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“For small telescopes and binoculars, these charts and reference materials provide a fine selection of objects that can be seen and appreciated in the night sky, “our window to the universe.” Here are deep sky objects, celestial objects beyond our solar system. By starting small (the moon and planets first), the viewer progresses into open star clusters, globular star clusters, nebulae, supernova, galaxies, and binary stars…. A step by step approach, the drawings are (more…)

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Watch the excitement as children discover exotic worlds with FunScope—a real reflecting telescope with a durable, kid-friendly “spaceship” design! Its big 76mm light-grabbing parabolic optics and 30x magnifying power reveal sharp, close-up images both in daylight and at night. With FunScope, kids can spy on that squirrel in the backyard; follow an airplane in flight; or marvel at the Moon’s craters, the planet Saturn, and other celestial wonders. The turn-to-focus eyepiece pro (more…)

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Stargazing is an activity that lasts a lifetime. There’s nothing like the thrill of glimpsing Saturn’s rings for the first time or seeing, with the aid of a simple pair of binoculars, a fuzzy patch in the sky resolve into a cluster of sparkling stars. The Backyard Stargazer will help you discover new wonders in the night sky, whether you observe from a lounge chair in your backyard, a camp set up far from city lights, or a ship’s deck on a special “stargazing cruise.”Written (more…)

Stargazing is an activity that lasts a lifetime. There’s nothing like the thrill of glimpsing Saturn’s rings for the first time or seeing, with the aid of a simple pair of binoculars, a fuzzy patch in the sky resolve into a cluster of sparkling stars. The Backyard Stargazer will help you discover new wonders in the night sky, whether you observe from a lounge chair in your backyard, a camp set up far from city lights, or a ship’s deck on a special “stargazing cruise.”Written (more…)

Expand your understanding of the universe with this powerful 60mm coated lens telescope, perfect for beginners interested in astronomy. With a focal length of 800mm (f/13), budding astronomers will be able to detect close up details of celestial phenomena as well as terrestrial views of nature or the urban landscape. Includes aluminum tripod with slow motion control rod for easy vertical micro adjustment. 33″ x 23 5/8″ x 49 1/8″ high.

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Astronomy for Beginners Expansion card adds to the knowledge base of the SkyScout Personal Planetarium. Topics include: Objects in the Sky, Astronomical Distances, Star Hopping and Astro Trivia.

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