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Meade Infinity 102mm Altazimuth Refractor

SKU: 209006

Price: $229.95

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MEADE 10 Inch LX600-ACF (f/8) Advanced Coma-Free w/ StarLock

SKU: 1008-70-01

Price: $4,699.00

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Coronado Instruments SolarMax II 60 w/BF15 Blocking Filter

SKU: SMT60-15

Price: $1,649.00

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Meade 12 Inch LX850-ACF w/UHTC Coatings

SKU: 1208-85-01

Price: $9,099.00

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TELEVUE TV-85 OTA WHITE

SKU: WXO-3372

Price: $2,125.00

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Meade 12 Inch LX200-ACF Advanced Coma Free w/UHTC Coatings

SKU: 1210-60-03

Price: $4,167.00

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Takahashi FC-100DF f/7.4 Apo Refractor

SKU: TFK10110

Price: $2,440.00

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Coronado SolarMax III 70mm Telescope with BF15

SKU: 324005

Price: $2,399.00

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Celestron CGX‑L Equatorial 14&quot; EdgeHD Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope Package

SKU: CEL-12077

Price: $8,699.00

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Meade 10 Inch LX850-ACF w/UHTC Coatings

SKU: 1008-85-01

Price: $8,349.00

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Meade 14 Inch LX200-ACF Advanced Coma Free w/UHTC Coatings

SKU: 1410-60-03

Price: $6,999.00

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Celestron AMBASSADOR EXECUTIVE 50 TELESCOPE

SKU: CEL-22303

Price: $399.95

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LX850-ACF 130MM F/7 TRIPLET APO REFRACTOR

SKU: 0130-85-01

Price: $9,299.00

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Meade 14 Inch LX600-ACF (f/8) Advanced Coma-Free w/ StarLock

SKU: 1408-70-01

Price: $7,999.00

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Meade 16 Inch LX600-ACF (f/8) w/ StarLock w/o Tripod

SKU: 1608-70-01N

Price: $16,899.00

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Meade 14 Inch LX850-ACF w/UHTC Coatings

SKU: 1408-85-01

Price: $10,249.00

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Meade 10" LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian

SKU: 1005-05-03

Price: $699.00

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Meade 16 Inch LX200-ACF Advanced Coma Free w/UHTC Coatings

SKU: 1610-60-02

Price: $15,999.00

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iOptron MC90 Optical Telescope

SKU: 8740

Price: $249.00

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iOptron Solar 80 80mm f/5 Achro Refractor GoTo GPS Telescope

SKU: 8808

Price: $499.00

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Takahashi CCA-250 Tri-Focal Astrograph

SKU: TCK25010

Price: $15,160.00

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Night Vision & Thermal Imaging [ Show All ]

PULSAR DIGEX N450 NV SCOPE

UPC: 812495026416

SKU: HK-PULSAR PL76641

Price: $1,195.77

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Bushnell 6x50 Equinox Digital Night Vision Black Monocular 260150

UPC: 029757601506

SKU: ZD-260150

Price: $316.32

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ATN ThOR 4, 384x288 Sensor, 4.5-18x Thermal Smart HD Rifle Scope w/WiFi, GPS, Black, TIWST4384A

UPC: 658175115090

SKU: HK-ATN TIWST4384A

Price: $3,207.56

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ATN ThOR 4, 384x288 Sensor, 2-8x Thermal Smart HD Rifle Scope w/WiFi, GPS, Black, TIWST4382A

UPC: 658175115083

SKU: HK-ATN TIWST4382A

Price: $2,705.77

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UTG 30mm 6-24X56 36 Color/IE Scope, SWAT AO, Etched Mil-dot, EZ-TAP, RG2W3224 Rings

UPC: 4712274522220

SKU: ZD-UG6245AOIEW

Price: $217.58

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Thor-lt 320 Thermal 3-6x TIWSTLT325X

UPC: 658175116462

SKU: HK-ATN TIWSTLT325X

Price: $1,914.21

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FIREFIELD NVMT 4x50 Night Vision Monocular FF24127

