Tasco Spacestation 4.5″/114mm Reflector Telescope Kit
The Tasco Spacestation 4.5"/114mm Reflector Telescope Kit is a great budget, entry level telescope. If you're looking for a kit that offers a low-risk introduction to observation at a value price, consider the Tasco Spacestation.
The Spacestation offers a large refractor, and at 114mm, the light collection is noticeably large for a beginning telescope. The large dimension produces 900x magnification, and the focal ratio supports the image quality to create views of many introductory celestial objects. The rack and pinion focusing mechanism is effective and easy to use. In addition, the kit comes with three eyepieces, and the combination of all three produce a wide range of images. This versatility supports the first needs of beginner astronomers, as it does not require additional purchases to produce a satisfying first experience. The all glass, coated optics are of quality construction for a introductory telescope.
For locating objects, the Spacestation is equipped with several accessories that make observation and tracking easy for any level of stargazer. First, the finderscope features an adjustable LED and Red Dot to locate objects in the night sky. The equatorial mount allows for smooth movement and controlled adjustment. The mount is atop an adjustable aluminum tripod with an attached accessory tray. Also, the unit comes pre-assembled, so set up is simple and requires no tools. Finally, the kit comes with several documents and a CD that enhance the observation experience. The provided Moon Map is the most valuable, as it provides an accurate and useful guide for viewing the moon (a moon filter is included and it improves the contrast for that specific use). Also, Tasco provides a CD of its SkyWatch software. The construction instructions make setting up the kit easy, and the instruction manual is incredibly detailed for all aspects of its operation.
The Tasco Spacestation is an ideal first telescope. While the large refractor and out of the box capability provided by sufficient accesories are great for the first time and experienced astronomer alike, the construction and quality of the scope is appropriately priced and is a great primer for the next level telescope. The mount and tripod do an adequate job of supporting the scope, but leave a little to be desired. The imaging produces enough quality to clearly portray notable objects and produce enough detail for new observers. The Tasco Spacestation 4.5"/114mm Reflector Telescope Kit is well-priced for those interested in their first telescope.
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Description
With an LED electronic red dot finderscope, 500mm focal length and 114mm objective mirror, the Spacestation 114ST is ideal for any astronomer.SpecificationsMagnification: 114xMount: Single Fork Arm AltazimuthFinderscope: Red Dot StarpointerFocal Ratio: F/4.4Objective Lens Diameter: 500mmEyepiece: 25mm (20x), 10mm (50x), 4mm (125x)Tripod: Adjustable AluminumWeight (lbs/kg): 22.5/10.2Accessories IncludedWith an LED electronic red dot finderscope, 500mm focal length and 114mm objective mirror, the Spacestation 114ST is ideal for any astronomer.
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