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Celestron 21037 PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope

70mm (2.8") diameter refractor, 700mm focal l more...1 point

70mm (2.8") diameter refractor, 700mm focal length (f/10), German equatorial mount with RA and DEC slow-motion controls and setting circles, 5x24 finderscope, 20mm eyepiece (35x) - 1-1/4", 4mm eyepiece (175x) - 1-1/4", erect image diagonal - 1-1/4", Barlow lens 3x - 1-1/4", adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray, "The Sky Level 1" CD-ROM. Metallic charcoal black tube color.1 point

Celestron 21035 70mm Travel Scope

Travel Scope 70 was designed with traveling in min more...1 point

Travel Scope 70 was designed with traveling in mind. Highest quality materials used to ensure stability and durability. Minimal maintenance1 point

Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope

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Celestron 21024 FirstScope Telescope

FirstScope Telescope Official Product of the 2009 more...0 points

FirstScope Telescope Official Product of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy. Ideal astronomical entry level telescope. The FirstScope Telescope pays tribute to Galileo Galilei and may of history's most notable astronomers and scientists. We honor these men and women for their contributions bringing us one step closer to understanding the universe around us. The compact design makes it easy to take with you on your next outdoor adventure. The FirstScope is also stylish enough to be used as...0 points

Celestron 127EQ PowerSeeker Telescope

The Celestron PowerSeeker series of telescopes is more...0 points

The Celestron PowerSeeker series of telescopes is designed to give the first-time buyer the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. Offering exceptional value, these telescopes feature portable yet powerful designs with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.0 points

Celestron 21041 60mm PowerSeeker Telescope

The PowerSeekers come with all coated glass optical more...0 points

The PowerSeekers come with all coated glass optical components with for enhanced image brightness and clarity. The Newtonian reflectors offer larger aperture and greater light gathering power needed to resolve the faint detail of hundreds of deep-sky and other celestial objects. All PowerSeekers come on either sturdy equatorial mounts for tracking the sky, or collapsible altazimuth mounts suitable for terrestrial viewing as well as astronomical use. The PowerSeekers come with a full range of eyepieces...0 points

BARSKA 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod And Carrying Case

Max power: 300x, Focal Length (mm) 400, Finder sco more...0 points

Max power: 300x, Focal Length (mm) 400, Finder scope: 5x24, Draw Tube (inch): 1.25, Eyepiece#1:SR4, Eyepiece #2: K20, Diagonal: 45°, .0 points

Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope

The Celestron® NexStar® SLT Series 130 SLT refle more...0 points

The Celestron® NexStar® SLT Series 130 SLT reflector telescope showcases a computerized hand control and a 4000+ object database. With a touch of a button you can select the object catalog, change the slew speed, view fascinating information about an oject, or simply know if a desired object is visible in the sky. It comes equipped with a sturdy steel tripod, a StarPointer® finderscope, software, and more.0 points

TASCO 49TN Refractor Telescope & Microscope

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Meade 20218 NG-70SM 70MM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope

Aperture: 70mm(2.8-Inch). Focal Length: 700mm. Foc more...0 points

Aperture: 70mm(2.8-Inch). Focal Length: 700mm. Focal Ratio: f/10. The world's top astronomers got started with a telescope just like this one - and so will you. A quality refracting telescope for land or sky viewing. Perfect for observing Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon and land objects. A first look at the rings of Saturn or the craters of the Moon can inspire a lifetime of exploration. Go to any star party anywhere in the world and you'll see more Meade telescopes than any other. Alta...0 points

Celestron 21062 AstroMaster 70 EQ Refractor Telescope

If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope app more...0 points

If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aper...0 points

Educational Insights Vega 360 Telescope

20x, 40x and 80x magnifications! With this lightwe more...0 points

20x, 40x and 80x magnifications! With this lightweight and durable telescope, young scientists can explore the natural wonders of the earth or the craters of the moon and beyond. The all-glass optics and magnification from 20x to 80x provide clear, up-close images of birds, animals, distant exotic plants, as well as celestial objects. Plus, it's easy to use and perfect for backyard exploring, camping trips, and vacations. Both children and adults will enjoy hours of discovery and observation fun...0 points

Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130 EQ Reflector Telescope

If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope app more...0 points

If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aper...0 points

Celestron 21045 114mm Equatorial PowerSeeker Telescope

Celestron PowerSeeker telescopes are a great way to more...0 points

Celestron PowerSeeker telescopes are a great way to open up the wonders of the Universe to the aspiring astronomer. The PowerSeeker series is designed to give the first-time telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. Amateur astronomy is a great family hobby that can be enjoyed year round, and Celestron's PowerSeekers are the ideal choice for families looking for an affordable and high quality telescope that will provide many hours of enjoyment for children...0 points

Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope

Advanced computerized telescope has a large 8" more...0 points

Advanced computerized telescope has a large 8" aperture and sophisticated Schmidt-Cassegrain optics so you can see deep into the universe with incredible brightness and clarity. See 40,000 stars, planets, clusters, galaxies, nebulas and more with the press of a button. Simply use the backlit LCD hand control to select an object from the built-in database and watch the telescope automatically move and point at the object. The database has more than 40,000 of the best deep sky sights, plus you can...0 points

Celestron NexStar 4 SE Telescope

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The Universe: The Complete Season One

From the mysteries of our own solar system those that more...1 point

From the mysteries of our own solar system those that surround unexplored galaxies, history and science collide in this ambitious investigation of the Universe.Questions about the Universe have consumed man since the dawn of time. In the 50 years since humans made their first tentative explorations of space, we have increased our knowledge of the cosmos dramatically, using powerful telescopes, robotic probes, and manned missions. But only recently has computer technology allowed scientists to illustrate...1 point

Stargaze - Hubble's View of the Universe

"StarGaze" brings the beauty and majesty more...1 point

"StarGaze" brings the beauty and majesty of the universe to your home theater, direct from the Hubble Space Telescope. With over an hour of the most incredible images of the universe you'll ever see, from gaseous clouds to more than 200 other astronomical objects, plus Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound music from popular new age group 2002, "StarGaze" will quickly become a favorite in your DVD collection.1 point

Atlas of the Sky

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Cosmic Voyage (IMAX)

Cosmic Voyage mixes ground-breaking computer animation more...0 points

Cosmic Voyage mixes ground-breaking computer animation with cutting edge science to give us a sweeping view of the universe. A "cosmic zoom" extends from the surface of the Earth to the largest observable structures of the universe, and then back down to the sub-nuclear realm - a guided tour across some 42 orders of magnitude. Cosmic Voyage explores some of the greatest scientific theories, many of which have never before been visualized on film.DVD Features:DocumentaryTheatrical Trailer0 points

Core Astronomy

Core Astronomy examines the key points in the deve more...0 points

Core Astronomy examines the key points in the development of astronomy, beginning with Greek astronomer Ptolemy's earth centered paradigm to Nicolas Copernicus' introduction of a sun centered solar system, and Isaac Newton's three laws of motion. It then examines the discovery of Neptune, Einstein's theories of Special and General Relativity, Hubble's expanding universe, and the discoveries of quasars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars and black holes, and finally ends with astronomy's modern...0 points

Journey to the Edge of the Universe

National Geographic presents the first accurate no more...0 points

National Geographic presents the first accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the Universe using a single, unbroken shot through the use of spectacular CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) technology. Building on images taken from the Hubble telescope, Journey to the Edge of the Universe explores the science and history behind the distant celestial bodies in the solar system. This spectacular, epic voyage across the cosmos, takes us from the Earth, past the Moon and our neighboring plane...0 points

