Super Clear Telescope 70mm Portable Refractor Astronomy Telescope for Kids & Beginners to See The Stars with Adjustable Aluminum Tripod & Rucksack
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Normal price seems to be about $77-$80 (https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/INTEY-Telescope-Refractor-Ast…)
great! thank you.
Can I see Dumbbell Nebula with this?
Can I see New Zealand?
Only on a clear night.
About all this is good for is viewing the moon..
but I can view the moon without a telescope :)
You can SEE the moon without a telescope, whereas you can VIEW the moon with a telescope.
View:
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look at or inspect.
View:
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look at or inspect
So are you saying you can't look at (= view) the moon without a telescope?
Any idea how much you'd expect to pay to get something worthwhile to start with?
https://www.ozscopes.com.au/meade-82mm-lightbridge-mini-tele…
This was recommended to me, currently on sale for $100
Is it worth the extra 50 to get this instead?
Thanks! Is it for the same use case? That one doesn't look like it has a tripod or anything like that.
@skrot: Not an expert on this, but it looks like this one just sits on a table or something stable. And Meade is a good name in telescopes, I was recommended to get some of their eyepieces a while back for my telescope.
It should be noted that this is a reflector telescope. The subject of this post is a refractor.
https://www.universetoday.com/14436/the-difference-between-r…
http://www.astronomytrek.com/which-telescope-is-better-a-ref…
This Meade telescope would probably be a better option for viewing fuzzy things in dark skies.
I wouldn’t buy anything unless it has an equatorial mount on it.
These cheap telescopes often sit on a cheap tripod, which make it extremely difficult to track the object, and when you locate it, it will wobble all over the place before moving out of view.
An equatorial mount is generally more stable and will use a motor to slowly reposition the telescope to compensate for the rotation of the earth.
That sounds like it'll cost quite a bit. Nevertheless, any entry-level recommendations?
I've been involved in amateur astronomy for 20 years and have even made my own dobsonian, which included hand grinding the primary mirror, so I think I can comment on this.
I've never heard anyone say to a newcomer to buy a telescope on an equatorial mount. So while your statement might be true for astronomers people wanting to take the next step up from a beginner telescope, it isn't universally advisable. Clubs advise newbies to buy a dobsonian, 200mm gives excellent bang for buck. It is far easier to set up and operate, and has a significantly lower entry cost.
You can see Uranus.
Looks too cheap. I rather the meade for extra $50 should be able to see Jupiter.
Yep get the Meade dobbie anyday over the wobbly refractor…
Wow Ozscopes is doing some great prices - check out the $70 Meade refractor!
What’s a good recommendation for telescopes??
My son wants to see other planets.
Other (5) planets can be seen at nake eyes as well.
The other (2) further planets which you cannot see with nake eyes are not be seen with any cheap telescopes (less than $1000).
So there's no point buying these for seeing planets :-)
^ This. I suggest don't bother with a scope until/unless he's ready for something decent. In the mean time contact an astronomy club and visit them on some nights out in the field. Most amateur telescope owners will be extremely enthusiastic to show you and your son what they do and you'll get to see some fantastic sights and also get commentary on what you're viewing. When you see Saturn you'll know if you got the bug.
In the 3rd product image… Why is the guy viewing through the telescope while it is still during the day and the telescope is pointed down?
Refraction telescopes can be used for terrestrial viewing, and normally come with an attachment for this purpose.
In fact, at this price that is what they are most useful for.
He's watching a different kind of "moon" :)
Easy one-handed operation of the telescope!
So would you say he is left handed or right handed?
https://www.ozscopes.com.au/meade-infinity-50mm-altazimuth-r…
Meade refractor for $70. If you want a sub $100 start scope, this would be a far better option.
There's obviously huge temptation to go to the few higher scopes for under $150… and each step up gives you that little bit better clarity and quality.
I know nothing of "Super Clear".
Everyone's heard of "Meade".
This is good for day time or looking at the moon. If you want astronomy, a good pair of 7x50 binoculars is a great start. If you want to go a telescope, you want the lens/mirror to be nice and wide to catch more light - think giant eyeballs. Then you can get magnification to suit the object you look at. I would go binoculars as they are simple to use and handy for day and night (because the magnification is nice low relative to aperture). Otherwise splurge a little and go $260 for a nice 5inch reflector on a simple doby mount like https://www.ozscopes.com.au/skywatcher-heritage-5-dobsonian-…
Of course if you have the funds go a 10-12 inch, you can see a lot more with those.
what's the original price?