From the Manufacturer
Tasco's Novice telescope is a great place to start for budding astronomers--and especially for those who want to go deep into space without going deep into their pocketbook. Maximum magnification of 420x brings the rings of Saturn, Jupiter, and even bright objects looming deep in space into view without trouble. The refractor design is reliable, easy to operate and, when combined with high-quality glass optics, images are clear, bright and crisp. Rack and pinion focus and alt-azimuth mounts add to its popularity among novices of all ages. The portability and rugged construction make it possible to hit the road with your telescope.
Tech Talk
When selecting a telescope, consider which target objects you plan to explore as well as your level of experience. For viewing most night sky objects, you'll want a telescope with as much aperture as possible. Keep in mind that as the size of the objective lens or mirror increases, so does the size of the telescope. So be sure to select a telescope that isn't too heavy to manage or too complicated for you tot set up - especially if portability is a necessity. Refractor Telescope: A refractor telescope collects light though a large objective lens and directs it through the telescope to the eyepiece for magnification. Invented by the famous astronomer Galileo, refractor telescopes are noted for bright, high-quality images with excellent resolution. Reflector Telescope: Reflectors use a large concave mirror to collect and focus light back to a diagonal mirror which redirects the light to the eyepiece for magnification. Reflectors deliver the most magnification in a compact design because they achieve a longer focal length through the use of mirrors. Eyepieces: Lower power eyepieces provide a wider field-of-view and a brighter image making them ideal for viewing the full Moon and planets, star clusters, nebulae and the constellations. To focus in on the finer details of the Moon and planets such as mountains, ridges and craters, use an eyepiece with higher magnification. Mounts: There are two basic types of telescope mounts, the altitude-azimuth (also referred to as alt-azimuth or altaz) and the equatorial. Altaz mounts are the easiest to maneuver and are ideal for first-time astronomers. Equipped with a manual control or motor drive that allows you to follow the movement of objects across the night sky, equatorial mounts are ideal for more experienced astronomers.
Product Description
Tasco was founded in 1954 by George Rosenfeld and first named “Tanross Supply Company.” Tasco began as a hardware and fishing tackle supplier but the “Tasco” name was adopted as the business expanded into binoculars and eyepieces. Today, Tasco offers telescopes and other optics such as spotting scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars as well as red dots, rifle sights and accessories. Our mission is to share the magic and joy of magnifying life experiences with as many spectators and outdoor enthusiasts as possible. Whether you are a budding astronomer, bird watcher, hiker, a walker who goes off-trail, or entry-level shooter Our goal is to help you see things that you can’t with the naked eye with affordable, quality, and reliable products. Tasco's Novice telescope is a great place to start for budding astronomersand especially for those who want to go deep into space without going deep into their pocketbook. Maximum magnification of 420x brings the rings of Saturn, Jupiter, and even bright objects looming deep in space into view without trouble. The refractor design is reliable, easy to operate and, when combined with high-quality glass optics, images are clear, bright and crisp. Rack and pinion focus and alt-azimuth mounts add to its popularity among novices of all ages. The portability and rugged construction make it possible to hit the road with your telescope. Tech Talk When selecting a telescope, consider which target objects you plan to explore as well as your level of experience. For v