UPC: 812495020605

SKU: FF24127

Price: $249.99

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AGM Global Vision PVS-14 NL3 NV MONOCULAR G2 LV3 11P14122453031

UPC: 810027770202

SKU: HK-AGM 11P14122453031

Price: $2,303.33

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Sig SauerHTMARK WRAITH HD 4-32X50 DIGITAL SCOPE

UPC: 812495023712

SKU: RS-SM18011

Price: $464.55

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AGM Global Vision ASP TM35-640 THERM MONO 35MM 3093551006AS31

UPC: 810027775832

SKU: HK-AGM 3093551006AS31

Price: $3,503.33

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ATN BinoX-4K 4-16x65 Smart Day/Night Binoculars, Laser Rangefinder, Black, DGBNBN4KLRF

UPC: 658175115670

SKU: HK-ATN DGBNBN4KLRF

Price: $911.93

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Sightmark. 7X42 DIGITAL NV MONOCULAR

UPC: 744105207314

SKU: SM18014

Price: $209.99

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AGM ASP MICRO TM384 SHRT RANGE THERMAL MONOCULAR

UPC: 810027774507

SKU: HK-AGM 3093451001AM30

Price: $1,374.85

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ATN Binox-4T 384-1.25-5x Thermal Binocular, Black / Grey, TIBNBX4381L

UPC: 658175115618

SKU: DV-TIBNBX4381L

Price: $2,749.38

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ATN ThOR 4, 384x288 Sensor, 1.25-5x Thermal Smart HD Rifle Scope w/WiFi, GPS, Black, TIWST4381A

UPC: 658175115076

SKU: HK-ATN TIWST4381A

Price: $2,014.56

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ATN ThOR 4, 384x288 Sensor, 7-28x Thermal Smart HD Rifle Scope w/WiFi, GPS, Black, TIWST4387A

UPC: 658175115106

SKU: HK-ATN TIWST4387A

Price: $3,508.63

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ATN X-Sight-4k, 5-20x Pro edition Smart Day/Night Hunting Rifle Scope with Full HD Video rec, WiFi, GPS, Smooth zoom and Smartphone controlling thru iOS or Android Apps, Black, DGWSXS5204KP

UPC: 658175115069

SKU: HK-ATN DGWSXS5204KP

Price: $811.56

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AGM Global Vision ASP MICRO TM160 THERM MONOCULAR 3093251001AM10

UPC: 810027774491

SKU: HK-AGM 3093251001AM10

Price: $511.82

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ATN X-SIGHT LTV 3-9X DAY/NIGHT

UPC: 658175116424

SKU: GA-ATNDGWSXS309LTV

Price: $630.87

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TRI THERMAL RIFLESCOPE REAP-IR GEN 2 20MM BLK

UPC: 719307801516

SKU: HK-TRI IRMS202

Price: $7,220.91

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ATN ATN TIBNBX4384L TIBNBX4384L

UPC: 658175115632

SKU: HK-ATN TIBNBX4384L

Price: $4,019.13

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Telescope Mounts [ Show All ]

iOptron AZ Mount Pro GoTo Alt-Az Mount with Tripod

SKU: 8903

Price: $1,299.00

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iOptron CEM25EC GoTo EQ Mount (1.75" Tripod, Hard Case)

SKU: 7103EC-HC

Price: $1,999.00

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iOptron AZ Mount Pro GoTo Alt-Az Mount with Tri-Pier

SKU: 8900-TP

Price: $1,598.00

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Mathis Instruments Equatorial Fork Mount

SKU: MI-EFM

Price: $14,800.00

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iOptron AZ Mount Pro GoTo Alt-Az Mount with Tri-Pier and Case

SKU: 8900-TP-RC

Price: $1,748.00

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Losmandy Gemini 2 Retro-fit Kit for GM-8 / G-11 / HGM200 / G9

SKU: GEMINI 2 KIT

Price: $1,595.00

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CEM120EC2 - Center Balance Equatorial Mount

