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Bushnell Northstar 300 x 90mm Motorized Telescope w/ Real Voice Output

Bushnell Northstar 300 x 90mm Motorized Telescope w/ Real Voice Output


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Brand: Bushnell
Category: Photography

List Price: $549.99
Buy New: $304.37
You Save: $245.62 (45%)



New (12) Used (2) from $150.00

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 2 reviews

Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20.9
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1

MPN: 78-8890
Model: 78-8890
UPC: 029757788894
EAN: 0029757788894
ASIN: B0001GMIS0

Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks

Features:
  • Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with powerful imaging in compact body
  • Built-in database of 20,000 celestial objects
  • Remote hand-held control with computerized tracking
  • Real voice output for fun, interactive night viewing
  • 4mm and 20mm eyepieces

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Bushnell North Star Goto 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Compact / Real Voice Output / Eyepieces Included: 4mm (300x) and 20mm(60x) / 1200mm Focal Length 1x wide-angle, red dot finderscope. Quick-release tripod and accessory tray for fast, easy assembly. Once locked on, tracking the object for prolonged viewing is automatic User Level - Intermediate Mount - Kinematic Focal Length - 1200mm Eyepiece Format - 1-1/4 Inch Inches / Lens Coating - Standard Eyepieces Included - 4mm (300x) and 20mm(60x) Camera adaptable for astrophotography with separately purchased Bushnell 780104 photo adapter combined with separately purchased T-mount matched to your camera body lens mount


Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Satisfactory optics...completely lacking documentation...   March 21, 2007
Amerature Astonomer (Upstate New York)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

All in all a great backyard scope for those getting interested in Astronomy. The optics are good for planet viewing and star gazing. Deep sky objects will be faint so don't expect Hubble clarity. Moon gazing is unbeatable and Saturn is quite clear even without any filters. A good filter/lens kit really makes this scope go a long way. Once set up the "Go To" software works pretty good. Sometimes it says we are there and it requires a little hunting and pecking to find as it is just out of the field of view. For the money (Sam's club had these for as little as $200 on sale) this scope is a great starter. The cons are the complete lack of documentation included for set up and alignment procedures as well as total lack of any kind of support on Bushnell's web site. Even the astronomy links on the site are bad (as in do not work). Shame on you Bushnell for not properly supporting what is an otherwise very good product for the money. Value 10/10 Construction 10/10 Ease of use 7/10
Portability 10/10 Optics 9/10 Included accessories 6/10 Documentation 2/10
Website 0/10. Hope this helps. I really like it and would recommend it for the 200 - 300 price range but no more.


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