BARSKA 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod And Carrying Case

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Product Features

• Portable refractor telescope for aspiring astronomers
• 300x maximum power with 70mm objective lens
• Eyepieces with 3x Barlow lens
• Includes pan-head tripod and carrying case
• Includes tripod and carrying case

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Barska 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod and Carrying Case is an ideal telescope for the aspiring amateur astronomer. Ideal for students or those interested in learning more about the night sky, the 70mm objective lens can zoom up to 300x power. Use one of the interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x power Barlow lens for increased viewing capability. A pan-head mount and tripod is included with the telescope along with a handy carrying case. Take this portable telescope outdoors at night and the stars will open up before your eyes.

Product Description

Max power: 300x, Focal Length (mm) 400, Finder scope: 5x24, Draw Tube (inch): 1.25, Eyepiece#1:SR4, Eyepiece #2: K20, Diagonal: 45°, .

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 3.9 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BY2DJQ
• Item model number: AE10100
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,258 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value, January 24, 2008

By	Larry Goodman (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this scope based on positive reviews on a couple of web sites that cater to amateur astronomers. I wasn't disappointed. A couple of things prevented me from rating it a 5. The 45-degree diagonal and the tabletop tripod are better suited to terrestrial viewing. If you plan on astronomical use you'll want to use a full-sized tripod and add a 90-degree diagonal at some point if you don't already have one. Also, a 2x barlow lens would have made much more sense than the 3x. On the plus side the scope is sturdily constructed and has good optics for the price. I live in the heart of St. Louis and haven't been able to take it to a dark viewing area yet, but from my backyard the moon was excellent as was the Orion nebula, and Mars presented a nice sharp disk. The stock eyepieces are fine, but using a 9.7mm super plossl the results were great!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great telescope very powerful, October 11, 2008

By	Trish Collins "yazmo" (old town maine) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This telepscope is a very good telescope.very powerful and clear.easy to use even for a beginner.the only complaint may be the tripod is small and you need to have a sturdy base to set it on for it is too small to use by itself.but if you have a sturdy deck or outside patio or just happen to have a full sized tripod of your own this makes an excellent telescope for astronomers of all ages and skill levels.

38 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars WASTE OF MONEY, August 30, 2007

By	L. BUULTJENS (virginia, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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VERY BASIC TELESCOPE. I BOUGHT THIS ON AMAZON WHEN IT WAS ON SALE. IT WAS OUR FIRST TELESCOPE AND WE REALLY WANTED IT FOR OUR 5 YR OLD. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. IT LOOKS GREAT BUT IS VERY VERY BASIC. OTHER THAN THE SEEING THE MOON ON A CLEAR NIGHT, THERE'S REALLY NOTHING ELSE THAT YOU CAN SEE THROUGH THIS TELESCOPE. THE MOON TOO IS SEEN A TAD LARGER THAN WHAT YOU WOULD SEE WITH A NAKED EYE. IT'S TRUE. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!