SKU: IO-7302

Price: $6,998.00

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Takahashi EM-500 Temma-2Z Equatorial Mount

SKU: TTM74110

Price: $13,020.00

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Wimberley Sidekick Head

SKU: SK-100

Price: $250.00

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Losmandy G-11 RA Axis Only with Tucked Motor

SKU: G11RA-AXIS

Price: $1,045.00

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iOptron CEM25EC GoTo EQ Mount (1.5" Tripod, Hard Case)

SKU: 7100EC-HC

Price: $1,899.00

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Meade LX850 German Equatorial Mount w/StarLock

UPC: 7009942600605

SKU: 37-0850-00

Price: $6,579.00

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Losmandy Titan RA Axis Only with Tucked Motor

SKU: TRA-AXIS

Price: $1,995.00

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Mathis Instruments Altazimuth Fork Mount

SKU: MI-AFM

Price: $14,600.00

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Mathis Instruments German Equatorial Mount

SKU: MI-GEM

Price: $14,400.00

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Meade 5000 Series Eyepiece MWA 100 Degree 5mm 1.25" 607015

UPC: 709942997279

SKU: MED-607015

Price: $209.99

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Meade 5000 Series Eyepiece MWA 100 Degree 10mm 1.25" 607016

UPC: 709942997286

SKU: 607016

Price: $209.99

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Baader 4.5mm Morpheus 76º Eyepiece - 1.25"/2"

SKU: MORPH-4

Price: $239.00

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STELLARVUE ULTRA WIDE ANGLE EYEPIECE SET - EUW-SET

SKU: EUW-SET

Price: $347.00

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Baader 17.5mm Morpheus 76° Eyepiece - 1.25"/2"

SKU: MORPH-17

Price: $239.00

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Explore Scientific 100 Series 25mm Argon-Purged 2.0" Eyepiece

SKU: EPWP10025-01

Price: $849.99

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Lunt Solar Systems Solar Eyepiece Set 1.25"

SKU: LSEPSET

Price: $329.00

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Complete Eyepiece Set - consisting of all 6 Morpheus Eyepieces, Includes Fitted Case

SKU: MORP-SET

Price: $1,390.00

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Baader 14mm Morpheus 76° Eyepiece

SKU: MORPH-14

Price: $239.00

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Baader 12.5mm Morpheus 76° Eyepiece - 1.25"/2"

SKU: MORPH-12

Price: $239.00

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Meade Series 4000 2" Eyepiece and Filter Set

SKU: 607010

Price: $309.00

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Baader 6.5mm Morpheus 76° Eyepiece - 1.25"/2"

SKU: MORPH-6

Price: $239.00

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STELLARVUE 13.5 MM 100 DEGREE 1.25"/2" OPTIMUS EYEPIECE EOP 13.5

SKU: EOP-13.5

Price: $349.00

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Explore Scientific 68 Series 28mm Argon-Purged 2.0" Eyepiece

SKU: EPWP6828-01

Price: $239.99

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Meade 5000 Series Eyepiece MWA 100 Degree 15mm 2" 607017

SKU: 607017

Price: $269.99

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Takahashi 32mm Abbe Eyepiece 1.25"

SKU: TKA00609

Price: $206.00

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Baader 9mm Morpheus 76° Eyepiece - 1.25"/2"

SKU: MORPH-9

Price: $239.00

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Explorer Scientific 68 Series 40mm Argon-Purged 2.0" Eyepiece

SKU: EPWP6840-01

Price: $389.99

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Filters (Visual) [ Show All ]

BAADER - D-ERF ENERGY REJECTION FILTER 90MM WITH IR-CUT DIELECTRIC COATING

SKU: DERF-90

Price: $497.00

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Baader Planetarium Visual AstroSolar Safety Film - 46" x 46" Sheet

SKU: ASOLV-L

Price: $337.00

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Baader Canon EOS DSLR T-Ring with UHC-S Nebula Filter # DSLR-UHC

SKU: DSLRT-UHC

Price: $229.00

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Baader Canon EOS DSLR T-Ring with 7nm H-Alpha Filter # DSLR-HA

