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Fantastic begginers telescope - Review by Joshua VP
Easy to use, light and easy to setup. Great for beginners and people like me who are completely new to this, a recommended product. (Posted on 4/01/12)
Pros: light, easy to carry, price, portability
Excellent beginner scope - Review by Damian
looking at the stars is always something i've wanted to do and i believe this telescope allowed me to do this for a relatively good price. As i was just starting out i was told to spend $200 on a good pair of binoculars but for me spending over $100 seemed a bit much.
I can honestly say i wasn't expecting much from the firstscope but what has it shown me has me hooked.
I've seen the moons of jupiter orbiting, craters on the moon in detail i never expected, the red giant Betelgeuse flickering, orions belt, numerous globular cluster galaxies and the great nebula in orion.
All of these things were seen in the center of a city in my backyard, i cant wait to take it out to the country and get a night of clearskies! (Posted on 2/12/11)
I can honestly say i wasn't expecting much from the firstscope but what has it shown me has me hooked.
I've seen the moons of jupiter orbiting, craters on the moon in detail i never expected, the red giant Betelgeuse flickering, orions belt, numerous globular cluster galaxies and the great nebula in orion.
All of these things were seen in the center of a city in my backyard, i cant wait to take it out to the country and get a night of clearskies! (Posted on 2/12/11)
Pros: light, easy to carry, price, portability
Cons: focus mechanism
Great first scope! - Review by Matthew
This is a great scope to buy for anyone interested getting into amateur astronomy. It is extremely light weight and portable, and is very simple to use. (Posted on 14/09/11)
Pros: light, easy to carry, portability, light weight, user friendly, portable, great first telescope, quality +++
Cons: May encourage you to buy a big telescope!
good quality product, especially for the amazingly cheap price tag. - Review by Shaun Jeffery
-good postage time, arrived two days after purched.
-easy to use.
-great entry level telescope (Posted on 27/08/11)
-easy to use.
-great entry level telescope (Posted on 27/08/11)
Pros: price, portability, user friendly, great first telescope
Cons: May encourage you to buy a big telescope!
Good first scope - Review by John Gowland
Don't like the way it is upside down and reversed. Takes a long time to adjust to doing every thing the wrong way around. (Posted on 1/08/11)
Pros: light, easy to carry, price, portability, light weight, Good price, Decent glass, Positive adjustments, Cheap, portable, great first telescope, adjustments, quality +++, Beautifully crisp image!
Cons: May encourage you to buy a big telescope!, Doesn't focus real well
Great first telescope - Review by Charmane
My son loves his first telescope. Easy to use and great to learn on. (Posted on 1/08/11)
Pros: easy to carry, portability, light weight, Accurate, user friendly, Good price, great first telescope
Excellent telescope if you're young, clueless and/or broke. - Review by Kieran
Pros: I just moved out into country Victoria and this telescope is perfect for someone who is clueless. (like myself) The telescope is very easy to use and its light weight will surprise you. It's also a little more powerful than I expected for the price. It has inspired me to learn more about our universe and perhaps indulge in a more powerful scope in the future. I would recommend this to anyone... great value and good quality product.
Cons: Delivery common sense. I also ordered some binoculars that weren't in stock yet. Instead of sending me the telescope separately (The product I was most excited about) they were planning on waiting one week until my binoculars came in stock. That said, the customer service was very friendly so I will purchase from ozscopes again. (Posted on 14/03/11)
Cons: Delivery common sense. I also ordered some binoculars that weren't in stock yet. Instead of sending me the telescope separately (The product I was most excited about) they were planning on waiting one week until my binoculars came in stock. That said, the customer service was very friendly so I will purchase from ozscopes again. (Posted on 14/03/11)
Pros: light, easy to carry, price, portability, light weight, Accurate, user friendly, Good price, Decent glass, Positive adjustments, Cheap, portable, great first telescope, accurate, adjustments, quality +++, Beautifully crisp image!
Does what the description said. - Review by Les Bennett
This was an impulse buy to renew my acquaintance with the stars.
My initial impression is that it will accomplish this quite well.
I am using a wide view 20mm eyepiece which gives more scope for star hopping.
I have not had the opportunity yet to use the 4mm eyepiece to any extent.
Overall, I think this is a useful small telescope which I hope to use to introduce my grand sons to the sky.
(Posted on 11/03/11)
My initial impression is that it will accomplish this quite well.
I am using a wide view 20mm eyepiece which gives more scope for star hopping.
I have not had the opportunity yet to use the 4mm eyepiece to any extent.
