Meade 70AZ-A Telescope
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Manufacturer: MeadeProduct features:
- Optical Design Refractor - Optical Diameter 70mm (2.8")
- Mounting Type Altazimuth; Yoke-style with slow motion controls
- Tripod Aluminum; full-length; adjustable with accessory tray
- Eyepieces (1.25") MA9mm, MA25mm - Viewfinder 5x24 Viewfinder
- Focal length, f/ratio 600mm; f/8.5 - Software AutoStar SuiteTM, PC-compatible DVD
- Meade 3200 Color Filter Set
- Meade #126 1.25-Inch 2x Short-Focus Barlow Lens
- Adorama Professional Lens Cleaning Kit
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Customer Review: Good starter scope
Summary: 5 Stars
The Meade 70-AZ A is a fine starter scope. Takes about fifteen minutes to put it in place as per the instructional DVD (PLEASE WATCH IT BEFORE SETTING UP THE TELESCOPE!!! ). The optics is very good for an amateur to just start and learn about the night sky.
Its not fair to expect to get a close view of the deep space objects and stuff as the ads claim. The maximum you can view with this scope is Saturn's rings and Titan. Jupiter is also quite clear. I was pleasantly surprised that the moon was very very clear through this scope with the shadows around the craters seen clearly.
The altazimuth arrangement was a bit loose at first but watching the bundled dvd was of great help to help in troubleshooting and adjusting.Overall, this is a good starter scope. I would recommend getting the Barlow lens for an extra 35-40$ and that actually helps in giving an amazing magnification.Also, the elevation on the refractor needs to be tightened so that even if people disturb the eyepiece, the object wont go very much out of focus and it becomes easy to get it back in place.
Description of Meade 70AZ-A Telescope
The world's top astronomers got started with a telescope just like this one, and so will you. A quality refracting telescope for land or sky viewing. Perfect for observing Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon, and land objects. A first look at the rings of Saturn or the craters of the Moon can inspire a lifetime of exploration. Go to any star party anywhere in the world and you'll see more Meade telescopes than any other. FEATURES - Yoke Style Mount w/ Slow - Motion Control - Find and track objects easily with precision adjustments - AutoStar SuiteTM Astronomer Edition Software on DVD that will help you learn the night sky It displays more than 10,000 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies and nebulas, You can print out star charts and even plan your observing sessions. It operates on any Windows® based PC.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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