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Big Bang for Your Viewing Buck

Posted by Warren Wong on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, In : telescopes 
Meade LX and LS Series telescopes
Image courtesy of Meade

Meade's legendary LX800 and LX 200-ACF put the perfect combination of state-of-the-art Advanced Coma-Free optics, precision mechanics, cutting edge electronics and computer control into the hands of serious astronomers interested in observing, imaging, and stellar research for a price thousands of dollars less than systems with similar capabilities.

There are astronomers who believe Meade's LS Series telescopes are the most technolo...


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Zoom on Your Journey to the Beginning of Space and Time

Posted by Warren Wong on Saturday, November 13, 2010, In : Zoom eye-pieces 
The essential accessory for your "Journey to the Beginning of Space and Time" Photo courtesy of Hyperion.

Zoom eye-pieces use to be a star-gazing tool astronomers would leave in the camera bag a few years ago. Now a days, several useful premium quality zoom eye-pieces are available for the star-gazer looking for a spectacular view of the universe on their journey to the beginning of the universe. The Hyperion 8-24mm Zoom Mark III eye-piece by Baadar Planetarium in Germany is one of the...


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Astronomy Technologies Breaks the Price Barrier on Ritchey-Chretien Telescopes

Posted by Warren Wong on Saturday, November 13, 2010, In : Ritchey-Chretien Cassegrain reflectors 
Professional grade telescope for the dedicated amateur

Ritchey-Chretien Cassegrain reflectors are the preferred professional telescope that amateur astronomers often avoid due to the financial investment required for this kind of time-machine-to-the-stars. Astronomy Technologies has re-written the history books and broken the price barrier on professional grade Ritchey-Chretien Cassegrain reflectors this year, with three new affordable Ritchey-Chretien telescopes, perfect for the amate...


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A Newtonian Time-Machine-to-the-Stars

Posted by Warren Wong on Saturday, November 13, 2010, In : Newtonian telescopes 
This Newtonian is the perfect time-machine-to-the-stars. Photo courtesy of Astronomy Technologies.

Fast-focal-ratio Newtonian telescopes are known for a wide field of view ideal for spectacular wide field deep space observing or high contrast views and images of the solar system. The 8" Astronomy Technologies AT8IN is perfect for taking pictures of spectacular celestial objects from your backyard or favorite dark sky spot. A good choice for your first time-machine-to-the-stars, or as a...


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Binoculars are Great for Casual Viewing of the Night Sky

Posted by Warren Wong on Thursday, November 11, 2010, In : astronomical binoculars 

Board Binoculars to Begin Your Journey to the Beginning of the Universe.

One of the best astronomical observing binoculars you can get. Photograph courtesy of Zhumell.
Binoculars are a useful and fun way to view the solar system and delve even deeper into the cold darkness of space and time. The modern astronomer makes use of an amazing array of scientific viewing devices and techniques in the human journey to the beginning of the universe. Large telescopes on both the Earth and orbit...


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Explore Scientific's 80mm Triplet Apochromatic Refractor Takes You Where

Posted by Warren Wong on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, In : apochromatic refractors 
One night exploring with time-machine-to-the-stars and you won't want to come home. Photo courtesy of Explore Scientific.

Take a journey backward in space and time to a moment distant beyond your imagination

One small and compact package
Explore Scientific is one of the new boys on the eyepiece manufacturing block, with both wide field eyepieces and several fine telescopes perfect for young and old amateur star gazers looking for a usable and reliable time-machine-to-the-stars ...


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Garrett Optical Signature 20X110 HD-WP Binoculars

Posted by Warren Wong on Saturday, November 6, 2010, In : astronomical binoculars 
Great binoculars for viewing the night sky. Photos courtesy of Garrett Optical.

A time-machine-to-the-stars with two viewing ports gives you with a better view

Garrett Optical makes some of the top giant star gazing binoculars in the business, including the 20x110 monster binoculars and its higher magnification 28x110 brother, which are part of Garrett Optical's Signature Line. These two binoculars boast 4.3-inch objectives for wonderfully expansive views of the night sky. The 20x110 ...


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Orion Parsec 8300C Astronomical Imaging Camera

Posted by Warren Wong on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, In : CCD astroimaging cameras 

Photo courtesy of Bizrate
Give the Orion Parsec 8300C, a try, and see if you still look at your DSLR camera?

The Orion Parsec 8300C is the latest CCD time-machine-to-the-stars capable of taking one-shot, full-frame, 8.3 megapixel color views during your "Journey to the Beginning of Space and Time" in perfect resolution. The Orion Parsec 8300C Astronomical Imaging Camera is designed and engineered around Kodak's 8.3-megapixel KAF-8300 sensor, and is one of the most advanced CCD time-machines-t...


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