Customers love the StarSense Explorer 102mm Refractor Telescope for its overall performance. Users also appreciate that the telescope is easy to set up.
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Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
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 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
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!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Unhappy former customer
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was sent a different telescope than what I ordered. I did not discover it until I had put it all together. I contacted customer service and told I could return it. I told them it wouldn't work as the $220 rebates I used were expiring in 2 days. Also, the telescope they sent me had a list price $277 less than the one they sent me. The agent was polite but said it was above his ability and that he would pass it on and someone would be contacting me. That was 8 days ago and so far no one has contacted me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
View the stars
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing product. Very easy to use! High quality. I definitely recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Night sky’s up close.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought for my granddaughters and they love it..They particularly like the app that lets them know what they are looking at.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Phone holder
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great telescope but the phone holder is not very user friendly and it was very difficult to actually calibrate it to the telescope. The whole point of buying this telescope was to use this feature but I wasn't able to as the telescope would not align with my phone camera (iPhone XS)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
When the night is clear!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was very easy for me to put together. Haven’t had a chance to use it yet because of the weather plus I’ve got to go online and download the app to use with my phone. Always wanted one <3
This review is from Celestron - StarSense Explorer 80mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great telescope
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my 2nd purchase of this telescope. My Dad and husband both have one and enjoy the views of the skies.
This review is from Celestron - StarSense Explorer 80mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Not sure yet
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The reviews were great so im hoping it works great and we can get to see some stars and more.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to set up and use. Starsense app makes it easy to locate objects in the sky.
This review is from Celestron - StarSense Explorer 80mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome, family friendly!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As a new member of the sky gazing family, this one is amazing! The details of the moon are so clear! I can’t wait to buy more lens attachments!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Awful
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Terrible blurry quality, you can see the moon but not as clearly as $400+ should - this device cannot see ANYTHING else no matter how large close it may be or how clear the sky is. Does not have the option to view through your phone so that is definitely bull. Base of scope came covered in thick grease that gets all over. Return window extremely short. Terrible gift. Rip off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It wasn’t great
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
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I had to return this item as I had issues with lens .
This review is from Celestron - StarSense Explorer 80mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Star shopping
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought as a Christmas present for my wife. She loves it! It’s perfect for her l. She loves to seek out the stars and other planets and says she gets clear views.
This review is from Celestron - StarSense Explorer 80mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Telescope review
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Great telescope, very easy to set up and the app is easy to navigate. Easy to take around as well. Fun gift for your favorite stargazer!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My telescope
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Very good for beginners. Stars! Love Sci-fi. Hey,
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Image through lens is upside down.
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It may be user error, but everything I have tried does not work. I am unable to get the lense to show right side up. Everything is upside down.
This review is from Celestron - StarSense Explorer 80mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black