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June 26 2024, Jan Ströher
The ZWO Seestar S50 takes a first place in the selection of new smart telescopes. The main reason for this is, of course, the significantly lower price compared to other smart telescopes. But the Seestar can also score points with other features and this may also be seen in the customer reviews in our store. More than 95% of our customers are absolutely happy with the Seestar and this is certainly mainly due to the easy handling, the extremely compact design paired with apochromatic optics and the worldwide good reputation of the manufacturer ZWO, which has been established for many years, especially with astro cameras. ZWO has also incorporated its experience with camera sensors and user-friendly operation via tablets or smartphones (see ASI Air) into the Seestar S50, and it shows.
This smart telescope will delight beginners and advanced users alike, as it is extremely easy and convenient to use, yet still produces fantastic astrophotos!
Globular Cluster M13, photographed through the ZWO Seestar
The device is supplied with a lightweight carbon tripod, a solar filter, a carrying case and a built-in CLS (Light Pollution) filter, which can be switched on during exposure if required.
The Dumbbell Nebula M27, a just 10 minute exposure with ZWO’s Seestar
Tags: ZWO, Astrophotography, apochromats, offer, smart telescope
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June 1 2024, Jan Ströher
Take a look at the impressive technology of the iOptron CEM40 and GEM45 mounts, now available at reduced prices for a limited time. Convince yourself of their versatile features and excellent weight-to-payload ratio.
The iOptron GEM45 mount has a sleek design and an excellent weight-to-payload ratio, plus an integrated electronic polar finder, user-friendly locking levers, internal cable management, a versatile self-centering saddle, an energy-saving stepper motor drive system and an advanced GoTo system with over 212,000 objects plus optional Wi-Fi.
The CEM40 weighs just 8.2kg, but can support optical instruments and accessories up to 18kg. This impressive ratio of 2.5 between payload capacity and weight makes the CEM40 so versatile. You can transport it to the best observation sites under dark skies or set it up on a small pier in your backyard observatory.
We are having the iOptron CEM40 and GEM45 mounts on sale until 31 July!
Make your choice now. As long as supplies last!
Tags: iOptron, Mount, Astrophotography, Sale, accessories, CEM
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April 17 2024, Jan Ströher
Vespera is your new observation station, the perfect combination of telescope and camera. Smart and fully automated, the wonders of the Universe are now accessible to all with ease. Explore and observe the night sky, take your own photos of celestial objects, learn about the Cosmos, and share your discoveries in one place.
Have you ever wanted to catch the stars? This observation stations allow you to photograph the Cosmos at the touch of a button. Vespera integrates the technology allowing you to observe and shoot deep-sky objects effortlessly. You can now immortalize galaxies, nebulae, clusters and much more.
Vespera I Smart Telescope by vaonis
Vespera’s companion app offers educational content making the experience of observation more interactive and exciting. You can now discover the many secrets and stories that make the Universe so fascinating.
Vespera redesigns the experience of observation. Watching the stars through our mobile app allows you to fly accross the vastness of the Universe all together with your friends or family. Connect up to 5 mobile devices to your station with the multi-user mode, then share your discoveries in Ultra-HD on social networks. You can now share your passion with everyone.
Grab your Vespera I now for a special sales price of EUR 1.199 – only as long as stock supplies last!
Tags: Vespera, smart telescopes, Astrophotography, Sale, Vaonis
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April 15 2024, Jan Ströher
The LX200 series of telescopes are among the systems most widely used by experienced amateur astronomers. There is a good reason for this: The LX200 series combines coma-free ACF optics with a stable fork mount and modern electronics. The system is so compact that the smaller models are ideal for mobile astronomy and the larger instruments suit relatively small garden or club observatories.
In addition to the advantages of the telescopes themselves, the LX200 series offers other useful features: the primary mirror lock prevents image shift and holds focus during long exposure times. The high-quality worm gear on both axes ensures smooth running at all speeds. Thanks to SmartDrive, the periodic worm error is permanently corrected (PPEC).
From April 15th up to June 30th, 2024, the models of the Meade LX200 series can be purchased at a special price! While stocks last…
Tags: MEADE, Schmidt-Cassegrain, Goto, ACF, LX200, telescope, Astrophotography, Sale
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April 10 2024, Jan Ströher
The universe with one click! Seestar S50
The Seestar S50 is a compact smart telescope with a 50mm aperture for anyone who is fascinated by the universe. Just imagine being able to create fascinating astrophotos of stars, galaxies and nebulae at the touch of a button. All with zero effort, no requirement of prior knowledge and of professional quality.
Intelligent technology, a compact all-in-one design and an intuitive app make this possible. The secrets of the universe are now literally in front of your eyes.
“Leo’s Triplet”, taken with Seestar S50 (Photo: Carlos Málagon)
The advantages at a glance:
- Just like the big players: True apochromatic lens with 50mm aperture for crystal clear images which with instantly enchant any viewer
- GoTo, auto focus and live tracking – watch along live as the image is created before your very eyes
- With a free app as the central control point for unforgettable tours of the skies
- Simple astrophotos: Set up telescope, open app, and go
- Battery for 6 hours of astrophotography at a time
- Welcome to the future of astrophotography!
