Amateur astronomer s handbook

Elevate your telescope's performance potential with our Orion Premium Telescope Accessory Kit. This comprehensive set of quality accessories will greatly enhance the abilities of any telescope. Accessorizing your telescope with a variety of quality eyepieces, eyepiece filters, and a good Barlow lens significantly increases the versatility of any telescope. Having different focal length eyepieces and a Barlow lens lets you view at different magnifications through your telescope, while using filters on the aforementioned eyepieces help to enhance specific features of lunar and planetary targets. With our Premium Telescope Accessory Kit, you'll receive twelve 1.25 inch accessories in a foam-lined hard carry case to help you get the most out of each evening spent with your telescope. The Orion Premium Telescope Accessory Kit includes an aluminum carry case with a custom die-cut foam interior designed to keep all accessories organized, secure, and ready for use. The carry case measures 12.5 inches x 11.5 inches x 5.5 inches and weighs 4.7 lbs. with all the included accessories stowed safely inside. Every telescope deserves a thorough set of accessories, and every amateur astronomer deserves to enjoy the enhanced views a complete set of accessories provide. With an Orion Premium Telescope Accessory Kit, you and your telescope are sure to get the most out of every clear evening.

Sky Guide Product Info The Sky Guide is the astronomical handbook for southern Africa, and is an invaluable practical resource for anyone who has even a passing interest in the night skies of southern Africa. Prepared yearly by the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa as a reference work for the novice, amateur and professional astronomer, it continues the tradition of the well-established Astronomical Handbook for Southern Africa. It presents a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars in a clear and accessible way, accompanied by a number of diagrams to support the text. This () is its 68th year of publication. Package Contents: Sky Guide

Sky Guide Product Info The Sky Guide is the astronomical handbook for southern Africa, and is an invaluable practical resource for anyone who has even a passing interest in the night skies of southern Africa. Prepared yearly by the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa as a reference work for the novice, amateur and professional astronomer, it continues the tradition of the well-established Astronomical Handbook for Southern Africa. It presents a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars in a clear and accessible way, accompanied by a number of diagrams to support the text. This () is its 69th year of publication. Package Contents: Sky Guide

Celestron Powerseeker 70AZ Telescope The Celestron Powerseeker 70AZ Telescope is 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 an affordable and high quality telescope that will provide many hours of enjoyment for the entire family.The Celestron Powerseeker 70AZ Telescope is quick and easy to set up ¿ even for the novice. No tools are required for assembly!All of Celestron¿s PowerSeekers include a full range of eyepieces plus a 3x Barlow lens that provides an increase in viewing power hundreds of times greater than that of the unaided eye!PowerSeekers are designed and manufactured using all fully coated glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity.Erect Image Optics are ideal for terrestrial (land) and astronomical (sky) use. Quick and easy no-tool setup Slow motion controls for smooth tracking Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use Fully coated glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece Accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories ¿TheSkyX ¿ First Light Edition¿ astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images SPECIFICATIONS Optical Design: Refractor Aperture (mm): 70 mm (2.76 in) Focal Length: 700 mm (28 in) Focal Ratio: 10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:L (mm) 20 mm (0.79 in) Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 35 x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: (mm) 4 mm (0.16 in) Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 175 x Barlow Lens: 3 x Finderscope: 5x24 Star Diagonal: 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal Mount Type: Altazimuth Accessory Tray: No-Tool Tray with Eyepiece holder Tripod: Aluminum Highest Useful Magnification: 165 x Lowest Useful Magnification: 10 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.7 Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.99 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 1.66 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 100 x Apparent Field of View: 1.4 ° Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 74 ft (23 m) Optical Coatings: Fully-Coated Optical Tube Length: 30 in (762 mm) Packaging Info Package Weight:  6kg Box Dimensions: (LxWxH) 100x35x25cm IN THE BOX Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Refractor Telescope 5x24 Finderscope 20 mm Eyepiece 4 mm Eyepiece Erect Image 90° Star Diagonal Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray Manual Altazimuth Mount The SkyX" Software CD ROM

Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope Product Info 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 an affordable and high quality telescope that will provide many hours of enjoyment for the entire family. Specifications: Optical Design Refractor Aperture (mm) 70 mm (2.76 in) Focal Length 700 mm (28 in) Focal Ratio 10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 20 mm (0.79 in) Magnification of Eyepiece 1 35 x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) 4 mm (0.16 in) Magnification of Eyepiece 2 175 x Barlow Lens 3 x Finderscope 5x24 Star Diagonal 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal Mount Type Altazimuth Accessory Tray No-Tool Tray with Eyepiece holder Tripod Aluminum Highest Useful Magnification 165 x Lowest Useful Magnification 10 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 11.7 Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.99 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes) 1.66 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 100 x Apparent Field of View 1.4 ° Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 74 ft (23 m) Optical Coatings Fully-Coated Optical Tube Length 30 in (762 mm) Warranty 2-year Telescope Warranty Package Contents: Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope