12 best home telescopes
Home telescopes are optical instruments designed for amateur astronomers and enthusiasts to observe distant celestial objects. They come in various types, including refractors, reflectors, and compound telescopes, each offering unique advantages for stargazing and astronomical observation. Here's an overview of home telescopes and related equipment:
Refractor Telescopes: Refractor telescopes use lenses to bend and focus light, providing clear and crisp images. They are easy to use and require minimal maintenance. Refractors are excellent for observing the moon, planets, and terrestrial objects. They are known for their sharp, high-contrast images, making them popular among beginners.
Reflecting Telescopes: Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to gather and focus light. They are often more affordable than refractors and can have larger apertures, allowing for better light-gathering capabilities. Reflectors are suitable for observing deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
Compound Telescopes (Catadioptric Telescopes): Compound telescopes combine lenses and mirrors, offering a compromise between the benefits of refractors and reflectors.The most common types of compound telescopes are Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes. They are compact, versatile, and suitable for various types of astronomical observations.
Binoculars and Scopes: Binoculars and spotting scopes are portable and versatile tools for astronomy and terrestrial observation. While they are not as powerful as telescopes, binoculars provide a wide field of view, making them ideal for observing the moon, star clusters, and comets. Spotting scopes are similar to telescopes but are designed for daytime use, such as birdwatching and nature observation.
Camera and Photo Equipment: Telescopes can be adapted for astrophotography, allowing enthusiasts to capture images of celestial objects. Specialized cameras and adapters are available to connect telescopes to digital cameras, enabling long-exposure photography of stars, planets, and deep-sky objects.
Electronics and Accessories: Telescopes often come with electronic components like motorized mounts, computerized control systems, and GPS modules. These features help users locate and track celestial objects automatically. Accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and Barlow lenses enhance the telescope's capabilities, providing different magnifications and enhancing the viewing experience.
When selecting a home telescope, factors such as aperture size (measured in millimeters or inches), focal length, and mount stability are crucial considerations. Larger apertures allow telescopes to gather more light, resulting in clearer and more detailed images. Additionally, choosing the right eyepieces and accessories can significantly enhance the telescope's performance and versatility, catering to various observation needs and interests.
Below you can find our editor's choice of the best home telescopes on the marketProduct description
Galaxy Tracker Astronomical Terrestrial Telescope professional for beginners
Best gift for stars lovers
Aluminum alloy construction, lightweight and portable, good choice for students or those who want to learn more about space and nature.
Suitable for beginners astronomy enthusiasts, especially a best gift for your children great for kids to realize their captain’s dream and explore the world.
Easy assembly with no tools required
1. Open the box and backpack.
2. Take out the tripod to stand it up to wanted height. Loosen the handle to make a flat tripod head and then fix it.
3. Take out the telescope and screw it onto the tripod head.
4. Pull out the covers on the eyepiece, and screw the eyepiece onto the telescope.
5. Assembly the finder and diagonal mirror onto the telescope and screw them up.
6. Take off the objective lens cover and get the telescope focused.
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Technical Specifications:
- Power: 30/60
- Objective Lens: 50MM
- Focal Length: 500MM
- Eyepieces: 16.6MM, 8.3MM
- Tripod: 39cm (15.3inches)
Components of the telescope
Objective lens lid
Objective lens
Lens hood
Telescope tube
Bracket
Tripod legs
Focusing tube holder
Focusing tube
Eyepiece
Eyepiece lid
Focusing knob
Diagonal mirror
- [Professional Aspherical Lens for Super Sharp Images] - This telescope employs aspherical lenses to reduce image aberration often found in conventional spherical lens elements, producing a sharp and less distorted image from the center to the edge of the field of view.
- [Wide angle view] - This telescope employs wide angle eyepieces, which offer a larger view of the sky while still retaining the same magnification, giving a greater area of sky coverage.
- [Specification] - High powered 75/375 telescope; Focal Length: 500mm; Diameter: 50mm; Eyepieces 20mm/ 4mm; Tripod: 115cm (45inches)
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- [Accessories] - Smartphone Adapter, 3X Barlow Lens, Diagonal Mirror...For more information, kindly refer to the pages below.
