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Easter gifts for nature lovers!

March 11 2024, Stefan Taube

Celebrate the start of the most beautiful season with us! Make yourself and your loved ones happy!

We offer selected gifts for young nature lovers and old hands alike:

 

For walks and hikes in Springtime:

 
If you have binoculars with you, you can see more. Nature comes closer. We offer a wide range of binoculars for nature and bird watching.

  • A monocular fits in every pocket and is quickly to hand for a closer look at animals or plants:

Omegon Orange 8×42 monocular

  • Binoculars with a roof prism are also compact, but allow comfortable binocular viewing. With 42 millimetre lenses, the Talron 8×42 is bright enough to provide a clear image even in dark forests or at dusk:

Omegon Talron HD 8×42

 

For a view at the Stars:

 
In spring, the nights are no longer freezing cold, but they are still relatively long and dark. This is the ideal time to start observing the sky!

  • Until 31 March you will receive an additional voucher of 100,- Euro with the purchase of a Omegon Telescope AC 90/1000 EQ-2. This allows you to order additional accessories now or at a later date.

Omegon Telescope AC 90/1000 EQ-2 + voucher at a Value of 100 Euro

  • Many nature lovers got their first taste of sky observation with a Skywatcher Dobsonian telescope. These telescopes are reasonably priced for their size and easy to use. We offer all models in this successful telescope series:

 

 

Be inspired by our ideas and discover the reawakening of nature!

Browse through our Easter gift ideas and give yourself and your loved ones a little treat!

A REALLY GOOD OFFER: 30% DISCOUNT ON KAHLES THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS!

March 8 2024, Stefan Rieger

Kahles Helia TI+ Offer

Especially when hunting wild boar at night, thermal imaging cameras are an accessory that no hunter would want to miss these days. Moreover, a thermal imaging camera can also highly support you in searching other animals, like fawns in the grass, hares and rabbits in the field or birds in the bushes.

For all those who are not yet equipped or do already have an outdated device, we can currently make a great offer!
The Kahles Helia TI 18+ and TI35+ Thermal Imaging cameras for € 1980! This means more than 30% discount compared to the former recommended retail price of € 2950.

Both models have high-resolution thermal sensors with 640×512, a pixel size of 12µm and a temperature resolution of < 20 Millikelvin. They differ in the lens used and therefore in their magnification, field of view and intended use.

The Kahles HELIA TI18+ has a focal length of 17.5mm and a field of view of 44m/100m, making it the expert for forest hunters. The Kahles HELIA TI35+ offers 35mm and a 2x basic magnification. The field of view is 22m/100m and the maximum range is over 2400 meters. This makes it an all-rounder for forest and field hunting.

Go for it! This great offer is valid until July 30th, 2024!

Top offer: Omegon Nightstar Large Binoculars + 250 Euro voucher for free!

March 6 2024, Marcus Schenk

Immerse yourself in observing the sky with two eyes and discover how a three-dimensional starry sky appears.

The Omegon Nightstar 20+40 x 100mm large binoculars are your key to impressive observations. Lift off with two 100mm lenses and navigate through the vastness of Space with equipment that will thrill you during every clear night. The best part of it: When you purchase these special large binoculars, you will receive a 250 Euro voucher from Astroshop – absolutely for free.

1) Whether you want to observe the surface of the Moon with its cratered landscape, Jupiter with its moons or distant nebulae and star clusters – the Omegon Nightstar offers you a particularly high light intensity with its generous 100mm lens diameter. It captures about 200 times more light than the naked eye.

2) With two interchangeable eyepiece pairs for 20x and 40x magnification you can observe more individually than with fixed eyepieces of other models. Another advantage is: You can also use other 1.25 inch (31.75 mm) eyepieces to further optimize your observation.

The 250 Euro voucher included in your package will definitely round up your purchase of these large binoculars. Whether you want to invest this in additional eyepieces, a good fork mount or other high-quality accessories, this voucher will bring you closer to your desired equipment. Important to know: Of course you can use the voucher for any product in our store. It is valid until December 31, 2027.

Act quickly to take advantage of this rare offer and get your large binoculars plus a 250 Euro voucher that will make every stargazing session a hit. Valid until April 30, 2024 and while supplies last.

