I'm concerned about the quality of this eyepiece compared to the Celestron eyepieces that come with the telescope - is it as cheaply made?
2010227
No, on the contrary it is better made...I haven't used the standard ones ever since I got it....plus it is way bigger
2010228
No, on the contrary it is better made... I haven't used the standard ones ever since I got it.... plus it is way bigger
2010229
It is an upgrade compared to eyepieces that come with the scope. It is not a bad eyepiece. I was comparing the different focal lengths to my Explore Scientific eyepieces and the view is not much different other than the field of view. At lower focal lengths it has a decent FOV. I think it is worth what they sell for.
665575
Laverne, Here are a couple of links to get you going and answer your questions: http://www.telescopes.com/images/pdf/CELE017.pdf http://telescopeobserver.com/review-of-celestron-127-eq-powerseeker-telescope/Take care & good luck.Robert
2061055
Hello, First issue is the use of a reducer/corrector with a barlow multiplier. The two lenses are working against each other to no effect. Use the eyepiece alone or use it with the reducer corrector for lower power (wider fields of view) or use the eyepiece with the barlow for much higher power (smaller fields of view). If you have the Celestron Edge telescope I do not believe the reducer/corrector will work correctly. Hope this helps.
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No. The tripod is needed to keep the telescope stable. The tripod supplied with the telescope is actually very sturdy compared to some others. The legs are really strong and resist vibration caused by wind. I recommend the vibration suppression pads too. The computerised mount from Celestron has cheap gears so you may want to just buy the 4SE optical tube and then get a decent German Equatorial Mount second hand. The OTA uses a standard dovetail rail so the mounts are compatible. I recommend you save your money to buy good quality components - don't rush in and buy a cheap 'all in one' product. Try to buy a bigger OTA than the 4SE. Maybe a Newtonian if you want to do photography. No. The tripod is needed to keep the telescope stable. The tripod supplied with the telescope is actually very sturdy compared to some others. The legs are really strong and resist vibration caused by wind. I recommend the vibration suppression pads too. The computerised mount from Celestron has cheap gears so you may want to just buy the 4SE optical tube and then get a decent German Equatorial Mount second hand. The OTA uses a standard dovetail rail so the mounts are compatible. I recommend you save your money to buy good quality components - don't rush in and buy a cheap 'all in one'... » Read More No. The tripod is needed to keep the telescope stable. The tripod supplied with the telescope is actually very sturdy compared to some others. The legs are really strong and resist vibration caused by wind. I recommend the vibration suppression pads too. The computerised mount from Celestron has cheap gears so you may want to just buy the 4SE optical tube and then get a decent German Equatorial Mount second hand. The OTA uses a standard dovetail rail so the mounts are compatible. I recommend you save your money to buy good quality components - don't rush in and buy a cheap 'all in one' product. Try to buy a bigger OTA than the 4SE. Maybe a Newtonian if you want to do photography. « Show Less
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I have never had an eyepiece come off inadvertently, but I can say the DK-21M seemed very tightly adherring when I installed it. I have since given the camera to my son and have not heard of any problems from him eitherr.
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I cannot, but I can give you my perspective on the StarMax 90 mm by Orion. It is small, portable, and clear, but I wear glasses, and it is hard to see through with the 10x eyepiece. I think all of the small scopes will be. I wish I had spent the extra $100 and bought the 6" Dobsonian mounted reflector, but I wanted to use this during the day for spotting animals from a distance. I gave this as a present to my wife who hasn't worked with the telescope yet, and she may have different opinions. I did get her the camera mount, polar lens, and an extra eye piece that doubles the magnification. I think that you'll find that both are probably one in the same IMO. I do like the table top mount that the Orion has. I think once the weather warms we will be able to give a more thorough opinion. I think I will end up getting the reflector with the Dobsonian mount the color CCD eyepiece from Orion, and a few extras. If you have room I'd suggest the 6" reflector, or this http://www.telescope.com/Orion-XT45-Dobsonian-Telescope-amp-Beginner-Barlow-Kit/p/102027.uts . I feel that we may outgrow the Starmax 90, but I think the 4.5 or 6 with Dobsonian would well used for the lifetime of star gazing.
