Amateur Astronomy
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Orion Starblast Telescope Related Guideline
I chose this based on reviews here and at Science magazine. It was recommended as a higher-end beginner’s telescope, and it’s great. It required almost no assembly at all; the starry night software it comes with is incredible; the EZ finder makes locating celestial objects a no-brainer; it is compact enough to carry in one hand using the wooden handle; it’s well-made; it works! I saw Jupiter’s moons within a half hour of opening the box.
The price on this is right. I had a few people who used it ask me how much it was, and they were all really surprised because it performs so well and is so sturdy. I’m happy with the price, because why waste a bunch of money on features you don’t understand or know how to use effectively (like computerized functions), when really you just want some great views of the night sky? I’d say, if you’re getting started, start with this and you can move on to more complex features and views later. This has just what you need, nothing more, nothing less. I don’t think there’s a better deal for such a great telescope anywhere else on Amazon.
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