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Bushnell NorthStar 78-8846 (675 x 114mm) Telescope

 
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Key Features
  • Optical Design: Newtonians
  • Optical Diameter: 114 mm
  • Finderscope: Red-Dot
  • Focal Length: 900 mm
  • Max Useful Magnification: x 675
  • Mount Type: Altazimuth
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Average Rating: 2.5
 
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39 out of 39 people found this review helpful.

The Next Level.

Date of Review:  Nov 24, 2008
The Bottom Line: If you have realistic expectations, you won't be disappointed. Quality, accuracy, durability, and the built in computer with 20,000 object database make this a great Newtonian reflector.
Review: Introduction

The Bushnell NorthStar 78-8846 reflector telescope with electronic alignment system is a great step up from cheap, department store, telescopes for anyone with a true interest in astronomy. The telescope has a 114mm (4.5")...
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  4.0

by: luxuryliners
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great sky viewing, easy to use...
Cons
sub-par eyepieces included with...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

What a great telescope... NOT!

Date of Review:  Jan 30, 2006
The Bottom Line: This product functions at it's lowest possible level. Avoid the problems with this item by avoiding the telescope, avoid saying to your wife 'man what a beautiful night sky.
Review: "Wow!!!" was all I could say when I opened my present, I was stunned and totally gratified that my wife spent her hard earned money on a telescope for me. It was something I had wanted all my life but never revealed to anyone. Here was, this quite...
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  1.0

by: jlaw537
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Looks great in the box
Cons
well lets just say like 'halo' said...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Initial impression

Date of Review:  Dec 28, 2003
The Bottom Line: Initial impression was that it is NOT easy to use the computer navigation system, which is the big selling point for novice, mainly because of the poorly written instruction manual.
Review: First, I have never taken an astronomy class and never used a telescope before. But this is supposed to be for beginners, so that is the perspective from which I am writing. The assembly of the scope and tripod is very simple. No tools needed. The...
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  2.0

by: cgjheilbrun
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Easy assembly. Light weight.
Cons
Terribly brief instruction manual. It...
 
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Bushnell NorthStar 78-8846 ...JUNK!!! Not worth the money I spent on aftermarket upgrades.

Date of Review:  Feb 8, 2008
Review: I was given a new 3" Bushnell for Christmas. Very poor. I traded for a 4.5". It is worse!! The mount is very flimsey and even a slight breeze will move the tube. Using a "real" eyepiece requires I counter ballance the tube as it would drift or the...
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  1.0

by: cougar90
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Looks hi tek. nice sighting scope. It...
Cons
A GOOD GIFT FOR A 10 YEAR OLD! poor...
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Understanding Bushnell 8846 frustration

Date of Review:  Dec 12, 2005
Review: I bought my husband a Bushnell North Star 78-8846 for Christmas last year. Three reasons: It stated it was for the beginner and intermediate user, it was user friendly with its voice activation and GOTO capability and also because it was...
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  2.0

by: jcm0807d1
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Lightweight.
Cons
Bushnell website not helpful...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Just a load of junk.

Date of Review:  Sep 26, 2006
Review: I bought the telescope, it looked good extremely easy to use and light. I wish i never wasted the money, i couldn't see anything through the telescope for a week so i took it back and asked for a new they gave me it, same problem so i went to a...
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  1.0

by: salcey
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Light,good looking
Cons
Dodgy, doesn't GOTO as it says,...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Bad computer!

Date of Review:  Jul 6, 2005
Review: I bought it because it was supposed to be easy to use! The built in computer was supposed to do the hard work. Yeah right! I've had it almost a week now, and I have yet to align the computer. It never automatically points at any bright stars during...
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  1.0

by: uselessdegree
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Lightweight, portable. Looks good.
Cons
Terrible computer, flimsy controls and...
 
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Buyer Beware,

Date of Review:  Jul 23, 2006
Review: Ditto to the other reviews. This is not easy, the instructions were written so that they would be easy to translate into 20 languages, not to make the telescope easy for the user. The only easy thing about this telescope is the initial assembly...
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  1.0

by: mmcco2
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Easy to Assemble, no tools.
Cons
Poor instructions, poor computer,...
 
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Great Telescope

Date of Review:  Nov 12, 2005
Review: I just bought the Bushnell telescope yesterday and I am impressed. People who do not understand the instructions must suffer from idiocy. The buttons are clear, the telescope looks great, and the inovative Real-Voice Output is quite interesting. The...
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  5.0

by: halo_man99
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great looks, easy to align, powerful...
Cons
No compass, a bit to heavy in the back.
 
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

I AGREE WITH halo_man99, (GREAT TELESCOPE!!!!!)

Date of Review:  Jun 10, 2008
The Bottom Line: Great telescope for the money. I recommend this scope and some patience. This is a powerful scope and you will see many interesting things for years to come.
Review: For those that are easy frustrated and cannot follow directions, a few simple steps. First take a deep breath and relax. Second, buy yourself a little compass and a small level from ace hardware ($2.00-$5.00). When you set up your telescope, make...
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  4.0

by: bryanwilliams
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Lightweight. Easy to use. Powerful,...
Cons
Instruction manual. Bushnell staff is...
 

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