Celestron Signature Series Moon By Robert Reeves Features A Superb Moon Astronomical Telescope, Black (22016)

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However, smaller objects are much easier to locate in your telescope if you have a finderscope to help do the work. Nylon Carrying Bag for FirstScope Telescope (not shown in picture) - Pack your FirstScope telescope and accessories in this tote bag for easy and safe transportation. She has covered stories and features for publications such as Physics World, Astronomy Now and Astrobiology Magazine. The Moon has the distinction of being the most often viewed celestial object through backyard telescopes.

If you’re looking for additional resources to improve your stargazing experience, we have a number of articles that you might find helpful. Learn more about extra solar planets imagery, 3D Star rendering, observation planning, telescope control, multiple-panel printing, and much more. Distortion is also greatly reduced, and while there’s a little chromatic aberration still present, it’s not nearly as obvious as before. Today, our world-class team of optical and electronic engineers continues to push the boundaries of technology. The compact Dobsonian design means that this telescope can be displayed on a shelf or windowsill when not in use.Please complete the form below for a quote - Please be as accurate as possible to help us give an accurate quote.

A number of these are designed for both beginners and younger astronomers – and chief among these is the Celestron FirstScope. While the FirstScope is hardly the most expensive on the market, this seems like cost-cutting to an almost unnecessary extreme. This quality Dobsonian style telescope features a 76 mm aperture reflector optical tube and is an ideal entry level astronomical telescope. Incidentally, it’s a good idea to take the scope out during the day to practise aligning the scope and focusing the view, especially if the Moon is visible in the sky at the time.Generally, the higher the Strehl ratio, the lower the Astigmatism and Coma meaning a better image quality from your instrument. Similarly, if you’re looking for a small scope for a younger child, or maybe a portable scope for the family, this could nicely fit the bill.

The AstroMaster Accessory Kit is designed to enhance the functionality and pleasure of using your Celestron telescope. The box is also pretty sturdy and should hold up well in transit, even if it’s not inside a larger container. A reflecting telescope collects the light from celestial objects via a combination of specially curved mirrors and guides it into an eyepiece, where it is then further magnified.Whether you are camping in the wilderness or relaxing under the stars in your own garden - the FirstScope can always be near at hand as it is so easy to transport, erect and stow away. Some mention the instructions are all in a foreign language, but they find it to be a great introduction to telescopes despite its diminutive size. However, switch the supplied 20mm eyepiece out for an inexpensive SVBONY 23mm and the view greatly improves.