Log Astronomy: Catch the buzz and explore the Moon!

July sale includes deals on select Explore One starter telescopes & more!

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Catch the buzz about the Moon!

Save big on 114mm Aurora reflector or 70mm Gemini refractor & get a free Moon map & lunar phase calendar

The upcoming anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing has put our Moon back in a well-deserved spotlight.To celebrate the occasion, we are offering deep discounts on two of our most popular Explore One telescopes. These models are perfect for young astronomers who want to do some serious observing, families in search of a backyard telescope or science classrooms with an opportunity for some night sky observing.

As an added bonus, we are including a FREE lunar phase calendar and Moon map with the purchase of either scope. The front of the Moon map pinpoints the location of 24 features on the lunar surface that can be observed through a telescope. The map's back side shows the locations of the landing sites of spacecrafts from the lunar programs of the United States, Russia and China.

Aurora 114mm reflector

With a substantial aperture of 4 ½ inches, the Explore One 114mm Aurora Reflector Telescope is designed to unveil stunning lunar and planetary features as well as exhilarating deep-sky treasures. Offering a focal length of 500 mm and equipped with two premium Plossl eyepieces, this reflector model allows the user to experience ancient starlight in the form of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. It comes with a sturdy mount with smooth motion controls, a fully adjustable tripod and a red dot finder.

Gemini 70mm refractor

The Explore One 70mm Gemini Telescope allows young astronomers to see Earth's neighbors in a whole new way. Featuring superior optics that generate bright, crisp images, this scope has a 70mm aperture and a 700mm focal length, which makes it the largest in the Explore One line of refracting telescopes. The scope comes with two high-end eyepieces, a red dot finder, an alt-azimuth mount and a fully adjustable tripod with an accessory tray.

Expand your explorations!

Get a free 6x21 binocular with the purchase of an Apollo telescope/microscope combo kit

Explore One's Apollo Telescope/Microscope set is an ideal choice for young scientists looking to explore everything from the soil to the stars.

This set opens up a full range of discovery options by including a 40mm telescope, a 900x microscope and an assortment of accessories. The easy-to-use refractor telescope comes with two eyepieces and a tabletop tripod.

The microscope has three levels of magnification and is equipped with slide trays, lab tools and collection materials to encourage experimentation.

As an added bonus, both elements in the set are well secured in a durable case for quick portability so you can follow your investigations wherever they may take you.

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For a limited time, you can expand your exploration options even more by getting a FREE Explore One 6x21 binocular with the purchase of an Apollo kit. Lightweight and rubber-coated, these binoculars are a perfect observation tool for young adventurers. In addition to 6x magnification and a 21mm aperture, they offer a large focus wheel, rubber eyecups and a textured gripping surface.

Bresser backpack kit now $100 off

Kit includes 102mm refractor, 7x50 binocular

The grab-and-go Bresser Comet Edition Kit is ready at a moment's notice and fully outfitted with the optical equipment you need to truly connect with both the world around and the sky above.

The star of the kit is Bresser's 102mm refractor, which can open up a treasure trove of night sky treats such as the Moon's chiseled terrain or Saturn's elegant ring system. This telescope is an ideal compromise between portability and aperture and assembles quickly so that you can maximize your time under the stars.

The pack also includes a pair of Bresser 7x50 binoculars that are ideal for nature watching or stargazing.