Astronomy

Aurora, CO (Vocus) November 9, 2010

Web entrepreneur Patricia Quinlan is pleased to announce the publication of her brand-new website, AmericanTelescopes.com. Launched in August, the web business was developed to provide online shoppers with a distinct selection of telescopes. This wide collection includes models for beginners and hobbyist stargazers as well as models for intermediate and advanced astronomers; they even have styles to accommodate children.

?All of my life I?ve loved looking at the moon,? Quinlan said. ?As I child I would lay in bed and look at the moon and, now as an adult, I still enjoy gazing up at the brilliant glow.?

At AmericanTelescopes.com shoppers are invited to browse an exciting collection of telescopes manufactured by two premium brands, Bushnell and Tasco. Choose from the standard model ? the Tasco Spacestation 60AZ Refractor telescope ? priced at $ 79.95 to the super-deluxe advanced model ? the Bushnell Northstar 100mm Maksutove ? priced at $ 741.95. A variety of other telescopes with varying levels of complexity fall in between these prices to accommodate all experience levels and budgets.

?Nothing compares to the enchanting beauty of the night?s sky, far away from the big city lights,? Quinlan said. ?I remember the nights I went camping in the country and stared up at the sky in awe.?

The website also sells telescopes that are perfectly suited for children. Check out the Tasco 49TN Refractor telescope, which is currently on sale for $ 35.95. This model features a 19-piece microscope kit with assorted examination slides, preparation tools and sample slides. It?s a beautiful land and sky-viewing telescope for young and curious minds. Shoppers may also choose from a variety of accessories such as lens cleaning systems, radio flashlights and more.

To learn more about the specific products available at AmericanTelescopes.com, visit the site?s newly formulated business blog, http://www.AmericanTelescopesBlog.com. This social platform will also provide basic information about the features and functionality of these telescopes as well as general information about astronomy.

About the Company:

AmericanTelescopes.com ? a division of PEQUIN LLC ? is owned and operated by web entrepreneur Patricia Quinlan.

Patricia Quinlan

http://www.AmericanTelescopes.com

(877) 315-1314

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(PRWEB) June 09, 2011

Capturing a breath taking image with a telescope used to be very difficult, and it required somewhat expensive astronomy equipment to do the job right. Thanks to Orion Telescopes and other astronomy product dealers, things aren?t what they used to be. Better amateur astrophotography equipment is being mass produced now more than ever. The result is that consumers have access to more options and superior astrophotography products for a fraction of the cost as compared to just 5 years ago. The astrophotography market is growing and the constant addition of newer and better astrophotography equipment at affordable price points means more people are getting into this hobby. In other words, the industry is sort of going through a big bang of its own!

Buy-Telescope.com just published new information regarding the latest Orion Mini Autoguider package that was recently made available to consumers. In addition to its affordability, Buy-Telescope.com reports that it is a very accurate autoguider solution suitable for virtually all amateur astrophotography applications.

The function of the Orion autoguider is to help keep Orion telescopes on target while the picture is being taken. It compensates for the rotation of the earth by feeding data to a computer which then sends precise instructions to motor of the telescope mount. Without an autoguider setup, long exposure astrophotography without star trails just isn?t possible.

While there are many great Orion telescopes and accessories available for astrophotography, the main challenge when starting out isn?t with choosing the equipment. The web is full of product reviews and recommendations. Learning how to use the equipment, setting up the camera, processing and stacking images is not really intuitive however. Quality information in this specific area is still lacking. Thankfully, Buy-Telescope.com continues its tradition of providing high quality educational information by giving away a high quality astrophotography eBook called ?Getting Started in Astrophotography?. The information supplied in this free eBook really helps amateur backyard astronomers get started on the right track.

Follow Buy-Telecope.com on Facebook.

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(PRWEB) July 27, 2011

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is always a big event where the newest and most innovative products are brought out to showcase to the world. While astronomy gear companies make up a very small portion of the exhibitors, Celestron, the company that brought the world the amazing SkyScout, is always there pushing the boundaries of innovative technical applications for our most favorite of hobbies. This year is no exception.

Introducing, the Celestron SKYProdigy Telescope Series

Winner of 2011 CES Innovations Honoree Award for Design and Engineering Excellence at CES 2011, the Celestron SKYProdigy series of telescopes will align themselves- in just three minutes! That’s right, three minutes, and what’s more, suggested retail is about $ 700.

The SkyProdigy features patent pending StarSense? Technology, which provides a dramatic evolution in telescope alignment technology. Unlike most other telescopes which require a user to select and manually center known stars in the telescope to align it, StarSense makes the aligning process easier and faster. With StarSense users turn on the SkyProdigy, push a button and are ready to view the universe in less than three minutes.

