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Tasco Luminova 40076420 Telescope
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Tasco Luminova 40076420 Telescope

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  • Optical Diameter: 76 mm
  • Max Useful Magnification: x 420
  • Mount Type: Altazimuth
  • Finderscope: Optical
  • Focal Length: 700 mm
  • Optical Design: Refractor
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Tasco Luminova 40076420 Telescope

An excellent first telescope for beginners. 700 mm reflector design provides great views of deep space, the moon and the planets. ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Tasco® SkyWatch CD-ROM with 10,000 Object Database, Moon filter, Solar Projection Screen These powerful refractor and reflector telescopes offering quality and many advanced features make lunar details crystal clear. Easy-to-use, slow-motion controls work with either an alt-azimuth or an equatorial mount. The 1.25" eyepieces deliver sharp images and a wide field-of-view along with excellent eye relief. Notably lightweight and extremely portable, the Luminova is built for a lifetime of enjoyment.

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Great Beginner Telescope

bykkinnan Jan 26, 2005
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Pros objects come through with pretty good clarity; not much distortion.
Cons Hard to line up aimer scope initially, but can adjust with practice
Recommended it? Yes

This is a great telescope for anyone first getting into astronomy. It has decent clarity, and I have been able to view planets and nebulas with little distortion. The primary negative is that the aimer scope on mine is a little off; I have not been able to correct this, but through practice it is... Read full review »

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Also Not Good

bymillersville Dec 26, 2005
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Impressive looking scope with lots of lenses plus software for the money.
Cons Poor quality components and performance. I suggest you avoid this telescope.
Recommended it? No

I purchased this telescope from a major regional sporting goods store for $50 (new in unopened box). The component quality is poor. The rise adjustment pivot block is designed incorrectly and does not provide a stable pivot point. The same hex head screw that holds the pivot in place also cinches... Read full review »

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Not good

byceleus Nov 10, 2005
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Good for viewing the moon
Cons Good for nothing else
Recommended it? No

I got this telescope two years ago and I think I used it once. It is horrible for viewing stars or other celestial bodies. The only good thing about was it was good for viewing the moon. This was my first telescope and I have since bought a Meade which works much better. Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 40076420

Key Features

Optical Diameter 76 mm
Max Useful Magnification x 420
Mount Type Altazimuth
Finderscope Optical
Focal Length 700 mm
Optical Design Refractor

Miscellaneous

Product ID 20730284
UPC 046162090091
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