2026 Gift Guide

Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required. Patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time. 

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust in storage we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)

• BaK-4 Prisms w/ Phase Coating: Increases contrast and resolution for sharper more detailed images
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics: Allows maximum light transmission through the optical path for brighter images
• 6.5’ Close Focus: Detailed, up close observation of subjects in close proximity.  Ideal for watching birds, insects, plants, etc.
• Compact and Lightweight: Fits in a pocket or glove box; easy to carry on long excursions
• Twist-up Eyecups: Twist up and down with multiple stops for correct positioning of the users eyes for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses
• Polycarbonate frame: Strong and durable polycarbonate body.  Provides structural integrity while keeping the weight to a minimum.

This alphabetical space baby book installment of the Baby University series is the perfect space introduction story for even the youngest astronomers and makes for a great space-themed baby gift!

127 VIRTUOSO GTi TABLETOP MAKSUTOV

• Tabletop GOTO with WiFi (handset optional)
• Controlled with SynScan Pro App for iOS and Android
• GOTO using SynScan free app
• DC12V voltage
• Freedom Find dual encoder technology

NOTE: For solar viewing the Meade Glass Solar filter #575(Product No. 125874) is recommended.

• Store your entire telescope kit—optical tube, mount, and tripod—in one protected, portable, grab-and-go case.
• Ultra-durable 900 denier outer and super smooth inner polyester layers, sandwich 16mm thick EPE foam sheets to create a protective barrier for your telescope, tripod and mount.
• A PVC-reinforced hard bottom panel provides extra protection from the elements and minor bumps
• Three configurable, padded internal walls with Velcro strips help you get the perfect, customized fit for all your gear.
• Stash accessories in the external zippered pocket, bonus padded accessory bag, or clip them to the case’s external loops.

Accuracy can also mean versatility. The EL Range 8x42 binoculars are ideal for numerous viewing opportunities right up to twilight. Their expansive field of view and large exit pupil ensure optimum comfort during observation.

NOTE: FRR Forehead Rest is NOT included. This is a separate item.

• Lab-ready compound microscope with 800x power
• 10x and 20x eyepieces with 4x, 10x and 40x objective lenses
• View specimens at 40x, 100x, 250x, 400x, 800x magnification
• Built-in, adjustable, upper and lower LED illumination
• 3 AA batteries included for field use
• 10 prepared slides included

Excellent set up for astro imaging, or impressive visual observing.