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Gskyer Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote
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Brand | Gskyer |
Model Name | Astronomical Refracting |
Optical Tube Length | 400 Millimeters |
Eye Piece Lens Description | Barlow |
Objective Lens Diameter | 70 Millimeters |
Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
Product Dimensions | 24.8"D x 4.92"W x 8.46"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Power Source | Adapter |
Finderscope | Reflex |
About this item
- Quality Optics: 400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect full positive telescope for astronomers to explore stars and moon.
- Magnification: Come with two replaceable eyepieces and one 3x Barlow lens.3x Barlow lens trebles the magnifying power of each eyepiece. 5x24 finder scope with mounting bracket and cross-hair lines inside make locating objects easily.
- Wireless Remote: Free includes one smart phone adapter and one Wireless camera remote to explore the nature of the world easily through the screen and take amazing celestial images.
- Adjustable Tripod: This telescope allows for many different viewing positions with a adjustable aluminum alloy tripod and a carry bag, the telescope and tripod can fit inside the bag for easy traveling and storage.
- Satisfaction: TWO-YEAR warranty. And technical support from our team of experts in 24 hours.
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Gskyer Telescope AZ70400
Stepping into the art of stargazing for the very first time can be an overwhelming experience. Overly complicated telescopes, hidden features, and confusing accessories only make the process of getting started more difficult. A balance between affordable and performance are two of the most important aspects to consider before purchasing any telescope. The Gskyer Instruments Infinity 70mm telescope manages to do exactly that – An affordable affordable for a high quality telescope.
What makes this particular model ideal for any beginner astronomer? Here’s a brief overview:
- The visual resolution and optical capabilities are top tier for the low-end affordable.
- Assembly is not overly complicated and beginner friendly.
- The aperture diameter divided by the focal length calculates the magnifying power of a telescope. The Gskyer possess a 70 mm aperture and 400 mm focal length, which results in precise and high-resolution images.
- The telescope is compact and portable.
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What's in the box?
- 1x Carry Bag
- 1x Aluminum Alloy Tripod
- 1x Telescope Tube
- 1x Finder Scope
- 1x Zenith Mirror
- 2x Eyepieces(10mm,25mm)
- 1x Barlow Lens(3X)
- 1x Phone Attachment And Blutooth Remote
- 1x Accessory Tray
- 1x User Manual
ABOUT MAGNIFICATION
Gskyer telescope is a cost-effective one with bright image quality and high magnification power. 25 mm, and 10 mm eyepiece all offer varying levels of magnification.
Which is very suitable for kids, beginners and amateur astronomer to explore the sky, the moon, the planet. Meanwhile, you can enjoy landscapes during the day.
- 3X Barlow lens increase the magnification three times,which can make the magnification up to 120X
- Additional accessories are compatible with the Infinity 70 mm and can further enhance the telescopes optical ability
- Fully coated optical all-glass lens create high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity.
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3X Barlow Lens
A 3x Barlow lens, 25 mm, 10 mm eyepiece and finderscope all offer varying levels of magnification. The magnification from 16x to 120x and provides clear, up-close images of birds, wildlife, distant treetops, as well as the moon, planets, and some star arrangements. It comes with everything you need to get started with astronomy.
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Aluminum Alloy Tripod With Tray
Adjustable height and direction tripod with accessory tray is comfortable and convenient for observation and easy for storage.
Aluminum alloy tripod and its feet is more stable and durable for use.
The height can be adjusted from 22 inches to 46inches.
With a tray, you can put eyepieces or barlow lens.
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Larter Apeture And High Power Telescope
Fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning imagess helps increase the brightness of celestial objects and provides clean, crisp views, delivering 99% total light transmission, and protect your eyes.
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Smartphone Adapter & Wireless Remote
You can see the sky right on your phone and record the beauty.
Open the clip and secure the phone, then align the phone camera and adapter.
Lock the eyepiece into the threaded sleeve, and tighten the threaded sleeve to the bracket.
Press the eyepiece into the Bottom of the focuser.
Adjust focuser to get a clear image. Use the zoom function to enlarge the image.
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Travel Scope AZ70400
Traveled - The body, accessories, and tripod are lightweight and fit conveniently in the provided travel bag for easy portability. for backyard exploring, outdoor adventures, camping trips, and vacations, both kids and adults will enjoy of discovery and observation fun.
