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True astronomy fans know that the first accessory that you should buy for your telescope is a set of eyepieces.  Aside from a sturdy tripod, telescope eyepieces are items that catapult your viewing experience to a whole new level.  OpticsPlanet is an Elite Dealer of Meade, proudly displaying Meade binoculars, Meade telescopes, and Meade eyepieces in our Astronomy store.  For this week only, we are offering one of the best clearance deals ever for a set of eyepieces and telescope filters.
Advanced visual applications have met their match with the all-around power of the Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece & Filter set. The included eyepieces yield the widest possible fields of view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and long eye relief-and yet with extremely low astigmatism, spherical aberration, and off-axis color.  The Meade filter works to solve blurriness on the border of lighter and darker areas of the Moon or any other planetary object.  Also, contrast will be improved in many different color regions.
Our Clearance and Closeouts pages hold many awesome deals on products like Meade Telescope Accessories.  Sign up for our newsletter for OpticsPlanet.com coupons delivered to your computer, ready for saving.  Remember, these specials are only around for so long…

If you have yet to browse through our Deal of the Week page, then you are missing out on tons of weekly specials and money-savers in our store!  OpticsPlanet makes sure that your purchase goes a long way, and our Deals of the Week store is the place to find the best products for a limited time low price.  You can find products from many of your favorite brands such as ATN, 5.11 Tactical, Nikon, Steiner, and more.  You will have to try back each week and see the many ways to save!
There is a product this week that has been the recipient of much attention.  The Canon All Weather Cases and Canon Waterproof Cases are the gifts that you know that your loved one does not have, and will most likely always use.  An underwater housing for your Canon camera allows you to take vivid images up to 130 feet below the surface.  Now you can finally capture those exotic fish during your scuba adventure, or see the funny faces that the kids make underwater in the backyard pool.  Whatever the scenario, an underwater camera housing makes for the perfect memorable gift that will help preserve memories for a lifetime.
Waterproof digital cameras are not far from your reach when you combine a Canon Powershot camera with an underwater Canon housing.  Don’t hesitate to pick this gift up for your family, as once it leaves the Deal of the Week page, you never know when it will return!  Fortunately, if you sign up for our newsletter, you will never be far from saving a lot of money at OpticsPlanet.  As always, we have everything in optics that you could need, so stay up to date with OpticsPlanet.com and our Sales and Clearance pages too!   

Before you shell out a large chunk of money for the best binoculars possible, maybe it would benefit your wallet to do a little research on your options.  Now we know that all binoculars are not created equal, yet Burris has manufactured premium quality optics with a price tag that is affordable to all.  Burris binoculars aim to not only justify the purchase of extremely clear binoculars, but also to show outdoor enthusiasts that over-the-top optics can be acquired at a not so over-the-top price.
A Burris Euro Diamond delivers optical performance virtually identical to higher priced European products for a fraction of the cost.  The elements of the series rival those of the most expensive high-end binocular.  Euro Diamond binoculars house the world’s finest glass coated to its maximum allotment, Bak-4 prisms encrusted with pure silver phase-correction, and precision-aligned lenses that only a rugged assembly could procure.  As the name suggests, Euro Diamonds are a treasure in your hands.
Burris Optics has done more than just emulated the meticulous design specs of expensive birding binoculars and hunting binoculars, they have set a new standard for image quality.  Just take a look at the Burris Euro Diamond 10x42, recently awarded one of the Top-Priced Binoculars by Field & Stream Magazine.  This binocular bundles the convenience of generous eye relief with an integrated diopter adjustment in the center focus wheel!  We always keeps you equipped with the latest and greatest tactical gear, so be sure to check back at OpticsPlanet.com to see what is hot in our store.

Judging has already begun for the 2009 Brilliance Awards at OpticsPlanet, and the contenders are looking strong.  One brand that paved a clear path towards dominating the night vision category was ATN.  ATN night vision was the recipient of four Brilliance Awards for Night Vision: Best Night Vision Riflescope, Best Night Vision Binocular, Best Night Vision Goggles, and the well-respected Product of the Year award.  Defending these titles will prove to be a difficult task as the number of up-and-coming night vision devices hitting the market, yet nothing can be as bright as an ATN night.
The best night vision riflescope was the ATN Mars4x Gen.3 Weapon Scope, awarded for its insurmountable light gathering abilities.  No other Gen.3 rifle scope displays a resolution this far beyond current military standards, all while maintaining a lightweight, highly tactical feel.  This night vision scope is the culmination of a quest for technical perfection, and should be on the weapon of any front-line soldier.
The ultimate in hands-free night vision, the ATN PVS 7 Gen.3 night vision goggles are a force to be reckoned with and the winners of Best Night Vision Goggles.  Sporting generation 3 night vision technology, ATN night vision goggles have everything your troop needs to step into the fray well equipped.  When ordering from OpticsPlanet, you get an ATN PVS-7 Full U.S.Mil Spec body with goggle assembly, head-mount assembly with 3 brow pads, soft carrying case, demist shield, sacrificial filter for objective lenses, shoulder strap, lens tissue, neck cord, and front lens cap all in-box.  Nothing will stand between you and victory.
Converting your scope into a night vision scope is a breeze with the ATN PS-22 Gen.2 scope converter.  Hunting with tall scope rings is convenient and delivers unsurpassed clarity.  Its weight is a sign of power, and the PS-22 is emblematic of a precise, powerful shot. This revolutionary setup allows the shooter to go from day to night in less then 30 seconds without tools and without changes in eye relief. 
Check out the pages of OpticsPlanet to learn more about the winners that American Technologies Network Corp. has developed.  You are guaranteed to find the best price on ATN vision products such as an ATN monocular and ATN Thermal Imaging.  See our ATN Night Vision Best Price Policy and understand how we feel about these products.  Only the best for you at OpticsPlanet.

