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Celestron FirstScope Telescope - IYA Edition
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The Celestron FirstScope Telescope is a star! This ground-breaking telescope is a Sky & Telescope Hot Products 2010 award winner and was designated the Official Product of the International Year of Astronomy!
- High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube.
- The Celestron FirstScope Telescope - IYA Edition is portable and lightweight. The table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup.
- Easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object.
- The Celestron FirstScope Telescope makes a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy.
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Celestron FirstScope Telescope - IYA Edition
 Named Official Product of International Year of Astronomy 2009, the Celestron FirstScope - IYA Edition Telescope pays tribute to the men and women who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us!
In 1609, world-renowned Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, introduced an elementary telescope to the growing astronomy community which sparked interest into the mysterious night sky for centuries to come. Four centuries later, in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, Celestron offers the portable FirstScope Telescope. The Celestron First Scope pays tribute to Galileo Galilei and many of history’s most notable astronomers and scientists by displaying their names around the optical tube. We honor the contributions of these men and women, who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us.
 The Celestron FirstScope Telescope - IYA Edition is a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy. This quality Dobsonian style telescope features a 76 mm aperture reflector optical tube emblazoned with all the names that made astronomy great. Celestron First Scope telescope is an ideal entry level astronomical telescope. It is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object, making the viewing experience a snap! The compact design makes it easy enough to take with you on your next outdoor adventure. Celestron First Scope - IYA Edition is also stylish enough to be a decorative fixture on your bookshelf or desk. Why not make the International Year of Astronomy the year you buy your first telescope - or give your first telescope to a child? You can even add the Celestron FirstScope Telescope Accessory Kit for less than $20. It makes a great beginner's telescope with all the trimmings!
Celestron FirstScope Telescope - 76mm Dobsonian Reflector Features...
- Named Official Product of International Year of Astronomy 2009, Celestron FirstScope - IYA Edition telescope pays tribute to the men and women who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us!
- High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube make the Celestron FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope.
- Portable and lightweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup your Celestron Firs tScope Telescope
- Celestron First Scope is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object.
- Stylish and decorative design makes Celestron FirstScope telescope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy.
Celestron FirstScope Video Tour
Celestron Product Number: 21024
User Reviews
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Review Date: 7/29/2009
Reviewed By: Edward
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Great kids telescope
When writing this review, I kept in mind the fact that this is a $50 telescope. The four and a half star rating is a comparison against other telescopes I have seen in this price range.
When I saw this telescope I thought it would be perfect for my son who likes to come out and observe with me. When I am busy observing or imaging, I usually hand him some binoculars. Yet binos in this range usually do not have enough light gathering, or the ability to change magnifications. So the Firstscope seemed like a great option for a light weight, easy to use telescope he could use when I was tied up.
I received the telescope about three weeks ago and took it out a few nights later. I ran it through its paces and was surprised by the good image quality (for a $49 telescope. It was very easy to use, the focuser was acceptable and the mount (propped on a solid table was pretty so... |
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Review Date: 7/6/2009
Reviewed By: Gordon R
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First Scope
This small telescope is a pleasure to use after making a few eyepiece subsitutions and adding a sighter. A 32mm, 25mm and 10mm plossl eyepieces from my kit makes viewing more plesureable. The 4mm that came with this scope was needed to get a clear view of Saturn and two of its moons. Views of the moon are good. Stars are focused and sharp right out of the box. Finding objects by sighting down the outside of the scope tube is tedious and would be frustrating for a real beginner but it can be done I recommend adding the optional sighter scope as a minimum to simplify the aiming of the scope. I mounted an inexpensive (under $10red LED reflex sighter normally used for a BB gun. After that, finding M13 in Hercules and a other objects by star hopping was easy. I have 3 telescopes of various sizes so I purchased this scope out of curiosity but the Celestron First Scope is quickly becoming one ... |
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Review Date: 5/29/2009
Reviewed By: R. Ditteon
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First scope first impressions
This telescope is a great bargin. It is very well constructed for an inexpensive telescope. It was already assembled and ready to use right out of the box except for one loose screw. I was able to see the rings of Saturn and the Orion nebula without any trouble. Its aperture is too small for any serious observing, but for the price I don't know of any other telescope which even come close.
The telescope has considerable coma at the edge of the field of view due to its extremely large field of view. The image is acceptable near the center of the field of view out to near the edge. The telescope accepts 1.25 inch eyepieces which is a big plus, but better eyepieces don't help the coma.
The only thing that kept me from giving a 5 star rating is that the two included eyepieces are not parfocal and the 4 mm eyepiece is difficult to remove from the telescope if fully inserted into... |
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