SKU: DSLRT-HA

Price: $357.00

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SBIG 50mm square UV-IR Cut Filter

SKU: 51918

Price: $219.00

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BAADER - D-ERF ENERGY REJECTION FILTER 135MM WITH IR-CUT DIELECTRIC COATING

SKU: DERF-135

Price: $999.00

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SBIG 50mm square 7nm H-alpha filter

SKU: 51919

Price: $419.00

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SBIG 50.4mm Narrowband set of 3 filters Ha, SII, OIII

SKU: 50-3508NBB

Price: $898.00

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SBIG 36mm LRGB Set

SKU: 50-4360CIB

Price: $477.00

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BAADER - D-ERF ENERGY REJECTION FILTER 75MM WITH IR-CUT DIELECTRIC COATING

SKU: DERF-75

Price: $349.00

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SBIG 50mm Square Narrowband set of 3 filters Ha, SII, OIII

SKU: 50-3500NBB

Price: $1,153.00

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SBIG Baader 50.4mm Round LRGB Filter Set

SKU: 50-4508CIB

Price: $695.00

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SBIG 50mm Round NB Set of 4 filters

SKU: 50-4508NBB

Price: $1,144.00

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BAADER - D-ERF ENERGY REJECTION FILTER 160MM WITH IR-CUT DIELECTRIC COATING

SKU: DERF-160

Price: $1,254.00

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SBIG Custom Scientific 50mm Round Premium LRGBC set

SKU: 50-5500CIC

Price: $799.00

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Baader UV-IR-Cut L Filter - 101 mm x 143 mm Square Unmounted

SKU: FUVIR-SQ100

Price: $499.00

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SBIG 36mm Narrowband set

SKU: 50-3360NBB

Price: $569.00

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SBIG 50mm square LRGB Filter Set

SKU: 50-4500CIB

Price: $789.00

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Coronado Instruments SolarMax II 40mm Double Stacking Etalon

SKU: SME-40

Price: $599.00

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SBIG 50mm square 8nm O-III filter

SKU: 51921

Price: $374.00

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SBIG 50mm square 8nm SII filter

SKU: 51922

Price: $360.00

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Imaging / CCD / CMOS [ Show All ]

FLI 14 POSITION FILTER WHEEL

SKU: CL-1-14

Price: $2,495.00

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FLI - GSENSE4040 CMT FRONT ILUMINATED GRADE 1 MONOCHROME CCD CAMERA (65MM SHUTTER)

SKU: KL4040-CMT G1 65mm

Price: $17,160.00

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FLI 10 POSITION COLOR FILTER WHEEL - 50MM SQUARE FILTERS

SKU: CFW3-10

Price: $1,995.00

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FLI 20 POSITION FILTER WHEEL for 25mm diameter filters

SKU: CL-1-20

Price: $2,495.00

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SBIG STF-8050 CCD Camera

SKU: STF-8050

Price: $3,895.00

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FLI - HIGH SPEED FILTER WHEEL FOR 10X32MM ROUND FILTERS

SKU: HS-1032

Price: $4,495.00

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FLI Research Grade 28mm Diameter SDSS i' filter

SKU: RG 28D i'

Price: $200.00

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FLI Research Grade 50mm Square Green Filter

SKU: RG 50S Green

Price: $285.00

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FLI - MICROLINE SERIES - CCD230-42-1-E10 BROADBAND BACK ILLUMINATED WITH 65MM SHUTTER

SKU: ML23042-BB G1

Price: $39,895.00

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SBIG Aluma 47-10 Enhanced UV

SKU: Aluma-47-10-UV

Price: $15,999.00

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FLI Research Grade 28mm Diameter SII 8 nm

SKU: RG 28D SII (8nm)

Price: $275.00

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FLI Research Grade 50mm Diameter H-alpha (5nm)

SKU: RG 50D Ha (5nm)

Price: $725.00

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FLI Research Grade 65mm Square H-alpha 3 nm

SKU: RG 65S Ha (3nm)

