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google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 The Orion SkyScanner 100 is basically the cheapest good telescope available these days, with a proper parabolic primary mirror to deliver sharp images, enough aperture to show you faint fuzzies, and accessories that aren’t plastic garbage. The scope does have a few concessions due to its low price tag but these …
google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 The Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 is the smallest of Orion’s XT-series “SkyQuest” Dobsonians, and seldom seen at star parties or astronomy events. It’s a rather niche instrument considering the lower price of shorter 4.5” and even 5” tabletop reflectors, however is a good entry for someone considering a smaller, lower-priced dobsonian. What …
google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 The Orion StarBlast 6 is a larger counterpart to the 114mm/4.5” StarBlast unit, and like the 4.5” model, comes in two configurations – albeit drastically less different. The base StarBlast 6 package can also be upgraded to or purchased as the StarBlast 6i, which has no differences whatsoever apart from adding …
google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 The Celestron NexStar 6SE is one of Celestron’s more compact Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, providing a good balance between aperture and portability. This can be compared to some of Celestron’s other sibling products, the 4SE, 5SE, and 8SE, all of which are similar telescopes at different sizes of aperture. The NexStar 6SE Optical …
google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 The Apertura AD8 is one of High Point Scientific’s mid-range Dobsonian reflector telescopes, which is comparable to GSO’s 8” Dobsonian and Orion’s XT8. This is a great budget-friendly telescope for beginners and experienced astronomers alike. Key Features The Optical Tube Assembly The Apertura AD8 is a Newtonian-style reflector mounted on a …
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