With an aligning process of three minutes, the SkyProdigy is the fastest automatically aligning telescope on the market today.

“StarSense completely circumvents the frustrating alignment process of current ‘Go-To’ telescopes by allowing the telescope to automatically align itself without any user intervention whatsoever once it is turned on,” said Joseph A. Lupica Jr, president and CEO of Celestron. “Our SkyProdigy and StarSense technology redefines how users can view the universe. For the last 50 years, Celestron has been the world’s leading telescope manufacturer. We’ve developed industry-changing products such as Sky Scout Personal Planetarium and the SkyProdigy is further evidence of our continued commitment to being the world’s leading telescope maker.”

Additionally, the SkyProdigy includes a “Sky Tour” feature which automatically moves the telescope to the best astronomical objects currently visible at that time.

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Middletown, CT (PRWEB) August 10, 2011

At NotJustTelescopes, the expansion of the Voyager Sky Tour series of both Refractor and Reflector Telescopes to a collection of six is proof positive of the continued, if not growing interest in the exploration of the heavens. Included in these first ever discounted telescopes are Bushnell Northstar products, Red Planet products from the Carson line, and Space Station products from the Tasco line.

While manned space travel is off of the NASA budget drawing boards for the near future, research into the cosmos continues with Hubble in orbit and the James Webb Space Telescope planned for a 2018 launch (provided Congress does not cut the project for the NASA budget in the 2011–2012 session. In the meantime many professional and leisure astronomers continue their search of the known universe. At NotJustTelescopes.com, the expansion of the Voyager Sky Tour series of both Refracting and Reflector Telescopes to a collection of six is proof positive of the continued, if not growing interest in the exploration of the heavens.

Across the country, too many school programs are being cut back, but the sciences continue to remain stable to which we can all be thankful. Astronomy continues strong in both suburban and urban school systems. Store proprietors can attest to that stability in the inner city as well as the enthusiasm of programs that have expanded youthful minds.

At NotJustTelescopes, beginners and the pros can feel at home.

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Northbrook, Illinois (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

OpticsPlanet, Inc. (http://www.opticsplanet.net), the world’s largest specialized internet retailer of telescopes, binoculars and spotting scopes, is happy to announce the return of the Celestron Ultima, Celestron PowerSeeker and Celestron Maksutov. These award-winning telescopes and spotting scopes are back by popular demand and available exclusively at OpticsPlanet.net, Tactical-Store.com, and OpticsforYou.com.

The Celestron Ultima Angled 80 Spotting Scope Package won a Brilliance Award in 2009 for Best Spotting Scope Under $ 200. The Ultima comes with everything nature observers need to get started, with an 80mm refractor featuring multi-coated optics and a durable design, perfect for hauling on a favorite hiking trail. A photographic tripod is included, so a clear, stable image can be achieved quickly and easily.

Like the Ultima, the Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope Package also won a Brilliance Award in 2009. This Best Telescope for under $ 150 continues to be an outstanding value, with a plethora of features and high level performance at a low price. Minute adjusts are necessary to discover the many mysteries of space, so the included Celestron Motor Drive gives beginning astronomers the chance to star gaze like the pros.

For those looking to observe both terrestrial and astronomical objects, the Celestron C90 Mak Spotting Scope and Celestron 90mm Maksutov Spotting Scope Package are excellent choices. Both feature a 90mm aperture, which is especially large for spotting scopes in this price range. Large apertures provide brighter image, with more detail at greater magnifications. Hunters also love these spotting scopes for their outstanding range and low price.

OpticsPlanet is proud to have these Celestron Spotting Scopes and Telescopes back in their stores before the holiday season. Customers have loved these exclusive products since their debut, and the demand has never been higher. With these options, OpticsPlanet continues to work toward their goal of bringing the best astronomy and nature observing products to the market.

About OpticsPlanet, Inc.

Founded in 1999, OpticsPlanet, Inc. has quickly become one of the world’s leading online retailers specializing in sport optics, tactical and military gear, binoculars, night vision optics, rifle scopes and sunglasses. Based outside Chicago in Northbrook, Illinois, the company operates a network of online stores including: OpticsPlanet.com, Tactical-Store.com, RangeFinders.com, GunCases.com, and Dvor.com, the first members-only online store offering exclusive flash sale deals on outdoor, sports and hunting gear.

The company has received numerous industry awards and has been recognized by its customers and several major publications for its excellent service and stellar sales growth. In 2011, the company was recognized for the fifth straight year by Internet Retailer Magazine as one of the top 500 e-retailers in the United States. OpticsPlanet.com has also been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top 5000 fastest growing companies in the United States.

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