Antares 60 mm Equatorial Refractor with FREE Moon Filter & 2025 Night Sky Almanac!

This observing bundle includes a portable 60 mm telescope on an equatorial mount with all of the normal included accessories (like eyepieces, a solar filter, and a cell phone photo adapter...scroll down to see more about this entry-level telescope), and we've included a 1.25" Moon Filter and the 2025 edition of the Night Sky Almanac from the Royal Astronomical Society!  All this for only $199 while supplies last!

About the Antares 60 mm Equatorial Refractor…

Hey there, stargazers and sun chasers! Meet the Antares Model 156 Telescope – not your average backyard scope. This baby's got a 60mm aperture and a 900mm focal length, perfect for solar, lunar, and planetary viewing. It's like having a VIP ticket to the universe's greatest show, right from your backyard.

Now, let's talk about its equatorial mount with slow-motion controls. This means you'll be tracking stars and planets across the sky smoother than a jazz solo. And with two Plossl eyepieces – a 25mm for moonwalking and a 10mm for ring-spotting Saturn – you’re set for some serious celestial sightseeing.

But wait, there's more! Ever wanted to snap a selfie with Venus or catch a solar eclipse without frying your eyeballs? Thanks to the Antares 156's solar filter, you can observe sunspots and eclipses without turning into a human toast. And with the universal cell phone adapter, you can shoot stellar photos of the sun’s surface, Venus doing her phases, or the Moon's craters – all with your phone. Yeah, it's that cool.

We've also thrown in a right-angle diagonal for a more comfortable viewing experience. Because who likes neck cramps, right?

So, as you gear up for that solar eclipse or a chill night under the stars, remember, the Antares 156 is more than just a telescope. It's your personal gateway to the stars, the sun, and beyond. Get ready to be mesmerized by the cosmic ballet!

What's in the Box:

• 60mm Aperture Telescope: Perfect for beginners and casual stargazers.
• Equatorial Mount with Slow-Motion Controls: Smooth tracking of celestial objects.
• Two Plossl Eyepieces (25mm and 10mm): For diverse magnification options.
• Universal Cell Phone Adapter: Capture celestial events with your smartphone.
• Solar Filter: Safely observe sunspots, solar eclipses, and the sun’s surface.
• Red-Dot Finder: Easily locate and track celestial objects.
• Right-Angle Diagonal: For comfortable, neck-friendly viewing.
• 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty: Peace of mind with your purchase.

About the Sky Mentor 1.25” Moon Filter…

• Threads into base of most 1.25” eyepieces
• Increases contrast on the Lunar Surface
• Reduce glare and increase contrast of the Moon 
• See Rilles, craters and more details on the Lunar surface
• Also useful for extra bright planets as well as terrestrial viewing over sand or snow
• Plastic storage case included
• 1 Year manufacturer's warranty

About the 2025 Night Sky Almanac…

2025 Night Sky Almanac is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky.

This in-depth guide introduces readers to the objects in the sky -- from stars, to comets, to globular clusters -- and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in 2025, with sky maps, moon phase charts and info about the planets.

The book also features:

• Year 2025 Night Sky Almanac by Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
• Month by month Guide to North America's Skies
  
• Introduces Reader to Astronomy and the Celestial Objects
• Sky Maps, Moon phases, Planets, and more
• Methods for using your hands to measure angles in the sky
• Information about binoculars and telescopes
• History of constellations, including Indigenous history
• Portable Guidebook with A Glossary of terms
• And much, much more

2025 Night Sky Almanac is both a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and a quick reference book for more experienced sky watchers who don't want to miss a thing. Its compact size means it's perfect for taking on an "astro-vacation" or simply sky viewing in the backyard.

About the Author: Nicole Mortillaro is an avid amateur astronomer, author, editor, Senior Science Reporter for CBC News and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. She is the author of "Saturn", and lives in Toronto, Canada.

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) was founded ad hoc in 1868 and incorporated in 1890 with a dual membership of professionals and amateurs. It has 29 Canadian chapters and over 5,000 members. The Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is entering its 116th year of publication, and the RASC also produces a number of other publications and guidebooks.

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