{"title":"Your first  Telescopes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"miniastro-mak-90-maksutov-cassegrain-telescopes","title":"miniASTRO Telescope MAK 90--  NEW Release!!","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eminiASTRO Telescope MAK 90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHey Friends,\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you for supporting us all the way along. Do wish you a happy holiday!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"7\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter many failed purchases on the telescope, we decide to provide a new scope, for beginners.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"9\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe want to make it:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"number1\" data-ol-id=\"6CSBk1qR\" data-start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWell built. Low-quality scope will ruin our interest and passion for astronomy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"number1\" data-ol-id=\"6CSBk1qR\" data-start=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimple. As users ourselves, we know how important it is to make it simple to use and easy to carry, so it's more likely to end up in travel packs than on shelves. (More on bloody lessons we learned below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"number1\" data-ol-id=\"6CSBk1qR\" data-start=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEssential. Astronomy can be daunting, especially for beginners who don't know what they should start with. We want to make it a no-brainer for beginners. The package only got what has to be there. Nothing more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"number1\" data-ol-id=\"6CSBk1qR\" data-start=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAffordable. Being essential is not enough. It has to be cost-friendly. By selecting models that are in mass production, making countless negotiations with suppliers, and calculating a profit that is barely enough to make our business sustainable, we can guarantee this is the best-valued scope in its class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"14\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"15\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eRead below before you buy any telescope, especially if this is your first telescope!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"16\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"17\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. GoTo or not?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"18\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoTo mount can automatically direct telescope to the astronomical object one selects. The caveat is that it takes time to learn how to use it and a majority of users would end up giving up learning it and using the mount as a normal one at the end of the day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"19\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"20\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA typical night in my early days with GoTo mount was like: by the time I got it right after an embarrassingly long period of calibration process (yes, you have to calibrate the system every time before you could actually use it with a keypad controller. It needs to be aligned on a known \"alignment star\". And sometimes, a second alignment star, as far away as possible from the first and if possible close to the object to be observed, may be used for accuracy purposes), my kids are already bored and sleepy to enjoy it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"21\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"22\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor starters, the GoTo solution is like the problem it is trying to solve. If you finally decide that you want to devote yourself to a GoTo mount knowing exactly what you can benefit from it and having the determination to go over the learning curve, it's never late to purchase one later separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"23\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"24\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut how would I find my targets without a GoTo mount? Well, for the first few nights, you could just use the red dot finder scope to aim for stars that interest you most (or is bright enough for you to see). Later on, when you are more and more keen on finding a specific astronomical object that you learned along the way being an amateur astronomer, you can use a star finder app on your phone, such as SkySafari, to help you locate your target.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"24\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. MAK VS Refractor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"okr-block-clipboard\" data-okr=\"%7B%22okrDelta%22%3A%5B%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Mak%20and%20refractor%20utilize%202%20different%20mechanisms.%20So%20each%20one%20has%20its%20pros%20and%20cons.%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Here%20is%20the%20dilemma%20for%20optics.%20We%20can%20not%20get%20long%20focal%20length%20and%20wide%20view%20fields%20at%20the%20same%20time.%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22bullet%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%22level%22%3A1%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Mak%20is%20money%20wise%20to%20achieve%20a%20long%20focal%20length%20with%20little%20body%2C%20but%20a%20small%20view%20field.%20(compared%20with%20refractor)%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22bullet%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%22level%22%3A1%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Refractor%20is%20good%20at%20wide%20view%20fields%20%2C%20but%20it%20will%20be%20super%20expensive%20for%20long%20focal%20length%20with%20refractor.%20%20%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22What%20should%20we%20do%3F%20It%20depends%20what%20we%20are%20looking%20for.%20Generally%20speaking%2C%20as%20a%20starter%2C%20our%20curiosity%20drives%20us%20to%20go%20deeper%20and%20deeper.%20Mak%20will%20be%20the%20best%20solution%3A%20%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22All%20in%20all%3A%20%22%2C%22bold%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22bullet%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%22level%22%3A1%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Planets%2C%20detailed%20lunar%20crater%20views%2C%20double%20stars%2C%20planetary%20nebula%2C%20small%20tight%20open%20clusters%20(eg%20Wild%20Duck)%20and%20globular%20clusters%20are%20a%20Mak%E2%80%99s%20domain%2C%20at%20a%20fraction%20of%20what%20a%20refractor%20would%20cost%20to%20give%20equal%20performance%20on%20these%20objects.%20%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22bullet%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%22level%22%3A1%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22We%20can%20then%20take%20the%20saved%20money%20and%20get%20a%20rich%20field%20telescope%20(small%20focal%20length%2C%20low%20magnification%20telescope)%20to%20give%20us%20the%20big%20open%20clusters%2C%20big%20nebula%20and%20Milky%20Way%20sweeping%2C%20that%20the%20Mak%20can%E2%80%99t%20deliver.