Hi ArtisticForumsTV. We don't ship to the UK, but we do have dealers in the UK. YouTube won't let us post links in these replies, but if you go to our website and click on the Dealer Locator link in the footer, it will take you to a page where you can find information on our UK dealers. Hope that helps.
I'm sorry. We don't currently ship to Croatia. I looked at our list of dealers on our website, and it appears to me that the closest dealers we have to Croatia are in Romania, Italy, and Greece. YouTube won't let us post links within our replies, but if you go to telescope (dot) com and click on the Dealer Locator link in the footer, it will take you to a list of our dealers.
I have many Plossl eyepieces. I can sometimes see the bands of Jupiter, but not very clearly. Is it a good idea to buy color filters? I want to have more detail on the planets. I have looked in through telescope just a couple of times, since its very cloudy here. I did see the bands clearer sometimes. How much would the color filters enhance the planets? Does it make much of a difference?
If you can see the bands sometimes, but not other times, it sounds like it’s the atmosphere causing the problem. Some nights the air is steady, and other nights it will be too turbulent to see details. On the nights when you can see the bands, filters can help, but they can’t show detail that is obscured by the atmosphere. The filters effectively raise contrast, making subtle shading differences easier to see.
Hi Orion telescope. Can canadian customers order from your website? If not any suggestion to where i could get 2 Starblast 4.5 EQ mount for about the same price?...
@GmrWeb Yes, Canadian customers can order from our website. Our shopping cart does not quote Canadian shipping rates, but when you enter a Canadian address in our checkout and get to the Shipping Method & Gifting page, you will see a notice at the top which says that we will contact you with a shipping quote before processing your order. Hope that helps!
@oriontelescopes buying first telescope. i want to see planets +deep sky objects + need it to be portable. the orion starmax 90mm tabletop isn't widely available in the uk and the price for it is hugely inflated here! what should i get??
If you are having trouble locating the StarMax 90, I would suggest the StarBlast 4.5 Tabletop as a very good alternative. It would be even better for deep-sky objects, and would work quite well on the planets, especially when coupled with a 2x Barlow lens. We have multiple dealers in the UK, and I’m sure if you shopped a few of them, you could find the most competitive pricing.
I am stuck between either getting the Starblast 4.5 or the Starmax 90mm. I would like to have good image quality of planets but I am slightly more anxious for seeing images of Messier objects. Any tips? I would just like to know what the quality of Messier objects is with both scopes. Obviously none will show images like those taken from Hubble, image processed and put into magazines, but I hope you understand what i am trying to say.
The 4.5” will pull in about 60% more light than the StarMax 90, so since you are interested in deep-sky objects as well as planets, it’s really the best choice. You’ll see a noticeable improvement in the details of Messier objects. You can still easily see planetary detail as well – but you’ll probably want to add on a higher power eyepiece or Barlow lens to really start to pull in the planetary details.
@oriontelescopes Yes this does help a lot. When viewing Messier objects how detailed would you say they would appear? I would like to know what to expect; a description.
It’s difficult to say since each Messier object is different. Some of the nebulae will appear as just a faint smug, others will have thin cloudy tendrils emanating from them. Globular clusters will look like little cotton balls, while others will just appear as a fuzzy star. I would suggest finding an astronomy club in your area and looking through a telescope yourself at different objects to get the best feel for it.
Hi, can a Canon 50D camera or a Canon G11 (I have both) be attached to the SKY MAX 90?? If yes, what's required, and is the image right side up?? Thanks..
If either of those cameras are DSLR’s, then yes they can be connected. All you’ll need is a Canon EOS t-ring, which will screw directly onto the back of your scope. The image through the DSLR will be upright and correct.
@oriontelescopes so I got my XT8 and a premium accessory kit from Orion. Additionally I purchased a 9mmm expanse eyepiece. However, because I live in Canada, there is quite a bit of snow and lugging the XT8 out over ice is not very convenient. So I am currently researching to get another telescope, not as a replacement because the XT8 is great, but as a grab and go telescope. I was considering a Starblast 4.5+EQ mount from Orion. Is this a good 2nd telescope for a amateur? Any other suggestions?
Yes, the StarBlast 4.5EQ would be a good 2nd scope to have when you don’t want to worry about the bulk of the other. You can easily carry it out all in one piece without difficulty, and is big enough to pull in some of the fainter objects as well as moon and planets.
