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03/01/2022

At TelescopeTek, it's our goal to give our Astro-community the largest selection of quality brands on the market. We're always working on expanding our product line, and we're excited to announce that we have a new brand coming on board!

DayStar Instruments is an industry-leading manufacturer of research-grade solar instrumentation. If you're looking to expand your collection of solar-viewing filters & scopes, we've got you covered.

Visit our site for special solar savings! https://telescopetek.com/collections/vendors?page=1&q=Daystar

02/08/2022

🔭🌠 Don't miss the Galileo Birthday Celebration Sale! Now through February 28th, we're offering huge markdowns on select Explore Scientific telescopes, mounts, and accessories. Shop now at https://telescopetek.com/collections/sale

12/01/2021

Of all our monthly "What We're Watching" skygazing guides, this is one you won't want to miss. The largest meteor shower of the year is only a few days away so read our full guide below to get all the deets 🚀

https://telescopetek.com/blogs/news/what-we-re-watching-december-2021

Grab your loved ones and a telescope, and spend your holidays at your favorite viewing spot! In regards to major astronomy events, the best were saved for last! Enjoy one of the largest meteor showers of the year as well as excellent views facilitated by the cold, crisp winter air. December 4: New M...

11/16/2021

The eyepieces included with your telescope starter pack are a good start, but if you’re ready to level up, high-quality eyepieces will be your next best purchase. If you feel like there’s too many components of an eyepiece to ever make sense of, this guide is for you!

Read our telescope eyepiece guide at
https://telescopetek.com/blogs/news/the-ultimate-telescope-eyepiece-guide

Eyepieces hold a ton of power over the quality of our skygazing experiences. Amateur astronomers often have a giant breakthrough moment when they look through a telescope paired with a high-quality eyepiece for the first time. The eyepieces included with a “starter pack” for a telescope are a go...

11/07/2021

November marks another year of business for TelescopeTek!🥳 We wouldn't be here without our customers, so we wanted to share a special discount as our way of saying thanks. Use code "HAPPYBDAY" for 3% off all orders for the month of November. Happy shopping!

11/04/2021

From meteor showers to a partial lunar eclipse, there's plenty to look forward to this month. We hope this guide inspires you to grab your telescope, get outside, and enjoy the phenomenal views!

Check out our list of top skygazing events to watch at https://telescopetek.com/blogs/news/what-we-re-watching-november-2021

In the spirit of gratitude that the month of Thanksgiving is all about, I challenge you to grab your telescope or binoculars, go to your favorite viewing location, and be reminded of the mind-blowing beauty of our universe. How could we not be grateful for that?! November holds lots of opportunities...

10/22/2021

Have you ever viewed space in 3D? Seen M27 floating in front of the distant background stars or galaxies hanging deep in the distance BEHIND the Milkyway Stars?😮

Russ Lederman of Denkmeier Optical created a revolutionary binoviewing system that has allowed for just that. Simply pair the Denkmeier Binoviewers with the LOA 3D Deep Immersion Eyepiece Set and 3D viewing becomes a reality!

Shop Denkmeier Binoviewers & 3D Eyepiece Set at TelescopeTek. https://telescopetek.com/products/denkmeier-binotron27-super-system?_pos=9&_sid=07cca5979&_ss=r

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OumtZjLgM_k&t=68s

Are Astrophotos a means to do outreach? Try showing novices The Universe in real time in 3D! The reactions speak for themselves. More videos will be coming t...

10/08/2021

Astro-Hutech recently released their brand new line of IDAS H-alpha filters...and we have them in stock!

Check out this awesome shot taken with the IDAS H-alpha 6.8nm High Speed Filter along with a monochrome camera - photo courtesy of Ted at Astro-Hutech.

Shop now at https://telescopetek.com/collections/filters?sort_by=created-descending

10/05/2021

We know the struggle of trying to hold a large pair of binoculars steady😅 While our customer was waiting for his Explore Scientific U-mount to arrive, he got creative and fashioned a mirror mount for his BT-70 Binos. Thanks for sharing the final product, Art!

Be sure to send any photos of your TelescopeTek purchases in action to [email protected]!

Shop the Explore Scientific BT-70 Large Binoculars at
https://telescopetek.com/products/explore-scientific-bt-70-sf-large-binoculars-w-62-degree-ler-eyepieces-01-14200?_pos=4&_sid=f7b7d6bc8&_ss=r

10/01/2021

Meteor showers galore! There's have a fun month of skygazing events ahead. We compiled the highlights that you won't want to miss!

Check out our article at https://telescopetek.com/blogs/news/what-we-re-watching-october-2021

Happy skygazing💫

Meteor showers galore! We have a fun month of skygazing events ahead. We compiled a few of our favorites that you won’t want to miss! October 6: New Moon No moon will be in sight on this night! You’ll have dark skies and views untainted by moonlight. Weather permitting, it will be the best day o...

07/15/2021

The newest IDAS NBZ filter is in stock now! Less expensive than the regular NBZ, they are an excellent choice for ultra high-speed optics users.

Shop now at https://telescopetek.com/products/idas-nbz-ultra-high-speed-uhs-filter?_pos=2&_sid=4074e7173&_ss=r

This Ultra High Speed version of the IDAS NBZ filters, is especially ideal for RASAs and HyperStars as well as camera lenses. Less expensive than the regular NBZ, they are an excellent choice for ultra high-speed optics users. The charts below feature the UHS NBZ filter on the left and the regular N...

07/01/2021

Wishing our TelescopeTek community a happy 4th of July! If you can take a break from the weekend festivities, be sure to catch the awesome views of Mercury early in the morning of July 4th. Read our full monthly sky-gazing guide at https://telescopetek.com/blogs/news/what-we-re-watching-july-2021

Wishing our TelescopeTek community a happy 4th of July! If you can take a break from the weekend festivities, be sure to catch the awesome views of Mercury early in the morning of July 4th. Happy sky gazing!