%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%2C%22businessKey%22%3A%22lark-doc%22%7D\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"1\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMak and refractor utilize 2 different mechanisms. So each one has its pros and cons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"2\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"3\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere is the dilemma for optics. We can not get long focal length and wide view fields at the same time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-list=\"bullet1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMak is money wise to achieve a long focal length with little body, but a small view field. (compared with refractor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-list=\"bullet1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefractor is good at wide view fields, but it will be super expensive for long focal length with refractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"6\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should we do? It depends on what we are looking for. Generally speaking, as a starter, our curiosity drives us to go deeper and deeper, this is our first need. Mak will be the best solution:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"7\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"8\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll in all:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-list=\"bullet1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanets, detailed lunar crater views, double stars, planetary nebula, small tight open clusters (eg Wild Duck), and globular clusters are a Mak’s domain, at a fraction of what a refractor would cost to give equal performance on these objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-list=\"bullet1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe can then take the saved money and get a rich field telescope (small focal length, low magnification telescope) to give us the big open clusters, big nebula and Milky Way sweeping, that the Mak can’t deliver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"17\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. Quality VS Others\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"19\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"number1\" data-ol-id=\"F65NhEns\" data-start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn order to ensure high quality. We have screened 100 factories, and finally visited 9 of tops.. We are lucky to find the big brand's OEM factory to work for us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"number1\" data-ol-id=\"F65NhEns\" data-start=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo, it's aluminum tube body, genuine high-quality optical lens, top-level workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"24\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"25\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDual Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVS\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eSingle Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSingle channel Mak (which is common on the market), just have one channel to view. So each time we have to choose between eye or camera.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"1\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"2\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith dual channel Mak, there are 2 channels to view, so we can do visual observation and astrophotography at the same time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"3\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"4\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a photographer we ourselves, we deeply know that, we are visual animal. We can not miss the chance to observe the beauty with our naked eyes. So, we choose the dual channel way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"38\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"39\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. Price, MSM Dual channel Mak VS other single channel Mak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"40\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurrently, without MSM Dual Channel Mak 90, all the Single Channel Mak 90 (Single Mak tube + 2 eyepieces + red dot finder) cost around\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$270~$390.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat can we do for our users?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack to our starting point, we want to make astro affordable, that's why we dig for the original factory, one for quality, one for price.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo, here it comes, during the Black Friday sale period, all our users could get the kit (MSM Dual channel Mak tube + 2 eyepieces + Reddot finder) at $189.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eAgain, with $189, you will get MSM Dual channel Mak, instead of Single channel Mak. Don't forget to checkout with code \"BFCM\" to achieve the price of $189.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHope you enjoy it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"43\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHanna\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"1\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis grab-and-go Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope is excellent for all types of near and deep-sky viewing, except for extremely dim objects. The 1250mm focal length optical tube assembly (OTA) comes with 2 eyepieces, 25mm and 12mm, providing 50x and 104x magnifications respectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"2\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"3\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1\" data-list=\"bullet1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternal 90° Degree Diagonal \u0026amp; Flip Mirror System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe internal flip mirror can direct the light either straight to the rear of the telescope or reflect it 90-degrees to the eyepiece, allowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1\" data-list=\"bullet2\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eViewing with eye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1\" data-list=\"bullet2\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAttachment of a camera on the back of the scope (Camera Specific T-Mount Adapters required)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1\" data-list=\"bullet1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBYOD packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"9\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSo you don't pay for what you already have and this gives you a lot of flexibility in how you build your kit. Please note mount and tripod are NOT included and required for proper use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical Tube Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed dot finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.25\" 12mm Plössl Eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.25\" 25mm Plössl Eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdapter for T-ring (Output to M42 x 0.75 T-threads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"15\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-ace-table-col-widths=\"217;185;\" class=\"ace-table author-6843297466717044738\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"217\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"185\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1l34rdhyqaig2d57dsam3c4gse4yf1q14xc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1l34rdhyqaig2d57dsam3c4gse4yf1q14xc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr104o4sikwee6q2fkkg2j72bunzsubyo7yxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOTA Tripod Socket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr104o4sikwee6q2fkkg2j72bunzsubyo7yxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4''\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1p6tujdsk5mj8j6n4sip36pbmd3tfd4ogxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAperture (mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1p6tujdsk5mj8j6n4sip36pbmd3tfd4ogxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1uv4k1fbi0lddgmisr8s8bfcre36d5tsdxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1uv4k1fbi0lddgmisr8s8bfcre36d5tsdxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1250mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1udwojv4376qicvmuokdeci3dt51wk4fjxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1udwojv4376qicvmuokdeci3dt51wk4fjxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF\/13.