User questions & answers
Question: | Is this item fit Galileo telescope |
Answer: | Dear customer , Thanks for your contact. The 6 and 9 mm eyepieces weight 5.29oz. We provide lifetime warranty for defects in materials and workmanship.we are responsible for repair;customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation.For accessories;we provide 2 months warranty;within 2 months,you can return for refund or replacement. If my reply still doesn't answer your question well or you want to know more details about this product,could you please contact us by message on Amazon? Because the customer's message can be seen in the first time on Amazon, and will solve the problem as soon as possible. Once I receive your response, I will try my best to answer your questions. Sincerely look forward to your reply. Best wishes ! Kelly |
Question: | Do these (all mm sizes) have the Lens Edges (not just barrel) blackened to prevent spurious light scattering |
Answer: | Hi dear friend, the telescope eyepiece set fit any standard 1.25" telescope, filter and Barlow lens, 6mm and 9mm is high power magnification eyepiece and fit to observation more details of objects; 15/20mm is medium power magnification eyepiece, which will bring comfortable view experience. low power magnification get better clear and bright image than high power eyepiece, but this is optics common sense. hope can help you. Sincerely Angela |
- Ideal Telescope for Kids and Adults - This telescope provides erect image optics, perfect for terrestrial and astronomical use. The fully multi-coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes.
- Perfect Optical Quality - 70mm Aperture and 700mm Focal Length telescope has 10mm and 20mm Plossl eyepieces, the magnification is 70X and 35X. Plossl eyepiece have better optical performance than K and H eyepieces. Effectively reduce chromatic aberration and halo.
- Equatorial Mount Type - The mount comes with two slow motion control cables that allow you make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both R.A. and Declination.
- Quick and Easy No-Tool Setup - We provide professional astronomical telescopes. In order to save your time, our telescope can be installed without any additional tools, and truly realize no-tool-set telescope.
- Phone Adapter and Tripod - Full size stainless steel adjustable tripod meet any height and angle, it brings you stable, safe and durable. Smartphone adapter with 10mm eyepiece which provide 70x magnification, capture and share the images and videos.
User questions & answers
Question: | Carry case come with it |
Answer: | No. |
Question: | Does the phone attachment come with it |
Answer: | Yes, phone attachment is included. |
Question: | What is the difference between k eyepiece and Prossell eyepiece |
Answer: | Plossl eyepieces are brighter and wider |
Question: | Why is the image upside down and how could I fix that |
Answer: | These instructions are some of the worst I’ve seen. I also cannot figure out how to make the image appear right side up. Frustrating. |
Product features
Good Partner Telescope 70EQ Refractor Telescope to View Observe the Mysteries of the Universe
This telescope is a great telescope with bright image quality and high magnification power that suitable for kids and beginners.This telescope can observe the moon, planets, nebula and explore the mysteries of the universe, you can also watch mountains, rivers, birds, animals and enjoy the natural scenery.Use cell phone adapter to take photos and share happiness and beauty with family and friends.
WARNING:
NEVER aim your telescope at the sun or even close to the sun! Use the focus wheel to adjust the focus to make the observed image clear. When using telescopes to observe an outdoor target, please open the window to avoid distortion of the image due to the reflection of the window glass. It is better to use the telescope in an environment where the product temperature is the same as the outdoor temperature.
Provide Magnification 35X and 70X
Stainless Steel Tripod
PLOSSL Eyepieces - Brighter and True
PRODUCT PARAMETERS:
Size: 70700EQ
Optical Design: Refractor
Aperture: 70mm (2.76")
Focal Length: 700mm (28")
Focal Ratio: f/10
Eyepiece: PLOSSL 10mm; PLOSSL 20mm
Magnification: 70X and 35X
Finder Scope: 5 X 24
Tripod: Stainless Steel Tripod
Assembled Weight: 7.7KG (17.1 lbs)
Product description
This is a reproduction in brass of a portable maritime telescope. Quality optics create a magnification of 20x. The objective lens is protected by a press fit cap. The height may be adjusted to 18" by fully extending the tripod legs. Ideal for decor and gifting. The focus is adjusted by rotating the threaded section near the eyepiece. The extended length of the telescope is 11.5". It telescope stands 14" high mounted on the tripod.
