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- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a stable platform
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
To Infinity and Beyond!
If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.
With the permanently mounted StarPointer and erect image optics, the Astromaster is ideal for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, also featuring a German equatorial mount with Setting Circles – to accurately locate and track sky objects so you can set your sights for that perfect view of the stars and other celestial objects of interest, all shown in crisp clear detail thanks to the all coated glass optics.
Quick and easy to set up using the quick release dovetail attachment with no tools required, the telescope also comes complete with a deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of all your accessories, a rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25” steel tube legs as a sturdy, rigid viewing platform for much improved images, and The Sky Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images to help you achieve the best star gazing experience from your scope and see everything you want to see. It’s out of this world!
Product Description
If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.
Features:
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- "The Sky®" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images
Specifications:
- Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
- Aperture: 76 mm (2.99")
- Focal Length: 700 mm (35")
- Focal Ratio: 9.21
- Eyepiece 1: 20 mm (0.79")
- Magnification 1: 35 x
- Eyepiece 2: 10 mm (0.39")
- Magnification 2: 70 x
- Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer
- Mount: CG-2 Equatorial
- CD ROM: The Sky L1
- Tripod: 1.25" steel tube legs
- Weight: 8.16 kg
- Highest Useful Magnification: 180 x
- Lowest Useful Magnif
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
After reading several mixed reviews about this telescope I eventually purchased it (despite more advanced astronomers calling it a smaller amature telescope) on the Saturday and was amazed when I found the huge box in my porch on Monday- super fast delivery! Inside the box was the telescope and mount with their parts, a quick set up guide, a manual on how to use the telescope, a manual on a disk and some software for tracking the planets. It wasn't too difficult to set up- took about half hour, the mount seemed a little confusing at first but after turning the knobs the controls where self explanatory. Locating planets using the red dot pointer was difficult but aiming through it points you in at least the right direction. There are 2 interchangeable lenses with this telescope one 20mm for locating a planet and one 10mm for more detail. The views I got where amazing! The moon nearly filled the whole view using the 20mm lens and I had to pan around using the 10mm as the moon went well outside the view, the details where so crisp I could count the craters and even could make out the mare imbrium and serenitatis very easily! I also saw Jupiter and 4 of it's moon's and the most rewarding yet the Orion nebula! My only complaints about this telescope are the red dot pointer and the tripod is a bit shakey but for a complete novice like me it's absolutely brilliant, well worth the money!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I actually downsized from a celestron 675 powerseeker, I wanted something slightly easier to cart around, but was extremely frustrated with the finder scope. The red dot to red dot finder should never have left the drawing board, it's diabolical. What makes things worse is the fact that it is built into the telescope. I now have to buy an optical finder- there's only so many batteries you can go through whilst trying to find a full moon!
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this telescope after deciding for ages. Ordered on wednesday came on thursday. Overall the telescope in amazing quality - well built although fairly heavy. The tube is made of aluminium so it is durable. The mount is very sturdy and easy to use as well as the tripod. I saw jupiter and its moons with only 70x mag!!! although it was small and you dont see much detail. I will definately be investing in a 2x barlow lens which will definately be worth it. Overall BUY THIS TELESCOPE IF YOU DONT HAVE A MASSIVE BUDGET AND WANT GOOD VIEWS OF THE NIGHT SKY!!
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