Orion SkyQuest XX12i IntelliScope Truss-Tube Dobsonian

Here is a Great Telescope for the Intermediate Astronomer

This Dobsonian Telescope has a 12" Primary mirror that will return very high quality deep space images.

The mount features a computerized "goto" mount positioning system that comes with free StarryNight Software containing over 40,000 celestial object positions.

This telescope is priced at $1,299.95 at Amazon.com.  Click here to shop now

Check out my special article on Dobsonian telescope design, and determine what the differences are between these wonderful telescopes and other Newtonian Reflector telescope models:  Dobsonian Telescope Primer
 
Free Starry Night Special Edition software and Sky Theater DVD are included with the purchase of any astronomical Orion-brand telescope. With realistic sky simulations and a myriad of features Starry Night software will help you plan your observing sessions and help you understand what you see.  Requires PC running Windows Vista or Windows XP. Requires Macintosh running OS 10.3.9 or higher. The software and DVD will be added to your order automatically

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Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

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OPEN THE HEAVENS

WITH THIS GREAT

DOBSONIAN

This is a deep sky telescope option that will amaze you.  It has quality optics that will provide clear crisp views of objects in our solar system.

Because of the large optics and long focal length you can view extra-terestrial nebulae, galaxies, gas clouds and distant star clusters.

I have written an article for you to read concerning the differences between the Dobsonian design and other Newtonian reflectors.  You can click here to read it and determine if this telescope is the one for you.  Dobsonian Telescope Primer

This telescope is very affordable at $329.95 through Amazon.com.  You can read additional reviews on this telescope on Amazon's website.  Click Here To Shop at Amazon

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Celestron 21062 AstroMaster 70 EQ Refractor Telescope








An Exceptional Telescope for $108.56



An Excellent Buy And

Quality Pricing Too

   Lets not be fooled by the cost of this telescope.  It is a Celestron and comes with very high approval ratings.  It is a five star rated product at Amazon, with most buyers being very happy with the purchase.

  
As a beginner in 1966, my first telescope was a 3" Refractor and it gave many hours of enjoyment.  This enjoyment was in learning and spending time with family members.

  
If you are looking for a very reasonably priced telescope, you cannot go wrong in purchasing this scope.  There is a 58% savings.

   
Additional purchases should be made by a beginner.  Amazon recommends: Small Telescope and How to Find Them.  I recomend you also buy a good Star Chart.  These additional items would bring the total cost to about $150.00

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Amateur Astronomy - A Basic Affordable Telescope Brand to Try



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 GREAT 5" BEGINNER TELESCOPE

     As a beginner in Astronomy, it is not necessary to have the biggest and best Telescope you can buy.  I started with a three (3) inch Refractor Telescope and was completely satisfied.  However, if you are involving your children in this as a hobby, I would go for an intermediate level Telescope.  I will make suggestions about types and brands, so you can make an informed choice.

Galileo FS120DX 39.37 inch x 4.7244 inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope Best Low Budget First Choice:  Priced about $200.00:  Click to shop Amazon.com



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Orion Twin Star Computerized Reflector Telescope - Astrophotography For Beginners





Orion Twin Star Computerized Reflector Telescope



 A GREAT FIRST BUY

Mount Is Computerized To Find Objects

This telescope is excellent and has many positive reviews.  If you are looking for a computerized mount and scope, you cannot go wrong here.  As a beginner or intermediate Astronomer, you'll find this scope system to be easy to learn and affordable.

The mount can handle a low end photography package such as a 35mm Film SLR or a CDD Digital Camera easily.  Pricing is excellent through Amazon.com.  Click on the image to shop and compare.

Priced at: $ 369.95    Check an Article about how reflectors work

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Celestron Advanced C-10 NG Computerized 10" Reflector Telescope



Celestron Advanced C-10 NG Computerized



INTERMEDIATE ASTRONOMY

OPTION FOR A GREAT PRICE

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

This telescope is a fine option for an upgrade from your beginner telescope.  It offers quality optics at a very low price considering the aperture size to cost ratio.

It's a high quality 10" Reflector with a 9x50 bidirectional finderscope.  It also has a 2" focuser allowing the use of 2" and 1.25" seocondary lens eyepieces.  It comes with a high quality Computerized German Equatorial Mount that includes "The Sky" Astronomy software with over 40,000 pre-programmed clelestial objectss made easy to locate using the computer finder system.

The scope also comes with three Manuals in PDF format teaching the proper use of the Scope, Mount and Computerized features of this telescope.  The mount has two high quality DC Servo motors for tracking Altitude and Azimuth allowing for smooth slew sweeps for timed exposure Astrophotography purposes.  It is relatively easy to learn and offered at a wonderful savings through Amazon.com.  This scope is priced at $1,271.49 and ships in two to five weeks with free SuperSaver shipping.  You will save $844.46, a 40% saving through Amazon.

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Click here to read my article on how reflector telescopes work, and the superior light collection ability of a large aperture Newtonian Relector telescope design.

Click read more below to read my article on Astrophotography methods, or the specifications and image examples available from this quality intermediate telescope.

Telescopes Astronomy and Cameras - A Heaven Sent Family Hobby

     Quality time spent with our children and loved ones is invaluable in this day and age.  We should all have a goal to share time with loved ones, as well as friends and acquaintances.  Astronomy is a hobby that can be used to further the goal of spending quality time with family, and educate them not just about our very small world, but our universe as well.  Whether you believe in the Big Bang theory or Creation, the universe is an astounding gift filled with awe and beauty.  If you dabble in astrology, you will be amazed at what the heavens have to offer you in a quest to see related constellations and planetary positions throughout the year.  This article is intended to promote astronomy as a shared family hobby.  I was blessed enough to enjoy this as a child, and later as an adult.