This is the ideal telescope for beginners and hobbyists... You will get an adjustable power of 20x, 50x, 60x, 83x, 150x and 250x magnification for maximum detail. Decide what it is you actually want to see. If you are happiest looking at the moon in detail, or a few of our closest neighbours, then your requirements for the best telescope will be different than if you want to observe deep space. If you throw yourself in at the deep end, and expect to seeing deep space nebulae and close up views of Saturn’s rings on your first excursion, you too may end up disappointed! Get a Lifetime Warranty with your Slokey 8x32 binoculars that ensures you exceptional quality and durability giving you years of enjoyment. Tested by thousands of satisfied customers, YOU are guaranteed to love them… BUY TODAY AND SAVE! Gives fantastic clear imagery of the moon, Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s moons, as well as nebulae and star clusters

Aperture is represented by the diameter of the objective lens or primary mirror but is actually measured by the total surface area. Keep this in mind when comparing aperture sizes because it means that a 100mm lens can see 50% more detail than a 70mm lens. For the most part, telescopes with an aperture of less than 70mm are viewed as more of a toy than a scientific instrument. However, they aren’t always a bad choice when searching for budget telescopes or a way to view terrestrial objects. Are you looking for a telescope to get started with? When you want to get into stargazing, one of the most important – if not THE most important bit of kit is a telescope. Without a telescope you might just be gazing dreamily at the stars out of your bedroom window! Super Powerful Astronomical and Terrestrial Telescope - Ideal for Children and Beginners to Observe the Moon and Nearby Planets - #1 in Sales When I was starting as a teen I had a 6-inch reflector on a heavy old Edmund EQ mount, and its motions definitely helped me find my way. Accurate polar alignment not required; just plunk it down with the polar axis aimed more or less at Polaris. It’s a good idea to start by getting to know a few basic terms – the horizon, zenith, meridian, the North or South pole, the celestial equator and the ecliptic.Celestron’s PowerSeeker telescope features a 70mm aperture and a 700mm focal length. It comes with a Barlow lens, a 20mm and a 4mm eyepieces for 35x and 175x magnified viewing. A 5×24 finderscope is attached to the side of the main scope and an alt-azimuth aluminium tripod mount with a convenient accessory tray is also included. Having taught Jr. Hi science for 27 years and being a member of our local astronomical society for most of that time, I fielded many questions from parents about what telescope they should get their kid for Christmas, birthday, or whatever. My advice -- get TWO telescopes! Actually, a pair of binoculars, which are really two telescopes hinged together in the middle. At the time I was teaching, the best value in a pair of binoculars suitable for astronomy would be a pair of 7x35s, which would also be a good size (weight wise) for a 12 to 14 yr.old to handle. That, and a decent, easy-to-use but comprehensive star atlas along with a constellation finder star wheel. It may be hard to believe, but some telescopes are worse than having no scope at all. When you want to enjoy a night out under the stars, you’re better off with a pair of binoculars or just with your naked eyes than with a telescope that can’t be aimed easily and doesn’t show a pleasing view of whatever you do manage to point it at. I’ve watched people spend all night trying to find something, anything, to look at, often spending their entire time fiddling with the scope rather than observing the sky. It only takes a couple of nights like that for a person to decide that astronomy isn’t any fun — thus the term “hobby killer.”

Its optics are a step up from the 40070, coming with a 3x Barlow lens and three eyepieces (25, 10 and 6mm) to offer magnification of up to 250 times to give you slightly deeper views into the night sky. You’ll be able to enjoy sharp and detailed views of Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s moons, and glimpse some of the galaxies that lie beyond the Milky Way.Using an eyepiece with a shorter focal length will increase the magnification of your telescope. This is handy for observing the moon and planets. Attaching a Barlow lens to your eyepiece is another way to make your telescope more powerful (increase magnification). 4. How to aim a telescope? Have telescope, will travel… at least, you can with this one. It weighs just 1.5kg and comes with diminutive dimensions of 16 x 33 x 43cm (height x width x depth) so can easily accompany you on any trips where you might find yourself with an opportunity to set your sights on the skies. In my country, i couldn't find any Dob, used or new that didn't cost four times my budget. Only high end dobs are sold here. In fact, recently there was this big star gazing and astronomy event around my city's unviersity, and out of 200+ telescopes, i only spotted 2 Dobsonians.