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Oct 10, 2023 4:23 PM

Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Telescope w/ Smartphone Adapter & Bluetooth Remote

$98

$225

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Walmart has Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Telescope with Smartphone Adapter & Bluetooth Remote on sale for $98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SmartPlant857 for finding this deal

Product Details:
  • 90mm Objective Lens
  • Two High-Quality Eyepieces (20mm + 10mm)
  • High Quality Multi-Coated Glass Optics
  • Universal smartphone/Bluetooth remote adapter
  • Precision Adjustments/Panning Handle

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Written by oceanlake
  • An excellent price on this entry-level telescope. This price is $101 lower than the last time it was a Frontpage Deal.
  • Comes with a 2-year warranty.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by SmartPlant857
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Walmart has Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Telescope with Smartphone Adapter & Bluetooth Remote on sale for $98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SmartPlant857 for finding this deal

Product Details:
  • 90mm Objective Lens
  • Two High-Quality Eyepieces (20mm + 10mm)
  • High Quality Multi-Coated Glass Optics
  • Universal smartphone/Bluetooth remote adapter
  • Precision Adjustments/Panning Handle

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • An excellent price on this entry-level telescope. This price is $101 lower than the last time it was a Frontpage Deal.
  • Comes with a 2-year warranty.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by SmartPlant857

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Oct 10, 2023 8:27 PM
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baggyOct 10, 2023 8:27 PM
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Not sure why this isn't getting the love.
It's a very good price for this telescope
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Oct 10, 2023 10:30 PM
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Joined Mar 2015
GinaG1983Oct 10, 2023 10:30 PM
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Anyone have this?
Oct 10, 2023 10:32 PM
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Joined Jun 2014
dragon17Oct 10, 2023 10:32 PM
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Anyone have experience with it? Reviews seem pretty mixed.

This one says it's bad at any price: https://telescopicwatch.com/celes...az-review/
Oct 10, 2023 10:36 PM
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DaveKelsenOct 10, 2023 10:36 PM
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I just bought one. If it's not something I wind up liking a lot, it will make a nice gift.
Oct 10, 2023 10:36 PM
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smartdealsOct 10, 2023 10:36 PM
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this can see your neighbours?
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Oct 10, 2023 10:45 PM
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gimmydealOct 10, 2023 10:45 PM
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Thumbs up for telescope deal. I hope celestron 8se deal comes back at 800$. Cmon Amazon
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Oct 10, 2023 10:48 PM
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MellowCrowd6022Oct 10, 2023 10:48 PM
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Quote from gimmydeal View quoted comment :
Thumbs up for telescope deal. I hope celestron 8se deal comes back at 800$. Cmon Amazon
Me too!

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Oct 10, 2023 10:50 PM
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norcal007Oct 10, 2023 10:50 PM
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Don's waste your money. Bought it last year and returned it after two outings. It's build quality is poor, focus takes too long, I could see waves in the glass when shining a bright flashlight. Way to frustrating to work with. Bought the Creative XP 20-60x80mm and it's a MUCH better made scope that will give you a clear, bright look. The images with using my Pixel phone with it are impressive. The Creative XP gets lots of solid reviews too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8&th=1
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Oct 10, 2023 11:08 PM
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coll2505Oct 10, 2023 11:08 PM
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Out of stock
Oct 10, 2023 11:24 PM
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dmdvflOct 10, 2023 11:24 PM
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Quote from norcal007 View quoted comment :
Don's waste your money. Bought it last year and returned it after two outings. It's build quality is poor, focus takes too long, I could see waves in the glass when shining a bright flashlight. Way to frustrating to work with. Bought the Creative XP 20-60x80mm and it's a MUCH better made scope that will give you a clear, bright look. The images with using my Pixel phone with it are impressive. The Creative XP gets lots of solid reviews too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8&th=1
Thanks for your feedback. I was going to jump on this deal.
Oct 10, 2023 11:25 PM
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wildbird12Oct 10, 2023 11:25 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

I am generally not downvoting deals, even if they are not great, but this one irks me: Don't buy a cheap telescope. It will ruin the hobby for you.

This is very, very cheap for what it is, but it is still too expensive. Unless you are prepared to harvest the parts, phone adapter (typically around $40), remote ($10) software license ($20), tripod ($20), be prepared to send it back. There are better options out there. The eyepieces are subpar and not really the right sizes (at least one 30mm would be better), and the optics of this telescope are bare-bones (obviously not ED glass, and not coated or otherwise treated). You may see the moon, and get an idea of what Saturn and Jupiter may look like, but even with better eyepieces, it will not be great. Deep sky objects will be impossible to see because of poor glas (chromatic aberration, and distortions) Save your money, and buy a good used one, or spend at least $300. Something like this [amazon.com] is the bare minimum, and it would require a separate purchase of decent eyepieces, mount, finder, and 90-degree adapter. (at least another $150, possibly 200).
Last edited by wildbird12 October 10, 2023 at 04:28 PM.
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Oct 10, 2023 11:34 PM
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kthejoker20Oct 10, 2023 11:34 PM
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This is a hobby killer. Do not buy.
Oct 10, 2023 11:48 PM
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rogereOct 10, 2023 11:48 PM
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Every time I think of buying a telescope, I am reminded of by the enthusiasts that I am an idiot for not immediately spending $500+ dollars on a telescope with accessories I don't know how to use.
Oct 10, 2023 11:52 PM
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saving2bankruptcyOct 10, 2023 11:52 PM
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Quote from rogere View quoted comment :
Every time I think of buying a telescope, I am reminded of by the enthusiasts that I am an idiot for not immediately spending $500+ dollars on a telescope with accessories I don't know how to use.
Fur realz. I'm like cool, a telescope deal. Then I see the "don't waste your money" and "get a flux telescope 3000 used at a garage sale instead"

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Oct 10, 2023 11:58 PM
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rogereOct 10, 2023 11:58 PM
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Everyone knows the Flux Telescope 3000 is only usable when you get the optional Flux Capacitor add-on that increases the lens output by 1.02x . Otherwise, it's unusable trash. Any REAL scopethusiest would spend 5000 kroner on Austrian ebay to buy it because that is the only place that still sells it!!!!

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