anything from Celestron and you can't go wrong... they make several in the $199-$300 range,
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$260from 40 stores
2 nearby storesLCM Computerized Telescope 114mm
You +1'd this publicly. UndoThe Celestron 114LCM computerized telescope automatically locates stars, planets and other objects with its motorized system and on-board computer ...#3 in Reflector Telescopes »but if you can go to $570 this is a great entry/mid level scope that's pretty much all he could ever need/want
Celestron 127mm Computer Controlled Advanced Cassegrain Telescope
"Celestron designed this telescope to be the perfect entry level to mid-level telescope. The Celestron 127mm Computer Controlled Advanced Cassegrain Telescope is designed to give you a sophisticated telescope in an easy to use package. Celestron patented SkyAlign system makes aligning this telescope as easy as looking up into the night sky. Just point the telescope at any three bright objects and you're ready to go. And where are you going? Well, anywhere you want really. The built-in computer has an object database of 4000 space objects. That includes all the planets and popular deep-space celestial bodies, like galaxies and nebulae. You'll se more objects with this telescope in one night than Galileo saw in his lifetime."
The Celestron 127mm Computer Controlled Advanced Cassegrain Telescope
- The NexStar Computer Controller with 4,000 Object Database
- One 25mm Celestron Eyepiece and One 9mm Celestron Eyepiece
- Fully Coated Optics
- Motorized Altazimuth Mount
- Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Tripod
- Quick Release Accessory Tray
- The Sky X Astronomy CD-ROM - Computer software with educational lessons and printable star maps.
