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Vaonis products now with a 3-year warranty!

February 11 2025, Jan Ströher

Vaonis is now offering an extended warranty of three years. This applies only to smart telescopes such as Vespera or Hestia.

Buy an Omegon Telescope and get free accessories

February 1 2025, Marcus Schenk

There’s a special reason to expand your equipment now: With the purchase of any Omegon telescope, we’ll give you free accessories in order to enhance your observations even further.

Details of our offer:

When you choose an Omegon telescope, you can select one of the following free gifts:

It’s as simple as this:

  1. Choose your Omegon telescope.
  2. During the ordering process, please enter either “Smartphone Adapter” or “Anti-Vibration Set” in the comment field below the address section.
  3. Our team will include your desired product free of charge.

 

This offer is a great opportunity, if you’re planning to purchase a telescope: The promotion runs until March 31, 2025 and is valid while supplies last!

Now available: Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory

January 27 2025, Stefan Taube

After months of development and testing, it is now available from stock: The Origin Intelligent Home Observatory from Celestron.

This smart telescope is not only the largest of its kind, but also represents a relatively open system that can grow over time and offers more options than other models.

Get your Origin here: Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory

Skywatcher telescopes: Selected Apos at a special price!

January 16 2025, Stefan Taube

Take advantage of the offer from Skywatcher and get started in astrophotography now with a high-quality apochromat.

You can currently get the following models at a special price:

The special optics of these telescopes correct the color error that lenses normally show. This gives you a color-pure, sharp image – a pleasure, even for purely visual observation!

The offer is valid only while stocks last – grab it now!

High-End Carbon Tripod – now with a special discount

January 15 2025, Marcus Schenk

Are you looking for a tripod that remains stable even under heavy loads? Then you might want to choose the Omegon Pro 40 mm carbon tripod. With its 40 mm thick carbon legs, a load capacity of up to 50 kg and a maximum height of 190 cm, it is the perfect companion for large binoculars or other heavy equipment. Whether it is used for Astrophotography or nature observations: This tripod provides the stability that matters. 

Get the Omegon Pro 40 mm carbon tripod now at an exclusive special price! 

This offer is valid only until March 15, 2025.

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!

 

New binoculars with image stabilizer: VIXEN ATERA II 16×50 ED

December 12 2024, Stefan Rieger

The Japanese optics and telescope specialist Vixen presents the ATERA II 16×50 ED, innovative binoculars that are perfect for Astronomy and nature observations.

Vixen Atera II 16x50 ED WP

With a 16x magnification and an integrated image stabilizer, this device enables razor-sharp observations even at high magnifications.
This allows animals or constellations to be precisely identified – ideal for experienced observers and beginners alike.

Vixen Atera II 16x50 ED

The Newsweek report above presents this exciting new product in detail. You can get even more insights into the traditional company Vixen and its products in this interview.

If you would like to discover the Vixen ATERA II 16×50 ED WP directly, you can find it right here.

Immerse yourself in a new dimension of observation!

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.