An alternative could be the tabletop StarBlast 4.5 – same telescope, but if you have a picnic table or surface to raise it up, this scope could be a viable alternative.
sooner or later you'll find out that there is no "right telescope" ;)) and you end up with several (3, maybe 4, at best) "right telescopes" to suit your observing needs. nevertheless, the Apex / StarMax mak is a top favorite, from Orion ;) my 102 does an excellent job. as well as the other 3 scopes do... :D
Hi orion telescope is therr any way to ship the orion skyquest classic dobsonian xt6 to the canada ?? Because no online shop can ship it to canada thanks
We used a #5378 Paragon HD-F2 for that tabletop scope setup. I simply removed the head of the tripod, and bolted the tabletop scope directly to the elevator head. If you want more info, just type the stock number 5378 into the search field and it should bring it up.
Another question if you don't mind? What do you call a computerized view finder? That is a connection allows you to view the image from your telescope on your computer? Thanks
We do have cameras which can be attached to the telescope and USB port on your computer. YouTube won’t let me post links, but if you go to our website and look under astrophotography, you’ll find some planetary cameras, as well as the Deep Sky Video eyepiece, which allows you to see fainter objects directly on a TV or computer screen.
Hi there. Very outstanding telescope description. Thanks. One question. With a reflector telescope, could you not got an eye piece that what simply invert the image the right way? Just in case you felt like viewing things here on Earth as well?
The problem is that the light doesn’t come far enough out of a reflector’s tube to reach focus with an eyepiece that’s sitting at the end of an image erecting prism. You would never be able to reach focus, as the focuser would bottom out before hitting the focus point. If the light was made to come farther out of the tube, the secondary mirror would have to be made larger, reducing light and contrast.
What beginners telescope do you think is better between Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector 9541 or the Orion SpaceProbe 3 Altazimuth Reflector 9883? I want to see ALL the things and this would be my first telescope but I can't decide. Any help would be great, thank you :)
Either telescope will allow you to see the planets and brighter deepsky objects. But the SkyScanner pulls in more light, so the nebulae will appear brighter and more detailed. Out of the box without adding any other accessories, the Spaceprobe is a little higher power and would show planets a bit bigger. But all you need is another eyepiece or barlow to bump the power of the SkyScanner up, and it would show planets quite nicely.
There are many to choose from for those requirements, such as the observer 60mm, Observer 70mm, and the ShortTube 80mm and Apex telescopes. If you’d like help narrowing it down from that list, feel free to call us at 800-676-1343, and our customer service representatives would be happy to help.
@oriontelescopes I want a telescope that isn't too large, that isn't too expensive (I live in Europe btw) like around €100, but that has really good view on planets, during the day and night. It doesn't have to go beyond our galaxy, but it has to go far and is good to see other objects aswell... Which telescope would you recommend me to get? (If it's possible what I'm asking of course ^^).
The 8” dobsonian will require occasion alignment of the mirrors depending how much the scope is moved and jostled around. And every few years of normal use you’ll probably have to pull the mirror out and give it a bath. All of this maintenance is detailed in the manual and is fairly simple to perform.
I will appreciate help with this issue : I got a Orion telescope on craigslist , The seller told me to be a Old Orion SkyView Pro 120mm EQ Refractor Telescope but now when I check online the 120mm model is grey color and the one I got is white ( 90mm) ... Could the old 120mm be white and same tripod than the 90mm .. thank you all
If the scope says 90mm, then it definitely isn't a 120mm. We sell the Astroview 90mm (which we’ve had for many years), and that model is white, but the SkyView Pro 120 was always grey. We did carry a white 120mm on a different mount years ago, but it would say 120mm on the label.
I hope that helps - please call us at 800-676-1343 if you have any further questions. You can also send a photo if you’d like us to verify the model.
Thank you Ken for your response ... Im not sure which model is cause this is for a gift once I got it I wrap it and stored , I was checking online to find a some old models skyview , astoview and skywatcher comes in white ... Im going to try to get the model number or a photo to check how old it could be .. In anyway it is in like new condition however I wouldn't like to gift something it is 10 years old ... Thank you
Luckily, the moon and planets cut through light pollution very well, so you should have no problem seeing them from your suburban backyard. Fainter deep-sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies might be a little tougher to see in those condition, but the moon and planets will look great!
If I live in a suburb a few miles away from NYC, would I still be able to see the moon and the planets relatively well, with, say, the orion skyscanner (the telescope I'm planning on buying right now)? Thanks for any replies!
