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Celestron EdgeHD 800 CG-5 OTA # 91031-XLT
Celestron EdgeHD 800 Optical Tube with CG5 Dovetail # 91031-XLT
I purchased this telescope to use on my AVX mount to improve my imaging capability using a Canon T71 DSLR. I can say I am thrilled with this scope and mount combination and will be adding autoguiding soon to further improve my imaging. Without autogu...
I purchased this telescope to use on my AVX mount to improve my imaging capability using a Canon T71 DSLR. I can say I am thrilled with this scope and mount combination and will be adding autoguiding soon to further improve my imaging. Without autogu...
Meade 12" LX600-ACF f/8 UHTC Telescope with Giant Field Tripod # 1208-70-01
Meade LX600 with Tripod - ordered from Agena
I am very satisfied with the delivery of my new LX600. From my order, it arrived surprisingly promptly, delivered by truck on a pallet. No shipping damage which I was very happy to see. I had no trouble assembling the scope and was observing the next...
I am very satisfied with the delivery of my new LX600. From my order, it arrived surprisingly promptly, delivered by truck on a pallet. No shipping damage which I was very happy to see. I had no trouble assembling the scope and was observing the next...
Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope # 11069
Great telescope
This is a great telescope, but the tripod & mount on it is a weakness. It is poorly designed for doing any photography work as vibrations from refocusing and movement translates to the scope due to the mount only having one arm. This is NOT somet...
This is a great telescope, but the tripod & mount on it is a weakness. It is poorly designed for doing any photography work as vibrations from refocusing and movement translates to the scope due to the mount only having one arm. This is NOT somet...
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope # 12091
Terrific scope
Excellent ota coupled with on board battery and software controlled goto is a great combination. Quick setup. Sturdy tripod. Excellent quality.
Excellent ota coupled with on board battery and software controlled goto is a great combination. Quick setup. Sturdy tripod. Excellent quality.
Meade LX70 M6 6" Mak-Cass Telescope OTA # 270023
Good buy
I like it. As with everything man-made it can be improved upon nothing is perfect. Too bad Meade doesn't market this telescope anymore I would buy another. It does what it is designed too do. Weak points aer focuser, terrible 2" diagonal.
I like it. As with everything man-made it can be improved upon nothing is perfect. Too bad Meade doesn't market this telescope anymore I would buy another. It does what it is designed too do. Weak points aer focuser, terrible 2" diagonal.
Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope # 11069
Great telescope, great product!
I'm an amateur and Agena recommended this product. They were spot on. I know others who had it too. I'm having a great time with it and everything was perfect when I received it. Will definitely buy again from here.
I'm an amateur and Agena recommended this product. They were spot on. I know others who had it too. I'm having a great time with it and everything was perfect when I received it. Will definitely buy again from here.
Celestron C90 Mak Spotting Scope # 52268
Great scope
I've had mine for a couple of years.... Major caveat. Although you can see a very few major deep sky objects... most dimly see, this scope is only good for nature.... double stars, the moon and bright planets. Optically, mine is very good and I ...
I've had mine for a couple of years.... Major caveat. Although you can see a very few major deep sky objects... most dimly see, this scope is only good for nature.... double stars, the moon and bright planets. Optically, mine is very good and I ...
Sky Watcher 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope # S11540
They can't be beat!
I placed my order for this scope around 1:30 pm CST on a Friday, it was delivered to me in Texas the following MONDAY! Of course this is a fine OTA, same kind of views as a long tube refractor. Best for Lunar and planetary viewing. If you get one, ge...
I placed my order for this scope around 1:30 pm CST on a Friday, it was delivered to me in Texas the following MONDAY! Of course this is a fine OTA, same kind of views as a long tube refractor. Best for Lunar and planetary viewing. If you get one, ge...
Jan 4, 2018
Celestron EdgeHD 1400 OTA # 91060-XLT
14" Edge SCT
I owned a Celestron C14 SCT for a few years (along with a 9.25" SCT, a 6" triplet APO refractor and a 10" Newt). I've been a visual astronomer for 42+ years. I've always wondered how much better the views would be with an Edg...
I owned a Celestron C14 SCT for a few years (along with a 9.25" SCT, a 6" triplet APO refractor and a 10" Newt). I've been a visual astronomer for 42+ years. I've always wondered how much better the views would be with an Edg...
Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope # 11069
Celestron Nexstar 8SE
Incredible value --- offers some decent aperture and loads of capability for a very reasonable price. IMO one of the very best 'bangs for the buck' there is in intermediate amateur astronomy scopes. F10 with 2000mm focal length provides plenty of ...
