34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
It is what it says
I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife and we haven't put it down since. So far we've seen the moon as if we were so close we could touch it and even though it took us some time to get use to the computer generated map of space, and to figure out where leo was so we could find Saturn it was fun looking for it. Now that we've located saturn we hope to see Mars...
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Decent For The Price
The item come partially assembled, but it's not difficult to finish setting up. It does take some tweaking in lining up the laser finder and adjusting the acompanying 2 lenses. I can see craters on the moon. The quality is excellent. I still haven't been able to see a planet, but I guess it's because I don't know exactly where to look.
This review is from: Meade Rb-60 / 70055Lf 60Mm A-Series Altazimuth Refractor Telescope (Electronics)
I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife and we haven't put it down since. So far we've seen the moon as if we were so close we could touch it and even though it took us some time to get use to the computer generated map of space, and to figure out where leo was so we could find Saturn it was fun looking for it. Now that we've located saturn we hope to see Mars and some more planets as the year goes by. I find it annoying though that some of these people who review these products give them bad ratings because they are either too lazy to actually work toward the desired outcome or they are just plain stupid...anyway, this product is good to go.
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This review is from: Meade Rb-60 / 70055Lf 60Mm A-Series Altazimuth Refractor Telescope (Electronics)
I purchased this telescope this past December as a Christmas present for my 10 year old sister. She had always wanted a telescope so she could sit on the grass at night, staring at the stars. As she is in no way looking to become an astronomer, and we knew the telescope would be nothing more than a novelty for her, I was searching for something inexpensive, yet sturdy. In the past the telescopes she has received were purchased for around fifty dollars at a toy store, only to be opened up and found not to work and to fall apart within a few days. After doing some research online this telescope seemed to be the best option - as the price and reviews all screamed positive!
I placed my order and received the product within 7 days, on standard shipping. After my sister opened up the package we tested it out, and it worked great. The features on it are limited, but that's perfect for an amateur astronomer. We get a clear view of the skies, and since December it's been taken out at least once a week for some fun entertainment.
We've used the CD that came with it to pull up a map of the skies, and have tried to find some specific objects. While it did take some time, we did find some planets and constellations. We are not space enthusiasts however, and just looking through the eyepiece is enough enjoyment for us.
I'd recommend this product for anyone who just wants to see the stars and moons and planets at night! As long as you aren't looking to...measure star sizes, discover a new planet, or find aliens floating around up there, I can safely say that you won't be disappointed.
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This review is from: Meade Rb-60 / 70055Lf 60Mm A-Series Altazimuth Refractor Telescope (Electronics)
The item come partially assembled, but it's not difficult to finish setting up. It does take some tweaking in lining up the laser finder and adjusting the acompanying 2 lenses. I can see craters on the moon. The quality is excellent. I still haven't been able to see a planet, but I guess it's because I don't know exactly where to look.
It's not so easy to get the telescope to point to and exact point. That is, after you move it to the point you want, it shifts a little away. So sometimes you have to hold it in place. The manual controls to guide the scope vertically and horizontally aren't smooth enough for ease of use.
I am 5' 7" and I have to sit to use it comfortably, this is because when I'm standing I have to bend over too much to reach the eye-piece, which will be about 4 feet from the ground when the stand is fully extended. The moon look great though!
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This review is from: Meade Rb-60 / 70055Lf 60Mm A-Series Altazimuth Refractor Telescope (Electronics)
At the price this is an absolute steal. I own several telescopes. The optics in this 60mm "spy glass" telescope are really superb for viewing the moon.
All telescopes in this price range suffer from wimpy tripods and this one is no exception.
This is a great buy.
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This review is from: Meade Rb-60 / 70055Lf 60Mm A-Series Altazimuth Refractor Telescope (Electronics)
The telescope was great for my grandson. The instructions to assemble it were a little complicated. My biggest disappointment was the shipping! The tape was coming off and the box had a hole in it. I am glad all the parts were there!!! The only packing on the inside was a little crumpled paper. But no broken parts!
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I was looking for an inexpensive telescope and I decided to get this fine looking one. The whole idea was to entertain my children with some peice of junk telescope....weeelll...what I got is crazy..it is way more than what I thought and big...my kids love to use every night. Buy this It is the best for the money
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I got this telescope for my daughter's birthday. This is an awesome telescope, especially for a first telescope. The seller I went through had a great price. The telescope is touchy, but if you can deal with that, it is a great buy.
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the telescope was just as described and my grandson loves it. it's great for a 10 yr. old beginner and durable enought to pass on to his younger brother.
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This review is from: Meade Rb-60 / 70055Lf 60Mm A-Series Altazimuth Refractor Telescope (Electronics)
Bought this for my dad who lives on the water. He uses it to look at boats that pass by his home. He is very happy with it and says that it was easy to assemble and is easy to use.
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This review is from: Meade Rb-60 / 70055Lf 60Mm A-Series Altazimuth Refractor Telescope (Electronics)
I had ordered this telescope as a birthday gift for my husband but didnt expect it to reach in time. My purchase came well before expected time, within 3 days it was delivered to my doorstep. I am happy with the prompt service by The Sportsman's Guide. My husband was so excited to get it he couldnt wait to try it out (it was out of the box before I got back from work!). And it "was" fun looking at the surface of the moon. It does take a while to get used to focusing n all, but once thats out of the way, its simply wonder-fun. Waiting for another clear night.
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