2026 Gift Guide

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.

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• 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.

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!

• 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.

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)

• Professional-level stereo microscope up to 60x power
• Two sets of 10x and 20x eyepieces
• Two sets of objective lenses: 1x and 3x – in-rotating housing
• View specimens at 10x, 20x, 30x and 60x magnification
• Full-metal construction with coarse focusing knob
• Greenough objective design with upper and lower LED illumination for full range of viewing
• Two stage plates included: (1) transparent stage for bottom illumination and (1) black and white stage plates for enhanced viewing
• Four insect specimens included

• ED Objective Lens: Minimizes chromatic aberration, accurate color reproduction, increased resolution and contrast
• XLT Coatings (Fully Multi-Coated Optics): Proprietary XLT lens coatings maximize light transmission through the optical path for brighter images and increased resolution and contrast
• Magnesium Alloy Body: This material is strong and durable, but lighter weight than traditional aluminum alloy housings
• Dual focus: Course focus for rough adjustment and fine focus for detailed adjustment. Quicker focusing mechanism.
• Rotating tripod mount with detents: Place the orientation of the eyepiece in the best viewing position for application
• 16-48x Zoom Eyepiece: Adjustable magnification, giving you a wide field of view for general viewing and detailed up close viewing when needed. Twist-up eyecup for correct positioning of the user's eyes for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses.
• Standard 1.25” eyepiece mount allows a variety of astronomical eyepieces to be used with the spotting scope
• T-Adapter ring included for easy 35mm/DSLR photography.
• Sliding sunshade with sighting line keeps out stray light and keeps moisture off of the objective lens. Sighting line aids in finding the subject you want to bring into view.

• ED Objective Lens: Minimizes chromatic aberration, accurate color reproduction, increased resolution and contrast
• XLT Coatings (Fully Multi-Coated Optics): Proprietary XLT lens coatings maximize light transmission through the optical path for brighter images and increased resolution and contrast
• Magnesium Alloy Body: This material is strong and durable, but lighter weight than traditional aluminum alloy housings
• Dual focus: Course focus for rough adjustment and fine focus for detailed adjustment. Quicker focusing mechanism.
• Rotating tripod mount with detents: Place the orientation of the eyepiece in the best viewing position for application
• 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece: Adjustable magnification, giving you a wide field of view for general viewing and detailed up close viewing when needed. Twist-up eyecup for correct positioning of the user's eyes for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses.
• Standard 1.25” eyepiece mount allows a variety of astronomical eyepieces to be used with the spotting scope.
• T-Adapter ring included for easy 35mm/DSLR photography.
• Sliding sunshade with sighting line keeps out stray light and keeps moisture off of the objective lens. Sighting line aids in finding the subject you want to bring into view.