Bushnell has been steadfast in its movement towards top of optics, and they have not left one category stranded.  Bushnell rifle scopes, Bushnell telescopes, Bushnell binoculars, and Bushnell GPS have all earned their standings in their respective fields, bringing a new definition of experience to all sporting and outdoor enthusiasts.  Their guiding principle is to provide the most reliable and affordable sports optics products on the market, and one particular line of products sets a new benchmark for performance innovation.
Bushnell flashlights are more than just a flashlight for the toolbox.  What is held in flashlights by Bushnell is a long-range, piercing beam of safety and awareness.  The LEDs in their LED flashlights are the most powerful example of brightness and everlasting light possible.  Up to 81 lumens can blast from the end of a Bushnell flashlight, and expect that light to last 100,000 hours.  Do not believe that a cheap flashlight from the drugstore will suffice when your well-being is at stake.  
Nowhere near your average flash light, the Bushnell HD flashlight series was built to turn heads.  Not only will its rugged body grab your attention, its perfectly square pattern of light will quickly draw a crowd.  Utilizing this perfectly shaped beam will be as natural as any grid based technique; and a 165-lumen output on 3-volt lithium batteries keeps this journey as economically sound as possible.  These lights are simply amazing
A Bushnell LED HD flashlight is what you need and we've got it at OpticsPlanet. We carry the HD torch from Bushnell, as well as all of their other acclaimed products.  Most orders over $29.95 are eligible for free shipping, so your favorite Bushnell flashlight can be at your door sooner than you know it.  Check out our huge Bushnell selection and see life the way it should be seen.  

If there is one piece of tactical gear that firefighters, military professionals, and law enforcement officials depend on the most, it is the tactical vest.  5.11 Tactical, a leader in military apparel, has formulated the perfect combination of function, durability, and practicality with their 5.11 Tactical Vest.  This vest not only protects you from the harsh elements of the daily beat, but also remains strong and supportive to your upper body, granting speedy access to what you need most.
This is one tough piece of equipment.  Matching the extra durability of other 5.11 shirts and 5.11 pants, the tac vest is a portrayal of their original mission to provide law enforcement with clothing that exceeds their demands.  Their tactical vests are a wonderful alternative to concealed carry, allowing more movement in the waist area and the confidence of quick access compartments. All over the world professionals utilize this dignitary protection to keep them ready at all times.
Do you think that you can fill 18 pockets with gear?  The designers of 5.11 Tactical Series gear dare you to.  The two concealed carry compartments can accommodate a full sized handgun and any associated gun accessories such as magazines, speed loaders, stun gun, handcuffs or mace.  With the additional support of a Back-Up-Belt System™, you can customize the location of extra pouches to make your 5.11 vest truly yours.  To complete the package, there’s even a 360 degree pocket that wraps completely around the vest to house bulkier items.
There is only one way to carry all your necessary outdoor gear and retain mobility.  5.11 has harnessed every key element in the design of these vests, optimizing for versatility and style.  Without drawing unwanted attention, the 511 Tactical Vest is the ultimate conceal carry vest that doubles as your all-in-one solution for being prepared in any given situation!  Turn to OpticsPlanet for all of your 5-11 Tactical Gear needs, and save big!

Crimson Trace Laser Grips have given more shooters the definitive advantage than any other laser sight.  On the pages of OpticsPlanet.net, you can find many Crimson Trace products, all at the best prices on the web.  A Crimson Trace laser is a must have for any handgun or rifle owner that desire to shoot better, in every circumstance.  Laser sights increase your speed and accuracy, which in turn boosts your confidence and reaction time.  Their laser gun sights are beyond dependable, and Crimson Trace backs them fully with an offer that is hard to pass up.
Crimson Trace is a brand you can trust, and to further solidify your confidence in their pistol laser sights and glock laser sights, they are offering to provide you with added security for you and your family.  With the purchase of any Crimson Trace grip, you will receive free batteries for life.  How is that for support!  Every year Crimson Trace will send you one set of batteries that are functional with any of their handgun laser sights for free.  Click here to read the details of this promotion.
Great deals and specials like this one can be found throughout the pages of OpticsPlanet.  We want you to Shop Smarter, so check out our Specials and Closeouts, Rebates, and Clearance pages as well as our Deal of the Week page.  Sign up for our newsletter and receive OpticsPlanet coupons and exclusive offers directly to your inbox.  At OpticsPlanet, we make it easy for you to get a hold of the tactical, military, and law enforcement gear you need.