The telescope is ok for a first experience with astronomy. Plus for good brightness and quality at this price, but you need a proper tripod, because the one included in the set is very unstable – the image is easily lost with the slightest movement. If you want to observe something farther than the moon, I recommend a separate tripod and a finder scope, because the current set doesn't allow you to conveniently change lenses. On the plus side, it’s a refractor of decent quality. The set includes a moon filter, but with this tripod, it’s not very useful. To sum up: for learning as a starter it’s ok, but without a better tripod I don't recommend it.
Opticon Apollo 150x70 mm Telescope
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Opticon Apollo 150x70 mm Telescope
A professional observation telescope from Opticon, equipped with a large lens, offers bright, high-contrast and crystal-clear images of distant objects.
Wide field of view, Barlow lens
The use of a large lens provides an exceptionally wide field of view, allowing you to observe a larger section of the sky or a wider panorama of the landscape. A special Barlow lens allows you to triple the magnification range.
Compact design, simple construction
Opicon Apollo is an excellent choice for astronomy enthusiasts who want to observe stars or the moon, as well as for those looking for a telescope for tourism, nature observation, and landscape viewing. Thanks to its compact design and ease of use, Apollo is recommended for beginners as their first telescope. It is also suitable for those who value comfort during observation.
The package includes a poster of the solar system, 3D glasses, and additional materials that can be downloaded via a QR code.
Main features
- large lens for a clear image
- wide field of view
- Barlow lens
- compact design
- simple construction
- poster of the solar system, 3D glasses and information materials included in the set
Technical data
Optical system: refractor (lens telescope)
Maximum theoretical magnification: 150x
Diameter: 70 mm
Focal length: 300 mm
Light gathering power: f/4.28
Resolution: 1.97"
Star range (magnitude): 11.5 mag
Eyepiece extender: 0.98"
Mount type: azimuth
Tripod height: 30 cm
Weight: 2000 g
Recommended for observation: Moon and its craters, Mars, Venus, Jupiter with its moons, star constellations
Included eyepieces: Huygens H 20 mm, Huygens H 6 mm
Barlow lens: Barlow 3 x
Manufacturer: Opticon
| Weight | 2 kg |
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| Objective lens diameter (mm) | 70 |
| Telescope type | Refractor |
| Focal length | 300 mm |
| Lens speed (f/x) | f/4,28 |
| Maximum magnification | 150 x |
| Telescope mount | AZ Azimuth |
| Limiting magnitude (magnitudo) | 11,5 mag |
| Replacement glasses in the set | Yes |
| EAN | 5902543852021 |
| Manufacturer code | OPT-37-000067 |
| Brand | Opticon |
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Number of reviews: 11
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I'm just starting to use the telescope; despite the lack of a finder, for a beginner it's a great opportunity to learn how to manually locate constellations using a paper sky map. I highly recommend the purchase – maybe I'll want a better one in a while, but for now, I'm very satisfied, really a good choice.
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I'm just beginning my journey with telescopes and this first model works great. The lack of a finder forced me to learn manual control, which required a lot of patience. Tomorrow, 09/18, I'll be watching the lunar eclipse – that will be a sight to see. I recommend this telescope to every beginner, I'm very satisfied myself and encourage you to buy it.
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This is more of a gadget than a telescope – unstable, poor image quality, poorly fitted parts. From this brand and the description, I expected much more.
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Nice telescope, probably for amateurs or kids, but I can recommend it.
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Very good product. Worth every penny.
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Definitely more suited for children, but at this price it's worth having such a gadget.
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I agree with the opinions below: this is a product for young children and people starting their adventure.
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The telescope will work for children who are starting to get interested in astronomy (good for observing the Moon). The downside is that the legs are very delicate and react strongly to the slightest vibrations. Besides that, it's hard to set the telescope on the desired object, because moving it is not smooth either vertically or horizontally. I thought the quality would be a bit higher, going by the description.
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This device is more of a toy than a real telescope and I am disappointed with it. I expected something more.
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I have no experience, this is my first telescope. Overall impressions are very good, it's great for beginners.
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