compare TO CELESTRON FUNSCOPE
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This guy gives a great comparison. There are some minor but important differences that may matter to you.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkgR_307OEo
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This guy gives a great comparison. There are some minor but important differences that may matter to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkgR_307OEo
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I am sorry, I cannot answer this. I don't know what the funscope is. I do know my 12 year old granddaughter loved the firstscope she received last year for Christmas.
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The mount that shows in the picture is for SCTs like the SE, CPC, or Edge HD series of scopes. When I bought mine, there was a smaller mount included for smaller scopes along with the mount shown. I would refer to the Celestron.com website for more info if you aren't sure.
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I can't answer your question about the Celestron Binoculars but can tell you that the diameter of the mounting tube on the Orion StarShoot is 1 1/4" and therefore is the same as a 1 1/4" telescope eypepiece. Sorry I couldn't help more.
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a suggestion. go to www. celestron.com go to digital microscopes and look at the options. there is one for $179.00 that you can attach to a TV or computer screen, light in weight. enjoy the search.
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To view a specimen in dark field, an opaque disc is placed underneath the condenser lens, so that only light that is scattered by objects on the slide can reach the eye. The Celestron 5 MP Deluxe is intented for brightfield observations only.Maybe using a light stops in the light source you can obtain the effect, but I don't think the light source is bright enough in this microscope.You may obtain light stops information in this link : http://www.olympusmicro.com/primer/techniques/darkfield.html
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LZ_Xray has a good scale - the Celestron web site lists weight as 24 oz - also known as 1.5 pounds
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They're comparable in price and aperture and, since they're both Newtonians, their focal lengths are probably close. Their focal ratios are different, though. The Celestron has a focal ratio of f8 while the Orion has an f4 which translates to a brighter image. Also the Orion is on a Dobsonian mount, rather than the Celestron's slow motion controls, making it easier for a brand new user to point. In my opinion, though, once the slow motion controls are mastered, it's easier to track an object. Also, if you get the Orion, get rid of the red dot finder and get a small finder scope instead. The red dot finders, in my experience, are not reliable. If the battery runs out, it's useless. They're comparable in price and aperture and, since they're both Newtonians, their focal lengths are probably close. Their focal ratios are different, though. The Celestron has a focal ratio of f8 while the Orion has an f4 which translates to a brighter image. Also the Orion is on a Dobsonian mount, rather than the Celestron's slow motion controls, making it easier for a brand new user to point. In my opinion, though, once the slow motion controls are mastered, it's easier to track an object. Also, if you get the Orion, get rid of the red dot finder and get a small finder scope instead. The... » Read More They're comparable in price and aperture and, since they're both Newtonians, their focal lengths are probably close. Their focal ratios are different, though. The Celestron has a focal ratio of f8 while the Orion has an f4 which translates to a brighter image. Also the Orion is on a Dobsonian mount, rather than the Celestron's slow motion controls, making it easier for a brand new user to point. In my opinion, though, once the slow motion controls are mastered, it's easier to track an object. Also, if you get the Orion, get rid of the red dot finder and get a small finder scope instead. The red dot finders, in my experience, are not reliable. If the battery runs out, it's useless. « Show Less
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If you are going to be a serious skywatcher/ stargazer, I would upgrade to a better telescope for sure. But if you bought the celestron firstscope for your children or grandchildren, just to get them interested in the universe around us, I would replace the lenses. Celestron may replace the broken lenses for you
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I use the 3 and higher for imaging Planets, thet 2X can be used for doubling the power at the eyepiece. The 127 eq is a great scope you should have lots of fun. I had a C5 at one time loved it.
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I had both this barlow and the firstscope, yes it will fit and will work, but the image will be dimmer because of the way the barlow lens functions and the small aperture size of the scope. For moon gazing or other bright celestial bodies it should do nicely, but it isn't suitable for bringing into view very faraway objects that appear small and dim in the firstscope. If I remember correctly, Jupiter looked good too, but Saturn wasnt visible in my corner of the sky before I sold the little scope. Good luck!
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Hi Robert, There are many many choices of eyepieces that have larger exit pupil and wider apparent fields of view that give more of a "window" like view rather than a "key hole" view. Celestron has their next line UP in quality called X Cell eyepieces in several differnt magnifications you may consider? We would love to earn your business! Mike at Orange County Telescope 888-471-9991
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This will work with the Celestorn scopes, but I am not certain about the non-celestron scopes. You will have to measure the diameter of the tubes to make sure it will fit.
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Here's a link to the users manual: http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/files/downloads/1265967994_44340manual5lan.pdf
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Yeah, it'll work just fine. All of the Celestron, Orion, Astro-Tech, etc. scopes use the Vixen-style dovetail. Heck, a lot of those scopes come out of the same factories, and just get different brands stamped on them. And I know for a fact that this finder works with Celestron's NexStar 102 tube because I have both of them and have used them together. You're safe!
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Very, very likely. I bought the OMAX 40X-2000X Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscope with Double Layer Mechanical Stage and Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focusing Knob in Dec, 2012, which is awfully similar to the one you asked about and about the same price. The eyepieces look nearly identical, which is all that matters for this question. The Celestron works great with mine--I love it. You may want to search for my review on the Celestron for a few tips regarding getting it to work on a computer, etc. Good luck!
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This scope is good for the price and you will not be able to see the planets as you might with the professional ones. It is great watching the land marks and the moon. I hope this helps.
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It should as all but the cheapest telescopes use 1 1/4" eyepieces. Check your existing eyepiece to confirm as Celestron does not actually list the size.