Customers commend the StarSense Explorer 80mm Refractor Telescope for its user-friendly design, making it an excellent choice for beginners. The telescope is easy to set up and store, providing convenience for users. While some find the price reasonable for its performance, others consider it a quality telescope for its value.
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Pros mentioned:
Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Celestron StarSense
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing intro telescope. Crystal moon details and Mars is clear as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this is normal and all the quality is incredible.good
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Paulie
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent scope getting good use out of it . Very enjoyable
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Magnification
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great quality and cost.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Quality telescope for the price. Multiple options for viewing and magnification. Easy set up and storage when not in use. clear images and easy movements. I highly recommend this telescope.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Telescope
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very impressive telescope that is very easy to use. I have little light pollution where I am and I am able to see planets as in Neptune. I love the images and my friends are amazed with the images I am able take with this telescope. Worth every cent!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Happy Customer
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Took a little longer to get app to work.
Whole reason I Chose this one.
Some was due to my own mistakes.I got it to work and it did what I expected.
Telescope it self works well.
I would recommend getting better lenses.
Ones that come with work ok.
I had some better lens options.
I like it’s more portable than my others.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice scope
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Liking the telescope so far. Was able to see Jupiter and some of it's moons. Nice view of the moon. Just need to get the moon filter, cause it was full moon and very bright. Still haven't been able to get the app going. Aligned phone, but app says that it cant find the telescope when attempting to auto align. Little bit of a hassle, but still love the telescope....
This review is from Celestron - StarSense Explorer 80mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, View
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/10 would buy again.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend. Not only is it an excellent beginner/amateur/hobby telescope, it is very easy to set up and use. Even his 9 year old nephew got the hang of it. It has a wicked nice view of the moon.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Magnification
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good product
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great beginner telescope. I was able to view Jupiter and it’s 4 moons, and Saturn. Invest in additional eye pieces. Can get very shaky. Requires patience
This review is from Celestron - StarSense Explorer 80mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Saturn looked spectacular!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's a good telescope. Saturn is just smaller than a dime. Jupiter a bit fuzzy but could be haze in our area? The stargazer app is not necessary if you're on a tight budget. Once you start learning where planets and stars are you'll have a great hobby!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Viewing the sky.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The telescope works great. The interface with the iPhone to find the targets in the sky is a really good function.
It is also fairly easy to transport.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good starter telescope without app capabilities
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Ok price and ok performance. Telescope does not have a wifi adapter so you can't use apps to help locate things in the sky. Otherwise pretty cool, you can clearly see the rings of Saturn, the red spot on Jupiter.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Magnification
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
nice telescope
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far so good. I have only played with this a little but I was able to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good for a beginner
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pretty easy to set up. Works good though still disappointed that can't see things even bigger and more clearly, but even after spending $400 instead of less than a $100 for a telescope, you can't get the really good views without spending thousands.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
View
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
View
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent view of the night sky. You'll want a carry bag with the telescope.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bomb telescope
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love it!! Never had one but learning with this one
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Telescope
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First telescope. Total beginner here and I am not disappointed. Great for kids to explore with also. Definately recommend purchasing this as a first telescope.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Matt
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to put assemble. Works great. It has been fun using it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Skybound
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great quality easy to put together amazing clarity can’t wait for wife to open it she has wanted one for some long price point is on point
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really easy to assemble and use. We are first timers with using a telescope and it's so easy!! Definitely recommend!!