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In my opinion, this scope was very poor. I had problems with assembly, and the scope did not work as described. My recommendation is you return it and put that money towards a better starwatcher. We were looking so forward to seeing the night sky, and were unable to have the telescope work. I hope this was helpful. In my opinion, the pieces not working as expected, is not worth replacing parts. I hope you can find one that will work for you. I, and other Amazon customers had dissatisfactory experiences when using this particular model. Happy new year!
30042
All I can say is "Good Luck"! I am having the same problem! I have checked Celestron and the other Telescope Manufacturers and no luck!
435973
Well, it's back, and it's named "Celestron 21024-A FirstScope Telescope & Accessory Kit by Celestron" again, despite the likelihood that it is just the scope. Seems Amazon should ban this reseller, if what you said is true. Thanks for saving me the trouble, i almost bought one thinking the same as you.
529133
Probably. I don't know much about telescopes. It's really nice. My teaching partner bought it but no longer works with me. You can buy it from me for quite a discount.
391216
I think the 10mm & 20 mm eye piece comes with the telescope, & a basic laser finder, you may find it more enjoyable to order a 2x barlow extension, That mostly makes it a complete setup for the quality the scope
401883
I'm using it on my Orion telescope without problem, but I can't speak for other brands. To me it didn't look like quality construction when I got it, but it has worked fine, and much better than the Orion one that came with my scope.
938787
I don't know the first thing about the celestron 6e so I can't compare the two. When it comes to light pollution the type of telescope won't make a difference anyway. There are only two solutions: 1) a filter for urban areas (I have one and the results were mixed at best), and 2) get yourself to the country! One thing I can say is that I live in a light polluted area too (downtown El Paso/Juarez) and I'm very happy with the xt10 -- but I'm much happier when I can lug the beast out to the desert.
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After using it a bit, I came to the conclusion that the primary mirror is so small and the secondary mirror so large, too much light is blocked out and the obstruction doesn't give a really clear image. Also, finding a stand with the right height is sometimes tricky and frustrating.I would recommend spending a little more on one of Celestron's 70mm refractors. They are easier to care for, can be used on terrestrial objects as well and they come with a tripod. Walmart is selling a nice one for only $50. You can find an equivalent one on Amazon for a bit more. This is a MUCH better scope for a kid...it can grow with him. After using it a bit, I came to the conclusion that the primary mirror is so small and the secondary mirror so large, too much light is blocked out and the obstruction doesn't give a really clear image. Also, finding a stand with the right height is sometimes tricky and frustrating.I would recommend spending a little more on one of Celestron's 70mm refractors. They are easier to care for, can be used on terrestrial objects as well and they come with a tripod. Walmart is selling a nice one for only $50. You can find an equivalent one on Amazon for a bit more. This is a MUCH... » Read More After using it a bit, I came to the conclusion that the primary mirror is so small and the secondary mirror so large, too much light is blocked out and the obstruction doesn't give a really clear image. Also, finding a stand with the right height is sometimes tricky and frustrating.I would recommend spending a little more on one of Celestron's 70mm refractors. They are easier to care for, can be used on terrestrial objects as well and they come with a tripod. Walmart is selling a nice one for only $50. You can find an equivalent one on Amazon for a bit more. This is a MUCH better scope for a kid...it can grow with him. « Show Less
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Hello Patty, Honestly I dont know. It might have to do with the total focal lenght, I ran into a problem with attaching a reducer then the diagonal then the bifocal then the eyepiece, and i could not focus properly. You best bet is to call Celestron on Monday, sorry I could not help more, Jim
1488188
I believe it is a 2 year warranty, there is more info on celestrons website.
2010274
I think a refractor telescope is hard to use and hard to see objects other than a bright moon. I would suggest looking into a reflector telescope instead. As far as the telescope itself, I think it is well built and good quality. It was just hard for our 9 yr old to use...and hard for me too.