Price: $1,250.00

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SBIG AO-8T Adaptive Optics for STT Cameras

SKU: AO-8T

Price: $795.00

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FLI Research Grade 50mm Diameter UBVRI filters

SKU: RG 50D UBVRI

Price: $2,000.00

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FLI Research Grade 65mm Square SDSS r' filter

SKU: RG 65S r'

Price: $950.00

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FLI - MICROLINE SERIES - KAI-4022 INTERLINE CCD CAMERA (NO SHUTTER)

SKU: ML4022

Price: $5,750.00

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FLI Launches INCITE Cube Switcher

SKU: Incite

Price: $6,500.00

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FLI Research Grade 50mm Diameter SDSS r' filter

SKU: RG 50D r'

Price: $400.00

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FLI Research Grade 28mm Diameter Bessell U filter

SKU: RG 28D U

Price: $200.00

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SBIG 36mm Narrowband set

SKU: 50-3360NBB

Price: $569.00

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ALNITAK FLIP-FLAT FLAT FIELDER AND DUST COVER FOR 6" TO 7 5/8" OTA

SKU: 19051

Price: $525.00

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FOCUSLYNX QUICKSYNC MEF MOTOR US (SILVER KNOBS) VERSION

SKU: 19765US

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JMI Wheeley Bars &#8211; Meade 16 Inch Lightbridge

SKU: TBWLB16

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FOCUS LYNX QUICKSYNC MEF MOTOR

SKU: 19765

Price: $295.00

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JMI Binocular Carrying Case Standard (without Wheels and retractable handle) &#8211; APM 28 x 110

SKU: APM-MS-28-110-non-ED

Price: $514.00

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SKYWATCHER SOLAR QUEST MOUNT

SKU: S21170

Price: $399.00

News [ All News ]

Hubble finds hints the Sombrero galaxy had a turbulent past

  New data from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals the popular Sombrero galaxy may have had a more violent past than previously thought. Based on the number of metal-rich stars Hubble spotted in the galaxy’s extended halo, astronomers think the seemingly serene Sombrero galaxy could have once went through a major merger with another galaxy.“The Sombrero has always been a bit of...

Hubble captures a smeared fingerprint of an "anemic" galaxy

  Looking at this face-on view of the galaxy NGC 4689, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope, you can barely tell it's a spiral galaxy. Instead, thanks to its relatively dim spiral arms, NGC 4689 looks more like a smeared cosmic fingerprint — especially when compared to some of Hubble's other high-contrast hits.This mottled appearance is because NGC 4689 is an “anemic...

The hottest known exoplanet is melting molecules in its atmosphere

  The hottest known exoplanet is back in the news, answering some questions about ultra-hot planets, while also raising some new ones. The planet, KELT-9b, was first announced in 2017. It’s roughly three times the mass of Jupiter, orbits its star every day and a half, and is a whopping 7,800 degrees Fahrenheit (4,300 Celsius). Just for the record, that’s hotter than some...

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Our new view of the Milky Way

  A lot can change in a year. First came the photo of an orange-and-black ring swirling in a distant galaxy. It splashed across newspapers worldwide last year, announcing the first-ever image of a black hole. Then, early this year, scientists released a data-based picture of our solar system floating at the edge of a towering wave of dazzling molecular clouds and stellar nurseries...

Why astronomy is considered the oldest science

  Millions of years ago, ancient humans living on the African savanna likely gazed up in wonderment at the bright Moon and star-filled sky. This cosmic backdrop wasn't too different from the one we see today; but how they interacted with it almost assuredly was. It wasn’t until humans came to view the stars as tools that we became masters at understanding their movement...

High-energy cosmic rays: Solving a century-old mystery

  “The Earth is being constantly bombarded from space by cosmic rays of an unknown origin!”    This may seem like the cry of a panicking news reporter in a lurid sci-fi tale, but it’s actually a scientific fact — albeit a slightly hyperbolic one.  Mysterious cosmic rays traveling at speeds approaching that of light constantly pelt Earth’s u...