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Celestron.com July Issue
IYA Global Sponsor

Welcome to the 9th issue of Celestron's 2009 Newsletter!

This month we are proud to introduce Article Spotlight, the new section on Celestron.com.

This section will feature monthly articles by contributing industry professionals to inform, engage and enlighten you on their personal experiences in the astronomical community.

Article Spotlight

Sponsored by CelestronLife.com, our Article Spotlight allows you to leave comments on the articles and experience our growing community of like-minded individuals on CelestronLife.com..

« learn more | meet contributors | read first article »


YouTube CGE PRO Mount Video
 

Earlier this year, Celestron unveiled CGE PRO, our ground-breaking new German Equatorial mount. Now, we are happy to announce the release of a documentary-style video, detailing the features of this robust new platform.

CGE PRO Mount Video

In addition to being fully computerized with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, the New CGE Pro German Equatorial mount has been completely redesigned to offer numerous design advantages for the Astrophotographer...

« visit CGE PRO page   |   watch video »


CONTEST ENDS SEPT 30: WIN A VINTAGE C11
CONTEST ENDS SEPT 30: WIN A VINTAGE C11

Celestron is proud to have its vintage C11 telescope signed by a previous owner - Leonard Nimoy exhibited at the Franklin Institute as a part of "STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION"

« learn more about THE EXHIBITION   |   enter to WIN A VINTAGE C11 »


Community Relations Blog
by Kevin Kawai

OUTREACH: Boy Scout Troop 378

view photo albumThroughout the summer, Boy Scout Troop 378, from Torrance, CA has been meeting weekly at a local community center to learn about astronomy, as part of a program that would assist them to earn their Astronomy Merit Badge. Troop Leader, Steven Yen, as well as volunteers from the South Bay Astronomical Society, conducted classes to teach the Scouts about the night sky, the different types of telescopes in use, the birth, life and death of stars, identifying the constellations and so much more. Steven had contacted me to help assist with a star party for the Scouts, but each time a date was set, the star party was always called off due to the marine layer, which is infamous around the South Bay this time of year. Finally, on Thursday, August 27, 2009, and after many delays, the marine layer withdrew and lifted far enough from land. The Boy Scouts Star Party was back on!

« see photo album   |   read blog entry »


We really hope you've enjoyed reading this newsletter.
Please submit your feedback here:
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Clear Skies!

Celestron Marketing Team

Event Calendar
Event Calendar
Black Forest Star Party

Black Forest Star Party

September 18-20
Pennsylvania, USA

The Black Forest Star Party is an annual dark-sky amateur astronomy observing event hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Observers (CPO). Held every year since 1999, the BFSP generally spans a weekend in the late summer or early fall in Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County, Pennsylvania.

read more »
Astronomy at the Beach

Astronomy at the Beach

September 26-26
Michigan, USA

Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs (GLAAC) presents their 13th Annual Astronomy at the Beach. Friday & Saturday, September 25th & 26th at Maple Beach, inside Kensington Metropark, from 6 pm - midnight (rain or shine)

read more »
Starfest 2009 - A Celebration of Astronomy

2009 PATS

September 26-27
California, USA

Be part of the most exciting astronomy and telescope show on the West Coast. Browse dozens of manufacturers and dealers of astronomical equipment, software, and accessories, all under one roof. Company representatives and, in some cases, owners will be available to answer your questions...

read more »

post your own Star Party on CelestronLife.com »

Kevin KawaiEvent Recaps
by Kevin Kawai
SCAE 2009

Starfest Canada 2009

August 20-23rd

Starfest, the 28th annual celebration of astronomy, took place on August 20-23, 2009 at the River Place Park family campground site. Starfest is recognized as one of the top seven star parties in North America by Sky & Telescope magazine and is visibly Canada's largest annual observing convention and star party. Nearly 600 astronomy enthusiasts from Canada and the USA joined in with the festivities...

« photo GALLERY | read Blog entry »

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4 September, 20094 September, 2009 7 comments Website Updates Website Updates

Hello Everyone,

I am happy to announce the release of yet another documentary style video.  This one covers our flagship CGE Pro computerized German Equatorial mount. 

Please enjoy and leave your feedback.

