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I have a 4.5 inch reflector scope. I wanted to compare it to a refractor scope, but didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars. So I gave this one a try. I like the fact it included a tripod, mount and diagonals at a low price. The eyepieces, focuser and diagonals are all 1.25 inch, which is way better than the .965 focusers on some cheaper scopes. The included MA eyepieces aren't the best, but I already had a good eyepieces set from my other scope. The included barlow and diagonals are made of plastic, maybe to save on weight? The diagonals seem to work ok though. Optical quality seems just fine using a Plossl or Ortho eyepiece. The tripod and mount are a little wobbly, but still better than using an even wobblier camera tripod. The tripod doesn't fold up easily like a camera tripod though. Could be a little taller. But for a budget scope, it works just fine.Read full review
The Meade 70AZ-A Telescope was my first telescope ever. It took me a little time to get used to it but then I was hooked. It's addictive. On a cloudless night I start looking at the stars and I can't seem to walk away from it. The only thing I would want different would be a better mount. Once I get it locked onto an object, it tends to move just barely and it takes a little bit of working with it to get it to lock into place, after a while though you get used to that too. Regarding the camera that comes with it, you have to have a laptop because the cord goes from the telescope to your computer before you can take a picture. I can't wait til there is another comet, if there is gonna be one in my lifetime. I would truly get a big kick out of looking at one.I purchased this in the winter time and I will probably lose alot more sleep when the nights warm up a little.Read full review
If you are looking for a telescope to get a pretty good look at the moon, your landscape and such, then this is the telescope for you. If on the other hand you are trying to get a good view of stars and constellations, then you need something more high powered. It was fairly simple to put together, but I had to get my daughter's help with the lenses. The instructions aren't the best and don't even show two of the parts. Because so much of it is plastic, it is light weight. The plastic however also makes it super easy to strip out some of the screw holes. Mine came with two screw holes already stripped. Be ware of some of the sellers on here, they don't give the best customer service. My advice is to buy one in a store or from the manufacturer if you are looking for customer service after the sale. All in all, a great starter telescope.Read full review
Very good product for a first price. Optical is sharp and rather bright. Good for terrestrial observation too. Comes with several accessories, as Barlow lens ... USB cam is sharp also, and the software allows many possible settings. I only regret the telescope has no universal mount screw, so that you cannot easily mount another tripod, but with some engeneering it may be possible (of course the less it shakes the better it is). Nevertheless, original tripod is not bad at all. So, you can use it for years (I use it for terrestrial obs.) to discover all remote details in your landscape. Funny .... Thanks !!!
Good telescope for viewing the moon, images are nice and clear for the money, takes a little time to adjust to the cold when it has been stored in the warmth all day. Looking at the stars you can detect some chromatic abberation and spherical abberation when looking for planets. The mount is not very sturdy at all picks up every little bump, finderscope is average, very hard to look at zenith comfortably when in the upright position and just forget about using the finderscope because you cant. Overall for a cheap telescope to just start looking at the stars its a good buy but holding off and spending some more money on a better telescope wouldnt be a bad idea either.
