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Barska Starwatcher Astronomical Refractor Telescope 300x Magnification for Beginners & Kids with Barlow Lens, 2 Interchangeable Eyepieces, Finder Scope, Table Top Tripod
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Brand | BARSKA |
Model Name | Barska Starwatcher Refractor Telescope |
Optical Tube Length | 400 Millimeters |
Eye Piece Lens Description | Barlow |
Objective Lens Diameter | 70 Millimeters |
Telescope Mount Description | Table Top Mount |
Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 3.75"W x 3.75"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
About this item
- Entry-level telescope with 300x power and 400mm focal length
- Coated glass optics for enhanced image brightness
- Interchangeable eyepieces with 3x Barlow lenses for versatility
- Includes beginner's version of Deepsky Astronomy software
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Easy to assemble | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
For beginners | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | 4.5 |
Portability | — | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — |
Light weight | — | 4.9 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.9 |
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focal length | 400 millimeters | — | Telescope | 600 Millimeters | — | 300 millimeters |
focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
eye piece lens | Barlow | Barlow | Telescope | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow |
objective lens diameter | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70.1 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
aperture diameter | 70 millimeters millimeters | 70 millimeters millimeters | — | 80 millimeters millimeters | 70 millimeters millimeters | 70 millimeters millimeters |
telescope mount | Table Top Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Telescope | Altazimuth Mount | Altazimuth Mount | — |
From the manufacturer
AE10100
The journey to stars and planets begins with BARSKA. Barska's Starwatcher telescopes are ideal entry-level telescopes for the aspiring amateur astronomer.
The Starwatcher Telescope is easy to set up and includes everything necessary to begin the adventure of a lifetime including telescope, finder scope, eyepieces, mount, and tripod.
40070 - 300 Power Starwatcher Telescope
By Barska
The 300 Power Starwatcher Telescope is a practical way to start a lifetime journey to the stars and planets. It is easy to set up and comes with the basics; a finderscope, 2 interchangeable eyepieces, 3x Barlow lens, 45° erect image diagonal, convenient table-top tripod, and carrying case. It boasts coated glass optics for enhanced image brightness and has been engineered with a smooth functioning mount. The 300 Power Starwatcher Telescope is good entry level telescope for any beginner.
- 400mm f/5.7 Refractor
- 2 Interchangeable Eyepieces
- 45° Diagonal
- Coated Glass Optics, Finderscope, Table-Top Tripod
- 1.5x Barlow Lens
- Eyepiece #1: SR4
- Eyepiece #2: K20
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Product Description
Product Description
Glass-coated optics for enhanced image brightness Includes Beginner's version of Deepsky Astronomy Software Soft carrying case allows you to bring the Starwatcher anywhere
A Telescope For Any Skill Level
The Barska 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod and Carrying Case is an ideal telescope for the aspiring amateur astronomer. Ideal for students or those interested in learning more about the night sky, the 70mm objective lens can zoom up to 300x power. Use one of the interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x power Barlow lens for increased viewing capability.
Easy to use functionality
Included with the telescope is a sturdy adjustable tripod, excellent for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals. Also included is a soft carrying case, allowing you to take this portable telescope outdoors at night to watch the stars open up before your eyes.
Deepsky Software
Barska's beginner's version of the highly popular Deepsky Astronomy Software is also included with purchase. Deepsky is packed with features that will satisfy both novice and experienced users. The software includes a searchable database of over 10,000+ nebulae, star clusters, double stars, variable stars, and other celestial wonders. Simply download it to your PC and begin your journey to the stars.
Product Features
- 300x power and 400mm focal length
- Finder scope: 5x24
- Draw Tube (inch): 1.25
- Coated glass optics for enhanced image brightness
- Interchangeable eyepieces with 3x Barlow lenses
- Eyepiece #1: SR4
- Eyepiece #2: K20
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Product Dimensions | 13.5 x 3.75 x 3.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B000BY2DJQ |
Item model number | AE10100 |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,980 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #215 in Telescope Refractors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 9, 2004 |
Manufacturer | Barska |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers have mixed opinions about the quality, value, performance, optics, and ease of assembly of the telescope. They mention that it's small and unstable, and that it can't focus well.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the telescope. Some mention that the objective lens seems to be reasonable quality, while others say that it's cheaply made and the tripod is not very sturdy.
