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Discovery Sky & Land Telescope | 
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| Brand: Discovery Channel
Category: Toy
List Price: $159.95
Buy New: $149.95
You Save: $10.00 (6%)
New (2) from $149.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 11624
Age: 8 - 12 years
UPC: 743252693247
EAN: 0743252693247
ASIN: B0006J335Y
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| Features:
| • | Wide, 70mm aperture allows crystal-clear viewing | | • | Illuminated adjustment dials, azimuth dial and liquid bubble level | | • | Removable spotting scope | | • | Designed to be user-friendly for kids and adults alike |
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Product Description
Bring the wonders of nature up close with this 70mm, refracting, short barrel telescope. Designed to be user-friendly for kids and adults alike, it's ideal for a range of interests, from stargazing to nature watching. Key features: Wide, 70mm aperture allows crystal-clear viewing of moon craters, Saturn's rings, even distant quasars and nebulae Altazimuth mount for smooth, precise motion Precision-ground glass lenses with magnesium fluoride anti-reflective coating for superior visual clarity 1.25" Kellner eyepieces included (9mm and 25mm) Accepts other manufacturers' 1.25" eyepieces for limitless options 45-degree erecting prism ensures objects always appear right side up Die-cast and extruded aluminum tripod extends to 55" viewing height and comes with anti-slip rubber feet Padded, lightweight shoulder bag with "sling" style strap for comfort and portability Illuminated adjustment dials, azimuth dial and liquid bubble level Red night-vision map light won't dilate eyes Adjustable, soft rubber eyepieces Removable spotting scope Integrated, flip-down lens caps 2 month manufacturer's warranty. Warning: Never look directly at the sun or a solar eclipse. Doing this, even for a brief moment, can cause permanent damage to your eyes. Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.
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| Customer Reviews:
Excellent telescope for children and adults, alike December 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this telescope for my niece and I assembled this unit for Christmas day.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Carry case
Telescope
Finder
Tripod mount
25mm and 9mm lenses
ASSEMBLY
Assembly time took about 15 minutes. The most time consuming part was removing the base for the battery cover. It takes 4 AA batteries that are not included.
Once the batteries are installed, the base fits into the tripod. The lenses are easy to place into the telescope.
Once you set the height of the tripod, utilizing your level, you are ready to use this unit.
CONSTRUCTION
The tripod mount is sturdy with thick legs (thicker than other telescopes in its price range). Larger rubber eyepieces allow for more comfort. Control knobs are large and contoured allowing for users of almost any age to operate. The lens caps are hinged so you NEVER have to worry about losing the caps.
The carrying case is padded and compartmentalized for the tripod, telescope, and for each lens. There is a velcro fastener for each small compartment. It is a great carrying case.
USE
The finder has crosshairs which allow you to see your object of interest. Adjustment of focus is easy with fine tuning.
The main body of the telescope has fine tuning in a 360 degree direction. An elevation with a large know allows vertical adjustment for areas of interest.
There is a switch that allows visualization of the controls at night. The tripod is easy to adjust with thick legs and rubber mounted base.
I have utilized this for both land vision and night vision - its ease of use is its biggest asset.
VERDICT
Solid construction in an easy to use package.
I highly recommend this unit for the casual user and young child interested in astronomy (elementary school through junior high). This is a great introduction to the science of astronomy and birdwatching.
We all love this!! August 4, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
We got this for our 7 year old when he was 6 and it has been a wonderful toy for all of us to enjoy as a family!
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