- 14.5 Inches Long, (Telescope), The height may be adjusted to 18" by fully extending the tripod legs. Ideal for decor and gifting.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE # Quality is a parameter where we make no compromises. The products that we offer to our clients are high in quality, beautifully designed and of high performance. We deliver our clients nothing less than best. The products that are available at our organization are quality checked, before delivering them to the customers.
- Usage:Trekking, Bird Watching, Navy gift, Collectible etc. # Superior quality raw material is used in the manufacturing process Quality check at each stage of manufacturing Individual testing
- Packing:Packed in single Parcels, Corrugated Export packing. # The perfect centrepiece & slice of history to finish off any room or outdoor in your house, office space. incredibly popular corporate gift or the perfect addition to your collection of quality antique items. Allow this ancient nautical piece a place in your home or office!
- About Telescope# The Nautical Antique finish Telescope is a fully functioning Nautical master piece, beautifully mounted on a wooden tripod. Focusing is accomplished by adjusting the eyepiece ring on the telescope tube, with up to 15x magnification. protects the objective lens.The wooden tripod stand features wooden legs, each with solid brass fittings and a screw release to let you adjust the height, and the brass chain holds the three wooden legs together so the telescope can maintain its
Product description
Size:14" | Color:Dollond This Traditional Brass & Leather Telescope is ideal to grace the library, conservatory or drawing room of a fine house. These beautifully crafted, hand-polished, solid brass telescope have been manufactured to reflect the workmanship and materials of a more elegant bygone age. All feature high quality fully coated optics making them highly functional products. All models provide correct images, so can be used for terrestrial viewing as well as for basic observation. It comes with Highly finished Leather
- Unique Design Made Of Shining Solid Brass with fully Carved Leather.
- It's a fully Hand-Crafted , Beautiful Telescope and is very useful in Travelling time.
- The Perfect Gift for Travellers, Nautical Collector's And Home Decorative.
- As This is a Hand-Made product so slight colour changes and weight changes may occur but Quality of products will be super-fine.
- 100% Hand Crafted by Indian Artisans at Thor Instruments Co
User questions & answers
Question: | Does it really magnify |
Answer: | This does include the lid as pictured. |
Question: | What are the dimensions of the box |
Answer: | This can be used to bake bread, though it is smaller than most loaf pans at 4.30" wide x 5.00" tall x 8.00" long. |
Question: | what is the actual dimension, when its fully expandle |
Answer: | There is not a venting hole. I have used this several times and it worked great. It’s about half the size as a traditional but I use it residentionally, I would not recommend this for commercial use. I really enjoy the size cause we don’t eat terrines very much. It cleans up very easily, it’s nice and hefty, quality product... if I ever broke mine I would repurchase the same exact product. |
Product description
The Roorkee solid brass telescope is a true nautical gem that is both fully functional and beautifully decorative, adding a warm sea-faring shine to any room it graces. This telescope is a fully functioning nautical masterpiece that adds class and sophistication to any room it's in. This vintage telescope is a beautiful, 100% brass, refractor telescope mounted on a wooden tripod. The stand has an adjustable knob to change and hold a specific direction. Focusing is accomplished by adjusting the eyepiece ring on the telescope tube and a solid brass cap with chain is included to protect the lens when not in use. The brass tripod stand features smooth legs each with solid brass fittings. This is a perfect nautical gift for the explorer in your life. The main scope is solid polished brass, which shines beautifully when placed in the sunlight. Roorkee Instruments India is a premier manufacturer of the world's finest model boats, nautical decorations and tropical & beach decor. Whether you are looking for stunningly accurate models of historical ships like the Titanic or Blackbeard's pirate ship, or you're looking for nautical replicas, gifts and decor such as compasses, world globes, porthole mirrors, model sailboats, ships in a bottle, or brass spyglass & telescopes, Roorkee provides the highest quality expertly crafted nautical gifts at wholesale prices. Their extensive product line of model ships, nautical decorations & gifts includes trendy tropical, sailing and beach decor, as well as supplies and decor for your home or nautical-themed party. Our products are designed by master artisans and crafted from the finest materials available. The fully assembled model ships and decorative items make great gifts for all ages and will be a stunning addition to your home or office.