"...The tabletop tripod was too short for us (although it's really sturdy, there's no tables in the field!) Very lightweight and great for camping...." Read more
"...The tripod was also better than I was expecting. I'm not using it, but it is a functional tabletop tripod and I'll find a use for it...." Read more
"...The table-top tripod it comes with is not very sturdy to begin with and it is next to impossible to solidly attach the telescope to it...." Read more
"...The barlow is plastic but the lens is actually of quite good quality and does not stretch or blur the image noticeably around the edges...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the telescope. Some mention it's great for the price, while others say it'd be better off buying a different product. The optical tube assembly and focuser are excellent for the money. However, some customers say the tripod is cheap and doesn't keep the scope perfectly stable.
"...These were well worth the money for a beginner telescope, since you do get a table top tripod with it...." Read more
"...good: The objective lens, optical tube assembly and focuser are excellent for the price...." Read more
"...This Barska is junk and not worth the money. It's made entirely of plastic with glass lenses...." Read more
"...If you are looking for something cheap, not for a professional use (deep space) that helps you learn about sky, even take some pictures, this is the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the telescope. Some mention that it works great, is very successful in its usage, and has a low magnification eyepiece that functions well. However, others say that it couldn't even use it, is not very powerful, and is basically worthless.
"...this out somewhere where it is completely dark, but it is not that powerful of a telescope...." Read more
"...it last night to grab some shots of the November full moon and it worked great! If you are a tinkerer like me, for 60 bucks you can't go wrong...." Read more
"...made and, as stated by several of the other reviewers, only one of the eyepieces works (the one with the lowest magnification)...." Read more
"...laughable to a "serious" amateur-astronomer but they do actually perform very well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the optics of the telescope. Some mention that the optic quality is very clear, while others say that it can't see anything up close or the moon as clear as expected.
"...The oculars were also better than expected and are going into my collection...." Read more
"...end up with a set-up that is extremely unsteady and next to impossible get a good view of anything...." Read more
"...You will get stunning views of the moon using this scope, you will also be able to see the bands on Jupiter and the rings on Saturn as well as track..." Read more
"...3x magnifier is absolutely useless on this as the optics' quality renders it a blurred haze even in daylight...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the telescope. Some mention it was fairly easy to set up, manage, and get focus on it, while others say it was extremely difficult to put together, cumbersome, and difficult to set it up right.
"...easy at all - even with the three mount screws, it was much difficult to set it up right!*..." Read more
"...It was fairly easy to set up, and we are planning to do some daytime field scoping to practice using them, before using them at night to look at..." Read more
"...They were so confusing i went to a friendly local place and smiled nicely and asked for assistance in assembling it...." Read more
"...It worked great! Was surprisingly easy to use and clear...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the telescope. They mention that the tripod is small, the base is too small to use by itself, and the stand could be a little longer. Some say that the picture makes the telescope seem larger than it is in real life.
"...The tabletop tripod was too short for us (although it's really sturdy, there's no tables in the field!) Very lightweight and great for camping...." Read more
"...the only lack on this product is the tripod, it's useful but too short, I mean it keeps the telescope standing but not very confortable for long..." Read more
"...I bought it exclusively for camping, and it is just the perfect size for traveling...." Read more
"...The only down fall is the tripod size. The small tripod just isn't practical...." Read more
Customers find the telescope unstable, with a wobbly tripod and difficult to stabilize. They also say the telescope is not powerful enough for astronomy, and the tripod is cheap. Customers also mention that the telescope does drift and is difficult to solidly attach to the tripod.
"...As a result you end up with a set-up that is extremely unsteady and next to impossible get a good view of anything...." Read more
"...The tripod is far to unstable for maximum magnification (unless you're OK with watching Mars wobble around in a blurry circle)...." Read more
"...This telescope is not very stable as the tripod is cheap plastic as well...." Read more
"...Tripod is pretty cheap and therefore doesn't keep the scope perfectly stable." Read more
Customers find the focus of the telescope difficult to adjust. They mention that it takes a lot of patience and effort to focus.
