Features

• Ideal teaching tool for learning the night's sky
• Specially designed cover rotates to simulate the seasonal progression of celestial objects
• Illustrated reference section provides basic information and the visual characteristics of various types of stars, nebulae and galaxies

Reviews (1)

Dubious Value At Best
I purchased this item two weeks ago.My thought was that it seemed like a reasonably priced, perfect addition to the "tools" necessary for a budding amateur backyard astronomy hobby (its advertised contents, construction, and "glow-in-the-dark" planisphere).After closely examining the item for the past ten days, I'm forced to conclude that I was in error, and that you really do get what you pay for.As Celestron is one of the most reputable names in astronomy, I must confess that I assumed that quality would follow in all products that bear their name.I have found that this does not hold true in the case of these sky maps.The major problem with the package is that it is rife with misspellings, letter transpositions, apparent omitted words, and just plain (what we used to call in the old days) "typographical errors."Additionally, when I compare some of the technical information on the maps (i.e., star magnitudes, astronomical distances, etc.)and accompanying descriptions with other authoritative astronomy sources I have in my possession, I also find numerous apparent errors and discrepances.When using a product like this, it is essential that one be able to trust the data and information it contains.Since I'm not able to do this, I must rate this item with one star.When I purchased the item, it was marked down by twenty percent.I note that in less that two weeks since my purchase, the price has been further reduced by another thirteen percent.In this case, don't be fooled (as I was) by an attractive price.AVOID THIS PRODUCT. (I don't have a substitute to recommend at this time.) ... Read more

Features

• Plug-in power source for Celestron NexStar telescopes
• Standard 110-volt AC
• Outputs 12-volt DC
• 1.5-amp rating
• Compatible with all NexStar, Celestar 8, Ultima 2000, and CI700 scopes

Features

• Great for active outdoor scopers

Features

• View live monochrome video images through telescope
• Composite video port for sending image to TV, VCR, or camcorder (6-foot RCA cable included)
• Use with any telescope with 1.25- or 0.96-inch eyepiece
• Powered by 9-volt battery (not included)
• Easy to use and setup with contrast control dial

Reviews (6)

It was worth the price, but don't expect ccd performance
Having read the reviews of others prior to purchasing my electronic eyepiece, I did not expect too much from it.But for the price I paid, I would buy it again.My main dislike is the apparent focal length.It is the equivalent of about a 4mm lens.I live in a major metropolitan area with lots of haze and light pollution, a 4mm optical lens is of questionable value.The electronics makes it worst.I can see earth's moon pretty well, but only the brightest two of Jupiter's four visible moons.Forget about seeing dim stars or deep space objects.
Excellent product with alot of potential
I bought this product on sale for $39.00 at a local camera store after reading the reviews on this page. This was after I also bought an Orion Electronic eyepiece the week before. One thing that makes this eyepiece infinetly better than the Orion eyepiece is the fact that it is threaded for filters (or stacking of multiple filters) whereas the Orion eyepiece is not. Using it on my 6" reflector, I first tried it with a white light solar filter. The view was crisp as I expected on both the Meade and the Orion eyepiece. The Meade eyepiece is alittle larger than the Orion eyepiece (4mm vs. Orion's 3.8mm) but it is not really too noticeable. Viewing the moon at gibbous phase and the contrast tweaked, the view was also crisp and defined in both eyepieces. I finally tried it on Jupiter. Here is where the difference between the Orion eyepiece and the Meade eyepiece was most pronounced. Because the Orion eyepiece is not threaded, Jupiter came out completely whitewashed, even when the contrast was completely tweaked. Because the Meade eyepiece is able to be used with a filter, I placed a Baader's Planetary Contrast Booster on it. The 2 cloud belts at the equator were visible on my 20" TV as a monitor. Also visible were the 4 moons at the same setting. When used with a video card tied in to a pc, a person can frame-grab and have their own "poor man's" version of a CCD picture. Using this method, suprisingly good pictures that rival much higher priced CCD's may be achieved.This eyepiece in my opinion is well worth the price (even if you don't get it on sale) and has alot of potential when used with a video card. Just remeber to buy some extension cords and adapters for the RCA cables.

great addition to any telescope
This eyepiece is quite nice. I tried it out and was amazed at the results. I use it on a six inch reflecting telescope. I used it first on the best target in the night sky, the Moon. It looked as though I was looking through a window on an apollo capsule orbiting the moon. I am not kidding. It was great. I then moved over to Saturn. I could clearly see the rings and bands of clouds. This item is worth the cost! ... Read more

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Features

• Amici prism design allows you to look into the telescope at a 45-degree angle
• Use with a telescope equipped with .96-inch eyepieces means greater versatility
• Diagonal will allow you to use 1.25-inch eyepieces to obtain a larger field of view and better eye relief

Features

• 7-amp hour portable rechargeable power supply for Celestron telescopes
• Two 12-volt output cigarette lighter ports
• 3, 6, and 9-volt outputs for accessories
• Built-in flash light with red filter cap
• 800,000 candle power halogen emergency spotlight

Reviews (6)

Charger hard to repair
I have a 7 Ah unit and have been using it for years. Not bad for what it is -- after all, deep down it's just a 12V lead-acid battery.But one fine day it just stopped charging.At first I thought the battery was dead and so I went to Radio Shack and bought a new one for $15.It isn't hard to replace and all the lights lit up and everything, but still no charging.Then I did what I should have done in the first place -- measured the output voltage of the 15V power adapter.No voltage to speak of. Then I tried to repair the adapter itself but it turned out that one needs a screwdriver with a triangular tip to open the protective cover of this thing!!No hardware store in my area (and I checked quite a few) had such an outlandish screwdriver.For that matter, I couldn't find a replacement either.It is hard to find a 15V adapter; most power supplies out there are 6, 9, or 12 volts. In summary, I'm left with a functional main unit and no easy way to charge it up.So, buyer beware: if something stops working you may well have to buy a brand new one.

