 This high-end refractor features premium-quality optics capable of delivering images virtually free of chromatic aberration thanks to the extra-low dispersion (ED) glass in one of the two objective lens elements. It's ideal for demanding high-magnification viewing as well as deep-sky imaging. The 120ED is paired with the Sirius EQ-G GoTo mount, which allows push-button pointing to any of 13,000+ celestial objects. Includes 2" star diagonal, 25mm 1.25" Sirius Plossl eyepiece and an 8x40 finder scope. (Retail Value $3,099.95) |
 The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope with Computerized Object Locator offfers the point-and-view simplicity that Dobsonians are known for, but the XT8 Intelliscope also has a "brain". The Computerized Object Locator takes you quickly and quietly to more than 14,000 celestial objects. It includes a 2" Crayford-style focuser, a 9x50 finder scope, two Sirius Plossl eyepieces, an eyepiece rack, and a navigation knob for easy slewing. (Retail Value $619.95) |
 Second Prize: Starry Night Pro Plus 6.0 (One Awarded) Sophisticated telescope controls and the full-color AllSky CCD mosaic will engage you like no other software. Version 6.0 adds deep-sky and positional data for 1,700 nebulae along with catalogs for 1,700 globular and open star clusters. It has all the features of Starry Night Pro, plus enhancement for the advanced astronomer. (Retail Value $249.95) |
 The StarShoot Solar System Color Imager II has four times greater resolution than most competing models - 1.3 megapixels to be exact - so you'll capture intricately resolved images that previously only the most skilled astrophotograhers could achieve. It comes with Maxim DL Essentials Edition software for efficient image capture, stacking, and processing. (Retail Value $179.95) |
 Fourth Prize: 1-Year subscription to Astronomy Magazine (Ten Awarded) Stay up-to-date with the hobby while learning about equipment and techniques for the beginning and more experienced stargazers. Astronomy is the world's most popular magazine for the astronomy-oriented public. 12 issues per year. (Retail Value $42.95) |
 This must-have for all stargazers features 24 full-color maps that cover the entire sky. Atlas of the Stars also includes lists of the best objects to observe, 45,000 stars plotted down to magnitudes 8.0, and 100+ dazzling photos. (Retail Value $12.95) |
| There was a misprint in the July 2007 issue of Astronomy magazine. There will be one prize awarded for the first prize, one prize awarded for the second prize, and one prize awarded for the third prize. We apologize for any inconvenience. For Sweepstakes Official Rules, click here |
| For the 2006 Winter Sweepstakes winners list, click here. |
