Specials

• A video astronomy package to see the view through your telescope on a TV, Apple laptop or desktop computer, and more
• Great for viewing and capturing video footage of the Moon, bright planets, Sun (only with a proper solar filter) and terrestrial targets
• The included 1.25" StarShoot Video Eyepiece displays real-time video of the view through your telescope on any device with an RCA video input
• Also includes the Orion Video Capture Device for Mac OSX for viewing on an Apple laptop or desktop computer, and for optional processing of captured video footage
• Lets you broadcast the view through your telescope on the internet via NightSkiesNetwork.com

The Moon is one of the most enticing targets to view in the night sky. Thanks to its big, bright appearance and intriguing landscape features, the Moon is a favored sight by amateur astronomers all over the world. The Moon is in fact so bright with reflected sunlight, especially during a Full Moon, that it can overwhelm astronomers with distracting and view-degrading glare. The specialized 1.25” Orion Variable Polarizing Filter for 1.25” telescope eyepieces provides an elegant solution by toning down the brightness of the lunar surface so you can enjoy optimized contrast in each and every view of our nearest neighbor in the solar system.

Orion tele-extenders permit high-magnification "eyepiece projection" photography of the Moon and planets with a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Orion tele-extenders are designed to fit all Celestron and Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.

Made of anodized aluminum, the tele-extender fits over a 1.25" telescope eyepiece, with one end threading onto the eyepiece holder (visual back) of the telescope, the other end threading into the T-ring (sold separately) on your camera body.

This Standard Tele-Extender is a fixed-length cylinder that provides a single projection magnification depending on the focal length of the eyepiece you use.

Variable polarizing filter acts like a dimmer switch for your telescope, to tone down brightnessReduced brightness and glare unmasks detail in your viewing subject and greatly improves contrastAdjust the amount of light transmission from 1% to 40%T

Allows use of the Orion Deep Space Video Camera in a telescope with a 2" focuser.

A wide T-ring converts a SLR or DSLR camera mount to a wide-format T-thread. This wide (48mm) T-ring supports full 35mm format cameras. A wide format T-ring is needed for astrophotographic applications using a Nikon DSLR or SLR camera and a focal-reducer / corrector lens.

Compact mini guide scope designed for use with astrophotography telescopes up to 1500mm focal length.

This adapter provides a T-thread to allow a camera body to be coupled to the Orion 2" Crayford-type focuser (#13039) for prime focus photography. You will also need the appropriate T-ring for your camera (sold separately).

Pop this precision mini-motor on a compatible Orion or Celestron equatorial telescope mount and track celestial objects automatically. It'll make observing easier and more fun! Drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension. Hand controller has 8x speed and pause mode. External disengage allows coarse movement of the telescope by hand with motor attached. Includes electronic motor, electronic hand controller, and battery case. Powered by four D-cell batteries (not included).

Pop this precision mini-motor on a compatible Orion or Celestron equatorial telescope mount and track celestial objects automatically. It'll make observing easier and more fun! Drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension. Electronic Hand controller has 2x and 4x speeds and pause mode. External disengage allows coarse movement of the scope by hand with motor attached. Both systems include electronic motor, hand controller, and battery case. Powered by four D-cell batteries (not included).

Pop this precision mini-motor on a compatible Orion or Celestron equatorial telescope mount and track celestial objects automatically. It'll make observing easier and more fun! Drive provides regulated sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension. Electronic Hand controller has 8x speed and pause mode. External disengage allows coarse movement of the telescope by hand with motor attached. Both systems include electronic motor, electronic hand controller, and battery case. Powered by four D-cell batteries (not included).

A T-ring converts a camera's mount to a standard T-thread. All camera adapters, including Celestron and Meade T-adapters and universal camera adapters, will fit this T-thread. Call for advice if your camera is not listed.

Control your StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II from the comfort of your laptop or home computer with our useful Computer Control software. Our StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II Computer Control is compatible with both Apple and Windows computers for a wide range of versatility, and includes handy features and shortcuts to make your video astronomy experience better than ever before.

The Orion StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II Computer Control kit includes a 50’ serial cable, a USB-to-RS-232 adapter, and easy-to-use software. With the included software, PC and Mac users alike can adjust Deep Space Video Camera II setting remotely using convenient drop-down menus, sliders, and more. Rather than having to go through the time-consuming process of selecting individual characters for on-screen text displays, the Computer Control software allows you to use your computer keyboard to save valuable observing time.

You can now use the popular Orion StarShoot Solar System Color Imager IV with an Apple computer! Included imaging and processing software is now compatible with Apple Mac OS X systems as well as Windows 7, Vista (32 bit & 64 bit), and XP operating systems.

Astrophotography is an immensely rewarding hobby, but what should you start taking pictures of if you’re a beginner? Some of the best objects to start on are the planets of our own solar system and the Moon. Big, bright targets like Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and the Moon make wonderful models as they strut their way around the Sun on their celestial catwalk. The planets are relatively easy to locate and identify in the night sky, so solar system objects prime imaging targets for all astrophotographs.

Have you ever wanted to share the enjoyable view seen through your telescope with a few friends or family members? Well, now you can do just that with the innovative and affordable Orion StarShoot Video Eyepiece. Now you can easily view what you see in your telescope on your TV screen or camcorder! The Video eyepiece sends live images of the Moon, bright planets, Sun (solar filter required), and terrestrial subjects as seen through the telescope to a TV set, camcorder, or any other device with an RCA video input. Now the whole family, classroom, or astronomical society can enjoy the view right along with you, as if you were all looking through the same telescope.

The SteadyPix Deluxe securely couples just about any "point-and-shoot" digital camera, SLR, or DSLR camera to a telescope eyepiece, and allows adjustment to achieve precise focus and centering for afocal photography. The rubber-lined eyepiece clamp helps prevent any marring or damge to your eyepieces. This versatile mount offers three dimensions of adjustment (horizontal, vertical, and depth) to accomodate almost any camera size or lens position. You can even rotate the camera away from the eyepiece for visual access, without having to remove the SteadyPix Deluxe mount. The SteadyPix Deluxe has been improved to fit all 1.25" eyepieces and most 2" eyepieces (up to 61mm in diameter). It also features a sturdier all-metal design for increased rigidity and performance. So if you've got the desire to dabble in astro-imaging, the SteadyPicx Deluxe Camera Mount is a great way to get started! Weighs just 10 oz. and includes a one-year limited warranty.

A T-ring converts a camera's mount to a standard T-thread. All camera adapters, including Celestron and Meade T-adapters and universal camera adapters, will fit this T-thread.