Telescope Reviews

Orion introduces wide range of models in telescope that caters in different series. Orion CT8 Ultra Newtonian Telescope belongs to the ‘CT Range’ of products that are been designed with the Newtonian technology. Many special features are common to all the models of this series although they vary in power and technical aspects.

Outstanding Design: All the models of this series of CT Range have a Sandwich construction of Carbon fiber tube with gloss finish on the surface and the matt black finish in the internal tube surface. They are the ones with the ultimate stability and making its performance impressive with the virtually zero expansion for the focal plane maintenance.  Looking further is understood that it is been embedded with the fan cooling system at the rear side. This helped in maintaining the image quality even during the continuous viewing. The tube diameter and the tube length measures 250mm and 860mm respectively. The tube weighs about 7kg and it makes easy for transporting.

Technical power of the device: Orion CT8 Ultra Newtonian Telescope although stated to be the basic design in this series with the enrichment of advanced features, it serves best for the celestial observations. The power and the ability of this telescope is been discussed further.

• Aperture – The objective lens diameter measures 200mm, it makes the images look brighter that it is actually present. The viewing experience is good for the lunar and the planets but penetrating the deep sky will not be as impressive.
• Focal length and Focal ratio – With the focal length of 900mm and the focal ratio of 4.5 the images that are been viewed makes it sure to offer a detailed one. The transmitted images can be viewed in a clear and brighter way.
• Finder scope – Available with Orion CT8 Ultra Celestial Telescope the finder scope of 8×50 to locate the objects and follow the desired object.

The Telescope does consist of stainless steel fully adjustable four-vane spider and a focal mount that belongs to the type of 2” OC1 Crayford with 10:1 drive.

Lens: This Newtonian Telescope comes with the special HiLUX optical coating that is been found in the latest models, it has the advantage as it increases the brightness of the viewing objects by 25%. It also comes with the certification that gives a 100% assurance to the quality. Optical glass main mirror that is been embedded is Suprax, to offer a clear and detailed viewing. This ultra grade optics is the development of skills for over 20 years and has brought out the best of it to impress the world.

Verdict: Orion CT8 900mm Telescope belongs to the basic model of the CT Series, with the features like the dual speed focuser, carbon fibre construction, high reflective coating, and fan cooking system makes it an all-new experience for the user. The included cradles and finder scope comes as an advantage. An electronic focus control also comes as an option. This is a sure to impress model for the beginners and intermediate level users. Further, it is capable of offering unlimited hours of excitement exploring the dark sky.

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Orion CT8 Ultra Newtonian - Technical Specifications, Features

Tasco 100×50mm Specialty Telescope has been brought to the forefront of the magnifying industry as a piece of affordable telescope. Although it does not head even to the beginners, it has been attractively designed to suit children and match well for the purpose of gifting. Tasco, would deny if this Telescope is been just taken easy as the makers of it makes sure to offer all the must-have features and technology that belongs to the higher end models. The following is the review of this product.

Type: Tasco 100×50mm Altazimuth Mount Telescope belongs to the refractor type that works with the lens embedded into it. They are been known for providing brighter images with better resolution.

Design: This sleek model is eye-catching with its red colour body. It comes with the convenient mount and finder scope. Gives the space a new look with its presence. Doubtlessly this model goes impressive as anyone desires.

Magnification: With the 100x ability, it is been promoted to offer the view of the image which looks 100 times closer than the actual. The vision of the celestial bodies is possible although it cannot penetrate deep inside the sky. More so, the terrestrial observation will go interesting to view the horizon and far off object.

Aperture: The objective lens diameter of 50mm states to be little better than the binocular. It determines the brightness of the viewing objects. The light gathering capacity of this device is normal and hence the images in the dim light condition cannot be viewed clearly.

Eyepiece: Available in this model is the eyepiece of 35x, this enhances the magnification effect and since it features as the erecting eyepiece, it allows terrestrial viewing. Hence, serves a dual purpose for the children to excite.

Finder scope: This is an attachment provided along with the device that comes as tiny and low power. It helps in locating the celestial objects in an easy and simple manner.

Tripod and Mount: Making it work comfortable is the mount and tripod. The tripod belongs to the adjustable aluminium that keeps the device sturdy in its position to give the user the comfort of viewing. The mount available in this Telescope is the Altazimuth that is simple to operate and can be adjusted both up/down and side ways.

Included accessories: Tasco provides the following along with the purchase of Tasco 100×50mm Specialty Refractor Telescope and they are 2x Barlow, accessory tray, and glow-in-the-dark stickers.

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Tasco 301051N 100×50mm Refractor Telescope - Specification Details

Celestron has introduced new for the year 2009, a portable and lightweight telescope with the tabletop design. Celestron 76mm Firstscope Telescope gets going for its easy to transport and compact storage design. It serves best to bring the celestial objects little closer than the actual.