The ZWO Seestar S50 is currently available directly from our stock – so grab it quickly!
Tags: ZWO, Astrophotography, Deep-Sky, new products, smart telescopes
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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!
Tags: Vespera, Apo, Astrophotography, Sale, Vaonis, refractor, Smart-Teleskop, offer
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November 9 2023, Jan Ströher
From 1st to 30th November (inclusive) we are offering iOptron’s GEM45 mount in our clearance sale for amazing prices. This mount is available in four different versions: GEM45G GoTo LiteRoc, GEM45 GoTo LiteRoc with carry case, GEM45-EC GoTo LiteRoc and, the basic version, the GEM45 GoTo LiteRoc.
The iOptron GEM45 is the next generation equatorial mount ! Due to its functionality and technology, it is a first-class, medium-sized mount.
iOptron GEM45 with LiteRoc tripod
The GEM45 is not just a pretty face…
The mount has a compact design and an extremely good weight-to-load ratio – the 7 kilogram mount can precisely and securely carry a load of up to 20 kilograms! With its built-in electronic polarscope (iPolar) correctly aligning the mount (polar alignment) is child’s play – even if the Pole Star is not visible. Thanks to their large clamping levers, the gears can also be easily loosened or tightened even when wearing gloves. Internal cable management prevents tangled cables or cables being torn out. The universal self-centring mounting saddle takes both Losmandy-style and Vixen-style dovetail rails. The mount uses a reliable stepper motor drive system with low energy consumption and a database of over 212,000 objects. The integrated GPS, as well as the large hand controls with optional WiFi, provide additional comfort.
You can only secure this excellent mount, providing you with decades of fun and reliability, at this amazing price during our clearance sale!
This offer is only valid on qualifying items from 01/11/2023 to 30/11/2023 and as long as stocks last!
Tags: equatorial, accessories, iOptron, Mount, Astrophotography
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October 17 2023, Jan Ströher
The manufacturer Unistellar is running a special promotion until 05 November, in which its eQuinox 2 and eVscope 2 smart telescopes are being offered with a free solar filter and backpack.
With every purchase of one of the two models, you will get a solar filter worth €249 and a matching backpack worth € 359 completely free!
eVscope 2 and eQuinox 2 on special offer
This promotion is only valid for the above-mentioned Unistellar models and finishes on 05 November 2023.
Tags: telescopes, Astrophotography, Sale, Solar Filter, Unistellar, smart telescopes
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October 1 2023, Jan Ströher
iOptron’s sophisticated and mechanically excellent centre-balanced equatorial mounts (CEM) provide a very precise foundation for (mobile) astrophotography and observation. We are now offering you a special promotion with attractive prices on models in the CEM26 series from iOptron from 01 to 31 October. The CEM26 is the lightest and most compact model in the range. They are very transportable but can still carry up to 12kg payload. As with the larger CEM mounts, the CEM26 features the perfect relationship between weight and payload. The key to this optimised ratio is the centre-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) design developed by iOptron, which directs the combined mount and payload weight to the centre of the tripod to create a natural centre of gravity. Building on the product expertise gained from previous CEM models, the CEM26 has additional features to ensure maximum convenience during use. It also includes an integrated Wi-Fi system, as well as permanent periodic error correction (PEC).
CEM26 from iOptron
In terms of functionality, the CEM26 delivers precise pointing and highly accurate tracking of selected objects, setting new standards for compact, medium-sized equatorial GoTo mounts. Equipped with the latest Go2Nova® technology, it is one of the most powerful and accurate GoTo mounts on the market today!
Secure your preferred version of the CEM26 as part of our autumn promotion – choose from three models: all are available for immediate delivery from stock!
CEM26 in a carrying case
This promotion is valid on the selected models from 01 to 31 October or as long as stocks last!
Tags: iOptron, Mount, Astrophotography, Sale, equatorial, CEM
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September 1 2023, Jan Ströher
The summer is coming to an end and in most places the holiday season is also almost over… but there are still reasons for us to look forward to the coming autumn, astronomically speaking. Firstly because it gets dark earlier, which means we have longer nights for our hobby, and secondly because the GEM28 mounts from iOptron are available at affordable prices in our special September promotion – and the full range is available from stock! The GEM28 is perfect for mobile astrophotography. It can carry up to 13kg, but its compact design and low weight means that it can be taken almost anywhere. Compared to iOptron’s centre-balanced CEM mounts, the GEM series is a classic equatorial mount featuring the latest technology and a slim design. The GEM28 has been on the market for around two years, and enjoys great popularity among both astrophotographers and visual observers who are looking for a very good EQ5-class mount.
GEM28 GoTo iPolar LiteRoc
You can save a lot of money in September on these GEM28 models:
As always, the following applies to this offer which ends on 30 September: the items included in the offer are available from stock only while stocks last!
(Promotion period 01 to 30 September 2023)
Tags: Mount, Astro Photography, offer, Goto, iOptron
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