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We purchased this for my 8 year old daughter who is very interested in looking at the night sky. It is great, works well, is easy to use. My only complaints are the following: It really didnt come with instructions, so you will need a companion book to help you find stars and really get the most out...
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This telescope was very dissapointing, I could not even find any stars without a finder, that was advertised but not shipped, the software is not made for MS 7 operating system so is worthless.
Cons: no iuse instruction, Software out of dat and not for current computer op systems, no red dot finder ...
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by
KD,
from OH, United States
Written on January 7, 2015
I agonized over a telescope to buy for our 8 year old son this past Christmas. I think the agonizing paid off and I found a winner! The Barska Starwatcher Refractor telescope looks good, didn't cost a lot, was easy to assemble and so far has been easy to use and capture some awesome views in the sky. My son loves it and my husband and I have also enjoying viewing. I recommend for first time buyrs especially children.
Pros:
easy assembly
Priced well.
child friendly
Cons:
none so far
Would recommend: Yes
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from FL, United States
Written on January 8, 2012
This item was purchased for my 12 yr old grandson, and has proven to a great gift! He set up the telescope himself and quickly learned to focus it and direct it view desired objects.
Would recommend: Yes
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from WA, United States
Written on December 9, 2010
I live in the mountains so it has been great for looking at the surrounding peaks and for wildlife spotting. It has been great for looking at the moon too.
Would recommend: Yes
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from WA, United States
Written on December 31, 2009
I bought this for my son and he loved it, the only thing is, it didn't have instructions, so it was a little hard to set up....but once he did he was fine.
Would recommend: Yes
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