This starter set-up comes loaded all the extras you need to get started in backyard stargazing.
Here's what is included in the Beginner Bundle:
90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Assembly This telescope has a fantastic folding optical assembly that uses a combination of mirrors and lenses to pack an incredible 1200mm focal length in a compact 12.5 inch optical assembly. As a result, this telescope is ideal for both day and night viewing. Images in this telescope are shown right-side up. With a powerful magnification 155x when using the 9mm eyepiece, this telescope is great for bird watching or as a wildlife spotting scope. For backyard astronomy, the big magnification will give you jaw dropping views of the moon. With planets you can see the Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter and great views of Mars. In dark skies you can see distant nebulae and galaxies as well.
Great Eyepieces & Accessories: This telescope comes with 1 medium power 25mm Kellner eyepiece and 1 high powered 9mm Kellner eyepiece, each with its own storage container. These eyepieces are perfect for getting started on your deep-space and planetary excursions. With a standard 1.25" diameter focusing tube, you can always add additional eyepieces as well. Images are seen right-side up through a 45 degree angle prism, so this telescope is ready-to-use for daytime earth-bound observing as well. Your telescope also includes a handy 8x21 finder scope to help you aim the scope at the correct object. Your telescope also comes with a dust-free cleaning cloth.
Aluminum Tripod & Altazimuth Mounting: The aluminum tripod is fully adjustable and allows even taller people to observe the stars without having to crouch down in an uncomfortable position. A handy accessory tray on the tripod makes it easy to keep track of extra eyepieces. With the altazimuth mounting, the telescope is designed for beginners and children. There is nothing to it. This is a true "point-and-shoot" telescope. The mount makes it simple to aim and move the telescope, you don't need to learn about complex Polar Alignment or stellar coordinates -- just aim the telescope at what you want to see and have a look.
Perfect for Kids 11 & Up: Here is really the perfect telescope for kids who are ready to explore the depths of space. This telescope is big enough to give you great views, yet still lightweight and manageable enough for most kids to handle. Your youngster will enjoy many nights under the stars gazing at the planets, moon and heavens.
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"We make it easy to get started with our great Beginner Bundle. You get our best dual-use day and night telescope. Plus, you get a laminated lunar features card, a handy planisphere star chart, a copy of Astronomy for Dummies, and Starry Night's Galaxy Explorer CD-ROM. Super easy to use, this "point & shoot" telescope offers stunning high-power views of the Moon, the Rings of Saturn, Jupiter's Moons and Mars. Plus, it doubles as a high-power wildlife or spotting scope, great for those long range views of birds, mountains, whales or anything else that's too far for binoculars." 
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