This review is from: Celestron 21024 FirstScope Telescope
I was seeking for an cost-effective and portable telescope to ensure I can easily setup with out taking as well much time. A friend recommended this so I decided to purchase this (for $50, I can’t go wrong). I was skeptical at very first but that went away when I unpacked this.
The telescope is 3″ which is much better than the 60mm telescope one usually sees in this selling price range. It came with 2 decent eyepieces (2 decent eyepieces by themselves already costs around $40 – $50). It was quick to put together as it was ready to use out of the box. For the price tag I paid, the base was well made like a dobsonian. It had a smooth swiveling motion in order that I can quickly point it at celestial objects and tracking it by gently pushing the tube.
I was able to see Jupiter and its moons, Saturn, craters on the moon and on a clear night the Orion nebula. The images were brighter when I compared it to my friends 60mm telescope becasue this is a 76mm telescope. I am really pleased with my experience with this telescope and the value is fantastic. It doesn’t take long to set up so when I feel like just going outside to take a look at a celestial object, i can simply do it. My 9 year old daughter loves it as well.
Absolutely a telescope I would suggest to anyone who is interested in looking at the night skies.
