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A high-end reflector telescope that locates objects with pinpoint accuracy.
This telescope's compact form factor makes it portable. Its 130mm aperture gathers enough light to see Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud bands, the Moon in brilliant detail and more spectacles in great detail. Plus, it includes a top-rated astronomy software program for interactive sky simulation.
The focus knob isn't sensitive enough for fine focusing.
An impressive telescope with excellent length and aperture for observing deep space.
It has a 650mm focal length and 150mm aperture to capture more light, providing high resolution, terrific light-collecting ability, and an overall better look at objects in space. The objective lens has fully-coated lens optics, delivering superior detail, and there are two eyepieces offering 26X and 65X magnification.
Although most of this telescope is made of metal, some plastic parts feel cheaply made.
A worthy investment for astronomy enthusiasts.
It features a 130mm objective lens and a German equatorial mount with slow-motion controls for easy tracking. The optic lens is fully coated to enhance image brightness and clarity. This telescope’s focal length is 650mm. Plus, it has a quick setup with no tools needed.
The images seen under the finder scope aren't very clear.
This fully equipped reflector microscope is both powerful and easy for beginners to get the hang of.
It has a 150mm large aperture that provides excellent light-gathering capabilities and a 650mm focal length for improved detail. The German Equatorial mount has a dial and slow-motion cables that make it easy to track and view objects. It features fully-coated glass optics and includes a full-height tripod, two quality eyepieces, a 2x Barlow Lens and a red dot finderscope.
The slow-motion cables don't offer enough swivels, making them somewhat limited.
A wider mirror and a battery-powered motor mount are welcome touches to this reflector telescope.
Boasts a 130 mm fully-coated mirror and 650 mm focal length. Includes a battery-powered motor to keep up with the earth's rotation during viewing. Two 1.25-inch eyepieces of 20 and 10 mm each provide 33x to 65x magnification. Comes with rugged pre-assembled tripod.
At 28 pounds, a little heavy to carry around.
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