Design and Style: With the impressive design that looks modish and adds value to the environment. It belongs to the Dobsonian design with the 76mm reflector optical. Reflector type of design makes it look more compact and works on the mirror technology for the reflection of the celestial objects. It looks great to place it on the book rack or the shelf.

Application: Having designed to suit the entry-level users for the astronomical observation, the celestial objects come into vision and the planets can be spotted. It is possible for the user to conveniently navigate through the night sky until the desired objects are been spotted.

Aperture: Selecting the larger aperture relates to the brighter and better definition of the objects. Celestron 76mm Firstscope Compact Telescope comes with the objective lens diameter of 76mm that is good for observing the star formation, the lunar and the planets with a reasonable contrast levels and clarity. The size of the aperture directly relates to the prize and the compactness of the device.

Focal length and the Focal ratio: The focal length of 300mm and the focal ratio of 3.95 are the technical aspects that define the power of the model. Since the focal length is on the minimum side it has larger field of view and still when the compact devices are been considered it has its own justification. With respect to the focal ratio, it is lower and hence it is faster and quicker in bringing the objects to vision.

Eyepiece and the Magnification: With the help of the eyepiece of different size, the desired magnification can obtain and they are interchangeable. Celestron 76mm Firstscope Astronomy Telescope comes with the eyepieces of 20mm and 4 mm that offers the magnification of15x and 75x respectively. The lower is the size of the eyepiece the higher will be the magnification. The user at his interest can user the eyepiece based on the observation requirements.

Verdict: As the name suggests this firstscope is an interesting device to satisfy those interested in astronomy. It just weighs about 1956.12 grams and makes it an easy carry. Never the less the compact design takes anyone easily to the outdoor adventure. It offers an easy to operate design that by moving the tube, it can navigate through the deep sky. At most times it impresses with its easy setup and quick locating of the celestial objects.

Warranty: Celestron offers a 2-year limited warranty for all its products and that includes this model.

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Celestron 76mm Firstscope Dobsonian Reflector Telescope - Specifications

The brand ‘Telstar’ introduces many models of telescopes for the use of both the beginners and the experienced. They serve the right purpose for the students in the study of astronomy. They are unique in providing all the models with the metal tripod and the erecting eyepiece.

Model: 500×114 Reflector Telescope

Telstar 500×114 Telescope belongs to the reflector lens system that uses mirrors for observation. It is best suited for the deep sky observation of the distant galaxies. It is also powerful to explore the moon, rings of the Saturn and the Jupiter, in an amazing manner. Added to these, this Telescope suits both celestial and terrestrial observation. For the many who wish to observe both the land and the sky can decide on this model.

Magnification: Put forth is the magnification ability of this model that goes as 500 x as the maximum and other magnification ranges are 25 x, 38 x, 75 x, 125 x, 188 x, 375 x. Further, in order to increase the magnification is been provided the 3x Barlow lens that enhances the available magnification ability. This Barlow lens is required to be set before the eyepiece. The optimum magnification is 125x and it works on the Rack & Pinion focusing.

Focal length: With the 500 mm focal length, it determines the compactness of the device and looks more suitable for the beginners.

Aperture: The objective lens diameter of the telescopes defines the clarity and the brightness of the objects. Telstar 500×114 Reflector Telescope with the aperture of 114 mm stands to be an average size. It is determined to give a brighter view of the objects in the deep sky like the star formations and the Saturn ring.

Eyepiece: Given the option for the user to decide on the required eyepiece of 4mm and 20mm that differs in its magnification power. Added to these is the Barlow lens that enhances the magnification 3 times more.

Mount: It consists of a full equatorial mount that is best comparatively and more so it is highly user friendly. It makes it easy to locate the desired objects and follow them conveniently.

Tripod: This model takes the benefit of using it hands free with the support of the metal tripod that also has an accessory tray. It works to hold the device firmly and lets the user to take down notes.

Erecting eyepiece: Available in this Reflector Telescope is an erecting eyepiece of 1.5x that helps terrestrial observation. Normally the celestial eyepiece will give an upside down vision and when this erecting eyepiece is been used it is corrected and serves best for viewing the land happenings and the horizon in an interesting manner.

Package contents: Telstar 500×114 Equatorial Mount Telescope comes with the following accessories Eyepiece 4mm, 20mm , Full equatorial mount, 5×24 finder scope, 3x Barlow lens, 1.5x erecting eyepiece, Metal tripod with accessory tray and Moon map.

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Telstar 500×114 Reflector Telescope - Technical Specifications, Features

Bresser Messier R90 Refractor Telescope is among the one that can be set up right out of the box for the immediate observation. It is an easy to install and use model. Perfect with all the must have features it turns to be the one that is been desired right from the beginners to the intermediate level users. Bresser has given this product an attractive sense of designing with white colour finish. Here comes a brief review of the product and its performance.