"...In any case I am going to have to return this scope because of the focus issue." Read more
"...for 6 year old and it is a little above him right now, takes a lot of patience to focus and figure out all the pieces that go with it...." Read more
"...It is very difficult to focus with the 4mm lens. It is a great size for travel." Read more
"...when you get to the 100x lens then things get very dim and very tricky to focus." Read more
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On the bad side, the diagonal was not good. It produced a double image. I didn't care since I wouldn't be using it anyway. The finder was also not great. It worked, but was somewhat tricky to align. Again, I wasn't planning on using it so I didn't care.
Now for the good: The 70mm objective lens is surprisingly good for a "beginner" scope. It's actually a decent piece of glass. The rack & pinion focuser is just fine. With a little tension adjustment it worked better than I was expecting. The tripod was also better than I was expecting. I'm not using it, but it is a functional tabletop tripod and I'll find a use for it. The oculars were also better than expected and are going into my collection. The carrying case is great and I'm using it to hold accessories for my other scopes.
Now for the really good: The objective lens, optical tube assembly and focuser are excellent for the price. The focus tube is long enough for use with any CCD or CMOS camera. I mounted mine on a fluid pan-head mount, swapped out the finder, and am using it with a Celestron NexImage 5 camera for taking pics of the moon. The 400mm focal length combined with a 7mm CMOS chip provides the perfect field of view for lunar imaging. Put a decent 45-degree correcting diagonal on it and it makes an excellent spotter for birds, etc.. I'm using it for an ultra-light wide-field grab and go imager. I used it last night to grab some shots of the November full moon and it worked great! If you are a tinkerer like me, for 60 bucks you can't go wrong. If you are willing to spend a few extra bucks on a decent diagonal it can make an excellent spotting scope for under $100!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2017
On the bad side, the diagonal was not good. It produced a double image. I didn't care since I wouldn't be using it anyway. The finder was also not great. It worked, but was somewhat tricky to align. Again, I wasn't planning on using it so I didn't care.
Now for the good: The 70mm objective lens is surprisingly good for a "beginner" scope. It's actually a decent piece of glass. The rack & pinion focuser is just fine. With a little tension adjustment it worked better than I was expecting. The tripod was also better than I was expecting. I'm not using it, but it is a functional tabletop tripod and I'll find a use for it. The oculars were also better than expected and are going into my collection. The carrying case is great and I'm using it to hold accessories for my other scopes.
Now for the really good: The objective lens, optical tube assembly and focuser are excellent for the price. The focus tube is long enough for use with any CCD or CMOS camera. I mounted mine on a fluid pan-head mount, swapped out the finder, and am using it with a Celestron NexImage 5 camera for taking pics of the moon. The 400mm focal length combined with a 7mm CMOS chip provides the perfect field of view for lunar imaging. Put a decent 45-degree correcting diagonal on it and it makes an excellent spotter for birds, etc.. I'm using it for an ultra-light wide-field grab and go imager. I used it last night to grab some shots of the November full moon and it worked great! If you are a tinkerer like me, for 60 bucks you can't go wrong. If you are willing to spend a few extra bucks on a decent diagonal it can make an excellent spotting scope for under $100!
I suspected it would be plastic and rather "cheapo" looking, and I was right... it is!
But, it is not wobbly or bad to handle, surprisingly sturdy and good optics considering the price.
You do get what you pay for when it comes to telescopes and expecting to see "Hubble" images through this scope is bound to make you disappointed.
I was actually pleasantly surprised by the crisp image this scope gave when looking at the moon.
The supplied barlow (3x) and eyepieces are laughable to a "serious" amateur-astronomer but they do actually perform very well. Unfortunately a 4mm eyepiece is too powerful for a scope like this, it would have made more sense to ship it with a 8 or 12 mm instead. The barlow is plastic but the lens is actually of quite good quality and does not stretch or blur the image noticeably around the edges. If you already have a set of eyepieces you can throw the supplied once in the garbage without any regret, if not, the supplied ones will work pretty good but don't expect any 300x magnifications to work, that's utter bull and shouldn't even be mentioned...
Make sure to use the 45 degree diagonal as you will not get focus otherwise...
You will get stunning views of the moon using this scope, you will also be able to see the bands on Jupiter and the rings on Saturn as well as track their moons.
I would rate the image quality of the scope to 4 stars considering the price but the poor quality of the eyepieces and the finder-scope takes it down to a 3 star.
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Very disappointed with this product.