Holiday Gift Guides 2020 Observing Highlights Tools for Beginners

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As families stayed close to home and searched for new outdoor hobbies, many discovered stargazing for the first time. Luckily, 2020 has offered a multitude of exciting celestial events for these new astronomers to observe.

2020

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JULYComet NEOWISE put on a stunning

show for observers around the world—the brightest comet since Hale-Bopp in

1997.

OCTOBERMars had a close encounter with

Earth, making its closest approach

until the year 2035.

OCTOBER 31

A “Blue Moon”—the second Full Moon in a calendar month—graced the skies on

Halloween night.

DECEMBER 14

Observers in South America will enjoy a total eclipse of

the Sun, when the Moon passes in

front of the Sun and the dazzling corona

is visible.

DECEMBER 21

Don’t miss the Great Conjunction of Jupiter

and Saturn! These two giants will appear just 0.1 degrees apart in the night sky—the closest they have been since 1623.

EXCITING EVENTS STILL TO COME…

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CELESTRON ANSWERED

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Celestron employees came together to deliver much-needed personal protective equipment to local medical workers. We used our Engineering department’s in-house 3D printer to produce face shields for a nearby hospital.

“It’s great to think that Celestron and our employees can take part in the fight against the coronavirus and help to protect our health care workers,” said CEO Corey Lee.

The Goldilocks BinocularNot too big, not too small. Big on light gathering ability, but still portable. Does the “Goldilocks binocular” actually exist? We asked our Product Manager for Sport Optics, John Riutta, for his take on the ideal all-around binocular.

“If you have only one binocular in your arsenal, make it an 8x42.” John said. “The 8x magnification is great for everything from bird watching to stadium event viewing. The 42mm objective lenses allow plenty of light to pass through to the eye for bright and detailed images. But it’s still compact enough to carry around your neck or hold in your hands without the aid of a tripod. Keep one on hand for travel, watching birds at your backyard feeder, and even a quick look at the Moon and planets on a clear night.”

THE CALL

8x42 Nature DX Binocular

8x42 TrailSeeker Binocular

8x42 Regal ED Binocular 8x42 Outland X Binocular 8x42 Ultima Binocular

8x42 Nature DX ED Binocular

8x42 TrailSeeker ED Binocular

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2020 has been the year of Zoom meetings

and video streaming. But did you know that

your microscopic specimens can join the

meeting, too?

Celestron’s USB digital microscopes connect

directly to your computer for easy screen sharing.

And we even offer a digital imager accessory that

works with your analog microscope! The easy-to-

use software makes the process a cinch.

MicroDirect 1080P HDMI Handheld Digital Microscope

5MP HD Digital Imager

Celestron Kids Microscope with Smartphone Adapter

Celestron Kids 50mm Refractor Telescope

At home, in the classroom, or on the road —

STEM is happening everywhere, and you need

tools that can keep up. Our new Celestron

Kids products make it easy for young scientists

to learn, discover, and explore.

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How to Buy Your First Telescope

Helpful videos by our experts

Astronomy Basics

Software and app downloads

The Ultimate Guide to Observing the Planets

Useful articles to help you get the most out of

your equipment

So you bought a telescope.

Now what?

Cross these 12 items off your observing checklist and you’re pretty much guaranteed to be an amateur astronomer for life.

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#DearCelestron

Our team of Celestron experts has been on social media answering your questions and helping YOU get

the most out of your Celestron gear!

Check out all the latest videos below.

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Show your Celestron pride with exclusive

gear from our new Threadless store. We’ve

got designs to help you commemorate the

2020 Mars Opposition, celebrate Celestron’s

60th anniversary, show your love for CGX-L,

and much more. Your favorite styles are

available on tees, hoodies, mugs, and even

onesies for mini-astronomers!

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Share astronomy with the ones you love this holiday season.

It’s never too early to start exploring with the Celestron Kids series.

Outgrown a beginner scope? Level up with our signature Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes.

See more detail with ED glass binoculars and spotting scopes.

Combine your passions for photography and astronomy.

Tech-savvy kids and young adults will love our StarSense Explorer app-enabled telescopes.

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Former SpaceX employee David Hash captured the Crew Dragon shuttle attached to the ISS from his San Francisco Bay backyard.

Taken with: CGX 11” EdgeHD Telescope

Taken with: AstroMaster 114EQ

Divakar captured amazing detailin the Moon’s craters.

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