- This nautical telscope is made of high quality brass with antique finish and the tripod stand of Indian Rosewood
- This is a memorable navy gift for birthdays, anniversaries, valentine's day & corporate functions. A great nautical gift for maritime, nautical, hiking & outdoor enthusiast
- Surprise your kids with this decorative telescope and make them enjoy remote objects and night time stars & moon with this optical instrument
- This tripod telescope for sailors is an essential nautical decor to welcome your boy friend, daddy & loved ones with nautical parties. Adapts any special occasions like nautical baby shower
- Telescope Material: Brass | Tripod Stand: Rosewood | Telescope Size : 15" | Tripod size: Adjustable 14" to 22" | Lens: 28mm diameter | Weight : 1740 grm approximately
- Tube Length: 18" Inches , Height: 43" inches tall , Ground Diameter: 22" Inches
- Material Used: Brass & wood, Color: Antique Copper Finish
- Beautiful craftsmanship can be seen in its crafting and this telescopes will give you 15 X magnification, Portable small tripod is very very beautiful for your loved ones and will give authentic classical look to the place where installed.
- Use : Decorative Telescope,Home & Office floor standing decor, Anniversary/Birthday/Marriage Gifts, Events etc. 1. Set a target near 200 meters , 2. focus the object by adjusting focus screw which is on the main tube near eyepiece , 3. Adjust focus screw both clockwise & Anticlockwise unit picture gets clear, 4. Once you are able to focus small objects you can look through larger distances
- A beautiful handmade solid brass floor standing telescope for your home & office table top decor.This classic solid brass harbor master telescope on mahogany tripod has excellent optics for viewing far away objects such as approaching ships. These have same magnification as were in the ancient one's. You may use this telescope for decoration purpose in your bed room, balcony, offices it will give you royalty status this will give you an eloquent look to your home and offices.
Product description
Designer Telescope # these are designed carefully to use inside your beautiful homes, it will give an elegant look and feel to your home & office - Vintage design is royal and classic - We have other antique version of the same telescope please let us know if you interested in any other finish
- Full Length Standard Telescope # Tube Length:38" inches, Height: 63 " inches, Diameter:30" inches
- Color: Silver tone telescope tube with Black wooden tripod , Material Used: Steel used in telescope tube with small aluminium hardware fittings, Wooden tripod is adjustable for children
- Magnification # our telescopes are handmade and made using vintage technology of optics, using these telescopes you can see upto 5 km. Usage:Trekking, Bird Watching, Navy gift, Collectible etc
- Designer Telescope # these are designed carefully to use inside your beautiful homes, it will give an elegant look and feel to your home & office - Vintage design is royal and classic - We have other antique version of the same telescope please let us know if you interested in any other finish
Product features
Chrome Finish Telescope
Floor Standing Nickle Finish Telescope 38 inch is a beautiful, refractor telescope mounted on a wooden tripod.
Hight Magnifying Telescope
Focusing is accomplished by adjusting the eyepiece ring on the telescope tube
Double Barrel Telescope
A removable antique brass cap, connected by a chain, protects the objective lens
Product description
This is a reproduction in brass of a portable maritime telescope. Quality optics create a magnification of 10x. The objective lens is protected by a press fit cap. The height may be adjusted to 15 inch by fully extending the tripod legs. Ideal for decor and gifting. The focus is adjusted by rotating the threaded section near the eyepiece. The extended length of the telescope is 9.5 inch. It telescope with stand 13 inch high mounted on the tripod.
- 9.5 Inches Long, (Telescope), The height may be adjusted to 16 inch" by fully extending the tripod legs. Ideal for decor and gifting.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE # Quality is a parameter where we make no compromises. The products that we offer to our clients are high in quality, beautifully designed and of high performance. We deliver our clients nothing less than best. The products that are available at our organization are quality checked, before delivering them to the customers.
- Usage:Trekking, Bird Watching, Navy gift, Collectible etc. # Superior quality raw material is used in the manufacturing process Quality check at each stage of manufacturing Individual testing
- Packing:Packed in single Parcels, Corrugated Export packing. # The perfect centrepiece & slice of history to finish off any room or outdoor in your house, office space. incredibly popular corporate gift or the perfect addition to your collection of quality antique items. Allow this ancient nautical piece a place in your home or office!
