Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope - A Christmas Favorite Beginner Telescope
November 18th, 2010 Subscribe To Our Feed
The Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor telescope is a great kids telescope or for an adult novice astronomer. It is a dual-purpose telescope that can be used for both terrestrial and celestial viewing.
With a fully coated lense, the Astro Master 70 EQ Telescope by Celestron provides a bright and clear image of the planets and Moon.
This beginner telescope comes with a 70mm Lens, which allows you to take in enough light to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn.
This Celestron telescope model comes with 2 eyepieces (45X and 90X magnification), allowing you to view in objects from both a near and far perspective. The 70 EQ telescope has an Equatorial Mount, allowing for you to observe celestial bodies much easier than with an Altazimuth Mount.
The provided equatorial mount utilize a set of counter-weights that balance the telescope as it moves, making for a smoother movement. A real advantage is that these mounts are very effective in high magnifications, because the smallest of nudges of the telescope can dramatically affect the viewing area.
To complete the package, this telescope comes with a Tripod made of 1.25″ thick steel legs, which provides for a more rigid and stable platform.
Best of all, the Celestron AstroMaster Telescope is very child friendly because of its Refractor design, providing a beginner telescope that is easy to maintain and capable of withstanding the toughest of use. The Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope features and affordable price make this the perfect telescope for beginners and young astronomers this Holiday Season.
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Tips For Buying A Beginner Telescope - Continued
October 10th, 2010 Subscribe To Our Feed
In our series of beginning astronomy how-to videos, we are continuing our discussion of buying tips for finding a beginner telescope. The process of finding a kids telescope or affordable adult telescope can seem almost overwhelming if you don’t know what you are looking for. This is where we can help with these informative recommendations and tips for buying the perfect telescope for your needs and budget.
Just another reminder to check out the recommended beginner telescopes to learn more about the features and capabilities of each of these quality, yet affordable, star gazing pieces of equipment.
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Amateur Astronomy for Beginners: Learning About Telescope Eyepieces
October 3rd, 2010 Subscribe To Our Feed
Another training video providing the basics of telescope eyepieces and how to select the proper eyepiece for your particular application and even more importantly, your budget. Amateur astronomy involves a significant amount of training and practice to get the full enjoyment out of your beginner telescope.
Even if you are using a kids telescope, understanding the basics of beginning astronomy will surely make your star gazing experience more enjoyable. So, sit back and watch our astronomy expert explain the telescope eyepiece in terms geared for the beginner astronomer:
With the holidays just around the corner, you may want to start your Christmas shopping early this year. Our helpful recommendations for beginner telescopes can be found just to the right of this posting. We have found this source to be one of the most competitively priced stores for a new child telescope or beginners telescopes this holiday season.
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