Hey , I am looking to buy a telescope but am not sure which one hoping u can tell me which one is best for me option 1 :celestron-1000m Newtonian reflector with nextar computer and is $239 or option 2 celestron nextar 6se 1500mm computerized telescope and price is $699. I want to get good view from the sky also if I can use it day and night. And if is safe to look at the sun hope I get a respond soon thank you
I’m not sure which model you are asking about for “option 1”, but a larger aperture telescopes is always best. So if the 6se is larger diameter than the other, and it’s still in your price range, the views will be better. You can use it for daytime viewing as well, and safely viewing the sun is a possibility with the proper sized solar filter.
Something for under $300 that i can attach my DSLR camera so i can take pictures of planets for astrophotagraphy. Any ideas? Also i would love it to be used for distance pictures other then sky viewing.
The AstroView 90mm refractor is under $300 and would work with a DSLR for moon and planetary shots, as well as daytime terrestrial photography. If you’re looking for something smaller, the Apex 90mm or 102mm would work, but those don’t include a tripod so you would need to supply your own photo tripod.
I want to see planets good , i wana see them really good , not just a tiny tiny thing ...can someone recomand me a good telescope ? like 300-400 euro maxim ....
I’d recommend something with a long focal length so you can boost the power easily. Our XT 6” Intelliscope along with a 2x barlow will make the planets even larger. It’s important to know however that planets will never fill the field of view with any telescope – they are always small objects in the center of the field of view. But you’ll still see lots of details, including the rings around Saturn and a few cloud belts on Jupiter.
One other thing, Molhedim - we have a list of international dealers on our website. YouTube won't let me actually post the link for some reason, but if you go to our website, just click on "dealer locator" on the bottom left list on the main page.
Yes, you should never look at the sun without an appropriate solar filter as this can cause severe damage to your eye. But with our solar filters, you will easily be able to see sun spots. Other filters may let you see more detail of the sun's surface such as prominences and flares. A good telescope to see this kind of detail would be the Personal Solar Telescope which can be found on our website.
@marcomovies97 I would add to this answer that depending on the telescope your looking at the sun with, your eye and vision function might litterally burn instantly.
Hi Bha239. The Skyscanner 100 is very easy to maintain. The collimation is fairly simple and nothing to be worried about. It will easily see planets even in town, as well as the brighter nebulae. The success of seeing nebulae will depend on how light polluted your town is, but there are several bright star clusters and nebulae that you will be able to identify in the suburbs of a big city.
I can attest to this, I just recently purchased a SkyScanner, it's awesome, I live in the middle of a light polluted city but I could still see the rings of Saturn and get amazing views of the moon, Jupiter and the Galilean moons. Nebulae are really out of the question for me being in the middle of the city with tons of super bright LED street lights. This brings up the biggest benefit though, it's portability. You can easily take it anywhere.
Is the skyscanner 100mm easy to maintain for a beginner since it's a reflector? Also, would I be able to see nebulae and planets with the skyscanner 100mm if I live near a big city?
Hi ARSA525. The XT10 is easy to use for viewing objects but we typically don’t recommend it for beginners as it is fairly large and requires a decent amount of effort to move around. Our XT6 Classic would have the same ease of use to view objects, but is smaller than the XT10. We don't ship directly to customers overseas, but we do have dealers in Finland. If you visit our dealer locator page at telescope (dot) come and search on "Helsinki, Finland" you can find our two dealers nearby. Thanks!
For fainter objects like galaxies, I would suggest the largest diameter scope you are comfortable carrying around. From the scopes described in this video, the best one for that type of viewing would be the XT-8 dobsonian. If that’s too big, then the StarSeeker 130mm or the StarBlast 4.5” would be good alternatives. I hope that helps!
hello i just want to ask what are the features of orion skyscanner 100mm telescope.I'm planning to buy that scope.Can the skyscanner show the jupiter with bands and saturn's rings clearly and sharp?Is it good in nebulas and lunar observing too?Thanks!
