Educational Insights Vega 360 Telescope

by Educational Insights

Product Features

• 20x, 40x, and 80x magnifications
• All glass optics
• It includes a 50mm objective lens, and two eyepieces
• It has 2x image erector, and 3 - element achromatic objective lens
• Table - top tripod

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 3.9 x 17.4 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007COARA
• Item model number: 5304
• Our recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,363 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With this lightweight and durable telescope, young scientists can explore the natural wonders of the earth or the craters of the moon and beyond. The all-glass optics and magnification from 20x to 80x provide clear, up-close images of birds, animals, distant exotic plants, as well as celestial objects. PLUS, it's easy to use and perfect for backyard exploring, camping trips, and vacations. Both children and adults will enjoy hours of discovery and observation fun.

Product Description

20x, 40x and 80x magnifications! With this lightweight and durable telescope, young scientists can explore the natural wonders of the earth or the craters of the moon and beyond. The all-glass optics and magnification from 20x to 80x provide clear, up-close images of birds, animals, distant exotic plants, as well as celestial objects. Plus, it's easy to use and perfect for backyard exploring, camping trips, and vacations. Both children and adults will enjoy hours of discovery and observation fun. Measures 29.3" x 7" x 9.8".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Vega 360 Telescope (GeoVision Precision Optics), January 9, 2007

By 

Melissa (Brunswick, Ga) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Educational Insights Vega 360 Telescope (Toy)

Fast, easy ordering, and received promptly, but Not what I was expecting. Defintely a childs toy. Unless we are doing something wrong you can see the craters on the moon better by eyesight than with telescope. Stars can be seen, but it takes a lot of effort. Nontheless, my child likes

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very little Vega, February 12, 2010

By 

prek mom "prek mom" - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Educational Insights Vega 360 Telescope (Toy)

I bought the Vega as a "first telescope" for my 5 year old. I thought it would be fun to look at the moon and stars together. It was very difficult to find and focus on the moon with the scope. The view was very shaky and there was no hope of finding stars. We had a better view of the moon and stars with our naked eyes. The 3rd day we had it, the outer lens pushed back into the scope while my 9 year old neice was using it (I'm sure a great deal of credit for the mishap goes to her methods) and was irretrievable. Now, all objects are upside down and using the scope promotes motion sickness. I should have gone for a better built more expensive model that would have lasted longer.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good starter telescope for your young astronomer!, June 9, 2008

By 

T. Stillwagoner (Rockville, MD) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Educational Insights Vega 360 Telescope (Toy)

For the price, you can't beat this "spotting" scope as my 4.5 year old calls it. It is lightweight and easy for your young astronomer to move around on their own in exploring outer space. We have shared many nights on our deck looking at the stars and moon and I'm sure we'll enjoy many more with this telescope. Enjoy!