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1vm4pep7q7brr9wd5szb59729u30s2l6pxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEyepiece size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1vm4pep7q7brr9wd5szb59729u30s2l6pxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr11tcb54hnhvwt4rlv02j21d1uqu80wpasxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr11tcb54hnhvwt4rlv02j21d1uqu80wpasxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1p7vkpahnlj5hy5fu6d6fjq40jbmma0pfxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1p7vkpahnlj5hy5fu6d6fjq40jbmma0pfxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e50 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1wisn3gu79s08l3yogpjrkqo7iscyuipbxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1wisn3gu79s08l3yogpjrkqo7iscyuipbxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1v8yvsefs06y1fwi8v4bqkvkpcnvmtzafxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1v8yvsefs06y1fwi8v4bqkvkpcnvmtzafxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e104 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1m76wfz7hc13skmgh82n1jiubya3wt1iexc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr1m76wfz7hc13skmgh82n1jiubya3wt1iexc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed dot finder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr15h0c9fyosm9vcmmbr8at0y4by9a4yhs8xc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical Tube Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"xr15h0c9fyosm9vcmmbr8at0y4by9a4yhs8xc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" 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none;\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e","brand":"MiniAstro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41106657247418,"sku":"MA-MK90","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/9061\/3824\/products\/mak4.jpg?v=1645089087"},{"product_id":"miniastro-refracting-telescope-new-release-1","title":"miniASTRO Refracting Telescope---  NEW Release!!","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEW Release!!  miniASTRO Refracting Telescope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHey Friends,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"5\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you for supporting us all the way along. Do wish you a happy holiday!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"6\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"7\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter many failed purchases on the telescope, we decide to provide a new scope, for beginners.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"8\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"9\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe want to make it:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1\" data-ol-id=\"6CSBk1qR\" data-list=\"number1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWell built. Low-quality scope will ruin our interest and passion for astronomy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2\" data-ol-id=\"6CSBk1qR\" data-list=\"number1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimple. As users ourselves, we know how important it is to make it simple to use and easy to carry, so it's more likely to end up in travel packs than on shelves. (More on bloody lessons we learned below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3\" data-ol-id=\"6CSBk1qR\" data-list=\"number1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEssential. Astronomy can be daunting, especially for beginners who don't know what they should start with. We want to make it a no-brainer for beginners. The package only got what has to be there. Nothing more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4\" data-ol-id=\"6CSBk1qR\" data-list=\"number1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAffordable. Being essential is not enough. It has to be cost-friendly. By selecting models that are in mass production, making countless negotiations with suppliers, and calculating a profit that is barely enough to make our business sustainable, we can guarantee this is the best-valued scope in its class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"14\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"15\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eRead below before you buy any telescope, especially if this is your first telescope!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"16\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"17\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. GoTo or not?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"18\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoTo mount can automatically direct telescope to the astronomical object one selects. The caveat is that it takes time to learn how to use it and a majority of users would end up giving up learning it and using the mount as a normal one at the end of the day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"19\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"20\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA typical night in my early days with GoTo mount was like: by the time I got it right after an embarrassingly long period of calibration process (yes, you have to calibrate the system every time before you could actually use it with a keypad controller. It needs to be aligned on a known \"alignment star\". And sometimes, a second alignment star, as far away as possible from the first and if possible close to the object to be observed, may be used for accuracy purposes), my kids are already bored and sleepy to enjoy it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"21\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"22\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor starters, the GoTo solution is like the problem it is trying to solve. If you finally decide that you want to devote yourself to a GoTo mount knowing exactly what you can benefit from it and having the determination to go over the learning curve, it's never late to purchase one later separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"23\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"24\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut how would I find my targets without a GoTo mount? Well, for the first few nights, you could just use the red dot finder scope to aim for stars that interest you most (or is bright enough for you to see). Later on, when you are more and more keen on finding a specific astronomical object that you learned along the way being an amateur astronomer, you can use a star finder app on your phone, such as SkySafari, to help you locate your target.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"24\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"1\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"2\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. MAK VS Refractor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"3\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-okr=\"%7B%22okrDelta%22%3A%5B%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Mak%20and%20refractor%20utilize%202%20different%20mechanisms.%20So%20each%20one%20has%20its%20pros%20and%20cons.%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Here%20is%20the%20dilemma%20for%20optics.%20We%20can%20not%20get%20long%20focal%20length%20and%20wide%20view%20fields%20at%20the%20same%20time.%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22bullet%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%22level%22%3A1%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Mak%20is%20money%20wise%20to%20achieve%20a%20long%20focal%20length%20with%20little%20body%2C%20but%20a%20small%20view%20field.%20(compared%20with%20refractor)%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22bullet%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%22level%22%3A1%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Refractor%20is%20good%20at%20wide%20view%20fields%20%2C%20but%20it%20will%20be%20super%20expensive%20for%20long%20focal%20length%20with%20refractor.