- About Telescope # The Nautical Antique finish Telescope is a fully functioning Nautical master piece, beautifully mounted on a wooden tripod. Focusing is accomplished by adjusting the eyepiece ring on the telescope tube, with up to 10x magnification. protects the objective lens.The wooden tripod stand features wooden legs, each with solid brass fittings and a screw release to let you adjust the height, and the brass strip holds the three wooden legs together so the telescope can maintain its
User questions & answers
Question: | it says its 15 inches high is that extended or is it 15 inches and then 18 inches when legs are extended,what is the max hight extended |
Answer: | Dear Richard, Total height is 15 inch, when you extend the stand is 15 inch high. |
Question: | Can it be used by children |
Answer: | Yes, Anyone can used it to see the object but mostly people buy this ASINN for the decoration KINDLY note some other ASIN for your kids. ASIN : B075ZWR2TM, B075KG5YVF, B07FC9R5R5. we hope you may like this. |
Question: | What is the magnification strength |
Answer: | Dear Buyer, Hope you are doing very good. Product details : Material: Solid brass & wood Size: 9" scope x 11" to 14.5" tall Magnification: 8x Objective Lens: 25mm |
Question: | Is this strictly for decoration, or does it actually work as a telescope |
Answer: | Its a working telescope. we use a high quality lens |
Product description
Vintage Brass Telescope is an optical instrument that assists in observation of distant objects by collecting electromagnetic radiation. Their bigger lens collects more light to project larger, sharper and brighter image. Composed of high quality lens and mirror, our Vintage Brass Telescope is beautiful piece crafted by extremely creative production experts. Easy to clean, these wonderful decoration pieces has an adjustable knob that assist in changing and holding it in a specific direction.
- Telescope Tube Length: 39-42 " inches, 2" inches thick , Height:65 inches , Ground Diameter:30 inches , Weight:9 kg
- Material: Solid Brass and Excellent hard Wood, Color : Shiny brass finish and brown polish tripod
- Glass optics for a clear view (not plastic lenses).Nautical heavy model 2.0 inches thick tube and 40" inches large solid brass telescope tube with extra magnification 35 X - extra zoom, Things can be clearly seen up to 5 kilometers - Material is authentic and solid handmade quality work.
- The magnificent, highly polished brass, is complimented by a tripod made from finest quality wood in keeping with the solid brass tube and fittings.
- Use : Home & Office Decor,Lobby,Living Room Decorative,Functional at Balcony Lawn,Best Gift or Present at Halloween,X-Mas and New Year etc.,Collectible
Product description
Gskyer 70mm Astronomical Refractor Telescope
This 70x400mm refractor telescope can be a good observation of celestial bodies and terrestrial objects - best for viewing lunar and planetary. Featuring all coated glass optical components, the travel scope provides clean, crisp views. Developed with the traveler in mind, this travel scope features a compact and portable design perfect for the on-the-go sky gazer.
Specification:
● Type: Refractor
● Objective Lens: 70mm(2.75")
● Focal Length: 400mm(f/5.7)
● Mount: Altazimuth
● Eyepiece: Low: 25mm(16X), High:10mm(40X)
● Barlow lens: 3X
● Max Magnification: 120X
● Finderscope: 5×24 with cross-hair lines
● Zenith Mirrors: 48°Erecting BAK4 prism
● Tripod: 65cm(31.5") height adjustable Aluminum tripod
Warm Tips:
●If it shows a blurred picture, please adjust focus using focus wheel.
●When observing an outdoor target with an astronomical telescope indoors, do not close the window to avoid the deformation of the image caused by the reflection of the window glass.
●Use a telescope outdoors, please wait for the temperature of the product is the same as the outdoor temperature, the performance will be better.
●Avoid accidentally taking the telescope into a larger temperature difference environment because the moisture in the air will condense on the objective.
●NEVER aim your telescope at the sun or even close to the sun!
- Quality Optics: 400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect telescope for astronomers to explore stars and moon.
- Magnification: Come with two replaceable eyepieces and one 3x Barlow lens.3x Barlow lens trebles the magnifying power of each eyepiece. 5x24 finder scope with mounting bracket and cross-hair lines inside make locating objects easily.
