Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
by Orion
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Customer Review: nice, small telescope
Summary: 4 Stars
Well, first of all, I think most of these "reviews" are fake. I don't like that at all.
This is a fine, small telescope which can show you planets like Jupiter and Saturn. It gives very faint views of messier objects, like open clusters. You need good eyes to see those.
When it arrived in the mail, I was baffled by all the parts, which didn't look like the parts in the pictures. A skilled carpenter assembled it for me, and he had to use several tools, which I wouldn't have known how to use. So, assembly is complicated.
I now use the telescope every night. I have been looking at the Double Cluster in Perseus recently. The weight is good and makes it very moveable. I am considering getting a larger scope in this series, because the 4.5 inch mirror is small.
UPDATE: After a year...
This telescope has been a very good purchase, especially given the price. Under good viewing conditions (new moon, very clear skies), I have had my first view of a bunch of Messier objects, including M81 and M82 (those are galaxies). First view of the planet Mercury when it popped up above the horizon for a view nights. I cataloged them in a notebook to keep track. Under the best viewing conditions I've seen beautiful open clusters in Auriga, and lots of stuff in Sagitarius.
Under less good viewing conditions (big moon, fog), I've only seen planets.
Customer Review: Great starter Scope
Summary: 4 Stars
It took a bit longer to assemble this than the Orion people said it would, but it was worth the time involved. I was pleased to learn how rugged this telescope is. I started out looking at the craters of the moon. I learned more about bodies in motion that night than in any physics course. Ms. Luna doesen't stay still for anyone. This is a very good starter scope.Customer Review: Begginers Stargazer gift
Summary: 4 Stars
Gave this to my 13 yr old son as a Christmas gift in Dec 09, he has used it many, many times and still to this day finds it very interesting. Anything that can catch a teenageers attentin in this day and age without having a touch screen or earphones is a miracle. I would recommend this product for it's quality, as well as it's educational value.Customer Review: just used it last night
Summary: 4 Stars
moon looks awesome, and who knew that the brightest star in the sky isn't even a star its jupiter.