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Meade® DS-2080 AutoStar Computerized Telescope image
 
(based on 3 ratings)
Model Number: 576470
Located in: Outdoor Living, DELETE, Astronomy
Computerized telescope makes it easy for the serious beginner to utilize state-of-the-art technology and design. See planets, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies! The scope's built-in database and computerized motors “go to” 1,400 objects automatically. Includes Red Dot projection viewfinder for easy acquisition of alignment stars. Assembles in minutes and includes everything you need, including tripod and instructional software. Uses 8 AA batteries (not included).
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
(based on 3 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Comfortable eyepiece (3), Quality lenses (3), Accurate (3), Strong construction (3)
Best Uses:
Astronomy (3)
Describe Yourself:
Casual adventurer (3)
 
"This is THE one!"
By BrookstoneRVerified Reviewer from Maryland on 7/19/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Comfortable Eyepiece, Many accessories avail, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Cons:
Needs some getting use to, Not very portable
Best Uses:
Astronomy, Photography
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought it for my hubby as a Father's Day present. He simply loves it! It keeps him occupied.

It is fairly accurate and needs some getting use to setting it up. Once you get it, tracking is fast and accurate and images are sharp and clear.

It may not be as portable as i like it to be but it is not all that bulky or heavy.

additional accessories may be purchase to enhance the viewing experience or to met other needs.

 
" A BIG HIT"
By Hank, the explorer of stars.Verified Reviewer from Rhode Island. on 1/20/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Comfortable Eyepiece, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Astronomy
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Primary use is for astronomy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
On the edge
By Kristie from Maine on 1/14/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Comfortable Eyepiece, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction
Cons:
Difficult to Use
Best Uses:
Astronomy
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I just received this telescope as a gift. There is a lot of reading involved in order to get up to speed on how to use the telescope. I have only had a chance to use it once and the finder worked awesome! But what I'm seeing through the telescope looks just like what I'm seeing when I look at the sky any other night. I may need to get a little more comfortable with my telescope first because it does say you'll get good clear images of deep space. So far, no luck.

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