This is first telescope I've ever owned. As such, I'm unable to give any legitimate comparisons. What I can tell you, however, is that since receiving this, our family is suddenly spending more time together and away from the computer, just staring into the skies in awe.
When I first unpacked this unit, I was a little intimidated. It looks so much more complicated than it is! Within ten minutes, however, the entire telescope was assembled, attached to the tripod and ready to take outside to view the gorgeous stars. The 20x included eyepiece brought us closer to them than I ever imagined possible. I'm a city girl, recently transplanted to the country. Whilst I've had the opportunity to experience the flora and fauna, for the first time I was wide-eyed at the beauty above us.
The telescope comes with a "finder scope" to make zeroing in on a particular object easier, both 10mm and 20mm eye pieces, a diagonal for more comfortable viewing, a tripod and amazingly detailed software. All of these pieces fit snugly into the included nylon travel backpack for safe storage and travel.
After using this for a few nights, we decided to order a Celestron t ring and t adapter for my husband's Nikon D5300. We've been experimenting with photographing through the scope and learning so, so much along the way.
Overall, five big gold stars for a product the entire family is enjoying whilst actually learning and having fun in the process.
Note: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
When I first unpacked this unit, I was a little intimidated. It looks so much more complicated than it is! Within ten minutes, however, the entire telescope was assembled, attached to the tripod and ready to take outside to view the gorgeous stars. The 20x included eyepiece brought us closer to them than I ever imagined possible. I'm a city girl, recently transplanted to the country. Whilst I've had the opportunity to experience the flora and fauna, for the first time I was wide-eyed at the beauty above us.
The telescope comes with a "finder scope" to make zeroing in on a particular object easier, both 10mm and 20mm eye pieces, a diagonal for more comfortable viewing, a tripod and amazingly detailed software. All of these pieces fit snugly into the included nylon travel backpack for safe storage and travel.
After using this for a few nights, we decided to order a Celestron t ring and t adapter for my husband's Nikon D5300. We've been experimenting with photographing through the scope and learning so, so much along the way.
Overall, five big gold stars for a product the entire family is enjoying whilst actually learning and having fun in the process.
Note: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
