Galileo FS85MOHDX 800 x 80mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 32.8 x 16 x 9.5 inches ; 23 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001AC2LO
• Item model number: FS-85MOHDX
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,306 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2007

Product Description

Product Description

GALILEO FS-85MOHDX 800mm x 80mm Reflector Telescope 800mm x 80mm Newtonian reflector ; 20mm & 6.8mm/16mm zoom eyepieces ; 3x Barlow lens ; Elevated Mars eye finderscope ; Helical rack & pinion focuser ; Super-Glide mount with slow-motion controls ; Counterweight ; Includes pre-assembled ;metal tripod, accessory tray ;& Galileo Trilogy(R) software with ;instructional video ; 1-year warranty 800mm x 80mm Reflector Telescope

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Galileo reflector telescope, June 5, 2007

By	Bradley M. Armitage "payns" (Cheyenne, WY usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Definitely not for beginners. But intermediate and advanced users will appreciate the telescope. The dvd is helpful and has a powerful planetarium that is also useful tool.

The advanced tripod would be a better option than the standard one and we should be given the option as to which one we like and be able to buy either tripod.

over all, this was a good purchase.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It works., December 25, 2007

By	Clara - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For a 100$ dollars i think its fine for a beginner.
If you think to go further in astronomy, go for a better telescope.
I give 4 becouse did work.

4.0 out of 5 stars ***I can see the Moon and lots of dark sky, July 30, 2009

By	voltron_fan "El cheapskate" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

I bought this telescope about 7 years ago. It's great in the sense that most friends of mine have NEVER been to a real observatory and when they see the moon in great detail, they are amazed.

I've been watching the moon for years.! I wish i knew a little more and i could learn to see planets (saturn would be nice).

I gave it a four stars because for the price, it is very durable and works well. I'm sure i can only see the moon because i'm not experienced.

In seven years:
* I lost the little finder that had a cool red lazer pointing to what i wanted to find.
* the mount is not so steady, probably because i leave it out in the sun all day.
* the tightening screw that holds down the eyepiece is lost ( errr, i've lost it)

I probably need to do a little maintenance on it, but like i said, it really surprises my guests and they enjoy it. I just want to see some colored galaxies, but i guess not on this one. My next one is going to cost around $450....but i have enjoyed this one so much.