Orion IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator

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Give your IntelliScope Dob a brain! Simply plug the Computerized Object Locator into the base of any SkyQuest XT IntelliScope and you're all set to locate and view any of 14,000 celestial objects. You just select an object from the user-friendly menu buttons, then move the telescope in the direction of the guide arrows on the LCD screen. In seconds, the IntelliScope's two high-resolution digital encoders pinpoint the object, placing it right in the telescope's field of view. The internal database includes 837 stars (including double and variable stars), 7,840 NGC objects, 5,386 IC objects, 101 Messier objects, 8 planets, and 99 user-entered objects. It also features 12 monthly tours of the coolest objects. Whether you are an entry-level or expert astronomer, the Object Locator makes observing the night sky with your IntelliScope Dob incredibly easy and fun.

Orion SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope With Object Locator

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Orion SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope With Object Locator

Manufacturer: ORION
ProductGroup: Photography
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Locate more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller!
203mm aperture and 1200mm focal length allow you to reach deep into space for jaw-dropping images
The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use
Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
One-year limited warranty

ASIN: B000E1VSVU

Product Description

Building on the XT8's legacy of award-winning design and performance, we've enhanced the world's best-selling 8" Dobsonian with new technology that will literally change the way you view the heavens. The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope gives amateur stargazers speedy access to more than 14,000 celestial objects with the push of a button on the optionally available IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator. Want to view the Whirlpool Galaxy? Press the button labeled "Messier" ... select M51 ... whoosh! Wow! in seconds, there it is in the eyepiece. Never been able to find that edge-on galaxy, NGC 891? Tap the "NGC" button, select 891 ... whoosh! You're there. It's that easy to locate and view object after object — so many more in an evening than you could ever find before. Find out how much fun big-aperture stargazing can be with the Orion SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope. One-year limited warranty.

Orion SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope With Object Locator

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Orion SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope With Object Locator

Manufacturer: ORION
ProductGroup: Photography
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Takes big-aperture astronomy to a new level of performance and user-friendly fun!
Locate more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller!
305mm aperture and 1500mm focal length for breathtaking views of planets, galaxies and nebulas
Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, collimation cap, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
One-year limited warranty

ASIN: B000E1RIDW

Product Description

The XT12 IntelliScope takes big-aperture astronomy to a new level of performance and user-friendly fun. With design ingenuity and technical sophistication that make competing models yesterday's news, it will wow even the most star-savvy enthusiast. It's prodigious 305mm (12.0"), Pyrex® parabolic primary mirror pulls down 44% more light than 10" optics and 126% more than 8" optics. What's more, the XT12 is an IntelliScope! Which means you can just plug the optional IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator into the scope's base and you're ready to find and view any of 14,000 celestial objects with the push of a button or two. Sound easy? It is. If you are ready for some outrageous aperture, then get the smartest big scope to come along in years -- the SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope.

Orion SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope with Object Locator and Bonus Accessory Pack

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Excellent First Telescope - Orion XT10

Orion SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope with Object Locator and Bonus Accessory Pack

Manufacturer: ORION
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Locate more than 14,000 celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller!
254mm aperture and 1200mm focal length for glorius views of the moon, planets, galaxies and nebulas
Exquisite optics allow you to reach stars as faint as magnitude 15
Includes Crayford-style focuser, two eyepieces, finder scope, and FREE Starry Night software
Bonus FREE Accessories: 9x50 right-angle finder, LaserMate collimator and holster for object locator

ASIN: B000JC04AK

Product Description

This remarkable scope combines powerful 254mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with included Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! The optical tube houses an 10" (254mm) parabolic mirror and rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance. Comes complete with a 2" Crayford focuser with 1.25" adapter, two Sirius Plossl eyepieces, finder scope, eyepiece rack, "nav" knob, carrying handle, quick-collimation cap, and snap-on dust cap. Includes BONUS ACCESSORY PACK with a 9x50 right-angle finder scope, LaserMate collimator, and holster for the object locator, all FREE!

Customer Reviews:

Excellent First Telescope - Orion XT10.......2007-01-18

I'm new to astronomy. Having never looked through a telescope at the heavens even once, I recognized that an investment in a first telescope was fraught with opportunity for disappointment. So, I did a fairly intensive review of what pros and experienced amateurs had to say about scopes. The conclusions of most seemed to point in the same direction -- a Dobsonian mounted reflector provided the most value for the money. The only downside, from my perspective, was that Dobsonian mounts and motorized targeting systems are mutually exclusive. This precludes the user from astrophotography. However, virtually all agreed that newbies should avoid astrophotography like the plague because the complexities would most certainly scare amateurs away from astronomy altogether. The other consistent advice is that aperture is king. Put more money into aperture than anything else.

The Orion SkyQuest telescope seemed to be reputable and, to my delight, came with a computer-assisted targeting system -- not motorized, but assisted. Essentially, the way that it is supposed to work is that you align the scope to a bright star, Sirius for example, then tell the computer to note it's location. Then you do the same for another bright star. Once aligned, you can key a stellar object into the computer, M42 for example, and it will guide you as you rotate the base and tilt the tube manually. Neat, huh?