Overall, I think this is a useful small telescope which I hope to use to introduce my grand sons to the sky.
(Posted on 11/03/11)
Pros: easy to carry, portability, Good price, Decent glass
Cons: focus mechanism, May encourage you to buy a big telescope!
Great......love it! Thanks Ozscopes - Review by Wendy Macdonald
This is a beauty, used it the first night and was able to clearly view the craters on the moon!!!! Cannot wait to find the planets. Very easy to purchase and delivery was swift. Thanks again. (Posted on 24/02/11)
Pros: light, easy to carry, price, portability, light weight, Accurate, user friendly, Good price, Decent glass, Positive adjustments, portable, great first telescope, accurate, adjustments, quality +++, Beautifully crisp image!
Great first telescope - Review by Vicky Sweet
I bought this for my husband after he showed interest in an astronomy Iphone app. He was really suprised and so happy with it. We couldn't wait to get it set up and try it. It was so easy to get started and we spent ages just looking at the stars. It really makes you realize how little we actually go outside with the purpose of looking at the stars and moon etc. It really does make you want to get a bigger, better one in the future though :) (Posted on 11/02/11)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
My husband is very interested in Astronomy and very keen to have his own telescope.
I am thinking in getting him something for christmas, but he is a beginner.
Could you recommend a good entry level telescope for someone new? Something not too expensive but that he can basically see planets, stars, constellations..
I am thinking in getting him something for christmas, but he is a beginner.
Could you recommend a good entry level telescope for someone new? Something not too expensive but that he can basically see planets, stars, constellations..
A:
A beginner telescope that I would recommend is the Celestron 70AZ ($149) : http://www.ozscopes.com.au/refractor-telescope-celestron-astromaster-70az.html
It is easy to use, easy to be transported around. With a nice 70mm aperture, you can see the moon clearly (the craters), but for far away stars and planets, it might not look so detailed.
The good thing about this telescope is, you can also use it for terrestrial (land) viewing during the day. Use it to watch the whales, birds, ships, etc. :)
If you have a higher budget, there is a few that I can recommend:
The Saxon Dobsonian 8" ($485) :http://www.ozscopes.com.au/dobsonian-telescope-saxon-8inch.html
The dobsonians are the best value for money telescope. You get bright and clear images. You could see the ring of Saturn, Jupiter, star clusters, Orion, Crab and Tarantula Nebulae, etc.
Fantastic views for its price! However, it is rather big and bulky. If you are looking for something stationary to be kept and used at home and backyard, this shouldn't be a problem.
If you are willing to spend a little bit more, the collapsible version might be an option for you. Sky Watcher 8" collapsible dobsonian ($579)
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/dobsonian-telescope-skywatcher-black-diamond-collapsible-8-inch.html
It's of a different brand, same specification and it is collapsible! So even though it is still big and bulky, you can collapse the tube and makes it easier to fit into your car.
Another one would be The Saxon 1025AZ3 ($469)
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/refractor-telescope-saxon-1025az3.html
It is easy to use, for portable and can be used for land viewing too. It is smaller and uses a lens instead of mirror (dobsonian).
Personally, I would go with the dobsonian, because it gives you a bigger and brighter view (the mirror's diameter is 8" inch!) if I have the space. :)
It is easy to use, easy to be transported around. With a nice 70mm aperture, you can see the moon clearly (the craters), but for far away stars and planets, it might not look so detailed.
The good thing about this telescope is, you can also use it for terrestrial (land) viewing during the day. Use it to watch the whales, birds, ships, etc. :)
If you have a higher budget, there is a few that I can recommend:
The Saxon Dobsonian 8" ($485) :http://www.ozscopes.com.au/dobsonian-telescope-saxon-8inch.html
The dobsonians are the best value for money telescope. You get bright and clear images. You could see the ring of Saturn, Jupiter, star clusters, Orion, Crab and Tarantula Nebulae, etc.
Fantastic views for its price! However, it is rather big and bulky. If you are looking for something stationary to be kept and used at home and backyard, this shouldn't be a problem.
If you are willing to spend a little bit more, the collapsible version might be an option for you. Sky Watcher 8" collapsible dobsonian ($579)
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/dobsonian-telescope-skywatcher-black-diamond-collapsible-8-inch.html
It's of a different brand, same specification and it is collapsible! So even though it is still big and bulky, you can collapse the tube and makes it easier to fit into your car.
Another one would be The Saxon 1025AZ3 ($469)
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/refractor-telescope-saxon-1025az3.html
It is easy to use, for portable and can be used for land viewing too. It is smaller and uses a lens instead of mirror (dobsonian).