%20%20%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22What%20should%20we%20do%3F%20It%20depends%20what%20we%20are%20looking%20for.%20Generally%20speaking%2C%20as%20a%20starter%2C%20our%20curiosity%20drives%20us%20to%20go%20deeper%20and%20deeper.%20Mak%20will%20be%20the%20best%20solution%3A%20%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22All%20in%20all%3A%20%22%2C%22bold%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22bullet%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%22level%22%3A1%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22Planets%2C%20detailed%20lunar%20crater%20views%2C%20double%20stars%2C%20planetary%20nebula%2C%20small%20tight%20open%20clusters%20(eg%20Wild%20Duck)%20and%20globular%20clusters%20are%20a%20Mak%E2%80%99s%20domain%2C%20at%20a%20fraction%20of%20what%20a%20refractor%20would%20cost%20to%20give%20equal%20performance%20on%20these%20objects.%20%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22bullet%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%22level%22%3A1%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%7B%22opType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22text%22%3A%22We%20can%20then%20take%20the%20saved%20money%20and%20get%20a%20rich%20field%20telescope%20(small%20focal%20length%2C%20low%20magnification%20telescope)%20to%20give%20us%20the%20big%20open%20clusters%2C%20big%20nebula%20and%20Milky%20Way%20sweeping%2C%20that%20the%20Mak%20can%E2%80%99t%20deliver.%22%7D%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22lineType%22%3A%22text%22%2C%22lineOptions%22%3A%7B%7D%2C%22lineContent%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%2C%22businessKey%22%3A%22lark-doc%22%7D\" class=\"okr-block-clipboard\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMak and refractor utilize 2 different mechanisms. So each one has its pros and cons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere is the dilemma for optics. We can not get long focal length and wide view fields at the same time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"bullet1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMak is money wise to achieve a long focal length with little body, but a small view field. (compared with refractor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"bullet1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefractor is good at wide view fields, but it will be super expensive for long focal length with refractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should we do? It depends on what we are looking for. Generally speaking, as a starter, our curiosity drives us to go deeper and deeper, this is our first need. Mak will be the best solution:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"7\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll in all:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"bullet1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanets, detailed lunar crater views, double stars, planetary nebula, small tight open clusters (eg Wild Duck), and globular clusters are a Mak’s domain, at a fraction of what a refractor would cost to give equal performance on these objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"bullet1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe can then take the saved money and get a rich field telescope (small focal length, low magnification telescope) to give us the big open clusters, big nebula and Milky Way sweeping, that the Mak can’t deliver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"1\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"17\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. Quality VS Others\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"19\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1\" data-ol-id=\"F65NhEns\" data-list=\"number1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn order to ensure high quality. We have screened 100 factories, and finally visited 9 of tops.. We are lucky to find the big brand's OEM factory to work for us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2\" data-ol-id=\"F65NhEns\" data-list=\"number1\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo, it's aluminum tube body, genuine high-quality optical lens, top-level workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"24\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"25\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDual Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVS\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eSingle Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSingle channel Mak (which is common on the market), just have one channel to view. So each time we have to choose between eye or camera.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith dual channel Mak, there are 2 channels to view, so we can do visual observation and astrophotography at the same time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a photographer we ourselves, we deeply know that, we are visual animal. We can not miss the chance to observe the beauty with our naked eyes. So, we choose the dual channel way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"38\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"39\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. Price, MSM Dual channel Mak VS other single channel Mak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"40\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurrently, without MSM Dual Channel Mak 90, all the Single Channel Mak 90 (Single Mak tube + 2 eyepieces + red dot finder) cost around\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$270~$390.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat can we do for our users?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack to our starting point, we want to make astro affordable, that's why we dig for the original factory, one for quality, one for price.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo, here it comes, during the Black Friday sale period, all our users could get the kit (MSM Dual channel Mak tube + 2 eyepieces + Reddot finder) at $189.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eAgain, with $189, you will get MSM Dual channel Mak, instead of Single channel Mak. Don't forget to checkout with code \"BFCM\" to achieve the price of $189.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHope you enjoy it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"43\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"0\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHanna\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"1\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"1\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis grab-and-go Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope is excellent for all types of near and deep-sky viewing, except for extremely dim objects. The 1250mm focal length optical tube assembly (OTA) comes with 2 eyepieces, 25mm and 12mm, providing 50x and 104x magnifications respectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-h2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"bullet1\" data-start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternal 90° Degree Diagonal \u0026amp; Flip Mirror System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe internal flip mirror can direct the light either straight to the rear of the telescope or reflect it 90-degrees to the eyepiece, allowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"bullet2\" data-start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eViewing with eye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"bullet2\" data-start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAttachment of a camera on the back of the scope (Camera Specific T-Mount Adapters required)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-list=\"bullet1\" data-start=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBYOD packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"9\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSo you don't pay for what you already have and this gives you a lot of flexibility in how you build your kit. Please note mount and tripod are NOT included and required for proper use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical Tube Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed dot finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.25\" 12mm Plössl Eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.25\" 25mm Plössl Eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdapter for T-ring (Output to M42 x 0.75 T-threads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-line-index=\"15\" data-zone-id=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zone-id=\"0\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ace-table author-6843297466717044738\" data-ace-table-col-widths=\"217;185;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"217\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"185\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1l34rdhyqaig2d57dsam3c4gse4yf1q14xc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1l34rdhyqaig2d57dsam3c4gse4yf1q14xc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr104o4sikwee6q2fkkg2j72bunzsubyo7yxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOTA Tripod Socket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr104o4sikwee6q2fkkg2j72bunzsubyo7yxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4''\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1p6tujdsk5mj8j6n4sip36pbmd3tfd4ogxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAperture (mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1p6tujdsk5mj8j6n4sip36pbmd3tfd4ogxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1uv4k1fbi0lddgmisr8s8bfcre36d5tsdxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1uv4k1fbi0lddgmisr8s8bfcre36d5tsdxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1250mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1udwojv4376qicvmuokdeci3dt51wk4fjxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1udwojv4376qicvmuokdeci3dt51wk4fjxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF\/13.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1vm4pep7q7brr9wd5szb59729u30s2l6pxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEyepiece size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1vm4pep7q7brr9wd5szb59729u30s2l6pxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr11tcb54hnhvwt4rlv02j21d1uqu80wpasxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr11tcb54hnhvwt4rlv02j21d1uqu80wpasxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1p7vkpahnlj5hy5fu6d6fjq40jbmma0pfxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1p7vkpahnlj5hy5fu6d6fjq40jbmma0pfxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e50 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1wisn3gu79s08l3yogpjrkqo7iscyuipbxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1wisn3gu79s08l3yogpjrkqo7iscyuipbxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1v8yvsefs06y1fwi8v4bqkvkpcnvmtzafxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1v8yvsefs06y1fwi8v4bqkvkpcnvmtzafxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e104 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1m76wfz7hc13skmgh82n1jiubya3wt1iexc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1m76wfz7hc13skmgh82n1jiubya3wt1iexc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed dot finder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr15h0c9fyosm9vcmmbr8at0y4by9a4yhs8xc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical Tube Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr15h0c9fyosm9vcmmbr8at0y4by9a4yhs8xc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdapter for T-ring output\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1uiqrq3s8madmo7ycug6b3lrgo3887poyxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eM42×0.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1lqpr59o33tucoq5nu2m78h8qydotil0wxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOTA Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1lqpr59o33tucoq5nu2m78h8qydotil0wxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1c2grotwdlcc6a5807rbf680mla86w9phxc1n67dpgh2inyuwwyalog2u4gevjfl9u6d\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBox Dimensions (LxWxH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-zone-id=\"xr1c2grotwdlcc6a5807rbf680mla86w9phxc13drdddrbt41fhaiuy8ifivarafujllt2\" data-line-index=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e391x 202 x 165 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton id=\"paste-helper-id\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px; display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e","brand":"miniAstro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41106860212410,"sku":"","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/9061\/3824\/products\/middle_img_v2_80cb47f1-4363-466a-8fef-1a05cac7242g_6ee71093-45d6-43db-8b12-42478dbc610f.jpg?v=1645090551"},{"product_id":"80-x-400-refractor-telescope-for-serious-astronomy-starters","title":"80 x 400 Refractor telescope for Serious Astronomy Starters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"richTextContainer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richTextDocs\" data-eleid=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a ready to go kit, we've added many things that may be needed in the Kit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePacking List:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"7\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1* Telescope optical tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"9\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1* Tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"10\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"11\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1* Erect Image Diagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"13\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1* Red Dot Finderscope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"14\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"15\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2* Eyepieces (10mm and 20mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"16\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"17\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1*Phone Mount for telescope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"18\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"19\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1*Barlow Lens (3X)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"20\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"21\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1*Stickers (Astro theme)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"22\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link rich-text-anchor __anchor-intercept-flag__ text-content-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/2604\/9547\/files\/miniAstro-80400_Telescope.pdf?v=1648629276\" data-eleid=\"23\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/2604\/9547\/files\/miniAstro-80400_Telescope.pdf?v=1648629276\" contenteditable=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere is the user manual, please check by click.