Bushnell Voyager 570 x 60mm Rotary Refractor Telescope

by Bushnell

Product Details

Product Manual [1.06mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000A0AJ3
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,581 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 1, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Voyager telescopes offer impressive optical quality and precise mechanical construction resulting in the clearest view of the most distant objects in the sky. Loaded with innovative features - such as our zoom eyepiece, patented Penta mirror technology, and our rotary power turret - ruggedly constructed, and convenient to use, there is no better choice when it comes to balancing performance with affordable price.

Specifications for this Bushnell telescope include:

• Power/Obj.: 570x60mm
• Style: Refractor
• Focal length: 910mm
• Features: Rotary Power, Easy Track Mount, Compact Adjustable Aluminum Tripod, Barlow, Erecting Lens, Moon Filter, Tracking Controls, Carrying Case, Finderscope

Tech Talk
Magnification (Power): The magnification of a telescope is determined by dividing its focal length by the focal length of the eyepiece being used. For example, a 500mm telescope with a 5mm eyepiece would magnify objects 100x. Thus, a telescope can provide nearly any magnification required depending on the focal length of the eyepiece used.

Objective Lens Size (or Aperture): The size of the telescope’s objective lens, or aperture, limits the amount of power that can be used effectively. As the magnification of an object increases, the brightness of the image decreases. This is because the light gathered by the telescope is being spread over a larger area.

Refractor: An optical system that utilizes a series of glass lenses to refract or bend the light from a distant object such that it can be focused to a point and magnified by an eyepiece. Popularized by Galileo in the 17th Century, it is sometimes referred to as a Galilean refractor.

Focal Length: The measured light path of the optical system (tube length), typically measured in millimeters.

Rotary Power Turret: This patented Bushnell feature allows for magnification and accessory changes to occur through a simple twist of the turret or accessory dial. Accessories are incorporated into the telescope so there are no loose parts, and magnification and accessory changes can be made instantaneously to suit viewing conditions.

Product Description

Solid brass tube

Vintage cherry-finished tirpod legs with accessory tray

35x60mm

Focal Length: 750mm

Eyepiece: 21.5

Magnification: 35

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, March 7, 2007

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jkjcbarb "jkjcbarb" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell Voyager 570 x 60mm Rotary Refractor Telescope (Electronics)

This scope is very cheaply made. If you can get it for $50, go ahead. I'm looking at fixing one for a local school, and am so far un-impressed with the build quality. I can't believe they sold them originally for $140.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Find something better, January 11, 2007

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MahmoudCA - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bushnell Voyager 570 x 60mm Rotary Refractor Telescope (Electronics)

Totally not worth the money I spent, not to mention the tripod and mini/guide scope were broken, but I was too lazy to send it back in time. When I finally set it up, no matter what setting I had it on, it was not much more powerful than my little binocs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Useless Junk, November 28, 2009

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Tom McGraw - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell Voyager 570 x 60mm Rotary Refractor Telescope (Electronics)

My wife got this at work for her 5 year anniversary as well. I regret asking her to get it. I've used dozens of telescopes and could never get this one to work at all and I do mean at all. I put it in the closet for a few years. My child is asking for one so I pulled it out. One knob was broken off. Still couldn't get anything to work and in less than 5 minutes another knob fell off. I'm never buying any Bushnell product again.