The night sky has fascinated the human race since time began. Astronomy doesn't just have to be the province of professionals with huge telescopes. In fact, amateur stargazers have contributed to the sum of knowledge over the years. Many garden sheds contain mini observation posts manned by enthusiastic hobbyists. Here is a list of online retailers that deal in astronomical equipment.
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Telescope.com - This is a stockist for
Orion telescopes,
binoculars, astrophotography equipment, and microscopes. Items can be bought online or through the mail order catalog. Customers receive a 30-day money back guarantee and there is free technical support on purchases through email or over the phone. You can shop for telescopes by price range, brand or level of use (beginners, intermediate, advanced or expert). Articles give advice on choosing equipment and information on the stars, planets and other aspects of astronomy. There is a ‘sky summary’ and a star chart for the month and an image and information for the lunar phase of the day.
Buytelescopes.com - The range includes
telescopes,
mounts, eyepieces, astrophotography equipment,
solar scopes, software, and astronomical binoculars. Customers can browse by manufacture if preferred. Books are also on offer; so you can read up on the subject and the Kids Korner has
astronomical equipment, tee shirts, star charts, books, and astronomy themed games. The 'Picture of the Day' is accompanied by information on the image and the camera that took it. Users of the site can email questions to an expert and there are customer reviews with star ratings on equipment. The photo gallery contains some stunning images of solar systems, nebulas, and galaxies etc.
Opticsplanet.com - You can shop by equipment category or brand from a range of
telescopes,
eyepieces,
astronomical binoculars, solar scopes, spotting scopes, filters, astronomical software, and tripods and tripod accessories. Books and star maps are also available. As the site brings new stock in, customers have the opportunity to buy in the sales and clearouts section. There are also large savings to be made by selecting an Astronomy Gift Set. This is less expensive than buying individual pieces of equipment and would suit someone beginning the hobby. The range includes one for children. There is plenty of advice on the site on how to choose the right telescope for you and information about different pieces of
astronomy equipment. A telescope FAQ section advises on how to set up and use the equipment.
Astromart.com - This is the place for classified advertisements for buying and selling equipment and for bidding on auction items. Equipment on sale includes
telescopes,
eyepieces, filters, finders and guide scopes, mounts, tripods, astronomical software, and astronomy books. You can browse by location as well as product category. There are articles and
reviews of equipment. Members of the site can join in forum discussions. News from the world of
astronomy and
space exploration is posted and there is a calendar of events that gives the dates of astronomical events, lectures, and so on.