Essential gadget for large electronic Telescopes
I used my Power Tank (17Amp version) for a whole year. After many months of bad weather, I stored it away with my Telescope. Six months of unattended storage were enough to kill the battery. I should had read the manual before putting it away for so long. These tanks need to be recharged at least once a month in order to preserve the cell inside. These power tanks contain a sealed dry 12Volt battery cell inside. One can probably replace it, but it in my case, the cost for the 17amp version is roughly $40 plus the risk of installation. I decided to get a new Power Tank 7Amp version because it is more than enough for my Telescope (Meade LX200GPS). In conclusion, the power tank is a must have for large 12Vdc telescopes, but one must take very good care of charging it at least once a month in order to get maximum lifetime of the product.

Decent power for field use
This battery unit has been usefull to me in the field as long as I don't use a dew zapper for too long (more that 4 hours).Read more

Features

• Allows attachment of 35mm SLR camera to the prime focus of your telescope
• Great for terrestrial, short exposure lunar and planetary photography
• Use with separate guidescope for long exposure deep-sky photography
• Fits any type of telescope that uses a 1.25-inch focuser or visual back
• Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount camera

Editorial Review

The Celestron 93230 8 to 24 millimeters 1.25 inch zoom eyepiece allows you to zoom instantly with your scope from 8x magnification to 24x magnification. ... Read more

Features

• Excellent for use with most telescopes
• Versatile 8 to 24 millimeter zoom
• Standard 1.25-inch size

Features

• Doubles the magnifying power of your eyepiece by doubling its effective focal length
• Air-spaced, three-element apochromatic design with a 27mm clear aperture
• Amazingly compact and lightweight--just 5 ounces and 2.75 inches in length

Reviews (2)

celestron ultima 2X barlow
The application for this barlow on my 8i/GPS SCT/XLT was to gain higher magnification options from longer focal length and eye relief eyepieces (ELux and Xcel 25-18-15mm)and stay in modest price ranges for everything. COMMON TESTS with the barlow vs. short focal length eyepieces to 8mm was most favorable: a) using both common and wide angle FOV eyepieces and b)testing with and without eye glasses while c) viewing Polaris double, Jupiter & moons and the Moon. Seeing conditions were poor (Dallas, summer, early evening sky with a lot of Moonlight.) Never the less I am pleased with both the Celestron Ultima 2X barlow and the strategy and therefore I "recommended". Shipping was prompt - much better than prior experiences with amazon.com - improvement so noted.

Inexpensive but great addition for your viewing pleasure
This particular Barlow, along with the Orion Shorty, is highly recommended on several of the astronomy forums on the internet.I got this one instead of the Orion simply because Amazon was offering it at about $52 at the time.
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Features

• Blackened lens edges to minimize internal reflection and maximize contrast
• Multi-layer coating group on each lens surface to maximize light transmission and contrast
• Each Omni goes through a two-step anodizing process to prevent reflection from the top eyepiece barrel, unlike most other manufactures who use reflective surfaces.
• Threaded barrels accept 1-1/4 inch Celestron thread-in filters.

Editorial Review

With the Celestron 93626 Universal Digital Camera Adapter, you can secure your digital camera to your telescope and begin to capture images of the moon, planets, bright-deep sky objects and other terrestrial objects. ... Read more

Features

• Securely mount your digital camera to you telescope
• Capture images of the moon, planets, bright-deep sky objects and other terrestrial subjects
• Provides stability and ease-of-use for most telescopes

Features

• Celestron’s premium model astro flashlight for astronomy
• Uses two red LEDs to preserve night vision better than red filters or other devices
• Brightness adjustable
• Operates on a single 9 volt battery (included)

Features

• 22 mm eye relief
• 50 degree apparent field
• 25 mm focal length
• 1.25 inch in length

Features

• 2.3-millimeter focal length
• 6-element, multi-coated design
• Wide 55-degree apparent field of view
• Little or no focusing needed when changing from low to high power
• Extra low dispersion glass minimizes chromatic aberration

Features

• Multi-layer coatings for 95% transmission"

Features

• "The Solar System" CD-ROM takes a look at our "astronomical neighborhood" in the Milky Way Galaxy.
• "Astronomy" CD-ROM covers the observation of the stars we see in the sky.
• "The Universe" CD-ROM will attempt to show you the big picture of what is going on in the universe we live in.
• "Space Exploration" CD-ROM gives insight to mankinds exploration of space examining how far we have come and how far we have yet to go.
• "Science Fiction & Fantasy" CD-ROM will lighten the mood of your astronomical studies with science fiction trivia.

Features

• Includes motors for both axe, brackets, clutches and hardware
• Designed for Celestron's CG-4 and CG-5
• Excellent for tracking in RA
• Allows movement in DEC
• Four speed variable

Features

• Soft rubber eyecups and a durable plastic case.
• 20mm eye relief available on each of the X-Cel focal lengths fo eye glass wearers.
• Threaded barrels accept 1.25in. Celestron thread-in filters.

Features

• Multi-coated optics for increased contrast and have long eye relief
• High power, ideal for guiding
• 50 degree apparent field of view

Features

• Weatherproof nylon case provides protection as well as making it easier to transport your tripod to remote sites
• Fits all NexStar tripod sizes for the ultimate in versatility
• Shoulder and back strap included
• Non-abrasive inner lining
• Heavy-duty zippers