Installation - Assembly typically takes anywhere from 15-30 minutes. Regardless of previous astronomical equipment experience, the step-by-step guide makes putting the telescope together quick and easy.
Simplicity and Convenience - Lenses are easily swapped, and the focused uses a standard rack-and-pinion system, allowing fine-tuning to produce a vibrant image. Wide angle and latest generation of HD Gskyer eyepiece are more comfortable to see objects without eye fatigue and dizziness.
Choosing - The affordability of the Gskyer AZ70400 telescope makes it an ideal choice for beginners seeking a telescope that meets a balance between quality and affordable.
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Easy to assemble | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
For beginners | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.4 | — |
Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | — |
Portability | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.8 | — | 4.1 | — |
Light weight | — | 4.5 | 4.9 | — | 4.6 | — |
Sold By | Gskyer Inc | HUTACT Optics | Woot | Qniuco | Dianfan-US | EMARTUS |
focal length | 400 millimeters | — | 300 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
zoom ratio | 120 multiplier x | — | 10 | — | 3 multiplier x | — |
eye piece lens | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow | Plossl | Barlow |
objective lens diameter | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
aperture diameter | 70 millimeters millimeters | — | 70 millimeters millimeters | 70 millimeters millimeters | — | — |
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Product Dimensions | 24.8 x 4.92 x 8.46 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.72 pounds |
ASIN | B081RJ8DW1 |
Item model number | AZ 70400 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #24 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #2 in Telescope Refractors |
Date First Available | November 19, 2019 |
Manufacturer | Gskyer |
Country of Origin | China |
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Gskyer 70mm Astronomical Refractor Telescope
This 70x400mm refractor telescope can be a good observation of celestial bodies and terrestrial objects - best for viewing lunar and planetary. Featuring all coated glass optical components, the travel scope provides clean, crisp views. Developed with the traveler in mind, this travel scope features a compact and portable design perfect for the on-the-go sky gazer.
Specification:
● Type: Refractor
● Objective Lens: 70mm(2.75")
● Focal Length: 400mm(f/5.7)
● Mount: Altazimuth
● Eyepiece: Low: 25mm(16X), High:10mm(40X)
● Barlow lens: 3X
● Max Magnification: 120X
● Finderscope: 5×24 with cross-hair lines
● Zenith Mirrors: 48°Erecting BAK4 prism
● Tripod: 65cm(31.5") height adjustable Aluminum tripod
Warm Tips:
●If it shows a blurred picture, please adjust focus using focus wheel.
●When observing an outdoor target with an astronomical telescope indoors, do not close the window to avoid the deformation of the image caused by the reflection of the window glass.
●Use a telescope outdoors, please wait for the temperature of the product is the same as the outdoor temperature, the performance will be better.
●Avoid accidentally taking the telescope into a larger temperature difference environment because the moisture in the air will condense on the objective.
●NEVER aim your telescope at the sun or even close to the sun!
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Customers like the portability, ease of use, appearance and value of the telescope. They mention it's very lightweight, easy to assemble and use, and looks very nice displayed. They appreciate the great looks at the moon and the moons of Jupiter on a good dark night. They also are happy with the value, entertainment value, and quality. However, some customers have mixed opinions on image quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the telescope. They mention it's a good choice for the novice stargazer, and is easy to assemble. Some say that the telescope is perfectly adequate, and performs well. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and functionality.
"...Still, it was cool and the kid loved it. I consider it worth the effort, but my back is killing me today...." Read more
"...4 year old loves it and it works great." Read more
"...us to get on target quickly and the aperture and zoom features allowed for a spectacular view, including many of the moons surrounding the planets...." Read more
"Overall, this is a good choice for the novice stargazer. I used to stargaze when I was younger and I’m getting back into it...." Read more
Customers find the telescope easy to set up and use. They say the directions are good enough to put the parts together. They also say the telescope is simple and straightforward, making it easy to use for the moon. Customers also mention that the tripod is sufficient but not great.
"...Setting that bit aside, the telescope worked wonderfully. It was easy to set up, with all of the [available] parts fitting nicely into the supplied..." Read more
"...Assembly was a breeze, and I was able to get an excellent view of Jupiter and Saturn using the eyepieces included in the set (10mm with 3X Barlow)...." Read more
"...has a permanent home here and the lenses are so clear and so very easy to operate that our upgrade plans aren’t necessary...." Read more
"We got this for our kid's 10th bday. She LOVES it and it is easy to use...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the telescope. They say it's a great beginner scope for the price, with good quality. Some customers also mention that it'll be a good investment for families.
