TwinStar Silver 6" iOptron Computerized GPS Reflector Telescope

by TwinStar / iOptron

Product Features

• 150mm (6 inch) objective mirror, 1400mm overall focal length
• Short tube design yields maximum 400x magnification
• 25mm & 10mm Plossl 1.25" Diameter Eyepieces Included
• iOptron SmartStar-G Computer Controlled GPS Mount
• iOptron GoToNova Controller with 50,000 Celestial Object Database

Product Details

• Item Weight: 38 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 38 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002ZJ96GS
• Item model number: 611503-G
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Batteries: 8 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,222 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

This telescope is perfect for backyard astronomy enthusiasts or older children with space on the brain. Simply turn the telescope on, choose the object you want to see on the handheld controller and the computerized GPS mount does the rest. With a large 150mm (6 inch) primary mirror and a 1400mm focal length, this large reflector telescope is the perfect high magnification instrument for planetary and deep space astronomy. You can observe fabulous nebulae, galaxies, binary star systems and most of the famed deep-space Messier objects. Of course, with this telescope, you can see outstanding detail when viewing the moon and you can see the Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter. The iOptron SmartStar-G Alt-Azimuth Mount with GPS, a.k.a. The Cube, is probably the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit. In addition, there are no "dead spots" -- so you can point your telescope anywhere above the horizon, whereas, other mounts block the telescope tube at certain points of rotation. This mount comes standard with AC connection, but also accepts 8 AA cell batteries for use at home or in the field (Batteries sold separately). The GoToNova computerized control system is by far the most technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. With a database of 50,000 celestial objects, including all of the most famous galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, not to mention the planets, you'll be able to enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button. There is no need to align the telescope, with GPS, it knows its location. The GoToNova Controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organized. It also has a larger LCD screen with more lines of content compared with the competition. With the easy-to-use hand controller you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is not a toy, January 16, 2011

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David L. Laidig (Tampa) - 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: TwinStar Silver 6" iOptron Computerized GPS Reflector Telescope (Toy)

This machine is amazing. Set up the tripod with the arrow pointing south and reasonably level. With the hand held, scan the planets. Select the moon. Hit enter. The telescope rotates to the moon or close to it. Look through the eyepiece and use the hand held to place the moon directly in the center of the eye piece. Then hit synchronize. It will stay on the moon all night. If you want to look at stars set it up on Venus. The resolution for accuracy is better on Venus than the moon because the moon is so big. Just amazing as it tracks the object you are looking at.