Konus 60mm x 800mm K-J AZ Refractor Telescope with Moon Filter

Konus 60mm x 800mm K-J AZ Refractor Telescope with Moon Filter
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$Konus 60mm x 800mm K-J AZ Refractor Telescope with Moon Filter$
List Price: ~~$120.00~~
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Manufacturer: Konus
Model: 1730
Color: Blue/black
Product features:

Perfect for the astronomy beginner
Long 800mm focal length
Great for observing stars and planets - look for upcoming astronomical events for your telescope in the product description below
Moon filter included to increase viewing detail
AZ Mount with micro-adjustable stabilizer bar

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Customer Review: A real telescope for non-experts
Summary: 5 Stars

My 7 year old son wanted a telescope desperately for Christmas. As opposed to video games and toy guns, it seemed like a pretty decent request, so we bought one. I won't say the brand, but it wasn't Konus. We got it at the store, brought it home, and could not get the d..n thing assembled! The directions were terrible, and even the description of how to use it was unintellgible, so we ended up taking it back. His requests for a telescope continued, so I went on Amazon to try to find a more appropriate model for a beginner. We found it in the Konus 1730. I won't say it was a total snap to put together, but we were able to assemble it in less than half an hour, and it's sturdy and well-made. Directions are written simply, so without an astronomy background, we could understand how to use it. Within minutes, my husband and I were checking out the night sky off our deck, having a great time looking at details on the moon and finding stars in well-known constellations. My son will be able to use and understand this instrument - it's definitely not a toy, but it's not so sophisticated that he'll get frustrated with it. It has this altazimuth thing that means you don't have to fool around with balancing it before using it - you just assemble it and go. The tripod is sturdy, steady and easily adjustable. We're really pleased with this gift.

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Description of Konus 60mm x 800mm K-J AZ Refractor Telescope with Moon Filter

The KONUS 60mm x 800mm K-J AZ Refractor Telescope is perfect for the astronomy beginner. The sleek Italian design of this telescope makes it easy for anyone to handle while observing the sky. The 800mm tube provides a longer focal length than other telescopes of this type for added power. This telescope has an AZ mount, which ensures stability for adjustments from side to side or up and down. A micro adjustable stabilizer bar provides precise altitude adjustments and increased stability when viewing objects. A moon filter is also included which increases the contrast of the moon enabling the user to see more details in the sky. This Refractor Telescope gathers light through the objective lens and then magnifies it through the eyepiece. Refractor telescopes are perfect for observing stars and planets and for terrestrial observation. What does it all mean? 60mm x 800mm The first number refers to the size of the objective lens or the aperture of the telescope. Larger apertures provide a brighter image with greater resolution, especially in dim lighting or deep sky observation. The second number (800mm) refers to the focal length of the telescope or the distance the light travels from the lens to the focused image. Longer focal lengths provide more power through a variety of eyepieces. AZ An Alt-azimuth mount allows the telescope to move from side to side or up and down. Refractor This type of telescope was invented by Galileo and collects light through the lens and passes it to the eyepiece where it is magnified. Refractor telescopes produce images with greater detail and contrast. Moon Filter A special filter that is attached to the eyepiece to reduce the brightness of the moon, allowing the observer to see more details. Product Description KONUS 1730 KON

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