Personally, I would go with the dobsonian, because it gives you a bigger and brighter view (the mirror's diameter is 8" inch!) if I have the space. :)
Q:
Is the Celestron FirstScope Telescope able to see Nebula clearly?
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The Celestron Firstscope has a fairly small aperture. As far as lunar and planetary viewing is concerned, it will be an excellent scope to get started.
Nebulaes, Galaxies and deeper space objects will be difficult to pick up because the mirrors are not large enough to collect the necessary light. For those, I would recommend at least 150mm of aperture to capture enough light from the sky. The dobsonian range of telescopes are a good start and the best value for money starting at $289 for the 6inch(150mm) aperture.
Here's the link for your convenience:
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/telescope/dobsonian-telescope
Nebulaes, Galaxies and deeper space objects will be difficult to pick up because the mirrors are not large enough to collect the necessary light. For those, I would recommend at least 150mm of aperture to capture enough light from the sky. The dobsonian range of telescopes are a good start and the best value for money starting at $289 for the 6inch(150mm) aperture.
Here's the link for your convenience:
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/telescope/dobsonian-telescope
Q:
I've got a 50mm powerseeker telescope which I bought second hand. I've got all compartment except 2 eyepieces and the round plate eyepiece holder and would like your advise on these accessories to buy. As I have searched in your site, I realized that what I have is only a search tool and will have to buy something more powerful as I want to view planets as well.
A:
The 50mm powerseeker is a fairly small telescope and hence you would be limited in the objects you are able to see with them. Generally, this would allow you to see the moon, but you will find that even with planets this would already be a struggle ( You would most likely see a bright circle but less of the details).
When you mention round plate eyepiece holder, did you mean that the diagonal ( the 90 degree angled fitting seen on the left hand side of the scope on our site: http://www.ozscopes.com.au/celestron-powerseeker-50-az-telescope.html ) is missing as well? If it is, you are better off getting a new telescope as the accessories including the eyepiece and diagonal will already set you back to about $150 at the very least for a basic setup. With that amount of money, you are better off looking at a new scope since it already comes pre-packed with the accessories.
Do let us know if you have further questions, or would like to give us a call : 039780 1888
When you mention round plate eyepiece holder, did you mean that the diagonal ( the 90 degree angled fitting seen on the left hand side of the scope on our site: http://www.ozscopes.com.au/celestron-powerseeker-50-az-telescope.html ) is missing as well? If it is, you are better off getting a new telescope as the accessories including the eyepiece and diagonal will already set you back to about $150 at the very least for a basic setup. With that amount of money, you are better off looking at a new scope since it already comes pre-packed with the accessories.
Do let us know if you have further questions, or would like to give us a call : 039780 1888
Q:
I'm new with telescopes and I was wondering what's the diameter of the Celestron FirstScope Telescope? Because I'm planning to register a start after my boyfriend's name and in order to see the star, you need a domestic telescope (100 mm or 4 inch diameter lens or greater). Does this telescope have a lens of 100mm or 4 inch diameter lens ?
A:
The celestron FirstScope has an aperture lens of 76mm, which probably won't be big enough for what you want to see. If you are looking for an entry level telescope with a 100mm aperture, then you could look at something like the Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Reflector Telescope which can be found on our site here:
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/reflector-telescope-celestron-astromaster-114eq.html
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/reflector-telescope-celestron-astromaster-114eq.html
Q:
I was wondering if I could buy a telescope at a shop which is near Westmead and not far from here?
A:
Unfortunately, we don't actually have any shop fronts as such and operate from a warehouse in Bayswater, Melbourne.
I'm not really sure where you could purchase this telescope in Westmead. Perhaps an Australian Geographic shop may have what you are after.
Alternatively, I will let you know that we do ship anywhere in Australia, so we can most certainly get the FirstScope telescope to you.
I'm not really sure where you could purchase this telescope in Westmead. Perhaps an Australian Geographic shop may have what you are after.
Alternatively, I will let you know that we do ship anywhere in Australia, so we can most certainly get the FirstScope telescope to you.
Q:
I have Just purchased first scope and I was wondering if I could purchase the accessory kit for the First Scope. Do you have this?
A:
The First Scope accessory kit is due to arrive in Australia around Mid-October. We will have stock available so do check the website.
Q:
Are the eyepieces for the Celestron FirstScope standard 1.25" (diam) or are they some smaller size?
A:
Yes, the FirstScope eyepieces are the standard 1.25" size.
Q:
What material is the First Scope telescope tube made of?
A:
The the First Scope telescope tube is made from Aluminium.