Infographic: Astrohighlights in Spring 2024

February 29 2024, Marcus Schenk

Look up in the sky and be amazed by the interesting Astronomical events of the coming months! A comet in the evening sky, an impressive meteor shower, as well as fascinating encounters between the Moon and the planets or stars, are waiting to be observed. To make sure you do not miss any of these highlights, we have collected an overview of these celestial events under “Astrohighlights in Spring 2024”.

In this graphic you will find a quick overview and a selection of particularly interesting celestial phenomena. Further information and detailed explanations can be found in the accompanying text.

We wish you a lot of fun when observing!

May

03.03. Moon meets Antares
On March 3rd, amateur astronomers can witness an interesting event in the sky: In the early morning hours, just before dawn, you can observe the waning Moon meeting Antares, the reddish bright star in the constellation of Scorpius. The two celestial bodies will be only about 2 degrees apart, which is approximately four times the diameter of the full Moon. Such celestial encounters are not only visually appealing, but also provide an opportunity to understand the motion of the Moon among the “background” of stars.

13.03. Moon meets Jupiter
In the evening of March 13th, skywatchers can experience an impressive meeting of two objects in the night sky: The slender crescent Moon and Jupiter, the largest planet in our Solar System. Both objects will be high in the sky during this evening’s twilight in the constellation of Aries – with Jupiter standing out due to its enormous brightness. The Moon sets at 10:50pm on this day. In March, Jupiter remains visible for a while after sunset, but its setting times become earlier throughout the month.

18.03. Moon meets Pollux
On March 18th the waxing Moon visits the constellation of Gemini and approaches Pollux, the brightest star in this constellation. Despite its brightness, Pollux is called Beta Geminorum, even though “Beta” is usually indicating the second brightest star of a constellation.

22.03. Mercury in the evening
On March 22nd there is a great opportunity to observe Mercury in the evening sky. It reaches its best evening visibility of the year and a few days later, on March 24th, it will be in Eastern elongation to the Sun. If you have never seen Mercury before, this is the perfect time to take a look at the innermost planet of our Solar System. We recommend watching after 7pm, when the Sun has already set more than half an hour earlier.

26.03. Moon meets Spica
On March 26th the Moon meets the star Spica, the brightest star in the constellation of Virgo. This event occurs just one day after the full Moon.

April

01.04. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
Amateur astronomers can now take a look at the comet “12P/Pons-Brooks”. Although it is a rare event to spot a bright comet in the sky, this one can already be found with binoculars (and maybe even with the naked eye). It reaches its closest point to the Sun and its greatest brightness on April 21st, but at this time it will only be visible slightly above the horizon. On April 10th there is a nice reunion in the Western sky between the Moon and Jupiter during the early evening hours. Just below these two you will find the comet. If you observe Jupiter on April 13th, simply look 3 degrees lower and vertically towards the horizon. Then you have found the comet.

08.04. Total Solar Eclipse (North America)
On April 8th a total Solar Eclipse will occur over North America. The path of the totality extends across Mexico, the USA, and Canada. The maximum duration of the totality depends on the location and may reach up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds. The eclipse will not be visible in Europe.

10.04. Moon meets Jupiter
On April 10th the delicate crescent Moon joins Jupiter. At twilight we will enjoy a particularly beautiful sight that is certainly worth a photo. Not far from this heavenly meeting the comet “12P/Pons-Brooks” can also be seen above the Western horizon.

18.04. Golden Handle
The “Golden Handle” appears at 83% of the lunar phase, about 10 days after a New Moon, and is a visual phenomenon along the light/shadow terminator of the Moon. It is located in the Bay of Sinus Iridium, a lava-flooded crater surrounded by a mountain range called the Jura Mountains. Due to the height of these mountains, the phenomenon occurs when the rising Sun illuminates the mountain peaks and creates the “Golden Handle”.

21.04. T Coronae Borealis
T Coronae Borealis is a variable star in the constellation of Corona Borealis, located about 2,700 light-years away from us. It usually has a brightness of 10.8 mag, but within a cycle of about 80 years it can become more than 1000 times brighter than a nova. The star can reach up to 2 mag during such an outburst, surpassing even the brightest star Gemma in the Northern Crown. Such events occurred in the years 1866 and 1946 for example. The next outburst could occur in 2024 and become an absolute highlight for us. Let’s wait and see…The astronomical world is definitely calling to watch out for this. Such an observation is quite easily doable for you, as you don’t even need binoculars, because of the star’s brightness.

