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Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 18 reviews

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67%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the 114mm Achromatic Reflector Telescope for its easy assembly. Customers appreciate that the telescope is simple to put together and use, making it a great choice for beginners or those looking for a user-friendly telescope.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    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 item is exactly what I wanted for a Christmas gift. It was easy to assemble and the instructions were easy to understand. Thank you for a quality product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mrs.R

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This telescope works great but the only problem is taking it outside all the time to get better looking viewing it’s pretty heavy to carry out all the time. But it’s worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was my husband’s favorite Christmas gift! It is great quality and the price was very good. It was easy to put together and he’s been using it a lot. Great gift!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great scope

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great telescope to learn how to use. Perfect for my daughter to see the moon with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Telescope for your bucks

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for my husband and we absolutely love it! We were able to see the rings on Saturn. It’s so neat

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have to really aligned to see the moon at night hopefully during the summer we can stay out longer at night. My son love his telescope.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son in-law loves it, he said it's easy to put together and easy to use...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Stars

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A nice telescope. But lots and lots and lots of pieces and you need to know your stars

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Telescope review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to assemble and use. My family and I enjoy using this telescope together

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    GreAt value for The money that it cost. GreaT viewing of christmas star

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy customer service

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have used the telescope very little. However the customer service at Best Buy is above and beyond! I will be showing there more often.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good Moon Gazer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Optics are good. Tripod is not steady difficult to aim with wobbly base.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great beginner telescope!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great beginner telescope! Seems to be built very well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Telescope

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very satisfied with best buy they couldn't send one I ordered so sent a replacement and so far works good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    See??

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Could never see anything through this scope. No matter what I tried I just could not figure out how to see anything...no stars...no moon...nothing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Actually when I get some free time I’m returning it it’s terrible. I was really hoping it would work for the kids

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No moon

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don't waste your time and money. We were unable to focus on a full moon.

    No, I would not 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.

    Overall is good telescope, only issue is too heavy to carry out

    I would recommend this to a friend