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Orion SkyQuest XX12

 

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  1. Cloudy Nights

    Cloudy Nights
    27 January 2009

    With the so-so conditions we started by finding an 11.6 magnitude galaxy. Not bad given to conditions. We moved off to NGC 7331 and using the encoder system, looked for Stephan's Quintet, which appeared on the edge of visibility. The Quintet is even difficult for the C14 with the sky glow we typically have. We moved to M31 and could see a hint of dust vanes. M110 and M32 were no problem. Read more

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  1. Orion Telescopes & Binoculars

    Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
    10/10
    Reviewer: Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
    28 October 2010

    Awesome, quality product, especially for price. For push to, large aperature, portable scope, amazing! It is not an Obsession, but being fortunate enough to observe through both manufacturers scopes, product with price cannot be beat! I purchased shroud and case package, and couple of Stratus eyepieces. Customer SVC very good, helping me out on two separate occasions. Highly recommended!!! Read more

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Black shrouds are usually so funereal - but not when you’re talking truss tube Dobs! For the best performance from any truss Dob, a shroud is a must. This one, custom designed for the SkyQuest XX12, is made of a stretchy nylon blend material that fits like a glove over the truss poles of the XX12, fastening with thick elastic bands on both ends. The water-resistant, opaque black fabric blocks stray light from entering the optical path, thus improving image contrast. I…

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  • Celestron Optima 8 needs a mount

    I have a celestron optima 8. The clock drive is kaput, and have had it back to Celestron for repair twice and it breaks again. I am DONE with Celstron. I need a goto mount to use with the optima 8 optical tube. Can you suggest one?

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