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25 August, 200925 August, 2009 0 comments Website Updates Website Updates

Galileo's Telescope AnniversaryToday, Google Celebrates 400th Anniversary of Galileo's Telescope with a special logo on their homepage.


In 1609, Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, introduced an elementary telescope to the world. This sparked fascination with mysteries of the night sky for centuries to come. In 2009, the world came together to mark the 400-year anniversary of one of the most important scientific breakthroughs of all time.

Celestron proudly paid tribute to Galileo's Telescope in our recent animated FirstScope Telescope tour.

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Earlier this month we have launched a new version of our shopping cart. In addition to being faster and more user friendly, it features a list of products and accessories purchased by other users that bought the item you are looking add.

We hope that this addition will help you quickly locate the products and accessories for your particular application.

To test drive the new feature, simply add something to the cart or click here.

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13 August, 200913 August, 2009 1 comments Website Updates Website Updates

Celestron would like to congratulate the winners of the IYA 2009 100 Hours of Astronomy Sidewalk Astronomy and Star Party Competition!  Celestron is honored to be a part of this phenomenal global event which enabled more than a million people across the world to view through a telescope for the first time.  Congratulations to everyone around the world who organized and participated in the events in your community and helped make 100 Hours of Astronomy a success.  We are hopeful that by participating in this event you found a sense of connection with the universe, the world and your community.   

Awards, which include Celestron's SkyScout Personal Planetarium, was be given out at the IAU General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 11, 2009, where Mike Simmons, Co-Chair of 100 Hours of Astronomy, publicly announced the winners at the 100 Hours of Astronomy Awards and Closing Ceremony.

Award One:

Largest number of registered events held by a single astronomy group, club or society

Winner:

Centro de Estudos Astronômicos de Alagoas (CEAAL) - Brazi

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Award Two:

Largest single registered 100 Hours of Astronomy event

Winner:

Jiangsu Astronomical Society - China

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Award Three:

Community Outreach Award.

Winner:

The Levin Stargazers - New Zealand

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Award Four:

Most innovative 100 Hours of Astronomy event.

Winner:

Manthan Educational Programme Society, India

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Award Five:

Most complete astronomy club, group, or society member participation.

Winner:

Centre for Basic Space Science, Nsukka Enugu State - Nigeria.

Award Six:

Most publicized 100 Hour of Astronomy registered event.

Winner:

Sirius Astronomy Association - Algeria

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Award Seven:

100 Hours of Astronomy youth participation award.

Winner:

Upmanya Moitra, Dhirananda Roy Study & Research Centre

India - Calcutta

Award Eight:

Outstanding Individual within a registered 100 Hours of Astronomy event.

Winner:

Ana Maria Mourão, Centra/IST – Portugal

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1 July, 20091 July, 2009 1 comments Website Updates Website Updates
NexStar SE Series Price Reduction

Celestron is proud to announce a permanent price reduction on our best-selling line of computerized telescopes.

NexStar 4SE NexStar 4SE $599 $100 off Now Only: $499 Add To Cart
NexStar 5SE NexStar 5SE $799 $100 off Now Only: $699 Add To Cart
NexStar 6SE NexStar 6SE $999 $200 off Now Only: $799 Add To Cart
NexStar 8SE NexStar 8SE $1,399 $200 off Now Only: $1,199 Add To Cart

Who says Astronomy has to be complicated? Let a NexStar SE series computerized telescope help you find thousands of stars, planets galaxies and more at the touch of a button! The new NexStar SE family combines unprecedented ease of use with advanced features and incredible value. Buyer's remorse not included.

Learn More »


After you get your new NexStar SE Telescope, enter it into this exciting photo contest:

24 June, 200924 June, 2009 1 comments Website Updates Website Updates

C-Row is getting some media buzz. Our own Hector and Danny are the stars http://bit.ly/zq4yI

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10 April, 200910 April, 2009 4 comments Website Updates Website Updates
Celestron.com February Issue
IYA Global Sponsor

Welcome to the 4th issue of Celestron's 2009 Newsletter.

As we continue the celebration of the International Year of Astronomy, the focus of this issue is the part Celestron plays in the global astronomical community....

Introducing SkyScout IYA Edition

Just in time for an official "kick off" of IYA festivities in Philadelphia, Celestron has announced the release of a (very) Limited Edition IYA2009 SkyScout.