Hello, yes the SkyScanner can definitely do everything you mentioned! Bright nebulae and galaxies such as the Orion Nebula and Andromeda galaxy are visible through it, as well as lunar and planetary details. If you want to spend a fair amount of time on the planets, you might also consider getting a Barlow lens such as our Orion Shorty Barlow, which will double the power of the telescope, revealing even more planetary details.
hi can you help me as im not sure which scope to buy.the SkyWatcher Skyhawk 114 Catadioptric Newtonian Reflector Telescope for £139.00 is about as much as i have to spend.. for the same money can you recommend another scope... are the skywatcher scopes any good....many thanks
Cant make up my mind i have a 90mm cassegrain telescope, and i want more then what it can do. I wanna spend between a 1000 to 2000 dollar range and down the road have it set up for photography, but cant figure out if a reflector or another cassegrain would be best for deep space objects? Im leaning toward a GPS 10 inch reflector on a german style stand.
Hi Jinma2, either type of scope would be excellent for deep-sky. The Cassegrain would be more compact for the aperture, but the reflector would be less expensive while still giving excellent images. It might just come down to a portability/transportation issue in the end. Thanks!
The white telescope was the AstroView 90mm, but if you are looking for the best views of those faint deepsky objects, by far the best would be the XT8. Aperture is the most important factor when viewing faint objects, and the the 8" pulls in over 2.5x more light than the Starseeker 130mm, and over 5x more light than the Astroview 90mm.
I have a question about the xt8 orion and that white one you had, i didnt quite catch the name of the white one. Which one would you recommend for a deeper veiw of space, i have enough money to afford either one.
@HarrrisMagic also with the starseeker 130mm, would you recommend that one over the earlier two? i want to see deeper into space with a better picture.
Hi Mamatalu - If you're looking for add-on accessories, I would suggest a 2x barlow lens to bump up your magnification. The Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit is another nice package to help start learning your way around the night sky. Thanks! Ken, Orion Telescopes
I am thinking of funscope for my dad..we have never done astronomy before..I am thinking something not expensive.. If I go for funscope, what else should I buy?BTWI am flying to another country with this..so small and light is better..
Do you ship to the UK?
ArtisticForumsTV 1 week ago
@ArtisticForumsTV
Hi ArtisticForumsTV. We don't ship to the UK, but we do have dealers in the UK. YouTube won't let us post links in these replies, but if you go to our website and click on the Dealer Locator link in the footer, it will take you to a page where you can find information on our UK dealers. Hope that helps.
oriontelescopes 12 hours ago
do u ship to Croatia maybe?
Tinundarta 2 weeks ago
@Tinundarta
I'm sorry. We don't currently ship to Croatia. I looked at our list of dealers on our website, and it appears to me that the closest dealers we have to Croatia are in Romania, Italy, and Greece. YouTube won't let us post links within our replies, but if you go to telescope (dot) com and click on the Dealer Locator link in the footer, it will take you to a list of our dealers.
oriontelescopes 2 weeks ago
Hey!
I have a 127mm Mak-Cassegrain 1900 Focal lenght.
I have many Plossl eyepieces. I can sometimes see the bands of Jupiter, but not very clearly. Is it a good idea to buy color filters? I want to have more detail on the planets. I have looked in through telescope just a couple of times, since its very cloudy here. I did see the bands clearer sometimes. How much would the color filters enhance the planets? Does it make much of a difference?
Thanks
petar298 3 weeks ago
Hi Petar,
If you can see the bands sometimes, but not other times, it sounds like it’s the atmosphere causing the problem. Some nights the air is steady, and other nights it will be too turbulent to see details. On the nights when you can see the bands, filters can help, but they can’t show detail that is obscured by the atmosphere. The filters effectively raise contrast, making subtle shading differences easier to see.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 3 weeks ago
Hi Orion telescope. Can canadian customers order from your website? If not any suggestion to where i could get 2 Starblast 4.5 EQ mount for about the same price?...
GmrWeb 1 month ago
@GmrWeb Yes, Canadian customers can order from our website. Our shopping cart does not quote Canadian shipping rates, but when you enter a Canadian address in our checkout and get to the Shipping Method & Gifting page, you will see a notice at the top which says that we will contact you with a shipping quote before processing your order. Hope that helps!
Frank
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oriontelescopes 4 weeks ago
@oriontelescopes buying first telescope. i want to see planets +deep sky objects + need it to be portable. the orion starmax 90mm tabletop isn't widely available in the uk and the price for it is hugely inflated here! what should i get??
bodna03 1 month ago
Hi Bodna03,
If you are having trouble locating the StarMax 90, I would suggest the StarBlast 4.5 Tabletop as a very good alternative. It would be even better for deep-sky objects, and would work quite well on the planets, especially when coupled with a 2x Barlow lens. We have multiple dealers in the UK, and I’m sure if you shopped a few of them, you could find the most competitive pricing.
