Tasco Luminova 660 x 60mm Telescope
- Tripod
- Software with 10,000 objects database
- moon filter
- Solar projection screen
- finder scoope
Product Description
Perfect for the amateur astronomer, for an amazing look at our closet celestial neighbors.Amazon.com Review
The Tasco Luminova 660x is a good 60mm beginners telescope, complete with all the accessories you'll need to study Lunar craters, Jupiter's moons, and even the rings of Saturn. The package includes a lightweight tripod, three 1.25-inch eyepieces (H25, H12.5, and SR4), two barlow lenses, a Moon filter, a Solar projection screen, and even a program disk that turns your computer into a desktop planetarium. The Alt-Azimuth tripod included with the Tasco Luminova package is light and easy to use, but it doesn't track stars and planets as the Earth rotates. It's best to use the low power 25mm eyepiece to find your target, then use a high power lens to zoom in for a closer look. While "more power" is a good advertising slogan, I have more fun with this little telescope by keeping the power down. In fact, the best upgrade for this telescope is... More >>
Tasco Luminova 660 x 60mm Telescope
My first telescope was just like this one. A telescope that has a 60mm apature can not be pushed to 660x and still be useful. For a 60mm apature you’ll want to stay under 125x. Power for a telescope is not important. I got a very clear view of Saturn with only 80x. I have a scope that has 8 inches of apature. Do yourself a faver and spend more money and buy a better scope.
Rating: 1 / 5
I shopped around for a few weeks before I bought the Tasco Luminova, and felt it was the best deal for the money. My wife (The Boss) limited me to $100 from our budget, and this scope had the features I wanted.
It was nicely packed, the parts were clearly labeled and fit together without a hitch. The instructions were clear and the pictures informative. I assembled it in less than an hour.
I have enjoyed it for both stargazing and terrestrial use, watching hikers make use of the many trails in and around South Mountain Park, near our home.
All in all, I have to say I have been pleased with my purchase, and would have paid more for a lesser telescope elswhere.
Rating: 4 / 5