Gskyer Telescope 600x90mm AZ Astronomical Refractor Telescope for Adults Astronomy, German Technology Scope

I bought this knowing nothing about telescopes and not knowing what I could expect to see through this thing. Now I know more, I think this is a decent value, but it comes with A LOT of cons. In telescopes, the aperture size matters much more than magnification. The bigger the aperture, the better the image will be. This is a 70mm aperture (2.75 inches), which is about as small as you can get. It's typical for an "entry-level" telescope, and a decent value for the money if you want to get into stargazing without dropping 500 bucks or more on a bigger scope. However, if I could do it over again, I would've spent more and gone with a better one. First, as with all beginner telescopes, it is actually much harder to use than a more intermediate level one. This is something well-known in the amateur astronomy group I've joined, and they never, EVER recommend buying a beginner telescope, ESPECIALLY for kids. Because most kids like looking AT stuff more than looking FOR it. And with this telescope, far more time is spent hunting for objects than actually looking at them. My kid doesn't have the patience or attention span for that, but I rather enjoy the challenge, so I do it. Which brings me to the next problem. This is made for kids. As such, the stand is very short. Which means that all the time you spend hunting for things, you'll having to be hunched over, crouched down, or kneeling on the ground. And if you live in a place with a lot of light pollution, you won't be able to see much more than stars, the Moon, or the brightest planets. Even Mars is difficult to see through this telescope, and you can't make out any detail whatsoever on the surface. You can make out SOME faint detail on Jupiter, especially if you go away from light pollution on a clear, moonless night. And you can just make out Saturn's rings. Venus, on the other hand, is very easy to see. Especially now, near the end of April 2020, it is the brightest it'll be all year, so we've been looking at it every night. It's too bright, even at its dimmest, to make out any detail, but you can see what phase it's in. Galaxies, most nebulas, and many star clusters are beyond the ability of this telescope, but that being said, I was able to see a planetary nebula called The Ghost of Jupiter last night. For perspective, I've had a few weeks of use and practice, and feel comfortable with the telescope, and have a number of apps, charts, and star maps to help me find things, and it STILL took over an hour for me to finally find it, put it close enough to the center of my field of view to use with max magnification, and put it in focus. And even then, it looked like a hazy, bluish star. We couldn't make out any detail or the distinctive eye-shape that can be seen with even slightly larger scopes. Still, it was cool and the kid loved it. I consider it worth the effort, but my back is killing me today. Don't get me wrong, for an entry-level telescope, this is good. It'll serve our needs while we save up for an upgrade. But, like all entry-level telescopes, this is harder to use and not powerful enough to see much. All the time required to hunt for things, for what many may consider a disappointing result, could potentially end up killing a kid's enthusiasm. If you absolutely MUST get an entry-level telescope, this is a good choice. But if at all possible, save up and get a larger aperture.

My husband and I bought the Gskyer telescope as a Christmas gift for our son because he’s super into science and space, and it ended up being a great choice. It was easy to set up, lightweight, and beginner friendly (he’s only 8), which made it perfect for him to learn the basics without getting overwhelmed. The clarity honestly surprised me because you can really see the moon and stars with solid detail. I love that it comes with everything he needs to understand the different parts and how a telescope actually works. It feels sturdy, well made, and not like one of those toys that breaks after a week. If you have a curious kid who loves space or STEM stuff, this is 100 percent worth it and I would definitely recommend it.

I’m completely new to stargazing—before this, the closest I got was pointing my spotting scope at the moon and hoping for the best. After poking around online for something simple but not “toy-like,” I landed on this Gskyer 600x90mm telescope, and honestly, I’m really glad I did. First off, putting it together was way easier than I expected. The manual actually made sense (a rare miracle), and within a short time I had everything assembled. The 90mm aperture and 600mm focal length might sound like numbers only pros care about, but even as a newbie, I can say the images look clear and sharp. The two eyepieces (10mm and 25mm) plus the 3X Barlow lens give you options to experiment with magnification. Switching them out takes seconds, which is great when you're still learning what you’re doing. As for the viewing experience: pretty awesome for a beginner. I’ve used it for mountain and treetop views during the day, and at night I’ve been able to see the moon in really nice detail. I even caught a glimpse of Jupiter and its moons, which felt like a tiny personal victory. The only downside is the tripod. It’s definitely kid-height. I’m not tall and even I noticed it sits low. It still works, but if you’re on the taller side, you might find yourself crouching like you dropped your keys. I ended up attaching the scope to an old photography tripod I had lying around, and that fixed the issue instantly. All in all, this telescope has been a great start for someone who’s just dipping their toes into astronomy. Easy to use, beginner-friendly, and gives impressive views for the price. Would absolutely recommend for anyone curious about the night sky!

Very nice beginner telescope... Tripod is excellent, as is aperture lens. I upgraded the finder scope to a red dot. The only problem was the non-geared (tension only) mount and constant Alt backlash. I upgraded to SV225 AltAz mount with fine tuning gears. Minor issue was the course focus adjustment. To prevent focal backlash be sure to tighten the thumbscrew on focuser. For the price this is a very good non-ED refractor scope.

I recently used this telescope and had a wonderful experience. The image quality is very clear and sharp, especially while observing the moon and stars. It is easy to assemble and simple to use, even for beginners. The zoom feature works smoothly and gives a detailed view of planets and distant objects. The build quality feels strong and durable, and it is lightweight enough to carry outdoors for night sky watching. Overall, this telescope is perfect for anyone who loves astronomy, whether you are a beginner or just exploring stargazing as a hobby. Highly recommended!

My husband loves stargazing and he has a couple of telescopes and other accessories for beginners. I wanted to get him something more advanced without being too complicated and too expensive. I spent a lot of time reading reviews and comparing products. The Gskyer seemed like the best choice. It is affordable but reliable and exceeded my expectations. He had fun setting it up. The instructions were clear, and everything felt sturdy and well made. The image quality is surprisingly sharp. for a telescope in this price range. It comes with different eyepieces and lenses and a stable and adjustable tripod. The smartphone adapter is a great bonus. It’s also lightweight and portable, which is perfect for taking it outside or on trips. He loves it! I highly recommend it.

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I’m extremely happy with this purchase. The quality exceeded my expectations, and everything arrived exactly as described. It was well packaged, easy to set up/use, and feels durable and thoughtfully made. I’ve been using it regularly and it performs consistently without any issues. You can tell attention was given to both design and functionality. Shipping was fast, the price was fair, and the overall experience was smooth from start to finish. I would definitely purchase from this seller again and would recommend this product to others without hesitation.