expiredSmartPlant857 posted Oct 10, 2023 04:23 PM
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expiredSmartPlant857 posted Oct 10, 2023 04:23 PM
Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Telescope w/ Smartphone Adapter & Bluetooth Remote
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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).
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It's a very good price for this telescope
This one says it's bad at any price: https://telescopicwatch
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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).
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