"...It's typical for an "entry-level" telescope, and a decent value for the money if you want to get into stargazing without dropping 500 bucks or more..." Read more
"...It is a very good telescope for the money and since we wanted the kids to get excited about the night sky, this was a great purchase...." Read more
"...Overall, it's a great beginner scope for the price. It does its job." Read more
"Absolutely amazing for the price I paid! Pictures taken with my S23 Ultra and the Telescope together...." Read more
Customers find the telescope very portable, easy to assemble, and lightweight. They also say it's compact and good for kids. Some mention that the carrying case is good.
"...easy to set up, with all of the [available] parts fitting nicely into the supplied carrying case...." Read more
"The mobility of the telescope, nice travel bag and informative brochure." Read more
"...Lastly, I love that it's so portable and easy to bring alone, very lightweight and folds up easy without having to disassemble anything much...." Read more
"...to spend a LOT more (and still be disappointed) than this handy, portable, basic, intermediate telescope...." Read more
Customers find the telescope fun to use. They say it's easy to put together, enjoy, and then put away in its case. They also say it is fun to check out the night sky, look at the moon, and landscape wildlife with their son. Customers say it’s fun to take the family out and look at it. They mention that the phone attachment helps and makes viewing more enjoyable. Overall, customers say it was an amazing and enjoyable first use.
"...Assembly was a breeze, and I was able to get an excellent view of Jupiter and Saturn using the eyepieces included in the set (10mm with 3X Barlow)...." Read more
"...were kind of confusing and vague, but once figured out, it was fun to use." Read more
"...The celestial objects are fun to view as well (took a pic of the moon -2nd photo & jupiter (blob lol) -3rd)...." Read more
"...It is a great tool to teach the kids as it can easily see the moon surface...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the telescope. They mention that it looks very nice displayed in a room with its design, and provides great looks at the moon and the moons of Jupiter on a good dark night. They also say that it's easy to assemble and looks sharp.
"...We experimented with both the 10mm and 25mm lenses and they look sharp!..." Read more
"...It gives you a good image of the moon, but I am sure there are telescopes that will give a much better view...." Read more
"Over all, I like this telescope for being a beginner. Great looks at the moon and you can see the moons of Jupiter on a good dark night...." Read more
"...I could not believe my eyes. It was beautiful. I knew then I wanted a telescope to further study the night sky...." Read more
Customers like the telescope. They mention it's a great birthday gift for their son, a perfect gift for any boy, and a good item for kids. Some say that the telescope is too low for older kids and adults.
"...It’s a 70mm and it is good if you are an amateur. This is a good item for kids and it’s also a “you get what you pay for” type item...." Read more
"...Overall fantastic value for the price, and a great birthday present for my 5-year old son." Read more
"...It's perfect for my younger kid, but too low for my older one and for any adults...." Read more
"...Definitely a good idea for a gift instead of getting a kid (or adult) another video game :)" Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the telescope. Some mention that the moon viewing is fantastic and amazing, while others say that seeing the stars is much harder. Some say that the eye piece makes it difficult to view anything not low in the horizon, and the barlow lens it came with seems to be blurry.
"...Turns out that the Gskyer has a permanent home here and the lenses are so clear and so very easy to operate that our upgrade plans aren’t necessary...." Read more
"...The Gskyer is perfect to watch the moon, Jupiter with some of its moons, and even Saturn's rings...." Read more
"...Even Mars is difficult to see through this telescope, and you can't make out any detail whatsoever on the surface...." Read more
"...Only 3-4 chances to use. Great for looking at moon!But for stars or planets, still trying to get better view...." Read more
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Now I know more, I think this is a decent value, but it comes with A LOT of cons.
In telescopes, the aperture size matters much more than magnification. The bigger the aperture, the better the image will be. This is a 70mm aperture (2.75 inches), which is about as small as you can get. It's typical for an "entry-level" telescope, and a decent value for the money if you want to get into stargazing without dropping 500 bucks or more on a bigger scope.
However, if I could do it over again, I would've spent more and gone with a better one.
First, as with all beginner telescopes, it is actually much harder to use than a more intermediate level one. This is something well-known in the amateur astronomy group I've joined, and they never, EVER recommend buying a beginner telescope, ESPECIALLY for kids.
Because most kids like looking AT stuff more than looking FOR it. And with this telescope, far more time is spent hunting for objects than actually looking at them.
My kid doesn't have the patience or attention span for that, but I rather enjoy the challenge, so I do it. Which brings me to the next problem.
This is made for kids. As such, the stand is very short. Which means that all the time you spend hunting for things, you'll having to be hunched over, crouched down, or kneeling on the ground.
And if you live in a place with a lot of light pollution, you won't be able to see much more than stars, the Moon, or the brightest planets. Even Mars is difficult to see through this telescope, and you can't make out any detail whatsoever on the surface.
You can make out SOME faint detail on Jupiter, especially if you go away from light pollution on a clear, moonless night. And you can just make out Saturn's rings.
Venus, on the other hand, is very easy to see. Especially now, near the end of April 2020, it is the brightest it'll be all year, so we've been looking at it every night. It's too bright, even at its dimmest, to make out any detail, but you can see what phase it's in.
Galaxies, most nebulas, and many star clusters are beyond the ability of this telescope, but that being said, I was able to see a planetary nebula called The Ghost of Jupiter last night.
For perspective, I've had a few weeks of use and practice, and feel comfortable with the telescope, and have a number of apps, charts, and star maps to help me find things, and it STILL took over an hour for me to finally find it, put it close enough to the center of my field of view to use with max magnification, and put it in focus.
And even then, it looked like a hazy, bluish star. We couldn't make out any detail or the distinctive eye-shape that can be seen with even slightly larger scopes.
Still, it was cool and the kid loved it. I consider it worth the effort, but my back is killing me today.
Don't get me wrong, for an entry-level telescope, this is good. It'll serve our needs while we save up for an upgrade. But, like all entry-level telescopes, this is harder to use and not powerful enough to see much.
All the time required to hunt for things, for what many may consider a disappointing result, could potentially end up killing a kid's enthusiasm.
If you absolutely MUST get an entry-level telescope, this is a good choice. But if at all possible, save up and get a larger aperture.
Receiving and unboxing the telescope was pretty straightforward. The instructions were somewhat trying, but given that there were only a few "moving parts" it was easy enough to figure out. The only problem we encountered was that the adapter for allowing the telescope to connect to a smartphone was missing half of the adapter and we could not connect a phone to the telescope. No idea why the part was missing. We unboxed the telescope on our dining room table and when we discovered the part was missing we had no less than 5 adults searching for it, to no avail. We didn't lose the part, we just never had it. That was disappointing when you consider that being able to attach a phone was one of the primary reasons for selecting Gysker and we lost our opportunity for the grandkids to record their witness of the grand event.
Setting that bit aside, the telescope worked wonderfully. It was easy to set up, with all of the [available] parts fitting nicely into the supplied carrying case. We transported the telescope to our observation area and the telescope set up easily. The 'spotter' scope allowed us to get on target quickly and the aperture and zoom features allowed for a spectacular view, including many of the moons surrounding the planets. We even used the spotting scope and a smartphone app to align the telescope with other stars for equally breathtaking views and we spent about 2.5 hours searching out various objects in the night sky each time we went out. (From dark until bedtime).
The grandkids (10, 9 and 7) really took to the telescope, learning how to use the various parts and functions rather quickly, even to the point that they could select and observe a star on their own. The tripod was solid and held a stable image and everything, sans phone adapter, worked very well.
If I was rating just the telescope on cost to function-ability, I would rate the Gysker telescope 10 stars. It is a very good telescope for the money and since we wanted the kids to get excited about the night sky, this was a great purchase. The ONLY disappointment was because I specifically chose this telescope because we could attach a smartphone to record an event that only happens every 800 years and then was unable to do exactly that, well, it was a real letdown.
Even at that, I would tell anyone wanting to start amateur exploration of the sky that this is still a great telescope for the money.
It’s important to manage your expectations. This scope isn’t going to give you views like you’ve seen from NASA, but I was thoroughly impressed by my viewing of Saturn, which I was clearly able to differentiate the planet from the rings, and Jupiter, where I was able to see 4 of its moons and the planet itself in enough detail that I could tell the storm was facing away from earth. That being said, there are some drawbacks:
1. The legs are a bit too short.
2. There are no instructions on how to align your finder scope, which is a key step.
3. No instructions on what the different lenses, including the Barlow, do.
Your mileage may vary. I think this is an excellent choice for someone who will have help stargazing for the first time, or is very interested in it and is willing to do some research.
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