Type: This model belongs to the refractor type that has been designed to function with the help of the mirrors rather than the lens. It rests sturdy on the tripod and the mount is highly functional. In most cases the users of various field own this model, be it the researcher, analyst, student, astronomy enthusiast. Its capability to penetrate the dark and scary sky states its utility.

Aperture: With the 90mm objective lens diameter, that is the reason behind brighter images. It is true with the bringing the images to vision with the multiple times brightness. Sometimes it is as if you would not know that the object is in the deep dark sky. It definitely thrills the first time and every time.

Magnification: This is where the density of the performance of the device lies. Bresser Messier R90 White Colour Telescope offers magnification of 200x that looks like the object can be viewed this time closer than it is actually present.

Focal length: The 900mm focal length makes this model. This is what the length of the tube measures and where in, the image transmission takes place. Obviously the ability of the viewing distance is been based on the focal length.

Finder scope: This is where the locating of the celestial objects can be done easily. When the user sets on this finder scope of 6×30, can be sure to locate the objects and follow it as desired.

Eyepiece: Available in Bresser Messier R-90 Equatorial Mount Telescope are the eyepiece of 25 mm, 12.5mm, 10 mm. With the options of the eyepiece that enhances the magnification the user can decide the selection of the eyepiece. It so happened that when the alignment of star observation was been targeted, if the eyepiece of 12mm was selected and the required observation was not obtained then it can be switched to the other eyepiece of 25mm or the 10mm.

Tripod and Mount: The best supporter for the long-term observation is the tripod that holds the telescope in the sturdy manner. The mount that belongs to the Equatorial type does a great job for locating and focusing the celestial objects. It also sets the hands free letting it do the other jobs like taking down the notes or making the required adjustments.

Package contents: The various accessories that come inclusive on purchase of this product are Finder scope, Plossl eyepieces, 3x Barlow lens and Star diagonal.

Bresser Messier R90 Telescope - Technical Specification Details

1731- for the dual purpose of astronomical and terrestrial Observation by Konus

Konus - the worldwide brand has made sure to offer wide range of magnification products that includes telescopes. At the forefront Konus 1731 Konuspace-5 Telescope is been designed to suit the requirement of both the land and sky observations. An astronomy enthusiast with the eagerness in the observing the happenings on the land can opt for this to fulfill the requirements.

Overview:

This Telescope having been engineered with the Refractor technology that uses mirrors instead of glass for the magnification offers a sleek structure. The purple body and the metal tripod along with the classic finish attract the many and make the user feel privileged. It offers an endless observation time with its multi-application. In the dark those puzzled celestial objects can be studies and in the day the vision of the horizon, mountain top and the long distance happenings are been visualised.

Objective lens diameter of 50mm:

With the aperture of 50mm this device serves to an extend in the light gathering ability. It is not the one with the best aperture but better than the smaller devices like the spotting scope or the binoculars. Hence, observing the sky to the extend of the moon, star formations and the planets are possible but lacking to denote the inside details of the same.

Focal length and Focal ratio:

Konus 1731 Konuspace-5 Refractor Telescope states to offer a focal length of 700mm that works to provide the user with brighter and clearer images. It denotes the measurement of the length of the optic tube and higher the measurement the brighter is the image transmission. The focal ratio of f/14 intimates the relative length.

Magnification of 6x to 28x:

Konus has provided this model with the variable magnification that ranges from 6x to 28x. The chosen magnification makes sure to bring the viewing object the chosen times closer than it is actually present.

Eyepieces of  24.5mm and 12.5mm:

With the different eyepieces, the magnification power can be enhanced relatively and can be sure of viewing the images much more closely than it is. Supported with these the Nebulae and the Craters of the Lunar can be viewed with a thrilling experience.

Finderscope of 5×24:

Supported for this Telescope is a finder scope that allows the user to easily locate and follow the celestial objects. The power of the finder scope is 5×24 and it good enough for the serious astronomer and the nature observers of the intermediate level to confidently use.

Tripod:

Available with Konus 1731 Konuspace-5 Celestial and Terrestrial Telescope is a metal tripod that is tall and holds the device strongly. It offers the user a hands free observation and makes it a point to hold firmly all through the observation period. This metal made tripod is obviously sturdy and robust to make it more durable.

Verdict:

Proves good for the beginner to intermediary level users. With the multi coated lens the glare less and flare free images can be obtained. It also comes with the ‘Sky-Explorer’ Software that thrills with a breathe-taking experience for many. The downside is the focal length that is comparatively less and hence the images are been visualised with less brightness while penetrating deeper into the sky. It does not feature with the Astrophotography.

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Konus 1731 Konuspace-5 Telescope - Technical Specifications, Features