Thanks,
Ken
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oriontelescopes 4 weeks ago
I am stuck between either getting the Starblast 4.5 or the Starmax 90mm. I would like to have good image quality of planets but I am slightly more anxious for seeing images of Messier objects. Any tips? I would just like to know what the quality of Messier objects is with both scopes. Obviously none will show images like those taken from Hubble, image processed and put into magazines, but I hope you understand what i am trying to say.
PaulyZuko 1 month ago
Hi PaulyZuko,
The 4.5” will pull in about 60% more light than the StarMax 90, so since you are interested in deep-sky objects as well as planets, it’s really the best choice. You’ll see a noticeable improvement in the details of Messier objects. You can still easily see planetary detail as well – but you’ll probably want to add on a higher power eyepiece or Barlow lens to really start to pull in the planetary details.
I hope that helps, thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 1 month ago
@oriontelescopes Yes this does help a lot. When viewing Messier objects how detailed would you say they would appear? I would like to know what to expect; a description.
PaulyZuko 1 month ago
Hi Pauly,
It’s difficult to say since each Messier object is different. Some of the nebulae will appear as just a faint smug, others will have thin cloudy tendrils emanating from them. Globular clusters will look like little cotton balls, while others will just appear as a fuzzy star. I would suggest finding an astronomy club in your area and looking through a telescope yourself at different objects to get the best feel for it.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 4 weeks ago
hello, I had been watching videos for beginners and this is the best, great information straight & clear, thanks a lot!
nac5000 1 month ago
I meant STAR MAX 90.... Sorry..
JOHNSTOCKL 1 month ago
Hi, can a Canon 50D camera or a Canon G11 (I have both) be attached to the SKY MAX 90?? If yes, what's required, and is the image right side up?? Thanks..
JOHNSTOCKL 1 month ago
Hi John,
If either of those cameras are DSLR’s, then yes they can be connected. All you’ll need is a Canon EOS t-ring, which will screw directly onto the back of your scope. The image through the DSLR will be upright and correct.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 1 month ago
@oriontelescopes so I got my XT8 and a premium accessory kit from Orion. Additionally I purchased a 9mmm expanse eyepiece. However, because I live in Canada, there is quite a bit of snow and lugging the XT8 out over ice is not very convenient. So I am currently researching to get another telescope, not as a replacement because the XT8 is great, but as a grab and go telescope. I was considering a Starblast 4.5+EQ mount from Orion. Is this a good 2nd telescope for a amateur? Any other suggestions?
Gliscor360 1 month ago
Hi Gliscor360,
Yes, the StarBlast 4.5EQ would be a good 2nd scope to have when you don’t want to worry about the bulk of the other. You can easily carry it out all in one piece without difficulty, and is big enough to pull in some of the fainter objects as well as moon and planets.
An alternative could be the tabletop StarBlast 4.5 – same telescope, but if you have a picnic table or surface to raise it up, this scope could be a viable alternative.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 1 month ago
sooner or later you'll find out that there is no "right telescope" ;)) and you end up with several (3, maybe 4, at best) "right telescopes" to suit your observing needs. nevertheless, the Apex / StarMax mak is a top favorite, from Orion ;) my 102 does an excellent job. as well as the other 3 scopes do... :D
notubeplease 1 month ago
Hi orion telescope is therr any way to ship the orion skyquest classic dobsonian xt6 to the canada ?? Because no online shop can ship it to canada thanks
Sorry for my bad english im french :)
keven444 1 month ago
Which tripod was that that you used on the tabletop scope? I can find it on the Orion site.
K3N7CR1P3 1 month ago
Hi K3N,
We used a #5378 Paragon HD-F2 for that tabletop scope setup. I simply removed the head of the tripod, and bolted the tabletop scope directly to the elevator head. If you want more info, just type the stock number 5378 into the search field and it should bring it up.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 1 month ago
Another question if you don't mind? What do you call a computerized view finder? That is a connection allows you to view the image from your telescope on your computer? Thanks
jamesbondaygee 2 months ago
Hi James,
We do have cameras which can be attached to the telescope and USB port on your computer. YouTube won’t let me post links, but if you go to our website and look under astrophotography, you’ll find some planetary cameras, as well as the Deep Sky Video eyepiece, which allows you to see fainter objects directly on a TV or computer screen.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 1 month ago
Hi there. Very outstanding telescope description. Thanks. One question. With a reflector telescope, could you not got an eye piece that what simply invert the image the right way? Just in case you felt like viewing things here on Earth as well?
