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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).
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
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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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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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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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