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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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  • 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
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For beginners
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Easy to use
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focal length
400 millimeters
Telescope
600 Millimeters
300 millimeters
500 millimeters
focus type
Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Manual Focus
eye piece lens
Barlow
Telescope
Barlow
Barlow
Barlow
Barlow
objective lens diameter
70 millimeters
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aperture diameter
70 millimeters millimeters
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70 millimeters millimeters
70 millimeters millimeters
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telescope mount
Table Top Mount
Telescope
Altazimuth Mount
Altazimuth Mount
Altazimuth Mount

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  • Rska Starwatcher 400X70Mm Refractor Telescope
  • Carry Case
  • Tabletop Tripod

  • From the manufacturer

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    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

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    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

    Beginner Telescope

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    Carrying Compact Telescope

    • The Barska 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod and Carrying Case is an ideal telescope for the aspiring amateur astronomer.

    For Students and Kids

    • This telescope is ideal for students or those interested in learning more about the night sky. The 70mm objective lens can zoom up to 300x power.

    Adjustable Table-Top Tripod

    • Included with the telescope is a sturdy adjustable tripod, excellent for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals.

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    Explore the Cosmos from Your Table: Unveiling the Wonders with Our Tabletop Telescope!

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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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    Customer reviews

    4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5
    665 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and weight of the telescope. However, some customers have concerns about the durability and stability of the product. They mention that the tripod is short and flimsy, and the spotting scope is unadjustable. Customers also disagree on value, clarity, ease of assembly, and performance.

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    17 customers mention13 positive4 negative

    Customers generally like the quality of the telescope. They mention that it's a nice little telescope, and that it comes packaged in a really nice bag.

    "...The carrying case is great and I'm using it to hold accessories for my other scopes...." Read more

    "I bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift. All pieces come packaged in a carry bag...." Read more

    "...Carrying case is nice. It's no free lunch, but a nice little snack. -30-" Read more

    "Comes in a really nice bag and packed well" Read more

    14 customers mention10 positive4 negative

    Customers like the weight of the telescope. They say it's easy to take on the go and a great travel scope.

    "...Very lightweight and great for camping. Comes with protective holders for each of the eyepieces...." Read more

    "...Great Quality for the price, bags make it easy to tote around." Read more

    "...good scope, good optics, and easy to take on the go. little tripod is more than sufficent for this telescope." Read more

    "...would have an interest in this so bought a middle grade one but its light and cheaply made - will upgrade very soon" Read more

    102 customers mention69 positive33 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the telescope. Some mention that it's a cheap telescope, but it' s reasonably good for a low price, the optical tube assembly and focuser are excellent for the price. However, others say that it is not high end, the tripod is pretty cheap, and it'' a good toy for the money.

    "...factor is awesome, solid (even though it's all plastic) build quality. Great entry level amateur telescope!" 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

    "...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

    59 customers mention32 positive27 negative

    Customers are mixed about the clarity of the telescope. Some mention that it gives a decent view of the moon, while others say that for beginners, it really can't see anything up close. The optics are very clear, but when you get to the 100x, the quality is not too bad. However, some say that it's difficult to attempt to sight in, and that the stars are not even possible to see.

    "...It worked great! Was surprisingly easy to use and clear...." Read more

    "...end up with a set-up that is extremely unsteady and next to impossible get a good view of anything...." Read more

    "...Then looking at the moon you will be very impressed with the clarity and the detail you are not used to seeing...." Read more

    "...lens seems to be reasonable quality, Its high mag eyepiece is a little shy on eye relief, and gives a kind of blotchy image, which, nontheless is..." Read more

    50 customers mention30 positive20 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the telescope. Some mention that it was insanely easy to use, while others say that it is fairly easy to set up and good for beginners. However, some say that the set up is beautiful, but not easy to setup as a spotter scope for other scopes, and that there was not enough instructions.

    "...It worked great! Was surprisingly easy to use and clear...." Read more

    "...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

    46 customers mention25 positive21 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the telescope. Some mention it has proven very successful in its usage, giving a good image, and works well enough to see the moon. However, others say that the barlow lens is a trash and won't work for nothing. It's a very small telescope and not very powerful at all, and is rated as a complete beginner. The tabletop isn't really useful.

    "...I wasn't expecting incredible quality. Works great, portability factor is awesome, solid (even though it's all plastic) build quality...." Read more

    "...this out somewhere where it is completely dark, but it is not that powerful of a telescope...." Read more

    "...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..." 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

    52 customers mention6 positive46 negative

    Customers are not satisfied with the durability of the telescope. They mention that the tripod is short and made of flimsy plastic. The spotting scope is unadjustable and the tripod needs a sturdy base to set it on. The telescope is not very stable and the plastic parts are not very good. The price but the poor quality of the eyepieces and the finder-scope takes it down to a.

    "...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." 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

    "...Some plastic parts are not very good. The finderscope is not really helping me, it is movable, so I think I didn't adjust it as is should...." Read more

    "...This telescope is not very stable as the tripod is cheap plastic as well...." Read more

    22 customers mention6 positive16 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the telescope. They mention that the tripod is small and not practical. The stand could be a little longer, and the leg was short. However, some customers also 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 wasn't expecting incredible quality. Works great, portability factor is awesome, solid (even though it's all plastic) build quality...." Read more

    "...The only down fall is the tripod size. The small tripod just isn't practical...." Read more

    A great low-budget OTA for customizing and experimenting. Replace the diagonal and it's a great spotter for the price.
    4 Stars
    A great low-budget OTA for customizing and experimenting. Replace the diagonal and it's a great spotter for the price.
    I bought this scope because it was under $60 and I wanted something that I could customize and experiment with for imaging. I was pleasantly surprised!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!
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2017
    I bought this scope because it was under $60 and I wanted something that I could customize and experiment with for imaging. I was pleasantly surprised!
    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!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars excelente producto
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, compact, great quality at a low price. Affordable hobbie for all ages.
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    Nitin Aggarwal
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is the best thing as could be
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    Miriam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
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    5.0 out of 5 stars What a great telescope for viewing the stars and moon
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