| PRODUCT DETAILS | | Celestron FirstScope 90AZ Telescope |  | |
Celestron FirstScope 90AZ Telescope
This high quality altazimuth refractor is an excellent choice for the more serious beginning astronomer or terrestrial observer. It's a powerful optical instrument with over 165 times the light gathering ability of the naked eye. This ability allows the FirstScope 90 AZ to deliver images 78% brighter than those produced by a 60mm refractor telescope. The objective lens is designed to yield the finest images available in this class of optical instrument. The accessories for this telescope are all made of glass with metal construction, to ensure good image quality. These telescopes have all glass components, coated optics and smooth functioning mounts, with the added benefit of slow motion controls on the mount for easy adjustments. The FirstScope 90 telescope tubes are glossy black aluminum. The altazimuth mount is easy to use and has slow motion controls on both the axes. These controls are on flexible cables, to allow for quick and easy pointing and tracking. When used for astronomical viewing, this telescope yields breathtaking views of the moon, Saturn with its ring structure, Jupiter and its belts, and hundreds of deep-sky objects including: galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. Add an optional solar filter and you can observe activity on the sun. For terrestrial use, you can enjoy views from your own backyard or take your telescope out in the field to enjoy the natural environment, up close.
Manufacturer: Celestron
Price Range: $169.00 - $437.95
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| User Reviews |  | A Pretty Good Starter Scope
rating: 3
This is a fair minimum starter scope. It has a 90 mm front objective, (3.5") which is larger than the standard 60 mm lens. This scope collects much more light meaning images will be sharper and brighter. It will provide good views of the moon and fair views of the major planets, namely Jupiter and Saturn.
The mount will vibrate a bit, but this occurs in all starter scopes at this price. I like the slow motion controls to track objects as they slowly move across the sky.
There are two eyepieces, 45x and 90x, which are appropriate for this size scope. A barlow lens can be purchased separately for more magnification options.
All in all, a better than average starter scope for a kid. I don't recommend it for an adult, as it will quickly become outmoded in its simplicity and limitations.
Jim "Konedog" Koenig, Astronomy Buff
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