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Härkila Winter Sale: Up to 30% discount on many items

January 15 2025, Stefan Rieger

Härkila Winter Sale

Winter is coming to an end. We are clearing out our stock and you can save a bigtime:
Many Winter jackets and pants from Härkila are now available at reduced prices during the change of the season.

Grab the best bargains at the end of this Winter!

This promotion is valid until February 15, 2025, on selected items only, and while stocks last.

Vaonis Vespera II and Pro now 150 EURO cheaper

December 16 2024, Jan Ströher

From now on Vaonis offers the two smart telescopes Vespera II and Vespera Pro with 150 Euro discount until January 01, 2025!

 

Specialist for nocturnal observation: ZEISS Conquest HD 10×56 at a special price

December 10 2024, Stefan Rieger

ZEISS Conquest 10x56 HD

For all those who like to observe stars, owls or other animals in the deep dark of the night, there is a very special bargain for you! The high-quality ZEISS CONQUEST HD 10×56 impresses with a 90% transmission performance.

Get this specialist for nocturnal observations at the special offer price of €999 instead of the former recommended retail price of €1,600. You save a whopping 35%!

Offer only valid while stocks last. Grab it quickly!

Microscopes as Christmas Gifts: 9 Ideas for Big and Small Explorers

December 9 2024, Marcus Schenk

The candles are glowing, and the Christmas tree casts a warm light into the living room. Beneath your child’s knees, the wrapping paper crinkles as the microscope comes into view. Together, you reveal the fascinating details of an onion cell—a glimpse into a hidden world made visible under the microscope. The first look through the eyepiece becomes a moment of wonder.

To help you or your loved ones dive into these hidden worlds, we’ve put together nine gift ideas that will captivate explorers of all ages.

Microscopes for Kids

Children are natural explorers. A microscope makes science accessible and fun. Whether they’re examining a pebble or a leaf, there’s always something to marvel at.

Microscopes for School and University

For students, precision is key. These microscopes offer higher resolution and often additional features designed for classroom use or scientific projects.

Microscopes for Hobbyists

From analyzing tiny organisms in pond water or aquariums to examining minerals, a microscope becomes a true highlight—a key to a mostly hidden world that enhances the possibilities of your hobby.

A microscope is more than just a device. This year, give the gift of an adventure into the microcosm.

Omegon Binoculars 2×54: Your ticket to the night sky – now on sale!

December 2 2024, Marcus Schenk

Experience the beauty of the night sky with these 2×54 wide-field binoculars, including a filter set.

Get yours now and save money.

Offer valid until Dec 31st, 2024

BLACK WEEKEND: Special prices only this weekend!

November 29 2024, Stefan Taube

Take advantage of our very affordable special prices this weekend!

You can find all special offers under the link BLACK WEEKEND.

The prices are only valid from November 29th to December 2nd, 2024. Get your deal now!

The right telescope for Christmas

November 26 2024, Marcus Schenk

Candlelight and the smells of freshly brewed coffee and just-baked biscuits: it could all be so tranquil.

Instead, for most of us, the weeks before Christmas are the most stressful of the year. The children are moody and you still haven’t bought the tree. Phew!

How can this be a good time to research buying your first telescope?

Luckily, you don’t have to.

In the guide Telescopes for beginners“, we show you how, in just a few minutes, you can find a telescope which will take you from your balcony directly into space. Together with suitable recommendations that will ensure that the parcel under the Christmas tree will bring you endless pleasure.

Read our buying guide: The best telescopes for beginners.

 

 

Christmas under the stars: Telescope sets for beginners

November 22 2024, Marcus Schenk

The Holidays are coming…

Christmas has snuck up on us again this year. Still looking for a Christmas gift? You don’t want to spend hours with saint-like patience searching for telescopes and accessories, however?

Especially during the “peaceful” Advent season most people hardly have time for that. In order to facilitate some of this stressful Holiday time for you we have the perfect solution!

With our telescope gift sets you’ll find the right present for your loved ones. Eyepieces, filters and star charts are already included – ready to take the recipients into the sky , as if they were riding on one of Santa’s reindeers.

Take a look at our telescope sets!

We wish you a joyful Advent season!

Which present should I get? Astronomical gift ideas for all stargazers

November 22 2024, Marcus Schenk

Still searching for the perfect gift? It’s not that easy, is it? Yet, every year this question sneaks back into our minds.

What if you didn’t have to worry about this at all this time? Just take a look at our gift page. You will find countless ideas for big and small astronomers there – and for those who want to become one.

Gifts for Astronomy Beginners: Useful gifts for getting started in Astronomy
Gifts for Hobby Astronomers: Even expert stargazers love to receive gifts!
Gifts for Nature Enthusiasts: Binoculars for observing birds and other animals
Gifts for Children and Teens: Ideas for young nature enthusiasts
Special Gifts: Looking for something extraordinary or particularly elegant?

Get inspired and discover the most beautiful gift ideas!

Unistellar’s “Black Friday” deal – 20% off all products

November 13 2024, Jan Ströher

Unistellar is offering 20% off on all of their products during a “Black Friday” deal: Smart Telescopes, Backpacks, Accessories.

Besides the the high quality scopes Odyssey, Odyssey Pro, eQuinox 2 and eVscope 2, this discount also applies to their accessories, like Solar filters or backpacks.

 

This 20% sale is running from November 13th to December 2nd inclusively and as long as stock supplies last!