Science Tech 525x Reflector Telescope

by Elenco

Product Features

• Precision reflector Mirrow- 76 mm.
• Focal Length 700mm.
• Eyepiece 4mm, 9mm, 12.5mm, 20mm.
• Barlow Lens-3x and Finderscope-6x 25mm.
• From Elenco Electronics, the same company that brought you Snap Circuits.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 11.5 x 29 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0014JO4VC
• Item model number: EDU-36777
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,227 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This 525x Reflector Telescope uses precision ground glass optical lenses as well as a precision glass reflector mirror to bring you crystal clear images of the stars. Includes fine adjustment, alt-azimuth mount, 114cm (45") aluminum tripod, accessory tray, screwdriver, space map and instruction manual.

Product Description

Elenco 525x Reflector Telescope:

Features Include:

• Precision Reflecting Mirror Ø: 76mm
• Focal Lenght: 700mm
• Eyepiece: 4mm, 9mm, 12.5mm, 20mm
• Barlow Lens: 3x
• Finderscope: 6x 25mm
• Fine Adjustment
• Alt-Azimuth Mount
• 114cm (45in.) Aluminium Tripod
• Accessory Tray
• Screwdriver
• Space Map
• Instruction Manual

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A less than stellar introduction to astronomy, February 13, 2011

By 

Swithin Chandler IV "When in the right lane g... (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Science Tech 525x Reflector Telescope (Toy)

With high initial hopes, this product didn't deliver on that. It "works". But it takes a lot of futzing with the dials; loosening, moving, tightening. And it seems that it's not stable enough to provide the precision needed to stay focused on objects in the sky. When you try to make adjustments, it wobbles so much it's very hard to keep even the moon centered (or even in the field of view) and this is at some of the lower powers.

I had extreme trouble trying to make the recommended adjustments to get any objects in focus at the higher powers.

I wouldn't recommend this product because the experience isn't enjoyable enough to use it more than once or twice. It will end up being a tribute to science (art piece) sitting in your home rather than a functional telescope.