This version of SkyScout features the limited edition IYA Expansion card that contains detailed information regarding important IYA and Celestial events taking place each month throughout 2009.

IYA2009 SkyScout

bullet SPOTLIGHT: 100 Hours of Astronomy
 

100 Hours of Astronomy100 Hours of Astronomy (100HA) was a tremendously successful global astronomy event that took place from 2nd to 5th of April with a sole purpose to expose as many people as possible to the timeless hobby of astronomy!

Celestron sent out teams to three of the numerous events taking place around the world.

Across the pond, in Germany, our local distributor, Baader-Planetarium participated in a tremendously successful 100HA event held in the center of Munich.

We have brought back priceless memories and awesome photos. Most importantly we made a few new friends and renewed our passion for the hobby.

Read 100HA blogs from around the world on CelestronLife.com »

You may also share your 100HA stories, images and even videos on CelestronLife.com


bullet NEW ON CELESTRON.com: FirstScope Update
 

The talented folks in our multimedia department have recently unveiled a trailer for the upcoming FirstScope Tour.

FirstScope Trailer

BTW, did you know that...

bullet INSIDE CELESTRON: Community Relations
 

Community RelationsIn 2008 Celestron launched an innovative community outreach program. There are two key aspects to the program, development of online communities (like CelestronLife and CelestronImages) as well as "boots on the ground", old fashioned human outreach. To accomplish the latter, the Community Relations department was formed. In this issue, we would like to highlight the great work done by these brave men and women led by our Community Relations Coordinator, Kevin Kawai.

Check out Kevin's CelestronLife.com Profile and our Flickr Photo Album to see the awesome places their work has taken them and the wonderful people they met along the way.


We really hope you've enjoyed reading this newsletter.
Please submit your feedback here:
http://www.celestronlife.com/blogs/entry/2009-Newsletter-Issue-4


Clear Skies!

Celestron Marketing Team

Event Calendar
Event Calendar
400 Years of the Telescope, A Journey of Science, Technology and Thought

400 Years of the Telescope...

April 10
10 PM ET/PT
PBS Channel

“400 Years of the Telescope, A Journey of Science, Technology and Thought”.  A PBS documentary that will air in the United States nationwide on PBS April 10th at 10 PM ET/PT (check local listings). In addition to the PBS airing, the documentary will be shown at 750 planetariums around the world.

read more »
Yuri's Night 2009

Yuri’s Night 2009

April 4-12
Worldwide Event

Yuri’s Night is a celebration of humanity’s achievements in space. Everyone can participate, so come and join us in celebrating our past - and our future - in outer space!

read more »
Texas Star Party

Texas Star Party

April 19-26
Prude Ranch, TX

The 31st Annual Texas Star Party will be hosted on the magnificent Prude Ranch, a 3500 acre mile-high ranch located six miles northwest of Fort Davis on Highway 118... 12 miles on the same road from McDonald Observatory....

read more »
Astroday 2009

Astroday 2009

May 02
Nationwide

Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement to share the joy of astronomy with the general population - "Bringing Astronomy to the People." Celestron is giving away AstroMaster 70 AZ at each location.

read more »
ScopeX 2009

ScopeX 2009

May 30
Johannesburg, South Africa

Interested in Astronomy, sky-gazing, astrophotography, buying/building a telescope? Visit the astronomy event of the year...

read more »
C-Row Star-B-Q 2009

C-Row Star-B-Q 2009

May 19 - 20
RepoGazer Observatory, Arizona

The Huachuca Astronomy Club, in cooperation with Celestron and Starizona present: C-Row Star-B-Q at the RepoGazer Observatory (RGO), an All-Celestron Two-Day Star Party and BBQ in the High Southeastern Arizona Desert...

read more »

Spring Fever

Science Contest

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8 April, 20098 April, 2009 2 comments Website Updates Website Updates

Hello Everyone,

I know how frustrating it was for some of you not being able to embed the YouTube videos and other multimedia content into your blog posts.   Suffer no more!

We have added a brand new feature to this site that allows you to do just that.  Follow this simple tutorial to get started.

  1. Start a new Blog post
  2. Click on "Media" button () from the top editor toolbar
  3. Paste the URL of the YouTube page that contains the desired video into the File/URL field
  4. Hit Insert and... presto! you have a YouTube video embedded in your post

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