Christmas Gift Ideas

Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.

Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.

NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.

This book features breathtaking photographs that reveal the secrets of the micro world, from algae to atoms, dust to DNA and flies' eyes to flu viruses.

Ditch tiny dust blowers in cheap cleaning kits and blast off with this large cool rocket dust blower.

An adjustable sun-shade with built-in objective cover protect the big 65mm objective.

Enjoy the versatile power of zoom binoculars with the saxon 10-30x50 Scouter Binoculars

If you're looking for a moderate microscope with the bells and whistles, look no further than the saxon Prodigy MK II Biological Microscope 40x-1600x

• Keep your night vision intact by using a red flashlight when observing!
• The Night Vision Flashlight uses two red LED’s for even illumination
• An easy-to-use thumbwheel adjusts the brightness
• Square shape keeps the Night Vision Flashlight from rolling away
• Powered by an included 9V battery

• Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
• 6-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
• Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
• SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
• Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.

NOTE: The recommended solar filters for this scope for solar observing are;

- the Orion 185 mm (7.17") Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 125081)

- the Meade Glass White Light Solar Filter 172 - 180 mm (Product No. 125918).