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Celestron Explorascope

Started by jclem, 10/06/2004 05:44PM
Posted 10/06/2004 05:44PM Opening Post
Any thoughts on this Astroscan wannabe? Decent grab-n-go scope or junk for the gullible novice? It's only $60.

Jim
Posted 10/06/2004 05:51PM #1
Looks similar to an Orion Scope. For $60 its probably a worthwhile toy but its got a built-in image corrector which is probably a barlow as well as the focal length is 550mm.

I think these use special eyepieces that are threaded as part of the focuser.

Is it junk? Not compared to that 40x45 "Chromat" that I bought at big lots for $8.

jon