The Universe: Collector's Edition Megaset

The unfathomable power of the Universe explodes to more...0 points

The unfathomable power of the Universe explodes to life in an out-of-this-world set from HISTORY. Planets, stars, and galaxies are revealed in a whole new light: not as tiny dots in a telescope, but as if you were right there. Incredibly realistic computer reconstructions, sophisticated animations, and the most current scientific intelligence combine to show the hottest events in the sky, from colliding celestial bodies to collapsing suns.Closer to home, The Universe Collector's Edition delves into...0 points

NOVA: Runaway Universe

Runaway Universe - presents the dramatic quest to more...0 points

Runaway Universe - presents the dramatic quest to unlock the secrets of the stars as two rival astronomy teams search for exploding stars, map gigantic cosmic patterns of galaxies, and grapple with the ultimate question: what is the fate of the universe? With the use of stunning three-dimensional cosmic simulations captured with revolutionary high-definition technology, NOVA presents the first attempt to explore the riddle of "dark energy"- the mysterious repulsive force that some scientists bel...0 points

Journey to the Edge of the Universe [Blu-ray]

National Geographic presents the first accurate no more...0 points

National Geographic presents the first accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the Universe using a single, unbroken shot through the use of spectacular CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) technology. Building on images taken from the Hubble telescope, Journey to the Edge of the Universe explores the science and history behind the distant celestial bodies in the solar system. This spectacular, epic voyage across the cosmos, takes us from the Earth, past the Moon and our neighboring plane...0 points

The Standard Deviants - Astronomy Adventure (Learn Astronomy History and Principles)

It's a huge universe, and learning about it can se more...0 points

It's a huge universe, and learning about it can seem like a huge task. Astronomy Part 1 can help. We'll meet some prominent ancient astronomers and discuss their theories of how the solar system works...or how they thought it worked! Then we'll take a look at Kepler's Laws, gravity, properties of light, the earth, the moon, and much more.0 points

The Standard Deviants - Astronomy 2-pack

Astronomy is the scientific study of space, includ more...0 points

Astronomy is the scientific study of space, including the planets, stars, galaxies, comets and nebulae. Understanding astronomy begins with an overview of the history of this science and the early astronomers. Astronomy then covers the essential concepts, including: gravity, telescopes, Kepler's Laws, the Universal Law of Gravitation, and the doppler effect. The Astronomy DVD 2-Pack includes Astronomy Part 1 and Part 2 at a discounted price.0 points

The Standard Deviants - Astronomy, Part 1

Includes such topics as: ancient astronomy, the Ce more...0 points

Includes such topics as: ancient astronomy, the Celestial Sphere, zenith,nadir, meridian, history of astronomy, Aristarchus, Ptolemy, The Copernican Revolution, Kepler's Laws, Galileo, Newton, Gravity, Universal Law of Gravitation0 points

The Planets (Box Set)

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The Great Courses Astronomy Set 15 VHS Teaching Co.

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Here's your chance to have this complete rare collection. 15 tapes and including study manuals with only slight underlining. Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astromomy0 points

Teaching Company- Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition, Parts 1-8

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National Geographic Video - Asteroids - Deadly Impact

Asteroids and comets: Every year, millions of thes more...0 points

Asteroids and comets: Every year, millions of these "stray bullets" streak through the skies, and tons of small meteorites strike our planet! Some 65 million years ago, dinosaurs were wiped off the face of the earth - in what many believe was the aftermath of a massive cosmic collision. Could something like this happen again? Scientists believe that the impact of an asteroid only a mile wide would be globally catastrophic. Join extraordinary geologist Eugene Shoemaker and his wife Carolyn who ha...0 points

The Visible Universe: A Visual Journey Through Space and Back in Time. NASA - Hubble Space Telescope

NTSC North American FormatUpdated 2009 - Includes: more...0 points

NTSC North American FormatUpdated 2009 - Includes: * Some of the most recent 2008/09 HST observations* New Title Menu* Re-encoded with the latest encoders allowing for excellent color and clarityJ.B.S HaldaneThe Universe is not only stranger than we imagine; it is stranger than we can imagine.The Visible Universe presents a visual journey through space and back in time using the greatest optical instruments ever created in the history of man. The Hubble Space Telescope, SOHO, Trace, Spitzer, and...0 points

Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe (5th Edition) by Eric Chaisson, Steve McMillan

A brief, introductory astronomy book designed for more...1 point

A brief, introductory astronomy book designed for readers with little or no scientific background, A Beginner's Guide uses an exceptionally clear writing style. The authors present a broad view of astronomy without complex mathematics, yet the book discusses important concepts without simplification. The book's organization follows the popular and effective "Earth-Out" progression, starting with our planet and then moving through the solar system. A study of the Sun as a model star follows,...1 point

Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) by Dinah L. Moche

Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling more...0 points

Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling astronomy guideFor a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries and graphics.Features over 80 new photos and illustrations, including a full-color insertReviews the newest telescopes and spacecraftIncludes an overview of the best astronomy Web sitesWritten...0 points

History Of Astronomy (1909) by George Forbes

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain i more...0 points

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.0 points

NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe by Terence Dickinson

Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first more...0 points

Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of NightWatch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astronomers everywhere. Each new edition has outsold the previous one because of thorough revisions and additional new material. NightWatch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy....0 points

Astronomy For Dummies by Stephen P. Maran

An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, more...0 points

An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, now updatedFrom asteroids to black holes, from quasars to white dwarfs, this new edition of Astronomy For Dummies takes backyard stargazers on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring star maps, charts, gorgeous full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow explanations, this fact-filled guide gives readers a leg up on the basic principles of astronomy and shows how to get the most out of binoculars, telescopes, planetarium visits, and other fun astronomical...0 points

The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer

The modern classic, completely updated. The newest more...0 points

The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right types of telescopes and other equipment; photographing the stars through a telescope; and star charts, software and other references. They cover daytime and twilight observing, planetary and deep-sky observing,...0 points

A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky by Michael Driscoll, Meredith Hamilton

Children eight and up will enjoy this conversation more...0 points

Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets...0 points

Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas by Roger W. Sinnott

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Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition) by Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff Adams, Gina Brissenden, CAPER

Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials more...0 points

Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy contains nine new activities that focus on planetary science, system related topics, and the interactions of Light and matter. These new activities have been created using the same...0 points

21st Century Astronomy (Full Third Edition) by Jeff Hester, Bradford Smith, George Blumenthal, Laura Kay, Howard Voss

With 21st Century Astronomy, students see the universe more...0 points

With 21st Century Astronomy, students see the universe through the eyes of a scientist. 21st Century Astronomy's distinctive writing style, superior art, and supporting media package all work together to teach students how science works, help students visualize basic concepts and physical processes, and keep students focused on the "big picture." For the Third Edition, the entire text has been reread from a student's perspective and rewritten to eliminate jargon and ensure that...0 points

Fall & Early Winter Nights Deep Sky Astronomy Field Guide for the Backyard: 176 Step by Step Maps by P. Messier Renaix

The range of deep sky objects that avail themselves more...0 points

The range of deep sky objects that avail themselves to the backyard observer in fall & early winter covers the entire spectrum. The dazzling array includes planetary nebulae, galaxies, globular clusters, open clusters and emission nebulae. They are widely distributed over 16 constellations. On many fall & winter nights, armed with this Kindle field guide and a small telescope, an observer can choose between 33 deep sky objects at any given moment.You don't need pristine skies to use this field guide....0 points

Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners by Terence Dickinson

Exploring the Night Sky is aimed at novice star gazers more...0 points

Exploring the Night Sky is aimed at novice star gazers anxious to expand their astronomical repertoire beyond the Big and Little Dippers. Dickinson has designed a superb introduction to astronomy that is clear, concise, beautifully illustrated, and very "user friendly" no matter what the child's age. (20090601)0 points

Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find Them by Guy Consolmagno, Dan M. Davis

A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as 'the more...0 points

A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as 'the home astronomer's "bible"', Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a small telescope and for each object there is information on the current state of our astronomical knowledge. Revised and updated, this new edition contains a chapter with ten new spreads describing...0 points