jamesbondaygee 2 months ago
Hi James,
The problem is that the light doesn’t come far enough out of a reflector’s tube to reach focus with an eyepiece that’s sitting at the end of an image erecting prism. You would never be able to reach focus, as the focuser would bottom out before hitting the focus point. If the light was made to come farther out of the tube, the secondary mirror would have to be made larger, reducing light and contrast.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 1 month ago
What beginners telescope do you think is better between Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector 9541 or the Orion SpaceProbe 3 Altazimuth Reflector 9883? I want to see ALL the things and this would be my first telescope but I can't decide. Any help would be great, thank you :)
SophieSaysRawrr 2 months ago
Hi Sophie,
Either telescope will allow you to see the planets and brighter deepsky objects. But the SkyScanner pulls in more light, so the nebulae will appear brighter and more detailed. Out of the box without adding any other accessories, the Spaceprobe is a little higher power and would show planets a bit bigger. But all you need is another eyepiece or barlow to bump the power of the SkyScanner up, and it would show planets quite nicely.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 1 month ago
I'm a begginer at this stuff I'm looking for something that doesn't cost that much,easy to use and can be used during day and night..
Thanks
TheGradumate 2 months ago
Hi TheGradumate,
There are many to choose from for those requirements, such as the observer 60mm, Observer 70mm, and the ShortTube 80mm and Apex telescopes. If you’d like help narrowing it down from that list, feel free to call us at 800-676-1343, and our customer service representatives would be happy to help.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 2 months ago
@oriontelescopes I want a telescope that isn't too large, that isn't too expensive (I live in Europe btw) like around €100, but that has really good view on planets, during the day and night. It doesn't have to go beyond our galaxy, but it has to go far and is good to see other objects aswell... Which telescope would you recommend me to get? (If it's possible what I'm asking of course ^^).
RSKorosiya 2 months ago
What Kind of maintenance is necessary with the Xt8?
Gliscor360 2 months ago
HI Gliscor360,
The 8” dobsonian will require occasion alignment of the mirrors depending how much the scope is moved and jostled around. And every few years of normal use you’ll probably have to pull the mirror out and give it a bath. All of this maintenance is detailed in the manual and is fairly simple to perform.
I hope that helps!
Thanks,
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 2 months ago
I will appreciate help with this issue : I got a Orion telescope on craigslist , The seller told me to be a Old Orion SkyView Pro 120mm EQ Refractor Telescope but now when I check online the 120mm model is grey color and the one I got is white ( 90mm) ... Could the old 120mm be white and same tripod than the 90mm .. thank you all
karelyanie 2 months ago
Hi Karelyanie,
If the scope says 90mm, then it definitely isn't a 120mm. We sell the Astroview 90mm (which we’ve had for many years), and that model is white, but the SkyView Pro 120 was always grey. We did carry a white 120mm on a different mount years ago, but it would say 120mm on the label.
I hope that helps - please call us at 800-676-1343 if you have any further questions. You can also send a photo if you’d like us to verify the model.
Thanks
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 2 months ago
@oriontelescopes
Thank you Ken for your response ... Im not sure which model is cause this is for a gift once I got it I wrap it and stored , I was checking online to find a some old models skyview , astoview and skywatcher comes in white ... Im going to try to get the model number or a photo to check how old it could be .. In anyway it is in like new condition however I wouldn't like to gift something it is 10 years old ... Thank you
karelyanie 2 months ago
Hi HometownBro,
Luckily, the moon and planets cut through light pollution very well, so you should have no problem seeing them from your suburban backyard. Fainter deep-sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies might be a little tougher to see in those condition, but the moon and planets will look great!
Thanks,
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 2 months ago
If I live in a suburb a few miles away from NYC, would I still be able to see the moon and the planets relatively well, with, say, the orion skyscanner (the telescope I'm planning on buying right now)? Thanks for any replies!