22.04. Lyrids
During the peak on April 22nd, the meteor shower ‘Lyrids’ offers an impressive number of up to 20 meteors per hour. The best time to observe them is between 10:00pm and 4:00am. However, this year the almost full Moon will interfere. The shower’s source point is located in the constellation of Lyra.

27.04. Moon meets Antares
When you look towards the South in the very early morning hours of April 27th, you will see the constellation of Scorpius rising in the sky. Our Moon will be very close to the bright star Antares today.

May

12.05. Moon meets Pollux
On May 11th and 12th the Moon crosses the constellation of Gemini. The constellation is usually found in the Winter sky and is now noticeably tilting towards the Western horizon. In close proximity to the Moon the bright star Pollux is going to shine brilliantly – a star that is about nine times the size of our Sun.

15.05. Moon meets Regulus
Today the Moon makes contact with the star Regulus in the constellation of Leo. Regulus, known as the “little king”, is the brightest star in this constellation. An interesting fact that we can not notice is that Regulus rotates at a speed of about 317 km/s – so fast that it appears flattened.

19.05. Asteroid Pallas in Opposition
The Asteroid Pallas will be in opposition to the Sun on May 19th. Pallas is one of the largest Asteroids, having a diameter of 510 kilometers. It appears through the telescope as if it were an ordinary star. Therefore we recommend using a star chart. Additionally, it is easier to locate the Asteroid with a GoTo mount.

24.05. Moon meets Antares
Our Moon and the bright star Antares will be visible above the Southeast horizon before midnight. During its ascent in the sky, we can find the full Moon centered in the constellation of Scorpius. Antares shines intensely red and, being a supergiant, has a diameter of 700 times the size of the Sun. If it was placed in the position of our Sun, its sphere would extend beyond the orbit of Mars!

31.05. Moon meets Saturn
Early birds will have the opportunity to observe the meeting of the Moon and Saturn at dusk of May 31st. Assuming a clear sky, this will give us a beautiful start into the day. While beholding the Moon and Saturn you can also discover the planet Mars further to the East.

Vaonis Vespera I now 10% off

February 21 2024, Jan Ströher

The first Vespera model from vaonis is now available for the special price of € 1349.-, so a 10% discount on the regular price. This offer is only valid for item #74053 and of course while supplies last! A smart telescope combines modern telescope technology and sensor technology in an easy-to-use system.

Vespera combines the following characteristics in a highly portable telescope:

Quadruplet Apochromatic Refractor: Vaonis has designed a unique quadruplet lens of 50mm, formed by 2 groups of 2 lenses made with lanthanum glass. Vespera optics is one of the most accurate and powerful optical designs on the market with minimal distorsion, chromatic aberration or astigmatism.

Highly sensitive Sony sensor: Vespera uses one the lastest Sony sensors developed for extreme low light. Its back-illuminated CMOS sensor offers a 1/2.8 format and a 2.9um pixel size. Vaonis also developed their own electronic card to make sure that heat management stays optimal. A hot sensor means a lot of defects, so the sensor board is designed to dissipate the maximum amount of heat.

Singularity App: Your guide to reach the stars. Singularity is your control room, the place where you decide everything. Very intuitive and user friendly, you can easily access any stellar object of our catalog. You will get personalized recommendations on what to observe according to your geolocation and the astronomical calendar, and notes about the secrets of the Cosmos. Singularity guides you each step of the way on your journey to reach the stars.

Get your own smart observation station now with the special offer price for the vaonis Vespera I!

On galaxy hunt: Get your Omegon Advanced X Dobson now at a Spring discount

February 20 2024, Marcus Schenk

Imagine a clear Spring night, countless stars twinkling in the sky, and you are ready to explore the depths of the Universe. With a telescope that captures the light of distant galaxies and ignites your spirit of exploration.

For a limited time we are now offering you the Omegon Advanced Dobson X telescopes at interesting prices. With apertures of 203mm, 254mm, and up to 304mm, these light-gathering giants allow you to dive deep into the wonders of Space.

Save yourself a 10% discount on the 10- and 12-inch models and even a 17% discount on the 8-inch model!

