Parabolic Optics Give This Compact Scope a Performance Edge! The SpaceProbe 130ST EQ is a rich-field Newtonian reflector with a tube only 24" long compared to the 33" tube length of the standard 130 EQ. The focal length of the ST's 130mm (5.1") primary mirror is 650mm (f/5), producing a wider field of view and brighter images for a given eyepiece focal length. The diffraction-limited parabolic primary mirror is the same type used on much larger reflectors costing substantially more. On a short-focal-length design like this one, a parabolic mirror is a must for delivering sharp, detailed images.
This scope package includes an EQ-2 equatorial mount with dual setting circles and manual slow-motion controls, adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray, two Plössl eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), and a 6x30 achromatic finder scope.


Retail:  $359.95 Our Price:  $309.95

This Acclaimed Beginner's Scope is Combines Great Optics with a Rock-Solid Mount Affordable, powerful, and easy to use, our highly acclaimed SkyQuest XT6 is a great choice for beginners seeking an exceptionally capable telescope that's also nicely portable. Its 150mm-diameter, 1200mm focal length parabolic primary mirror gets the goods, rendering excellent images of deep-space objects as well as high-power views of solar system attractions.
It's a hands-on scope that is a joy to use -- uncomplicated, stable, and a snap to set up and take down. The tube is equipped with a 1.25" aluminum focuser and a navigation knob for easly slewing, plus an EZ II finder scope and a 25mm Sirius Plössl eyepiece. You also get an eyepiece rack, quick-collimation cap, and hard dust cap.



Retail: $299.95 Our Price: $249.95

The Essence of the XT8: Easy to Use, Spectacular Views Our classic XT8 isn't just great bang for the buck, it's a veritable explosion of telescope value. It combines powerful parabolic optics with the ultimate in mechanical stability. The SkyQuest XT8 features an 8" parabolic primary mirror that will tease out detail in nebulas, resolve stars in globular clusters, and reveal subtle structure in galaxies. The enameled steel optical tube sports a 2" aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser that accepts both 2" and 1.25" eyepieces. The tube moves effortlessly on Teflon/UHMW bearings for point-and-view simplicity.
Comes complete with navigation knob, 6x30 finder scope, two 1.25" Sirius Plössl eyepieces, eyepiece rack, collimation cap, and hard dust cap.



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The Essence of the XT8: Easy to Use, Spectacular Views Kids Will Have a Blast Probing the Heavens Orion offers quality telescopes for youngsters that are easy to use and will inspire their natural inclination to explore. The StarBlast, pint-sized in stature, is a real reflecting telescope that's super-simple to use and yet manufactured with the kind of quality you'd expect in more expensive models.
Comes complete with navigation knob, EZ II finderscope, two Explorer II - 17mm and 6 mm eyepieces, eyepiece rack, collimation cap, and hard dust cap.
The StarBlast is a point-and-view telescope that swivels smoothly on its sturdy, low-profile base. It comes pre-assembled and ready for action right out of the box! Just carry it outdoors by its built-in handle, place it on the ground or on a picnic bench, and let the fun begin! Inside the StarBlast's aluminum tube are quality telescope optics, including a 114mm (4.5") parabolic mirror. Kids will see spectacular views of the Moon's craters, the planets, star clusters, and lots of other exotic space stuff. Aiming the StarBlast is easy with the EZ Finder II "red dot" finder scope. One-year limited warranty.

Retail: $224.95 Our Price: $199.95

This Beginner's Scope Gives Guided Star Tours! This remarkable scope combines powerful 150mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the optional IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe!
Comes complete with navigation knob, 6x30 right angle finder scope, two 1.25" Sirius Plössl eyepieces, eyepiece rack, collimation cap, and hard dust cap.
The optical tube rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance. This telescope comes complete with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser, two Sirius Plossl eyepieces, 6x30 finder scope, eyepiece rack, "nav" knob, carrying handle, and snap-on dust cap.
Retail: $630.00 Our Price: $518.00

New Dob, New Tricks. Now Located Thousands of Objects with Pushbutton Ease! Building on the XT8's legacy of award-winning design and performance, we've now enhanced the world's best-selling 8" Dobsonian with new technology that will literally change the way you view the heavens.
The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope gives amateur stargazers speedy access to more than 14,000 celestial objects with the push of a button on the optionally available IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator. Want to view the Whirlpool Galaxy? Press the button labeled "Messier" ... select M51 ... whoosh! Wow! In seconds, there it is, dead center in the eyepiece. Never been able to find that edge-on galaxy, NGC 891? Tap the "NGC" button, select 891 ... whoosh! You're there. It's that easy to locate and view object after object — so many more in an evening than you could ever find before.

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Fine All-Around Scope Takes Beginners to the Next Level If you're ready to graduate from a small scope or want your first scope to have more light-gathering power than typical starter scopes, step up to the AstroView 6. Its 150mm parabolic mirror has a focal length of 750mm (f/5), so it offers generous wide-field views of deep-sky objects when used with the included 25mm Plössl. For lunar and planetary study, use the 10mm Plössl (also included). The AstroView's equatorial mount features manual slow motion controls, which allow you to center and track objects in the viewing field. Built in to the equatorial head is a polar-alignment scope for precise orientation on celestial north or south. The mount couples to a sturdy adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray. Includes 6x30 finder, rack-and-pinion focuser, and four-vane adjustable secondary mirror support. One-year limited warranty.

Retail: $489.95 Our Price: $419.95

Orion SpaceProbe 130EQ Telescope


Retail:  $319.95 Our Price:  $289.95