A view to here and beyond

MANILA, Philippines - A 10-year old Canadian girl recently made global news sensation for being the youngest astronomy enthusiast to discover a supernova. Though millions of light-years away, a supernova or stellar explosion can be observed even by a modest telescope. 

Celestron is a leading designer, manufacturer and importer of high-quality optical products that most backyard and seasoned astronomy enthusiasts prefer.  

Celestron is exclusively available at all Cutting Edge Stores.   

Cutting Edge recently unveiled its latest line up of Celestron telescopes and binoculars. The PowerSeeker series is designed to give the first-time telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. 

The PowerSeeker 114EQ was reviewed by experts as a great first telescope for beginners. It is a reflector telescope with a lightweight German equatorial mount. Its aperture is a good 114 mm with an ample focal length of 900 mm. One can take home this good-quality equipment for only PP7, 195.

The PowerSeeker 80 EQ is a refractor telescope with an 80 mm aperture and 900 mm focal length. It also features a lightweight German equatorial mount. Most backyard astronomers who use this model find it easy to use and a great bargain at P7,995.

Celestron also has a wide array of binoculars, which offers versatility in viewing any subject interests, be it a sporting event, wildlife, bird watching, scenic views in nature, travel, sailing and even the far reaches of the night sky. 

Cutting Edge is located at second floor, TriNoma, 901-3229; Upper ground floor, building A, SM Megamall, 633-8601; third floor, Greenbelt 5, 728-0351; second floor, Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, 556-0394; and the fourth floor, Eastwood Mall, 470-9247.

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