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3.0 out of 5 stars
A Pretty Good Starter Scope, August 18, 2005
This review is from: Celestron FirstScope 90AZ Telescope (Electronics)
This is a fair minimum starter scope. It has a 90 mm front objective, (3.5") which is larger than the standard 60 mm lens. This scope collects much more light meaning images will be sharper and brighter. It will provide good views of the moon and fair views of the major planets, namely Jupiter and Saturn.
The mount will vibrate a bit, but this occurs in all starter scopes at this price. I like the slow motion controls to track objects as they slowly move across the sky.
There are two eyepieces, 45x and 90x, which are appropriate for this size scope. A barlow lens can be purchased separately for more magnification options.
All in all, a better than average starter scope for a kid. I don't recommend it for an adult, as it will quickly become outmoded in its simplicity and limitations.
Jim "Konedog" Koenig, Astronomy Buff
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