Incredible value --- offers some decent aperture and loads of capability for a very reasonable price. IMO one of the very best 'bangs for the buck' there is in intermediate amateur astronomy scopes. F10 with 2000mm focal length provides plenty of ...
Sep 1, 2017
Celestron 11" CPC 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope # 11075-XLT
Celestron 11" CPC 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope # 11075-XLT
I have been really enjoying using this scope. Optical quality i give a A. Star testing inside and outside of focus show the images are very close. I can, when seeing permits (rare) use a 6mm expanse eyepiece (466x) and the optics handle the power wit...
I have been really enjoying using this scope. Optical quality i give a A. Star testing inside and outside of focus show the images are very close. I can, when seeing permits (rare) use a 6mm expanse eyepiece (466x) and the optics handle the power wit...
Meade ETX-125 Observer 125mm f/15 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope # 205005
Etx125
Loverly optics ,accurate go to s
Loverly optics ,accurate go to s
Meade ETX-90 90mm f/13.8 MAK Telescope # 3514-04-15
Recommended Starter Scope
This ETX90 was given to me as a birthday present from my wife last October and I was very happy with the quality of the scope. I also have a Celestron C8 on a Vixen polaris mount which does not have any GoTo capability. The ETX90 has now become the s...
This ETX90 was given to me as a birthday present from my wife last October and I was very happy with the quality of the scope. I also have a Celestron C8 on a Vixen polaris mount which does not have any GoTo capability. The ETX90 has now become the s...
Levenhuk Skyline PRO 80 MAK Telescope # 30075
Pro 80 works fine for me
It's my second scope, the first a $90 Orion, which works well but, has only a tripod mount and for on the go. (go scope) The Pro 80 has a very fine Alti-Azimuth mount on a great tripod, which is much better to aim and observe with. The telescope opti...
It's my second scope, the first a $90 Orion, which works well but, has only a tripod mount and for on the go. (go scope) The Pro 80 has a very fine Alti-Azimuth mount on a great tripod, which is much better to aim and observe with. The telescope opti...
Celestron NexStar 6 SE Telescope # 11068
Very happy camper!!
I highly recommend this scope. I love the orange tube. This thing is compact enough to carry around but large enough in aperture to see all the stuff I want to see. I've taken this scope camping a few times and it has performed great. Moon views are ...
I highly recommend this scope. I love the orange tube. This thing is compact enough to carry around but large enough in aperture to see all the stuff I want to see. I've taken this scope camping a few times and it has performed great. Moon views are ...
Celestron 8" CPC 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope # 11073-XLT
I heard good things about Agena, reviews
Purchased Nov. 2013 and it's been cloudy and or cold constantly since then. I did attach my nex5n camera and shoot the moon from the garage door and tried a mock allinement which seemed to work ok. This is a very nice scope, shipping was quick and it...
Purchased Nov. 2013 and it's been cloudy and or cold constantly since then. I did attach my nex5n camera and shoot the moon from the garage door and tried a mock allinement which seemed to work ok. This is a very nice scope, shipping was quick and it...
Celestron NexStar 6 SE Telescope # 11068
Another great Celestron product, thanks Agena!
I have a large observatory scope, but wanted a "go to" to find new, more challenging objects. And find them more quickly! I've also become involved with an astronomy club, so portability was important. This scope fits the bill perfectly. Alignment i...
I have a large observatory scope, but wanted a "go to" to find new, more challenging objects. And find them more quickly! I've also become involved with an astronomy club, so portability was important. This scope fits the bill perfectly. Alignment i...
Celestron NexStar 6 SE Telescope # 11068
Great service selling a great scope.
The 6SE is a great scope. Dealing with Agena has been great. I have dealt with them in the past and my experience then was just as good. Free shipping and a sale price was all it took.
The 6SE is a great scope. Dealing with Agena has been great. I have dealt with them in the past and my experience then was just as good. Free shipping and a sale price was all it took.
Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope # 11069
Amazing views
This telescope is just an amazing piece of engineering. I have had this scope for 3 years and have enjoyed it just about every day. It has traveled on vacations to various dark sites and 3 star parties. This is all possible due to it light weight abo...
This telescope is just an amazing piece of engineering. I have had this scope for 3 years and have enjoyed it just about every day. It has traveled on vacations to various dark sites and 3 star parties. This is all possible due to it light weight abo...
Celestron NexStar 6 SE Telescope # 11068
Great Telescope
I have only had this telescope for a few days and am already very pleased with it. The first night I had a chance to observe I set it up outside, leveled the tripod, plugged in the AC Power Adapter and begun the alignment process. I chose three brig...
I have only had this telescope for a few days and am already very pleased with it. The first night I had a chance to observe I set it up outside, leveled the tripod, plugged in the AC Power Adapter and begun the alignment process. I chose three brig...
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