- Wireless Remote: Free includes one smart phone adapter and one Wireless camera remote to explore the nature of the world easily through the screen and take amazing celestial images.
- Adjustable Tripod: This telescope allows for many different viewing positions with a adjustable aluminum alloy tripod and a carry bag, the telescope and tripod can fit inside the bag for easy traveling and storage.
- Satisfaction: lifetime maintenance. If you have any question about product and service, please feel free to contact us, we will do our best to help you in 24 hours.
User questions & answers
Question: | I cannot see thru the telescope even after taking all caps off it is stil blank image |
Answer: | We are having the same issue. It’s been properly set up but even after allowing it to come to temperatures outside, there is nothing we’re seeing. We’ve adjusted magnification, tried different lens, still blank. And yes, all the caps are off too. I have a curious, yet disappointment kiddo on my hands. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks |
Question: | I can’t get the the telescope to lock in place when we find something to look at, how is this done |
Answer: | You have to use the little knob that looks like a T and also the long handle bar (you turn the handle bar right to tighten and left to loosen. They are both apart of the stand. |
Question: | Is this user friendly as described ? Since im a beginner is this the right fit for me |
Answer: | I set it up in 5 minutes. I observed the Moon, Venus and Cassini twin stars (actually quad) with in 30 minutes on 25 mm. I have never owned a telescope in my life. The instructions are pictures describing what part goes where under them. How to set up your phone is a bit of a mess but I understood and decided to address that later. I was too excited to see Venus, and then sad when it looked like a big star, lol. There is another way to set it up to see even closer images, so I’ll be experimenting. I want a bigger one now... lol 😂. I’m managing my expectations on the 3X with 10mm parts. I just want to see it all! |
Question: | Is this good for photographing an eagle 100 yards away |
Answer: | As long as the Eagle is stationary, yes. This comes with a 10mm and 25mm eyepiece. I think the 10mm would work. |
Product features
Gskyer Telescope AZ70400
Stepping into the art of stargazing for the very first time can be an overwhelming experience. Overly complicated telescopes, hidden features, and confusing accessories only make the process of getting started more difficult. A balance between affordable and performance are two of the most important aspects to consider before purchasing any telescope. The Gskyer Instruments Infinity 70mm telescope manages to do exactly that – An affordable affordable for a high quality telescope.
What makes this particular model ideal for any beginner astronomer? Here’s a brief overview:
- The visual resolution and optical capabilities are top tier for the low-end affordable.
- Assembly is not overly complicated and beginner friendly.
- The aperture diameter divided by the focal length calculates the magnifying power of a telescope. The Gskyer possess a 70 mm aperture and 400 mm focal length, which results in precise and high-resolution images.
- The telescope is compact and portable.
ABOUT MAGNIFICATION
Gskyer telescope is a cost-effective one with bright image quality and high magnification power. 25 mm, and 10 mm eyepiece all offer varying levels of magnification.
Which is very suitable for kids, beginners and amateur astronomer to explore the sky, the moon, the planet. Meanwhile, you can enjoy landscapes during the day.
3X Barlow Lens
A 3x Barlow lens, 25 mm, 10 mm eyepiece and finderscope all offer varying levels of magnification. The magnification from 16x to 120x and provides clear, up-close images of birds, wildlife, distant treetops, as well as the moon, planets, and some star arrangements. It comes with everything you need to get started with astronomy.
Aluminum Alloy Tripod With Tray
Adjustable height and direction tripod with accessory tray is comfortable and convenient for observation and easy for storage.
Aluminum alloy tripod and its feet is more stable and durable for use.
The height can be adjusted from 22 inches to 46inches.
With a tray, you can put eyepieces or barlow lens.
Larter Apeture And High Power Telescope
Fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning imagess helps increase the brightness of celestial objects and provides clean, crisp views, delivering 99% total light transmission, and protect your eyes.
Smartphone Adapter & Wireless Remote
You can see the sky right on your phone and record the beauty.
Open the clip and secure the phone, then align the phone camera and adapter.
Lock the eyepiece into the threaded sleeve, and tighten the threaded sleeve to the bracket.
Press the eyepiece into the Bottom of the focuser.
Adjust focuser to get a clear image. Use the zoom function to enlarge the image.