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"24\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"25\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBelow is the specification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"26\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"27\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"28\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"29\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType: Refractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"30\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"31\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType of build: Achromat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"32\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"33\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAperture(mm) :80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"34\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"35\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal length (mm): 400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"36\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"37\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAperture ratio (f\/): 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"38\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"39\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResolving capacity: 1,44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"40\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"41\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimit Value (mag): 11,3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"42\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"43\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMax useful magnification: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"44\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"45\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTube construction: Full tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"46\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"47\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocuser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"48\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"49\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType of build: Gear rack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"50\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"51\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConnection (to eyepiece): 1.25''\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"52\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"53\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"54\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"55\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMounting type: Tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"56\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"57\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"58\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccessaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"richTextDocs-unOrderList richTextDocs-unOrderList-disc\" data-eleid=\"59\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"60\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"61\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarlow scope (3X), so you can experience 4 eyepiece's joy, without buy extra eyepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"62\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"63\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe add the phone mount and Bluetooth remote, so you can capture the image from your eyepiece without get the image shaky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"64\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"65\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe give up the general scope, we uparade it to red dot, so it will be easy to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"66\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"67\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"68\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBesides our astrophotography category, we've created several great pieces for visual astronomy users. This 80400 and our 90Mak is what we presented to all new astronomers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"69\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"70\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"71\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you're new to telescopes, we strongly recommend you read the guide below before you buy any scope!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"72\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"73\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"74\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis guide concentrates on visual observing, as opposed to astrophotography. If you’re new to astronomy, it’s smart to gain a thorough grounding in visual astronomy before you go to astrophotography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"75\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"76\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"77\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere's no one \"perfect\" telescope — just as there's no such thing as a perfect car. The telescope you want has two essentials: high-quality optics and a steady, smoothly working mount. But don't overlook portability and convenience — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"78\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe best scope for you is the one you'll actually use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"79\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"79\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"80\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"81\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAPERTURE: A TELESCOPE'S MOST CRUCIAL SPECIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"82\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"83\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"84\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most important characteristic of a telescope is its aperture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"85\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"86\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAperture simply refers to the diameter of the primary lens or mirror of the telescope, typically measured in millimeters or inches. The larger the aperture of the telescope, the more light gathering power it has, which allows you to see fainter objects and more detail in brighter objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"87\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"88\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"89\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDoes that mean you should rush out and buy the biggest telescope that you can afford? Not necessarily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"90\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"91\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"92\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA telescope that lets you see the faintest of objects isn’t any good if you don’t want to use it. Telescopes with big lenses or mirrors tend to be heavy and bulky. That will be harder to use for new astronomers. In this case, you’re much better off with a smaller telescope that’s easily portable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"93\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"94\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"95\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBesides, the cost of building a good lens rises very steeply as the aperture increases. So, check your budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"96\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"97\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"98\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBigger and more expensive telescopes will allow you to see fainter objects but remember that the smaller the telescope, the easier it will be to transport, use and store when it's not in use. Smaller telescopes are usually cheaper too, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"99\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eso you don't have to break the bank to get a good view of the cosmos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"100\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"101\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"102\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor new player, the most popular apertures in the market are: 70mm, 80mm. If your budget allows, go with 80 mm. From my personal experience, 70mm is for child use only, it's too tiny for adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"103\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"103\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"104\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"105\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMAGNIFICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"106\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"107\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"108\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen seeing a telescope for the first time, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"109\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea novice often asks\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"110\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"How much does it magnify?