Smart Astronomy has introduced the Clear-View Portable Observatory Tent ($224.95), a lightweight and effective means for you to observe in comfort, free from wind and annoying stray light. The tent is 10 feet in diameter, 5 feet tall, and made of high-density, waterproof fabric supported by five flexible poles. A removable top awning allows you to observe through a 6½-foot-wide opening. Each Observatory Tent can resist moderate to heavy rain for a short time. It's roomy enough for up to four people to observe comfortably with one telescope, and it can sleep as many as six if there's no telescope.

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