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This is an inexpensive way to get into solar astronomy. The tripod is a bit flimsy but you can get good views of the sun. You can also attach a cellphone to take pictures. Another cheap option is to get a piece of solar film and use your phone to look at the sun as well. But if you're really interested in the hobby I highly recommend looking into a SeeStar 30 or 50. You might be able to find one used for a couple hundred dollars. You can view the sun, planets, stars, nebula and can also do bird watching. It tracks sky objects and connects to your phone. An incredible smart telescope.

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This is an inexpensive way to get into solar astronomy. The tripod is a bit flimsy but you can get good views of the sun. You can also attach a cellphone to take pictures. Another cheap option is to get a piece of solar film and use your phone to look at the sun as well. But if you're really interested in the hobby I highly recommend looking into a SeeStar 30 or 50. You might be able to find one used for a couple hundred dollars. You can view the sun, planets, stars, nebula and can also do bird watching. It tracks sky objects and connects to your phone. An incredible smart telescope.

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sarcasmogratis

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This is an inexpensive way to get into solar astronomy. The tripod is a bit flimsy but you can get good views of the sun. You can also attach a cellphone to take pictures. Another cheap option is to get a piece of solar film and use your phone to look at the sun as well. But if you're really interested in the hobby I highly recommend looking into a SeeStar 30 or 50. You might be able to find one used for a couple hundred dollars. You can view the sun, planets, stars, nebula and can also do bird watching. It tracks sky objects and connects to your phone. An incredible smart telescope.

Does this one actually work for things other than the sun?
It says the sun filter is non removable.

"Solar Telescope Filter
The dual-lens, non-removable glass solar filter conforms to ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun"

mac4lyfe

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mac4lyfeToday 5:23 PM

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Does this one actually work for things other than the sun? It says the sun filter is non removable. "Solar Telescope Filter The dual-lens, non-removable glass solar filter conforms to ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun"

Strictly for viewing the sun. The tripod mount is too unstable to view anything smaller. The focuser is also too cheap to narrow in on anything but the sun. The case/bag is also pretty cheap. This is okay to cheaply get into looking at the sun but temper your expectations. You can also look at the sun with those cheap paper eclipse glasses. I've taped those glasses to my iPhone and have taken good sun pics as well. The eyepieces with this scope gives you some pretty nice views of the sun.

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