National Geographic 76/350 Compact Telescope

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Not necessarily. While a bigger aperture will result in a brighter and better image, it will also mean that your telescope will be larger, heavier and normally more expensive. Even more important than aperture is where you will be using your telescope the most. Where Will I be Using My Telescope? If you are looking for your first serious telescope, having gone through the beginner stage and you want to take a step further, the NexStar 4SE is the perfect choice. ADJUSTABLE TRIPOD – Scalability aluminum tripod, height can be adjusted from about 16-inch to 41-inch, and it permit to use the telescope both in standing or sitting position Working days are defined as Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Next Day & Named Day Delivery

You can also select a convenient day to receive your delivery by choosing a named day delivery (delivery on working days only). Celestron is arguably the world’s biggest telescope manufacturer, and they have successfully produced some of the greatest telescopes that you can find. I do have 70-mm refractors with which I have seen double stars and open clusters. This will not do that. And, on point, with those entry level refactors from Celestron and Meade and National Geographic, I also tried the views with the cheaper default eyepieces—Huygens, Ramsden, and Kellner—and been successful, albeit not thrilled. Even so, I attached a small telescopic crosshairs sight to the Natl G 76mm Newt and it helps to find the targets. Found, they remain blurred and sparkly and no doubles were split. In fact, the finder scope is almost the better half. Yes, Jon's comment was technically correct and interesting. We disparage spherical mirrors- the dreaded Bird Jones - but the longer focal length does obviate its problems. Looked at a few DSOs during totality, like M44, and let my younger grandson aim the scope and swing it around a bit. I held my phone up to the ep and was surprised I even got a few pictures, too. I wouldn't say it is a good starter scope, but I could see where it would be better than nothing.In terms of design this telescope holds its own with a straightforward approach to getting it out of the bag and setting it up. Another similar option, which is good for both beginners and sharing with kids, is the Celestron FirstScope. This is a 76mm Reflector style telescope. It is an entry-level telescope and very easy to use. Do I Need to Setup, Adjust and Maintain My Telescope? Small but powerful, this bright, Dobsonian Telescope for stargazers is extremely portable, easy to use and available at a very reasonable price.

The telescope has the ability to view the moon, planets, star clusters, and even deep space objects like the Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy in great detail, but you are going to need the assurance of a very dark and clear night sky. A Reflector telescope uses mirrors instead of lenses. Because mirrors are cheaper to make than lenses, it is a better option when considering price vs. aperture. When well made a reflector can provide sharp, high contrast images at a small fraction of the cost of an equal-aperture refractor. A Reflector will also be much smaller in length than a Refractor of the same aperture. In other words, a Reflector is often a more portable telescope and better value for money. What is the Best Type of Telescope for Beginners? See hundreds of craters on the Moon, detail on Jupiter and other planets, even when viewing from relatively bright city locations. Technically I own an Orion 76 mm x 700 mm Newtonian but it's on longer term loan (5 years plus) to a young guy who lives under 21.3 mpsas skies. The larger aperture which is common with Newtonian reflector telescopes are better due to their light gathering ability. Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130EQ FeaturesThe AstroMaster series includes some of the best dual purpose telescopes for viewing both terrestrial and astronomical objects.

Last night, I tried it on the Moon. Again, even the low-power 20mm (17.5 X) eyepiece delivered a grainy view at the diffraction limit. It was not totally unrewarding if you have never seen the Moon in a telescope. The 6mm eyepiece was an absolute failure: grainy view with dots, spots, and eye floaters. I tried every entry-level ocular I have from Celestron and others, from Hugyens and Ramsden and Ploessl. I eventually found a sharp, clear view of the Moon with a GSO 30mm Super Ploessl and a Nagler 32mm Super Ploessl: 11.7 X and 10.9 X. The Nagler, of course, cost half again more than the telescope did. So, it is not a solution for a beginner and 11 X is not much of a selling feature. The National Geographic 76/350 telescope is a joy to use and will give the owner the chance to study the moon's craters, distant constellations and even a closer look at some of the planets in our own solar system. Using it couldn't be simpler: just take it out of the box, insert the eyepiece and you're ready to start star gazing!Ideal for viewing the moon, planets and brighter deep sky objects during the night. You can also safely observe the sun during daytime using the included solar filter.

With both manual and computerised models to choose from, mapping the night sky has never been more enjoyable. Based on your needs and wants, National Geographic offer smaller, more compact telescopes as well as larger wide-field telescopes that have incredible magnification. It is fitted with the latest Kellner eyepiece which has been optimized for fantastic quality images. INTEY Ultra-Clear Portable Astronomy Telescope FeaturesSo you have finally decided to embark on your journey to becoming an astronomy enthusiast or you just want your kid grow their knowledge of the universe, there are some key factors you need to consider before purchasing a telescope. If you are looking for a good beginner astronomy telescope, this Intey Ultra-Clear telescope is a perfect one. Please note: Reflector telescopes with optical design “Newton” are very good for astronomical observing at the starry night sky. But these telescopes are not well usable for observing landscape and nature during daylight. Therefore we suggest refractor (lens) telescopes for landscape and nature observing. Features and Benefits Each telescope comes with all the required accessories, with some of them being fully assembled in the box, ready for you to start observing and others equipped with an aluminium tripod so you can set-up anywhere.