\" The answer is, \"Any amount you want.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"111\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"112\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"113\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepartment store telescopes will often advertise magnifying power - something like \"200x\" or \"400x\". If you see a telescope advertising this, walk away. Magnifying power is a marketing gimmick for low-quality instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"114\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"115\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"116\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnification (power)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"117\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The amount that a telescope enlarges its subject. It’s equal to the telescope’s focal length divided by the eyepiece’s focal length. Any telescope can provide an almost infinite range of magnifications, depending on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"118\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eeyepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"119\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e that you use with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"120\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"121\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eso if you have different eyepieces, you can change the magnification of your telescope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"122\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"123\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"124\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut don't get the idea that super-high powers will do you much good. Two main factors limit how much power you can use productively with a given instrument: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only text-font-italic\" data-eleid=\"125\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"126\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"127\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(again) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only text-font-italic\" data-eleid=\"128\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eatmospheric conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"129\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"130\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"131\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"132\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"133\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"134\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e determines how much detail you will be able to see even if you have a large magnification. Having a small telescope with a large magnification will only zoom in on a blurry image because your telescope can't collect enough light to allow you to see any more detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"135\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAtmospheric conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"136\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e can also limit the detail you see. Even with the clearest skies, our atmosphere causes detail to be lost, so magnification only goes so far.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"137\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"138\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"139\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a good rule of thumb, a telescope's maximum useful magnification is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only text-font-italic\" data-eleid=\"140\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etwice its aperture in millimeters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"141\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. And that's if the scope has perfect optics and the night air happens to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"142\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunusually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"143\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e steady. In other words, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"144\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea high-quality 80-mm scope should not be pushed much beyond 160× （that's under ideal atmospheric conditions）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"145\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e So if you see a 80-mm department-store telescope labeled as delivering \"more than 160 power!!!\", just walk away.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"146\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"147\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"148\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgain, Avoid telescopes that are advertised by their magnification — If you see a telescope advertising this, walk away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"149\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"149\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"150\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"151\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"152\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"153\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"154\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI saw many 80mm and 70mm telescopes with 400mm, 500mm, 600mm or even 900mm focal length . Will that be the longer the better?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"155\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"156\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"157\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgain, that's another trick in marketing. It's another use of magnification, it seems, the longer the higher magnification. Let me explain what will happen if you increase a 80mm aperture, with 400mm focal length refractory telescope to 600mm focal length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"158\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"richTextDocs-unOrderList richTextDocs-unOrderList-disc\" data-eleid=\"159\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"160\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"161\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e600mm tube is 1.5 times longer than normal 400mm tube, that will make it even harder for travel and camping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"162\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"163\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgain, the longer the focal length, the harder to find the star, reference the finder scope part. 600mm will ask for a red dot finder, and better sturdy mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"164\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"165\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor new astronomers, going with 300~400mm focal length will be best. You will find it easy to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"166\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"167\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"168\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgain, A scope should be easy to use and travel: The scope that gets used regularly is always a better scope than the one that rarely or never gets used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"169\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"169\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"170\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"171\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE MOUNT: A TELESCOPE'S MOST UNDER-APPRECIATED ASSET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"172\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"173\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"174\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnother aspect of a telescope you need to consider is its mount. This is what keeps the telescope steady and allows you to smoothly turn it to view different parts of the sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"175\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"176\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"177\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeak mount (single screwed) will be too frustrating to use and not give you much viewing satisfaction. Trust me, A sturdy mount will save your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"178\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"179\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"180\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy is a sturdy mount so important?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"181\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"182\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs you can imagine, during our observation, our eyes keep touching the eyepiece . If your mount is weak(single screwed), the telescope will keep vibrating without stopping. I've thrown away a lot of such garbage. It's a total waste of money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"183\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"184\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"185\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThat's why we've invented a new double hinged mount to give our user a sturdy experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"186\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"187\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/9061\/3824\/files\/3_e1bdc680-d620-4f7e-a1d7-9f3787e9531f_480x480.jpg?v=1657076568\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"187\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"187\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"188\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"189\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"190\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Dot finder scope VS finder scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"191\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"192\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"193\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAiming a telescope is tricky: It sees only a tiny portion of the sky, it might not be in focus for what you are looking at, and slight bumps can throw off your aim. That is why most telescopes come equipped with some kind of aiming device to help you find objects in the night sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"194\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"195\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"196\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the past this was almost exclusively with a Finder Scope – a little, low powered telescope on top of the main telescope’s optical tube with a cross-hair that was used to aim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"197\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/9061\/3824\/files\/image2_3_480x480.png?v=1657016993\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"198\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"199\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut it's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"richTextDocs-unOrderList richTextDocs-unOrderList-disc\" data-eleid=\"200\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"201\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"202\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarder to use for new astronomers. Even if you have seen the star with your naked eye, but it's difficult to find it in your finder scope due to the narrow view filed it provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"203\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"204\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrickier to align properly with the optical tube, especially for new astronomers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"205\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"206\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheap ones extremely hard to aim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"207\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"208\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"209\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReflex finders, or red dot finders involve no magnifying optics. Instead the reflect finder has a window that you look through and a red dot is projected to show where the telescope is aimed. Adjustment is made by two knobs. This was much easier to deal with for new astronomers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"210\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"211\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/9061\/3824\/files\/image3_4_480x480.jpg?v=1657017003\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"212\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"213\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"richTextDocs-unOrderList richTextDocs-unOrderList-disc\" data-eleid=\"214\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"215\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"216\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasy to use, especially for new astronomers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"217\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"218\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMuch easier to quickly point and shoot at anything that you can see with the naked eye. It's as simple as aiming a flash light at the moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"richTextDocs-listItem\" data-eleid=\"219\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"220\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMuch easier to align with the telescope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"221\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text-paragraph\" data-eleid=\"222\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\" data-eleid=\"223\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgain, A scope should be bought with the following rule in mind: The scope that gets used regularly is always a better scope than the one that rarely or never gets used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"miniAstro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41585778000058,"sku":"ZS80400","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/9061\/3824\/products\/1.jpg?v=1657021160"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/9061\/3824\/collections\/dso1.png?v=1645086252","url":"https:\/\/www.miniastro.com\/es\/collections\/your-first-telescopes.oembed","provider":"Miniastro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}