Discovery Exclusive Sky & Land Telescope

by Discovery Channel

Product Features

• Discovery Kids 70mm Sky and Land SL70 telescope
• 5 x 20 finder scope
• 9mm and 25mm eyepieces
• Anatomic and round eyecups
• Soft padded carrying case with handles and backpack strap

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• ASIN: B0006J335Y
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,472 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #56 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Telescopes > Refractors
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

For those that love gazing at outdoor wonders in the sky or in nature, this 70mm refracting, short barrel telescope is a must-have that will give the naked eye a much need boost. Equipped with a precision-ground glass lens, the SL70 also includes 1.25' Kellner eyepieces in two sizes (9mm and 25mm), along with a removable spotting scope to provide absolutely crystal-clear views of craters on the moon, Saturn's rings, even distant quasars and nebulae! The aluminum tripod equipped with anti-slip rubber feet extends to a comfortable viewing height of 55'', but also quickly collapses to fit into a lightweight, padded shoulder bag with a sling style strap that allows for exploration on the go. Kids and adults alike will delight as they discover the mysteries of the universe with this user-friendly design that includes illuminated dials, a star chart light and a hinged lens cover that's impossible to lose! Additional features include: Altazimuth mount to provide smooth, precise motion. Magnesium fluoride anti-reflective coating on lenses for superior visual clarity. 45-degree erecting prisms to ensure objects always appear right side up. Illuminated adjustment dials, azimuth dial and liquid bubble level. Red night-vision map light that won't dilate eyes. Adjustable, soft rubber eyepieces; also accepts other manufacturers' 1.25' eyepieces for limitless options. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award; Parents' Choice Approved; National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Two-month manufacturer's warranty. Warning: Never look directly at the sun or a solar eclipse. Doing this, even for a brief moment, can cause permanent damage to your eyes. Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent telescope for children and adults, alike, December 25, 2008

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Eagle Vision (Southeastern United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Discovery Exclusive Sky & Land Telescope (Electronics)

I purchased this telescope for my niece and I assembled this unit for Christmas day.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Carry case

Telescope

Finder

Tripod mount

25mm and 9mm lenses

ASSEMBLY

Assembly time took about 15 minutes. The most time consuming part was removing the base for the battery cover. It takes 4 AA batteries that are not included.

Once the batteries are installed, the base fits into the tripod. The lenses are easy to place into the telescope.

Once you set the height of the tripod, utilizing your level, you are ready to use this unit.

CONSTRUCTION

The tripod mount is sturdy with thick legs (thicker than other telescopes in its price range). Larger rubber eyepieces allow for more comfort. Control knobs are large and contoured allowing for users of almost any age to operate. The lens caps are hinged so you NEVER have to worry about losing the caps.

The carrying case is padded and compartmentalized for the tripod, telescope, and for each lens. There is a velcro fastener for each small compartment. It is a great carrying case.

USE

The finder has crosshairs which allow you to see your object of interest. Adjustment of focus is easy with fine tuning.

The main body of the telescope has fine tuning in a 360 degree direction. An elevation with a large know allows vertical adjustment for areas of interest.

There is a switch that allows visualization of the controls at night. The tripod is easy to adjust with thick legs and rubber mounted base.

I have utilized this for both land vision and night vision - its ease of use is its biggest asset.

VERDICT

Solid construction in an easy to use package.

I highly recommend this unit for the casual user and young child interested in astronomy (elementary school through junior high). This is a great introduction to the science of astronomy and birdwatching.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We all love this!!, August 4, 2008

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Sean Ambris (Boston MA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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We got this for our 7 year old when he was 6 and it has been a wonderful toy for all of us to enjoy as a family!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst service ever, January 31, 2010

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Beach Lover (Indiana) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Discovery Exclusive Sky & Land Telescope (Electronics)

The product itself is great, but it came in a plain brown box that didn't even fit the telescope and with part of it sticking out of the box. There were no instructions and no star chart. After 3 months of dealing with this company and filing a complaint with Amazon I am still having trouble with them. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau and today will file another complaint with Amazon. I would never order from this company again.