These robust companions are known not only for their easy handling, but also for their outstanding quality. The simple construction and intuitive maneuvering of Dobson telescopes allow you to quickly get started with observations without losing valuable hours being involved in complicated preparations.

  • The precisely adjustable Crayford focuser provides you with the necessary comfort and focusing accuracy, even when it comes to higher magnifications.
  • The parabolic primary mirror guarantees sharp and detailed images – from the craters of the Moon to the spiral arms of distant galaxies.

As a hobby Astronomer you know that choosing the right telescope for observation is crucial. With the Omegon Advanced Dobson X telescopes you are making a choice that not only satisfies your desire for gathering knowledge, but also makes the splendor of night sky journeys tangible for visual observers.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! The spring promotion is valid only until March 31, 2024 and while supplies last…

Ticket to the Stars: Omegon Telescope AC 90/1000 EQ-2 with 100 Euro Voucher

February 20 2024, Marcus Schenk

Imagine being able to not only admire the night sky above us, but also explore it in detail with your own eyes.
Similar to an observatory, but from your own backyard. The AC 90/1000 EQ-2 refractor telescope helps in getting
started with a lot of fun.

Now with a great special: For a limited time, you can get a 100 euro shopping voucher for every product you like in our store.

  • With its 90mm aperture this telescope is so light-gathering that you can make fascinating observations within the
    Solar System and beyond.
  • The stable mount ensures a smooth and precise tracking of objects, while you explore the Moon, the Rings of
    Saturn or the Polar Caps of Mars. Are you ready to discover your passion for the Universe?

Imagine the amazed faces when you and your family admire sharp-edged lunar craters together, making it appear as if
you were floating over the surface in a spaceship.

Better accessories enhance every telescope
With the 100 euro voucher that you receive with your delivery, you can invest in high-quality accessories, for example, because additional eyepieces or filters turn a basic set into a telescope tailored to your needs.

You’re not sure what to choose? Then simply let our experts advise you.

Let the product reviews from our customers convince you of this telescope.

Being quick is worth it: Grab this special offer right away and enjoy the Omegon AC 90/1000 EQ-2 with a 100 Euro
voucher. Promotion valid until March 31, 2024 – voucher usable until 31.12.2027. While stocks last.

 

Meade LX85 and LX90 sale!

February 15 2024, Jan Ströher

From now until March 31, 2024 we are offering you stock models of the LX85 and LX90 series from Meade at special discounted prices.

The LX85 mount is designed for mobile Astrophotography. With its powerful servomotors and Meade Smart Drive technology, it follows the rotation of the sky and keeps the telescope aligned with the desired object for long exposure times – without flipping during meridian transit!

 

Meade telescope N 200/800 LX85

 

The models in the LX90 series are among the most widely used systems by advanced amateur Astronomers. There is a good reason for this: The system is so compact that the smaller models are ideal for mobile Astronomy, whereas the large instruments also fit into a garden or club observatory.

Meade telescope ACF-SC 254/2500 UHTC LX90

Various models of both series from our warehouse are now available at a special price until March 31, 2024 – only while supplies last!

Now on sale: VC200L VISAC Astrograph from Vixen

February 7 2024, Stefan Taube

You can currently get the C 200/1800 VC200L VISAC Cassegrain telescope from Vixen for a particularly low price!

The VC200L VISAC has been specially developed for the requirements of astrophotography. The unique catadioptric system has an aspherical primary mirror, a convex secondary mirror and an additional triplet correcting lens. This combination results in the VISAC telescope optics (Vixen Sixth-Order Aspherical Cassegrain).

The VISAC system offers you tack-sharp  stars right to the edge of the field of view, as it corrects all three types of imaging errors of reflecting telescopes.

You can find more information here in the shop.

The offer is limited in time. Take advantage of it now!

FCD-100-Apos from Explore Scientific now at a special price!

February 7 2024, Stefan Taube

The apochromatic telescopes in the Professional Line series from Explore Scientific use an objective consisting of three lenses with a central element made of the special FCD-100 glass: the colour purity of these objectives sets standards in this price class!

You can now obtain the following three models at a special price:

All telescopes are equipped with the high-quality 2.5-inch Hexafoc focuser. It offers a 1:10 reduction for precise focussing in astrophotography.

The offer is limited in time. Take advantage of it now!