Automatic Star Finding
Computerized models help adults find celestial objects automatically.
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Explore Scientific - Toys Telescopes
From simple beginner models for kids to computerized systems for adults, this collection covers the full spectrum of early astronomy. These refractor telescopes are built for portability and ease of discovery
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Worth noticing
Educational Software Included
Star maps and astronomy software help beginners learn the sky.
Alt-Azimuth Mounting
Simple up-down and left-right movements make aiming very easy.
Why it’s listed
Educational and Automatic Optics
This set features a range of refractor telescopes from 50mm to 70mm. The listings highlight a mix of manual Alt-Azimuth mounts and advanced computerized stands.
- 70mm computerized refractor
- 50mm beginner kid models
- Alt-Azimuth mount tripods
- Automatic tracking stands
- Included star maps
- Astronomy learning software
What to look for
The set
The range includes For adults, For beginners, Refractor telescopes, Portable — the types these titles actually list.
The hardware
From simple beginner models for kids to computerized systems for adults, this collection covers the full spectrum of early astronomy. These refractor telescopes are built for portability and ease of discovery
Who they are for
For adults, For beginners, Refractor telescopes, Portable is the split that matters in this Explore Scientific - Toys range.
The useful split
2 telescopes listed here give you a side-by-side on For adults, For beginners, Refractor telescopes, Portable.
Listings
2 telescopes listed here
Ranges For beginners Tripod included
Quick take
The rundown
After reading 2 reviews
Plus side
- Object locating works 1
Trade-offs
- Alignment difficulty 2
- Automatic features unreliable 1
- Battery replacement 1
- Finder scope needed 1
- Poor user manual 1
Buyers
What people say
The computerized mount on the 70mm model made finding planets so much faster than doing it manually.
My son loved the star map that came with his 50mm telescope; it helped him find the moon immediately.
The Alt-Azimuth mount is very intuitive for a beginner who just wants to point and look.
Before you buy
Explore Scientific Questions
Do these telescopes help you find stars?
Yes, the computerized 70mm model is designed to find objects automatically. Other models include star maps and software to help you navigate manually.
What is the difference between the 50mm and 70mm models?
The 50mm models are simple, manual telescopes for kids. The 70mm models are more advanced and include features like computerized tracking for adults.
What kind of mounts do these telescopes use?
These listings feature Alt-Azimuth mounts for simple manual movement and automatic computerized stands for motorized tracking.
Are these telescopes good for learning astronomy?
Yes, they are specifically designed for beginners and include educational tools. The inclusion of astronomy software and maps makes them great for students.