Amateur Astronomy

Ordered this, a 13% moon filter, and 3x barlow. Took longer to unpack and take inventory of the parts than it did to put it together. Easy instructions and certainly well protected for shipping. Mount is easy to swing but not easy enough to get free wheeling. Main mirror needed slight adjustment which took about 2 minutes to fix. Alignment with spotting scope was equally as easy. Overall, did not have any problems or any issues that weren’t easily addressed by the instructions. Did my first test tonight. I live a few miles east of Philadelphia and within a 1/4 mile of a ridiculously ... Read Full Story

Tasco 100×50mm Specialty Telescope has been brought to the forefront of the magnifying industry as a piece of affordable telescope. Although it does not head even to the beginners, it has been attractively designed to suit children and match well for the purpose of gifting. Tasco, would deny if this Telescope is been just taken easy as the makers of it makes sure to offer all the must-have features and technology that belongs to the higher end models. The following is the review of this product. Type : Tasco 100×50mm Altazimuth Mount Telescope belongs to the refractor type that works with the lens embedded ... Read Full Story

From time to time, nonprofessional astronomers call for for recommendations about telescope buying, discovering the sky, prices and so on. I' ve gathered some useful information about buying a telescope, and quick facts. Let's say you don't know what characteristics to search while buying a telescope. Telescope customers are confronted with numerous alternatives and mixed up scientific terms when deciding what to buy. Determine what to anticipate when purchasing a telescope in these next videos from telescope expert Jesse Sturgeon. How to Buy a Telescope : Telescope Buying Guide: Dobsonian Mounts How to Buy a Telescope : Telescope Buying Guide: Refracting Telescopes A reflecting ... Read Full Story

I’m very pleased with this telescope. I’ve always looked up at the stars in wonder, now I can see more then I thought were out there. This is a great starter scope, from what I’ve been told by people who love this hobby. The telescope lets you view the sky to see stars you can’t see with your eyes. I’m disappointed in the eye piece you receive with it though. The field of view is very narrow, hard to find the stars you want to see. I was given a wide angle eye piece, to use from a friend, which made my viewing pleasure ... Read Full Story

Celestron has introduced new for the year 2009, a portable and lightweight telescope with the tabletop design. Celestron 76mm Firstscope Telescope gets going for its easy to transport and compact storage design. It serves best to bring the celestial objects little closer than the actual. Design and Style : With the impressive design that looks modish and adds value to the environment. It belongs to the Dobsonian design with the 76mm reflector optical . Reflector type of design makes it look more compact and works on the mirror technology for the reflection of the celestial objects. It looks great to place it on the ... Read Full Story

I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday and he loves it!!! The assembly only took about 45mins and he was able to see several planets/stars very clearly. I would definitely recommend this telescope to anyone that is looking for a ’starter’ telescope. Celestron 21045 114mm Equatorial PowerSeeker Telescope US $106.97 End Date: Sunday Oct-25-2009 17:41:32 PDT Buy it now | Starry Night Astrophoto Suite Astronomy Software NEW US $249.95 End Date: Saturday Oct-31-2009 7:29:08 PDT Buy it now | Celestron 21045 114 mm Equatorial PowerSeeker Telescope US $114.25 End Date: Saturday Oct-31-2009 21:59:59 PDT Buy it now | Telescope Solar - Sun ... Read Full Story

This is enough of an instrument to show you new things in the sky for years to come. It is sturdy and simple to operate. It has enough light-gathering power (more important than magnification) to reveal dim star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies and good enough optics to show you the surface of planets like Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars. Some advice on selection. Dobsonians like this one come in a range of sizes. A 114mm (4 ½”) is a bit on the small side but still a fine instrument, especially if your ability to carry large objects is limited. A 150-200mm (6-8″) scope is right ... Read Full Story