600 magnification brings you easily close up to the astonishing celestial bodies..
  • Multiple Accessories: The telescope comes with 2 eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens, Moon filter, and a red-dot finder, providing amazing experiences..
  • Easy Access: The altazimuth mount with slow motion altitude controls make it convenient for steady viewing..
  • Included components: Cameras & Photo Telescopes.
  • Solid 600x power refractor telescope with a red dot finderscope.
  • All glass coated optics for enhanced image brightness.
  • Includes 3 separate Interchangeable eyepieces and a 3x Barlow lens to increase viewing power.
  • Engineered with smooth functioning altazimuth mount with slow motion altitude controls.
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Celestron – NexImage Burst Color Solar System Imager – Astronomy Camera for Moon and Planets – 1.2 MP Camera for Astroimaging – High Resolution – Ultra-Sensitive ON Semiconductor AR0132 CMOS Sensor

  • THE BEST WAY TO GET STARTED WITH ASTROIMAGING: Capture amazing images of the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and more with this easy-to-use, plug-and-play planetary camera..
  • AR0132 COLOR IMAGING SENSOR: Enjoy sharp, detailed images thanks to the sensor’s ON Semiconductor technology which dramatically reduces image noise. Small pixels provide sub arc-second planetary detail with most telescopes..
  • INCLUDES SOPHISTICATED CAMERA CONTROL AND STACKING SOFTWARE: View and capture live video on your computer, stack the sharpest frames for the best image, and manually adjust all the image settings..
  • MACHINED ALUMINUM 1.25” BARREL: This standard size barrel makes this camera compatible with most any telescope that accepts 1.25” eyepieces and also allows you to use your eyepiece filters with the camera..
  • ADVANCED FEATURES: Integrated IR-cut optical window, selectable region of interest sub-framing, ¬progressive scan, integrated C-threads for direct connection to a telescope..
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Celestron – NexImage Burst Color Solar System Imager – Astronomy Camera for Moon and Planets – 5 MP Camera for Astroimaging – High Resolution – Ultra–Sensitive ON Semiconductor MT9P031 CMOS Sensor

  • THE BEST WAY TO GET STARTED WITH ASTROIMAGING: Capture amazing images of the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and more with this easy-to-use, plug-and-play planetary camera.
  • 5 MP COLOUR IMAGING SENSOR: Enjoy sharp, detailed images thanks to the sensor’s Micron DigitalClarity technology which dramatically reduces image noise. Small pixels provide sub arc-second planetary detail with most telescopes.
  • INCLUDES SOPHISTICATED CAMERA CONTROL AND STACKING SOFTWARE: View and capture live video on your computer, stack the sharpest frames for the best image, and manually adjust all the image settings.
  • MACHINED ALUMINIUM 1.25” BARREL: This standard size barrel makes this camera compatible with almost any telescope that accepts 1.25” eyepieces and also allows you to use your eyepiece filters with the camera.
  • ADVANCED FEATURES: Integrated IR-cut optical window, selectable region of interest sub-framing, 2x2 and 4x4 binning, progressive scan, integrated C-threads for direct connection to a telescope.
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Televue PMT-4201 2 inch 4x Powermate with 1.25-Inch Eyepiece Adapter

  • Latest Version, Accepts the T-Ring Adapter.
  • Vignetting, edge field aberrations and pupil movement - all introduced when using Barlows with long focal length eyepieces, are minimized..
  • Telecentric operation (field rays leave parallel to optical axis, unlike Barlow lenses which diverge rays). This is ideal for Hydrogen-alpha filter use such as with Daystar models..
  • High performance for image amplification, CCD or film (some of the finest Earth-based planetary imaging is being done with Powermates)..
  • Flexible for visual and imaging with all types of telescopes and eyepieces. Essentially Parfocal, and with nearly constant magnification regardless of image distance behind top surface (except 5x model which increases 1x for every 35mm of image distance i.
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Celestron 94244 Enhance your viewing experience Telescope Filter, 8\

  • Instantly transform your normal Celestron 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (8" SCT) and Celestron 8" EdgeHD telescopes into a yellow-light solar telescope (for a complete list of 8" scopes, look in description section).
  • ISO compliant solar safe film protects your eyes when viewing the sun, unlike some other filters on the market.
  • Scratch resistant polymer produced by American Paper Optics.
  • Designed from the telescope’s lens cap for a snug fit, each filter includes two safety Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for safely securing your solar filter in place.
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