HometownBro 2 months ago
Hey , I am looking to buy a telescope but am not sure which one hoping u can tell me which one is best for me option 1 :celestron-1000m Newtonian reflector with nextar computer and is $239 or option 2 celestron nextar 6se 1500mm computerized telescope and price is $699. I want to get good view from the sky also if I can use it day and night. And if is safe to look at the sun hope I get a respond soon thank you
sergioe66 3 months ago
Hi Sergioe66,
I’m not sure which model you are asking about for “option 1”, but a larger aperture telescopes is always best. So if the 6se is larger diameter than the other, and it’s still in your price range, the views will be better. You can use it for daytime viewing as well, and safely viewing the sun is a possibility with the proper sized solar filter.
Thanks!
-Ken
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oriontelescopes 3 months ago
you would need a series of filters and a decent quality telescope to look at the sun. NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT PROPER EQUIPMENT.
gobbopimp69 3 months ago
Something for under $300 that i can attach my DSLR camera so i can take pictures of planets for astrophotagraphy. Any ideas? Also i would love it to be used for distance pictures other then sky viewing.
omnipotentbaron 3 months ago
Hi Omnipotentbaron,
The AstroView 90mm refractor is under $300 and would work with a DSLR for moon and planetary shots, as well as daytime terrestrial photography. If you’re looking for something smaller, the Apex 90mm or 102mm would work, but those don’t include a tripod so you would need to supply your own photo tripod.
Thanks!
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 3 months ago
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omnipotentbaron 3 months ago
Are these telescopes also available in Europe?
LadyJuJuNetherlands 4 months ago
Thank you for the Post :)
SasLeon 4 months ago
what STORE can i buy an orion skyscanner?
slashdeciple99 4 months ago
Very nice presentation, tnx
tigarrrr 4 months ago
I want to see planets good , i wana see them really good , not just a tiny tiny thing ...can someone recomand me a good telescope ? like 300-400 euro maxim ....
Molhedim 5 months ago
I’d recommend something with a long focal length so you can boost the power easily. Our XT 6” Intelliscope along with a 2x barlow will make the planets even larger. It’s important to know however that planets will never fill the field of view with any telescope – they are always small objects in the center of the field of view. But you’ll still see lots of details, including the rings around Saturn and a few cloud belts on Jupiter.
Thanks!
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 4 months ago
One other thing, Molhedim - we have a list of international dealers on our website. YouTube won't let me actually post the link for some reason, but if you go to our website, just click on "dealer locator" on the bottom left list on the main page.
Thanks again,
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 4 months ago
As a beginner wich telescope should I choice
Celestron FirstScope, reflector newtonian
Celestron Travel Scope 70, refractor
Celestron CLST-C70, Mini Mak Spotting Scope
Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ, reflector newtonian
WatchmenDrManhattan 5 months ago
VERY VERY HELPFULL!! THANKS
gman195 5 months ago
Very helpful.
elbeavo11 5 months ago
what's happening when you're looking with a telescope in the sun?
marcomovies97 6 months ago 2
@marcomovies97 without a solar filter you will blind
AndyFlash0f 6 months ago 9
@AndyFlash0f why don't you look at it and find out
vcastrejon1 1 week ago
Hello,
Yes, you should never look at the sun without an appropriate solar filter as this can cause severe damage to your eye. But with our solar filters, you will easily be able to see sun spots. Other filters may let you see more detail of the sun's surface such as prominences and flares. A good telescope to see this kind of detail would be the Personal Solar Telescope which can be found on our website.
Thanks
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 6 months ago
@marcomovies97 I would add to this answer that depending on the telescope your looking at the sun with, your eye and vision function might litterally burn instantly.
Don't
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palatem 4 months ago
Hi Bha239. The Skyscanner 100 is very easy to maintain. The collimation is fairly simple and nothing to be worried about. It will easily see planets even in town, as well as the brighter nebulae. The success of seeing nebulae will depend on how light polluted your town is, but there are several bright star clusters and nebulae that you will be able to identify in the suburbs of a big city.
Thanks!
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 6 months ago
@oriontelescopes
I can attest to this, I just recently purchased a SkyScanner, it's awesome, I live in the middle of a light polluted city but I could still see the rings of Saturn and get amazing views of the moon, Jupiter and the Galilean moons. Nebulae are really out of the question for me being in the middle of the city with tons of super bright LED street lights. This brings up the biggest benefit though, it's portability. You can easily take it anywhere.
sheepbane 6 months ago
Is the skyscanner 100mm easy to maintain for a beginner since it's a reflector? Also, would I be able to see nebulae and planets with the skyscanner 100mm if I live near a big city?
bha239 6 months ago
Is the Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian Telescope good for a beginner and do you ship to Finland?
