This review is from: Celestron 21024 FirstScope Telescope

I ordered the ‘scope March 30 and received it April 7. Not negative for a product which was supposed to ship at the end of April. Some damage to the outer carton thanks to FedEx, but both ‘scopes (I ordered two) had been undamaaged. No assembly needed – just slip in 1 of the eye pieces and it’s ready to go. The manual (one paragraph) was not required, but a individual new to astronomical telescopes will definitely wish to get some much better documentation. The ‘scope is superior than I expected for $50. It appears to be well made – the eyepieces usually are not truly good, but what can you expect for this price. The alt/az movements are excellent. The alt has adjustable tension. Az is most likely adjustable via the principal axis nut, but I didn’t mess with it – the movement is fine as-is.

Regrettably, we have had no clear nights within the Pacific Northwest because the ‘scopes arrived (what else is new). A fast test on trees about 200 meters distant resulted in great views. Note the secondary mirror does cause a dark spot if your eye will not be aligned correctly.

I’m looking forward to clear skies, but the long range forecast just isn’t excellent.

Mike

April 21 – OK, last evening was the initial clear evening given that I got the ‘scope. I viewed Saturn, and even though the ‘scope short focal length means lower magnification, with the integrated 4mm lens (approx. 70X), the rings had been visible. The ‘scope handled well, and handled a big, heavy lens I have with no troubles. I had my 10″ dob out also, and of course the dob gave a better view, but I enjoyed utilizing the little ‘scope for scanning the sky. No moon up when I was out, so could not see how it looks. The 21024 mount is stable, and moved smoothly. I tried the integrated lenses, and then some much better lenses from Meade and Orion. These performed better, but the incorporated lenses will not be poor for a very first scope.

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