Star-Tracker Telescope - Edu Science - Toys R Us Exclusive

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Product Features

• See the wonders of the universe at closer range with the Edu Science Star-Tracker Telescope. The telescope comes with its own 36" adjustable aluminum tripod and carry case, so aspiring astronomers can set it up anywhere. The refractor telescope features a precision optical glass lens with a maximum magnification of 288x when using the lenses, a diameter of 50mm and a focal length of 600mm. The convenient carry case protects all the pieces including a 1x erecting eyepiece, 4.3x Barlow lens, diagonal viewer, 2 interchangeable eyepieces (9mm and 18mm), 6x 25mm finderscope, 36" adjustable aluminum tripod, 26" telescope tube, space map, and instruction manual. Adult assembly is required.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000063TPU
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #507,193 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

See the wonders of the universe at closer range with the Edu Science Star-Tracker Telescope. The telescope comes with its own 36" adjustable aluminum tripod and carry case, so aspiring astronomers can set it up anywhere. The refractor telescope features a precision optical glass lens with a maximum magnification of 288x when using the lenses, a diameter of 50mm and a focal length of 600mm. The convenient carry case protects all the pieces including a 1x erecting eyepiece, 4.3x Barlow lens, diagonal viewer, 2 interchangeable eyepieces (9mm and 18mm), 6x 25mm finderscope, 36" adjustable aluminum tripod, 26" telescope tube, space map, and instruction manual. Adult assembly is required.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for, December 29, 2002

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"gspman" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Star-Tracker Telescope - Edu Science - Toys R Us Exclusive (Toy)

This telescope is not very user friendly. Directions are terrible and not detailed. The CD was nothing more than an advertisement for its' products as well as a rehash of its' simpleton directions. Trying to see a star or anything was a disappointing experience. The construction is also sub-par, as the set screw in the end of the telescope tube, where you put the diagonal viewer stripped out within less than a day and no longer holds the magnifying eyepiece in the tube. It is a plastic threaded hole with a steel screw. Save your money and buy not only a more powerful telescope, but a better constructed one.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars SADLY LACKING TELESCOPE, January 31, 2004

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"graemeware" (Bay Area, San Francisco) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Star-Tracker Telescope - Edu Science - Toys R Us Exclusive (Toy)

I wish I had read the reviews before buying and finally giving up with this product. My partner and her daughter (aged 7) assembled the product, but the instructions didn't help much. They did get it right (I think), but neither they nor I could get a sharp image. My parents came to town and my father (an engineer, like myself) and I tried everything we could. The finder scope is the best part. Even at the lowest magnification we cannot get a sharp image of a plane at the airport just a mile away. Good binoculars allow you to see much more. Very disappointed, but too much time has gone by to return it now. Looks good in the corner of the dining room though. Just difficult to explain when someone wants to actually look at something with it .....

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good buy, December 28, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Star-Tracker Telescope - Edu Science - Toys R Us Exclusive (Toy)

I bought this for my Daughter who is really in to space and wants to learn all she can. This telescope is not the money I spent on it. I came with direction that were useless.