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It’s the time of 12 months the place folks are likely to search out low cost telescopes. And I’ve posted on a few these threads. Normally something beneath $200 is junk, however this scope is an exception.
Now not each Costco could have it, and I’ve seen it in-store solely… and with Xmas arising, they might promote out quick. So it is a YMMV form of deal.
But its a 102mm quick refractor, F/6.5, features a considerably shaky, however nonetheless usable mount. And contains gradual movement controls (uncommon with cheaper scopes) , 2 eyepieces (not the best, however okay to start out with), and a telephone adapter for many who need to take fast pictures of the moon.
As for what you may see with this scope:
Major star clusters, Orion Nebula, Bands of Jupiter, Cassini Division w/ Saturn (on an excellent seeing night time), and naturally a really cratery moon. Fast scopes like these could have chromatic aberration, which is form of like a tinge of coloration the place it should not be. But it comes with the territory for achromatic refractors.
Aperture: 102mm (4.01″)
Focal Length: 660mm (25.98″)
Focal Ratio: f/6.5
https://www.celestron.com/product…ter-remote
And better of all, it is Costco. If you (or your youngsters) do not prefer it, tremendous straightforward to return. I personal one as a spare seize and go scope… good for the winter, no cooling or wait occasions, no collimation, simply choose up with one hand and I can view in minutes.
Costco Warehouse Locator [costco.com]
