This high quality multi-coated mirror diagonal allows you to take advantage of the wider field of view provided by 2″ eyepieces. Featuring our premier StarBright XLT coatings, this unit has an interferometer tested 10th wave flat mirror. This premium diagonal is designed to work with Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. A sturdy aluminum carrying case for travel and protection comes standard.

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Orion GrandView 20 60×100mm Spotting Scope

Niagra Falls. Bryce Canyon. Mount Fuji. If you have ever laid eyes on such monuments to Mother Nature, you know what a “grand view” is. And so it is in the spirit of these natural wonders and the myriad others we encounter every day – inanimate and animate, great and small – that Orion presents an instrument designed for their appreciation.The GrandView 100mm spotting scope features big optics for big, bold views, whatever your viewing target. The multi-coated 100mm achromatic objective lens delivers exceptional resolution in full daylight or dim twilight. The eyepiece, set at a 45? angle on the prism housing, zooms continuously from 20x to 60x magnification, providing tremendous imaging versatility. With a field of view ranging from 1.67? at 20x to 1.0? at 60x, and eye relief from 18mm to 15mm, respectively, the GrandView is a pleasure to look through.Internal glare-threading and baffling ensure great contrast, and an extendable lens shade eliminates extraneous glare. The one-finger focus wheel keeps images sharp. Mount the scope on any sturdy tripod via the 1/4″-20 mounting block, which is attached to a rotatable collar.So step up from a good view to a GrandView and see nature in all its glory! Weighs 4lbs., 14 oz. Includes rugged carrying case.

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Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope

With a tube length of 11 inches, a 90mm (3.5″) precision-polished fully multi-coated meniscus front lens, and solid uncompromising construction. the Apex 90 Compact Mak is a paragon of portability, optical excellence, and durability. Better still, it’s one of the most versatile scopes we offer. The Apex 90 delivers bright, high-contrast images, and with a focal length of 1250mm (f/13.9) you also get a generous image scale. It features a built-in 1/4″-20 adapter plate that makes it easy to mount onto a standard photo tripod for viewing grand daytime vistas. Attach a 35mm camera to the scope’s visual back (with a T-ring adapter sold separately) and use the whole assembly as powerful telephoto lens for astrophotography and terrestrial shooting. What more could you want? Includes a 25mm Plossl eyepiece, 6×20 finder scope, 45-deg correct-image diagonal, and fully padded carrying case. One-year limited warranty.

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Orion Scenix 7×50 Binocular

Orion’s Scenix binoculars offer the superior optical and mechanical quality you expect in more expensive binoculars but at prices nearer to those of lesser-quality department stores brands. The Scenix series incorporate porro prisms made from BAK-4 optical glass, the same type found in binoculars that sell for many times the price. Moreover, every air-to-glass surface is antireflection coated. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission.The housings are constructed of sturdy metal, and armored with protective rubber. All include a vinyl carrying case, lens caps, deluxe wide neck strap, and accept a tripod L-adapter.

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Alpen 20 60×60 w 45 degree eyepiece Spotting Scope

Spotting scope users demand top quality optics that perform flawlessly under all weather conditions. ALPEN Spotting Scopes are nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. All ALPEN Spotting Scopes feature powerful lenses, and come standard with a durable, padded field carrying case (except #788 kit). Most models come with a portable 12″ swivel-head tripod. Alpen Spotting Scopes Winner of Great Buy Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005 as seen in Outdoor Life Magazine.

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Orion Vista 8×42 Binocular

Our Vista series binoculars are designed for any observing situation – from birding and butterfly watching to landscapes and starscapes. They’re full-size binoculars, yet compact, lightweight, and rugged as they come. Vista binoculars feature the finest BAK-4 glass porro prisms. Most importantly, every air-to-glass surface is vacuum-layered with multi-coatings, resulting in increased light transmission and contrast. Ample eye relief and roll-back rubber eyecups ensure comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. And their soft leatherette coverings provide a secure and comfortable grip. All models come threaded for a tripod adapter and include a deluxe carrying case, wide woven neck strap, and lens caps. Twenty-year limited warranty. 8×42 Vista. Preferred for birding and nature study. 7×50 Vista. Wide angle for stargazing under dark skies. 10×50 Vista. Suitable for higher-power astronomy and terrestrial observing.

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Orion Scenix 10×50 Wide Angle Binocular

Orion’s Scenix binoculars offer the superior optical and mechanical quality you expect in more expensive binoculars but at prices nearer to those of lesser-quality department stores brands. The Scenix series incorporate porro prisms made from BAK-4 optical glass, the same type found in binoculars that sell for many times the price. Moreover, every air-to-glass surface is antireflection coated. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission.The housings are constructed of sturdy metal, and armored with protective rubber. All include a vinyl carrying case, lens caps, deluxe wide neck strap, and accept a tripod L-adapter.

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Alpen 20 60×60 waterproof Spotting Scope w tripod

Spotting scope users demand top quality optics that perform flawlessly under all weather conditions. ALPEN Spotting Scopes are nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. All ALPEN Spotting Scopes feature powerful lenses, and come standard with a durable, padded field carrying case (except #788 kit). Most models come with a portable 12″ swivel-head tripod. Alpen Spotting Scopes Winner of Great Buy Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005 as seen in Outdoor Life Magazine.

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Orion Savannah Porro Binoculars 8 x 42 WP waterproof porro

Savannah Porro binoculars are not just “water resistant”, they’re 100% waterproof. The barrels are nitrogen-purged and sealed not only to keep water out, but also to prevent internal fogging of the lenses. That means you can take these binoculars with you anywhere, in any weather, and get a crisp, clear image.Savannah Porros feature the finest BAK-4 porro prisms and fully multi-coated lens and prism surfaces for maximum light intake. The barrels are internally baffled to ensure excellent contrast. Both models have long 16mm eye relief, making them eyeglass and sunglass friendly.Each model has a large center focusing wheel and click-stop right diopter adjustment, and twist-up eyecups to shade your eyes from ambient light. Each model is threaded for a tripod adapter and comes with a deluxe wide neck strap, lens caps, and a soft carrying case.Savannah Porro binoculars are ideal for stargazing, boating, birdwatching, and everyday use. They’re not just “fair-weather friends, ” they perform in any weather and will last longer than ordinary binoculars. Compact and easy to carry, the model 8×42 Savannah Porro has 8x magnifying power and 42mm-diameter objective lenses. 6.5? field of view. Minimum focus distance, 14′. Long 16mm eye relief. Waterproof/fogproof.

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Orion Resolux WP 15×70 Astronomical Binoculars

Resolux binoculars are our new favorite astro binoculars (and equally superb for long-distance daytime viewing), combining high-resolution, flat-field optics with rugged mechanical construction and the strict JTII spec for collimation. They are fully waterproof, and nitrogen purged to prevent internal lens fogging. The BAK-4 prisms and advanced multi-coatings on all optical surfaces really drink in the light. The eyepieces focus individually, and with 18mm or more of eye relief on each model, even eyeglass wearers will see the full field of view. The Resolux’s all-metal housing is armored with thick rubber to ensure a secure, comfortable grip. Each binocular comes with tethered lens caps, heavy-duty tripod adapter, and neck strap. The 50mm models include a padded soft carrying case. Two-year limited warranty.

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