This is our most versatile go-anywhere astro package. The upgraded ShortTube 80 optical tube assembly sports 400mm focal length (f/5.0) optics, now fully multi-copated for bright, wide-field images. On the VersaGo altazimuth mount the scope glides effortlessly to your target. Simple, uncomplicated observing -- what a concept! The telescope sports a 90-deg star diagonal, two wide-field Expanse eyepieces (20mm and 9mm), and a big 8x40 finder scope. It's great for deep-sky treasure hunting and Moon gazing. The VersaGo lets you guide your telescope with unprecedented single-control ease. In addition to super-smooth operation, you have a full range of motion from horizon to zenith. Plus, you can be set up in less than a minute! With an optical tube that measures only 15-1/2", this versatile setup is delightfully portable for those spur-of-the-moment observing jaunts. Includes padded case for optical tube. One-year limited warranty.

When The ED81S was introduced , it set a new standard for 80mm APO Refractors. The combination of better color correction from the new ED glass and brighter images from its fast f/7.7 focal ratio will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astro-photographer. The new ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually free of false color. The design uses newly developed, environmentally friendly glass technolgy. The optical tube is very stable yet light weight. The top carry handle also includes a 1/2-20 stud for piggyback camera mounting. The supplied flip mirror system is threaded for two-inch filters. The ED81 is made in Japan.

Until now, the stargazer's two biggest challenges to enjoying the night sky have been aligning their telescope and finding objects. Meade's ETX Telescope eliminates these two challenges and makes astronomy as easy as pushing a button – right out of the box. Setting up your scope is a snap with the Easy Alignment system – just enter your zip code and set your scope level and pointing north. The time is set automatically by the AT feature. When you're ready to begin observing, scan the vast database of the included Autostar Computer Controller – choose from over 30,000 celestial objects. Find the object you want, then hit the GO TO button. Your telescope will automatically locate the object and place it in the center of your eyepiece. Autostar Controller and Software Package Plug Meade's #497 Autostar Computer Controller into your ETX scope and quickly locate more than 30,000 celestial objects at the push of a button. The Autostar's dual-axis GO TO function automatically slews your scope at a smooth 5° per second, placing the desired object in the center of your field of view. Find galaxies, nebulae, asteroids, periodic comets and more – without the hassle of fumbling with star charts or maps. Used in conjunction with the Autostar Controller, Meade's Autostar Suite software for your PC offers even more observable objects – over 19 million – enabling point-and-click telescope control right from your desktop. Ultra-High Transmission Coating (UHTC)UHTC is a new technology that builds upon the already high-quality reflectivity and transmission of Meade standard optics. Through the use of vacuum-deposited exotic coatings on all four optical surfaces, UHTC increases light transmission by roughly 20% when averaged over the entire visible spectrum. Image brightness of the 10" LX200 GPS, for example, is effectively increased by about one full inch of aperture.Meade #884 Deluxe Field TripodThe full-length Meade #884

Our large 90mm refractor telescope is a great first-telescope for the backyard stargazer who is ready to learn it all. If you're looking for a versatile telescope designed for both night-time space viewing and long distance daytime viewing, this 90mm telescope is the ideal instrument. Its large 90mm aperture, fully coated achromatic primary lens affords crystal clear space views at night, with 160 times the light gathering power of the naked eye. With a 1000mm focal length, combined with 3 included eyepieces and a 2x barlow lens, you'll enjoy a range of magnifications from 50x to 500x. With this telescope, your eyes will pop out when you look at the moon -- the detail of the surface is incredible. You'll enjoy viewing Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter. In dark skies you can see distant nebulae and galaxies. This telescope comes with an aluminum tripod that is fully adjustable. Even if you're taller, you'll be able to observe the stars without having to crouch down in an uncomfortable position. A handy accessory tray on the tripod makes it easy to keep track of extra eyepieces. With the equatorial mounting, the telescope is designed to move in any direction -- making it possible to track the movements of stars as the track across the night sky.

The Skywatcher SW 80AR AZ4 80mm Refractor Telescope packs a powerful one-two punch of quality optics, plus sufficient aperture to see prominent astronomical phenomenon well. The rock-solid mount and tripod banishes the wiggles and distracting vibrations common with telescope mounts of lesser capability. It shows clearly Saturn's rings; Jupiter's equatorial cloud belts, plus its 4-major satellites; the Orion Nebula; craters on the Moon by the hundreds; and much more. As a terrestrial spotting scope, the Skywatcher 80AR-AZ4A is a dream-machine offering razor-sharp, high-resolution views of distant scenery, wildlife and people. Skywatcher 80AR achromatic lense is fabricated to the highest optical standards from Grade-A Crown & Flint glass. Each lens set is individually pitch-polished and hand figured by a master optician ensuring premium optical performance. Each lens system is air-spaced with high transmission coatings on air-to-glass optical surfaces. The superbly designed Skywatcher AZ4 mount is remarkably portable with heavy-duty, yet relatively lightweight construction - a veritable paragon of stability - perfect for demanding terrestrial and astronomical applications. A mount's stability and ease-of-operation during the process of viewing terrestrial or moving sky objects can make the experience a consistently enjoyable pastime, or render it generally frustrating as images appear to dance around uncontrollably in the eyepiece. Mechanical stability and fluid

The ED 80SF was initially listed as an entry level APO, but now with so many astronomers giving us such glowing reviews, it appears that we will need to reclassify this product! The ED80Sf refractor features high-grade glass and quality components. Coupled with a medium f/7.5 focal ratio, the ED "S" series provides a sharp, color-free image of high contrast. At only 22.4", this is our ultimate grab-n-go APO travel scope. Resolving Power: 1.45 arc sec, 11.3

Astronomers looking for a nicely portable, wide-field instrument on a mid-sized GoTo mount need look no further than the SkyView Pro EON 80ED GoTo. It embodies the optical quality and ease-of-use functionality that will keep you coming back for more on every clear night. The EON 80ED's 500mm focal length (f/6.25) provides a wide field of view that puts nebulas, star clusters, and galaxies in the context of their surrounding stellar background. The 80mm air-spaced doublet lens is crafted with one element of FPL-53 extra-low dispersion, "ED", optical glass, which virtually eliminates the effects of chromatic aberration. Views of the planets, Moon, and bright stars will be delightfully free of color fringing, unlike in standard refractors. All air-to-glass lens surfaces are fully multi-coated for maximum light throughput. Getting around the sky couldn't be easier with the SkyView Pro GoTo mount. The GoTo system consists of a computerized hand controller with backlit LCD screen and two high-precision stepper motors that move the scope quickly and quietly to the chosen target. With intuitive menus and illuminated pushbutton controls, the GoTo system locates and tracks any object in its database of 42,900 objects, including the entire Messier and NGC catalogs. You can take a guided tour of the night sky and visit the current month's best objects.

The Skywatcher GreatStart 80AR-EQ2 is a medium aperture premium entry level telescope with superb optics and a robust equatorial mount with beefy tripod suitable for more advanced studies of the heavens. The Skywatcher SW 80AR-EQ2 has an 80mm aperture telescope offering the increased light gathering ability to discern highly detailed surface phenomenon in solar-system favorites and faint structural detail in prominent deep-space objects. This telescope will also serve as a high resolution terrestrial spotting scope for razor sharp views of distant landmarks, nature and people. As seen through the SW80AR, the Moon is a veritable cornucopia of wondrous detail. Along the lunar terminator of the first quarter Moon the lunar contrast is at its best. The SW 80AR will deliver near breathtaking detail of famous high-walled craters and vast flat expanses known as lunar seas. The planet Saturn reveals deeply satisfying views of the planet's ring structure and 4-prominent moons. Jupiter's equatorial bands begin to show good detail with evidence of discontinuities between the bands not visible in smaller aperture telescopes. In deep-space prominent nebulae and globular star clusters are revealed as luminous, amorphous regions with some brighter stars appearing as discrete pinpoints. A number of double stars are suitable for study as are larger satellite transits silhouetted against the surface of gas giants like Jupiter. The air-spaced, achromatic doublet objective lens o

This telescope has a fantastic folding optical assembly that uses a combination of mirrors and lenses to pack an incredible 1200mm focal length in a compact 12.5 inch optical assembly. As a result, this telescope is ideal for both day and night viewing. Images in this telescope are shown right-side up. With a powerful magnification 155x when using the 9mm eyepiece, this telescope is great for bird watching or as a wildlife spotting scope. For backyard astronomy, the big magnification will give you jaw dropping views of the moon. With planets you can see the Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter and great views of Mars. In dark skies you can see distant nebulae and galaxies as well. The aluminum tripod is fully adjustable and allows even taller people to observe the stars without having to crouch down in an uncomfortable position. A handy accessory tray on the tripod makes it easy to keep track of extra eyepieces. With the altazimuth mounting, the telescope is designed for beginners and children. There is nothing to it. This is a true "point-and-shoot" telescope. The mount makes it simple to aim and move the telescope, you don't need to learn about complex Polar Alignment or stellar coordinates -- just aim the telescope at what you want to see and have a look.

The TeleVue-85's mix of aperture and small physical size makes it a wonderful "go anywhere, do anything," crossover instrument - with TeleVue quality, of course. With APO performance and airline portability, the TeleVue-85 has been delighting astronomy and birding enthusiasts and reviewers alike. "Eye-popping performance that raises the standard of excellence for highly portable instruments." Evaluation of double-stars, lunar detail, deep sky and photography were reported in Sky and Telescope as: "Truly awesome!...Incredible!...the view almost blew me off my chair!..." The conclusion, "...an extremely powerful, compact instrument capable of delivering stunning images of the universe." The Better View Desired website reviewer summed up the TeleVue "experience" when he said he would choose the TeleVue-85, "...to really enjoy the increible beauty of the living birds... And, even now, everytime I look at a bird through one of the exceptional conventional spotting scopes, I'll be thinking: 'I wonder what this would look like through the TeleVue-85? I wonder what this bird really looks like?'" Yes, pure enjoyment of nature's beauty without awareness of a thing in between.