Tasco 30060402 Novice 402 x 60mm Telescope

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30 x 10.7 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000A0AIX
• Item model number: 30060402
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,550 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 16, 2003

Product Description

From The Manufacturer

Tasco's Novice telescope is a great place to start for budding astronomers--and especially for those who want to go deep into space without going deep into their pocketbook. Maximum magnification of 420x brings the rings of Saturn, Jupiter, and even bright objects looming deep in space into view without trouble. The refractor design is reliable, easy to operate and, when combined with high-quality glass optics, images are clear, bright and crisp. Rack and pinion focus and alt-azimuth mounts add to its popularity among novices of all ages. The portability and rugged construction make it possible to hit the road with your telescope.

Tech Talk
When selecting a telescope, consider which target objects you plan to explore as well as your level of experience. For viewing most night sky objects, you'll want a telescope with as much aperture as possible. Keep in mind that as the size of the objective lens or mirror increases, so does the size of the telescope. So be sure to select a telescope that isn't too heavy to manage or too complicated for you tot set up - especially if portability is a necessity.

• Refractor Telescope: A refractor telescope collects light though a large objective lens and directs it through the telescope to the eyepiece for magnification. Invented by the famous astronomer Galileo, refractor telescopes are noted for bright, high-quality images with excellent resolution.
• Reflector Telescope: Reflectors use a large concave mirror to collect and focus light back to a diagonal mirror which redirects the light to the eyepiece for magnification. Reflectors deliver the most magnification in a compact design because they achieve a longer focal length through the use of mirrors.
• Eyepieces: Lower power eyepieces provide a wider field-of-view and a brighter image making them ideal for viewing the full Moon and planets, star clusters, nebulae and the constellations. To focus in on the finer details of the Moon and planets such as mountains, ridges and craters, use an eyepiece with higher magnification.
• Mounts: There are two basic types of telescope mounts, the altitude-azimuth (also referred to as alt-azimuth or altaz) and the equatorial. Altaz mounts are the easiest to maneuver and are ideal for first-time astronomers. Equipped with a manual control or motor drive that allows you to follow the movement of objects across the night sky, equatorial mounts are ideal for more experienced astronomers.

Product Description

The controls are easy to operate, the strong magnification, presision optics and rac and pinion focus make the images clear to see for your kids new appreciation of the universe

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy this scope, June 21, 2007

By	M. South (Chapel Hill, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hi,
I've been an amateur astronomer for over 30 years. Do not waste a dime on this scope. It is USELESS and will end up in a closet collecting dust.

Save up for a Dobsonian telescope of 6" and up. I recommend Zhummnel, Orion, and Celestron. I personally own the Orion Skyquest XT6 6" scope as my small scope.

Hope I've save you money and time.