Question:
Trying to decide between the Nexstar SE 6 or 8? Recommendations for accessories as well. Live in small community — rural area. 4 kids ages 8 – 18. Thanks….. Robert
Answer:
Both are kid-compatible because you can adjust the eyepiece low enough for seated viewing, even for kids.
Differences:
The light gathering of the 8″ is 78% larger than [...]
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Manuf. No. Takahashi TSS1021
Complete TSA-102 system. Package includes TSA-102 refractor, EM-11 Temma-2 Jr. GOTO mount, tube holder, 7×50 finder, finder bracket, tripod, 18mm LE ocular and 1.25″ Takahashi diagonal with compression ring.
Not only is the TSA-102S a great visual instrument, it can be converted into a flat field f/7.84 or an f/5.98 wide [...]
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MaxIm DL: The Gold Standard
MaxIm DL is the fastest and easiest way to image the night sky. Whether you want to produce stunning portraits, collect science data, or hunt for new objects, MaxIm DL has the tools you need.
Version 5 adds a host of new capabilities, to make imaging and processing faster and [...]
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Manuf. No. Unihedron SQM-L
Finally, an affordable meter for measuring sky brightness for astronomers!
The Sky Quality Meter – L measures the brightness of the night sky in magnitudes per square arcsecond.
Unprecedented sensitivity in a handheld meter!
Designed by Dr. Doug Welch and Anthony Tekatch
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Unihedron Sky Quality Meter – L SQM-L
