Glass-coated optics for enhanced image brightness Includes Beginner’s version of Deepsky Astronomy Software Soft carrying case allows you to bring the Starwatcher anywhere A Telescope For Any Skill Level The Barska 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod and Carrying Case is an ideal telescope for the aspiring amateur astronomer. Ideal for students
Glass-coated optics for enhanced image brightness 
Includes Beginner’s version of Deepsky Astronomy Software 
Soft carrying case allows you to bring the Starwatcher anywhere A Telescope For Any Skill Level
The Barska 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod and Carrying Case is an ideal telescope for the aspiring amateur astronomer. Ideal for students or those interested in learning more about the night sky, the 70mm objective lens can zoom up to 300x power. Use one of the interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x power Barlow lens for increased viewing capability.
Easy to use functionality
Included with the telescope is a sturdy adjustable tripod, excellent for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals. Also included is a soft carrying case, allowing you to take this portable telescope outdoors at night to watch the stars open up before your eyes.
Deepsky Software
Barska’s beginner’s version of the highly popular Deepsky Astronomy Software is also included with purchase. Deepsky is packed with features that will satisfy both novice and experienced users. The software includes a searchable database of over 10,000+ nebulae, star clusters, double stars, variable stars, and other celestial wonders. Simply download it to your PC and begin your journey to the stars.
Product Features 300x power and 400mm focal length Finder scope: 5×24 Draw Tube (inch): 1.25 Coated glass optics for enhanced image brightness Interchangeable eyepieces with 3x Barlow lenses Eyepiece #1: SR4 Eyepiece #2: K20 Limited lifetime warranty Barska is committed to customer satisfaction and provides free technical support. Review the User Manual for more information.
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Don’t expect too much… I am a pretty advance amateur-astronomer and have used a few different telescopes. I bought this as a “travel scope” and to use as a guide-scope for astro-photography.I suspected it would be plastic and rather “cheapo” looking, and I was right… it is!But, it is not wobbly or bad to handle, surprisingly sturdy and good optics considering the price.You do get what you pay for when it comes to telescopes and expecting to see “Hubble” images through this scope is bound to make you disappointed.I was actually pleasantly surprised by the crisp image this scope gave when looking at the moon.The supplied barlow (3x) and eyepieces are laughable to a “serious” amateur-astronomer but they do actually perform very well. Unfortunately a 4mm eyepiece is too powerful for a scope like this, it would have made more sense to ship it with a 8 or 12 mm instead. The barlow is plastic but the lens is actually of quite good quality and does not stretch or blur the image…
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