Travel Scope AZ70400
Traveled - The body, accessories, and tripod are lightweight and fit conveniently in the provided travel bag for easy portability. for backyard exploring, outdoor adventures, camping trips, and vacations, both kids and adults will enjoy of discovery and observation fun.
Installation - Assembly typically takes anywhere from 15-30 minutes. Regardless of previous astronomical equipment experience, the step-by-step guide makes putting the telescope together quick and easy.
Simplicity and Convenience - Lenses are easily swapped, and the focused uses a standard rack-and-pinion system, allowing fine-tuning to produce a vibrant image. Wide angle and latest generation of HD Gskyer eyepiece are more comfortable to see objects without eye fatigue and dizziness.
Choosing - The affordability of the Gskyer AZ70400 telescope makes it an ideal choice for beginners seeking a telescope that meets a balance between quality and affordable.
- Height: 55 inches, Tube length: 27 , weight: 4 kg , ground diameter : 25 inches # Nautical floor standing telescope
- Material used : Brass & Wood , Functional 35 X zoom telescope up to 1 km - you will have clear vision quality is very nice.
- Finish : Brass shiny finish - Polished to brass shiny finish, brass needs to be cleaned once in a month to keep it away from rust
- Packed in single parcels, corrugated export packing
User questions & answers
Question: | What is the magnification on the telescope |
Answer: | No idea, but remember you get what you pay for..hope that helps. Cheers. |
Question: | Are the lens made of glass |
Answer: | Sorry but I don't recall , it was a present which I have since given away..don't forget you get what you pay for. Cheers. |
Question: | Are the legs adjustable |
Answer: | Yes legs are adjustable to height and diameter. |
Question: | Does this actually work |
Answer: | Yes |
Product description
Galaxy Tracker Astronomical Terrestrial Telescope
Easy assembly with no tools required
- Spread tripod legs, fastened all locks to hold legs securely in place, temporarily remove the knob bolt.
- Put the telescope on the tripod, re-install and tighten the knob bolt.
- Insert diagonal mirror into focusing tube. Secure by tightening the small retaining screw. Install the soft eyepiece cap over the eyepiece if needed. Insert eyepiece into diagonal mirror. Secure by tightening the small retaining screw.
- Remove the diagonal mirror and insert the Barlow lens into the focusing tube. Then the eyepiece can be inserted into the Barlow lens. If needed, diagonal mirror should be installed between the Barlow lens and the focusing tube.
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Technical Specifications
- Objective Diameter: 50 mm (1.97")
- Focal Length: 700 mm
- Eyepiece Diameter: 1.25" (31.7mm)
- Eyepieces Focal Length: 20 mm, 10 mm, 4 mm
- Barlow Lens: 3 X
- Maximum Magnification: 105X / 210X / 525X
- Power: 35X / 70X / 175X
Components of the telescope
Objective lens lid
Objective lens
Lens hood
Telescope tube
Bracket
Tripod legs
Focusing knobvFocusing tube
Eyepiece
Eyepiece lid
Diagonal mirror
Knob bolt
Barlow lens
Smartphone adapter knob
Finderscope
- [Professional aspherical lens for super sharp images] - This telescope employs aspherical lenses to reduce image aberration often found in conventional spherical lens elements, producing a sharp and less distorted image from the center to the edge of the field of view.
- [Wide angle view] - This telescope employs wde angle eyepieces, which offer a larger view of the sky while still retaining the same magnification, giving a greater area of sky coverage.
- [Easy to use the telescope] - Our telescope offers an extensive selection parts and accessories for your telescope to further enhance the exploration of worlds beyond. As well, it is a precision optical instrument certain to give many years of enjoyment and entertainment.
- [Viewing through smartphone adapter] - Attach you smartphone to the adapter, using STAR WALK 2 (a stargazing smartphone software application for iOS and Android), and with the finderscope, helps you find any identify the celestial objects easily. The smartphone adapter is also equipped with an adapter to attach to the telescope eyepiece.
- [Power Strength: Selecting The Eye Lens] - Power means the ability of telescope to increase an image, orappear to bring the image closer to the viewer. Value of magnifying power is distinguished by a number followed by an X (read power). Therefore, If you view an object at 125X, you are seeing it as though you are 125 times closer to that object.
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