Bushnell NorthStar 78-8831 525 x 76mm Telescope
Highlights: Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 76 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 700 mm, Max Useful M... (more)
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Avg Rating: 1.5 of 5.0 by 6 users.
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Product Information
A "talking" high power reflector telescope. Up to 525x magnification and 3-inch reflector mirror. With the touch of a button this talking telescope describes the wonders of the night sky in a real human voice - an interactive and educational way to explore the universe. "Goto" Computerized tracking technology. Red Dot LED finderscope. Remote hand-held control module. Camera adaptable. Quick release tripod. Kinematic mount. Accessory tray. 20,000 Object Onboard Starfinding Computer. 1.25" Format Eyepieces. Barlow Lens. A great starting telescope!Suggested Similar Products and Related Accessories
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Spotlight Review
Different model, same problems
Written
By Jon
on 2004-10-18 First off, I just want to say that I have the model up from this scope (with the 4 inch mirror), and I have the exact same problems as with this model.
To begin, the optics are actually fairly good, but nowhere close to what bushnell says they are. My scope claims to have a magnification of 675x, but it maxes out at a more reasonable 225x. While this is a good magnification, producing clear images, it is almost rendered useless by the fact that the telescope couldn't track an object if its life depended on it. I was able to see Jupiter, its gas belts, and four of its moons, but within about 30 seconds, it completely drifted out of the eyepiece. Optics wise, this is a good scope that allowed me to see the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, though only for short periods of ti... (Read Full Review)