I have to admit, however, that I was initially I underwhelmed by what I saw through the scope. This is for two reasons. First, I was able to find M42 nicely through the scope with a clear image filling the Sirius Plossl 10mm viewfinder that came standard with the scope. However, it was pretty much a monochrome experience. A sort of greenish gray. After doing some more research, I learned that the bright colors you see in photographs are not perceptible to the human eye. The colorful images you see in astronomy magazines are achieved through various astrophotographic techniques. Second, the two eyepieces provided in the base package provide limited magnification and field of view. While M42 filled the field of view with the 10mm eyepiece, Saturn was still quite small. I could make out the rings, but no other details. So, Lesson One is be prepared to invest in additional eyepieces. By the way, much of the advice I found on the web noted that investment in additional eyepieces was almost a certainty. I'm planning to go to a local astronomy club and seek advice before buying more eyepieces. My main question is whether to opt for a 2 inch or stick with the standard 1 1/4 inch. The Orion SkyQuest supports both.

I tried, only briefly, to get the computerized object locator to work and didn't have much luck. I'm not ready to blame Orion quite yet as I think my experience may have been due to user error or improper installation.

The 10 inch XT10 is quite large and difficult to maneuver by yourself. Weight is not the main issue, it is just awkward to lift and navigate through your home and in and out of your vehicle. I have a Ford Expedition and have enough room with part of the rear and middle seat sections folded down to load it without disassembling it. One strong person can do it alone, but two is much better. I'm afraid that the size and transportability of the larger XT12 would have resulted in fewer trips to dark sky locations. Lession Two, be sure that your vehicle will accomodate this scope before you buy it.

All things considered, I am very satisfied with the performance of the XT10 scope itself, but not ready to recommend the Computerized Object Locator just yet. This is clearly a good scope for beginners and excellent value for the money.

Orion SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope With Object Locator

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Orion SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope With Object Locator

Manufacturer: ORION
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Locate more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller!
254mm aperture and 1200mm focal length for glorious views of the moon, planets, galaxies and nebulas
Exquisite optics allow you to reach stars as faint as magnitude 15
Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
One-year limited warranty

ASIN: B000E1TNGW

Product Description

This remarkable scope combines powerful 254mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! The optical tube houses an 10" (254mm) parabolic mirror and rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance. This telescope comes complete with a 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" adapter, two Sirius Plossl eyepieces, 9x50 finder scope, eyepiece rack, "nav" knob, carrying handle, quick-collimation cap, and snap-on dust cap.

Orion SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope with Object Locator and Free Bonus Accessory Pack

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Orion SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope with Object Locator and Free Bonus Accessory Pack

Manufacturer: ORION
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Locate more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller
150mm aperture and 1200mm focal length (f/8.0) for brighter, more detailed images
Features a streamlined Dobsonian base for unflinching stability and superior balance
Includes 2 eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, and FREE Starry Night astro software
Bonus FREE Accessories: 9x50 right-angle finder, LaserMate collimator and holster for object locator

ASIN: B000JC4UF0

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This remarkable scope combines powerful 150mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! The optical tube rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance. This telescope comes complete with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser, two Sirius Plossl eyepieces, finder scope, eyepiece rack, "nav" knob, carrying handle, and snap-on dust cap. Now for a limited time, when you buy an XT6 IntelliScope you'll receive a FREE Bonus Accessory Pack with 6x30 right-angle finder scope, LaserMate collimator and holster for object locator.

Orion SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope Dobsonian With Computerized Object Locator

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Orion SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope Dobsonian With Computerized Object Locator

Manufacturer: ORION
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Locate more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller!
150mm aperture and 1200mm focal length for brighter, more detailed images
A streamlined Dobsonian base for unflinching stability and superior balance
Includes 2 eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, and FREE Starry Night astro software
One-year limited warranty

ASIN: B000E1VSVK

Product Description

The idea of owning your first telescope intrigues you, but you worry that you'll need help finding cool celestial objects to view. Well don't worry, be happy — the SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope will find them for you! This remarkable scope combines powerful reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one very portable package. And with the addition of the optional IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the novice stargazer will be able to locate thousands of celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! You just select an object to observe using the Object Locator's illuminated menu buttons (Galaxies, Clusters, Nebulas, etc.), or choose a pre-set tour of the best objects, then press Enter. The IntelliScope's high-resolution, 9,216-step digital encoders direct the telescope right to the object, placing it squarely in the telescope's field of view.

Orion SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope with Object Locator and Free Bonus Accessory Pack

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Orion SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope with Object Locator and Free Bonus Accessory Pack

Manufacturer: ORION
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Takes big-aperture astronomy to a new level of performance and user-friendly fun!
Locate more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with ease with included object locator
305mm aperture and 1500mm focal length for breathtaking views of planets, galaxies and nebulas
Includes 2" crayford focuser, two eyepieces, finder scope, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
Bonus FREE Accessories: 9x50 right-angle finder, LaserMate collimator and holster for object locator

ASIN: B000JC1XGY

Product Description

The XT12 IntelliScope takes big-aperture astronomy to a new level of performance and user-friendly fun. With design ingenuity and technical sophistication that make competing models yesterday's news, it will wow even the most star-savvy enthusiast. It's prodigious 305mm (12.0"), Pyrex® parabolic primary mirror pulls down 44% more light than 10" optics and 126% more than 8" optics. What's more, the XT12 is an IntelliScope! Which means you can just plug the included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator into the scope's base and you're ready to find and view any of 14,000 celestial objects with the push of a button or two. Sound easy? It is. Includes BONUS ACCESSORY PACK with a 9x50 right-angle finder scope, LaserMate collimator, and holster for the object locator, all FREE!

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