ARSA525 7 months ago
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franknjohnson1 7 months ago
Hi ARSA525. The XT10 is easy to use for viewing objects but we typically don’t recommend it for beginners as it is fairly large and requires a decent amount of effort to move around. Our XT6 Classic would have the same ease of use to view objects, but is smaller than the XT10. We don't ship directly to customers overseas, but we do have dealers in Finland. If you visit our dealer locator page at telescope (dot) come and search on "Helsinki, Finland" you can find our two dealers nearby. Thanks!
franknjohnson1 7 months ago
Hi B5guy,
For fainter objects like galaxies, I would suggest the largest diameter scope you are comfortable carrying around. From the scopes described in this video, the best one for that type of viewing would be the XT-8 dobsonian. If that’s too big, then the StarSeeker 130mm or the StarBlast 4.5” would be good alternatives. I hope that helps!
Thanks
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 7 months ago
What type would you suggest if you wanted to view galaxies or Stars at a distance?
B5guy 7 months ago
Very useful guide. Thank-you.
nikanj 7 months ago
hello i just want to ask what are the features of orion skyscanner 100mm telescope.I'm planning to buy that scope.Can the skyscanner show the jupiter with bands and saturn's rings clearly and sharp?Is it good in nebulas and lunar observing too?Thanks!
JandDforevah 7 months ago
Hello, yes the SkyScanner can definitely do everything you mentioned! Bright nebulae and galaxies such as the Orion Nebula and Andromeda galaxy are visible through it, as well as lunar and planetary details. If you want to spend a fair amount of time on the planets, you might also consider getting a Barlow lens such as our Orion Shorty Barlow, which will double the power of the telescope, revealing even more planetary details.
Thanks!
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 5 months ago
gosh you remind me of Dr Rodney McKay!
Designandrew 8 months ago
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owned957 8 months ago
i have a dobsonian 8" got it today and i LOVE it highly recommend it.
owned957 8 months ago
hi can you help me as im not sure which scope to buy.the SkyWatcher Skyhawk 114 Catadioptric Newtonian Reflector Telescope for £139.00 is about as much as i have to spend.. for the same money can you recommend another scope... are the skywatcher scopes any good....many thanks
littlemandavey 8 months ago
great video, very informative
EscapeFromPenzance 8 months ago
Cant make up my mind i have a 90mm cassegrain telescope, and i want more then what it can do. I wanna spend between a 1000 to 2000 dollar range and down the road have it set up for photography, but cant figure out if a reflector or another cassegrain would be best for deep space objects? Im leaning toward a GPS 10 inch reflector on a german style stand.
jinma2 9 months ago
Hi Jinma2, either type of scope would be excellent for deep-sky. The Cassegrain would be more compact for the aperture, but the reflector would be less expensive while still giving excellent images. It might just come down to a portability/transportation issue in the end. Thanks!
oriontelescopes 9 months ago
Hi HarrrisMagic,
The white telescope was the AstroView 90mm, but if you are looking for the best views of those faint deepsky objects, by far the best would be the XT8. Aperture is the most important factor when viewing faint objects, and the the 8" pulls in over 2.5x more light than the Starseeker 130mm, and over 5x more light than the Astroview 90mm.
Thanks
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 11 months ago
I have a question about the xt8 orion and that white one you had, i didnt quite catch the name of the white one. Which one would you recommend for a deeper veiw of space, i have enough money to afford either one.
HarrrisMagic 11 months ago
@HarrrisMagic also with the starseeker 130mm, would you recommend that one over the earlier two? i want to see deeper into space with a better picture.
HarrrisMagic 11 months ago
Hi Mamatalu - If you're looking for add-on accessories, I would suggest a 2x barlow lens to bump up your magnification. The Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit is another nice package to help start learning your way around the night sky. Thanks! Ken, Orion Telescopes
oriontelescopes 11 months ago
I am thinking of funscope for my dad..we have never done astronomy before..I am thinking something not expensive.. If I go for funscope, what else should I buy?BTWI am flying to another country with this..so small and light is better..
mamatalu 1 year ago
great and informative vid, thanks alot :)
The1nd0nlyTom 1 year ago
Wonderful video! I own the Funscope, Skyscanner, and now the Starblast 6!
terrynak 1 year ago
I would like to add that expectations are a big factor in your first purchase.
MonsterLopes 1 year ago