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Meade NG70-SM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope

Meade NG70-SM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope

Item#: MEAD408

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List Price : $109.00

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  • Great for kids and beginners
  • Full Size tripod included
  • Red Dot viewfinder
  • 9mm and 25mm eyepieces included
  • AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition software
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Description

The world's top astronomers got started with a telescope just like this one - and so will you.  A quality refractor telescope for land or sky viewing.  Perfect for observing Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon and land objects.

 

A first look at Saturns rings or the crators of the Moon can inspire a lifetime of exploration.  Go to any star party anywhere in the world and you'll see more Meade telescopes than any other.

 

Comes with AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software on DVD

 

AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition software will help you learn the night sky.  It displays more than 10,000 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies and nebulas.  You can print out star charts and even plan your observing sessions.  It operates on any Windows based PC.  Also includes instructional videos.  You'll be up and running in no time.  The universe is waiting.

 

Features:

 

  • Slow motion controls on both axes - Find and track objects easily with precision controls
  • Includes Red Dot Projection Viewfinder - For easy acquisition of guide stars while star-hopping for celestial targets.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Tube Tripod - Provides a rock solid platform for viewing
  • 9mm and 25mm Eyepieces

Supplier Sku:
20218
Shipping Restrictions:
Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
Dimensions & Specifications

Features

Alt-Az Mount

Brand

Meade

Finderscope

Red Dot

Telescopes Series

Meade Starter Telescopes

Optical Design

Refractor

Aperture

70mm

Focal Length

700mm

Focal Ratio

f/10

Mount Design

Altazimuth

Eyepiece 1

9mm (78x)

Eyepiece 2

25mm (28x)

Highest Useful Magnification

150x

Star Diagonal

1.25 inch

User Level

For Kids , For the Beginner

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Meade NG70-SM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope
 
4.5

(based on 8 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

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88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Quality lenses (8)
  • Accurate (7)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Strong construction (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (7)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes (5), No (3)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Jan

    29

    2012

     
    5.0

    Great gift

    By PJC

    from VaB, VA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Easy to Use
    • Quality Lenses

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about Meade NG70-SM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope:

      Bought this a a gift for a very good friend who is into astronomy. This telescopes was a total surprise to my friend and is enjoying searching the night skies. Only suggestion, read instructions to helpo in setting the scopre. Plan to buy one for myself.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jan

      8

      2012

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      An excellent scope

      By K-9 Lew

      from New Jersey

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Quality Lenses

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Meade NG70-SM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope:

        I love this telescope! I first started looking at the sky with a small scope when I was very young. Decades later, I wanted a scope that was good enough to see stuff again, but not pay a fortune. I also wanted a scope from a well known company. This telescope hit all the bases.

        Service and delivery comments:

        The delivery was very prompt and the product arrived in excellent condition. Very satisfied!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        4

        2012

         
        5.0

        Great Purchase

        By Mamma

        from Fishersville, VA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight
        • Quality Lenses

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy

          Comments about Meade NG70-SM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope:

          A perfect introductory telescope. Easy to follow assembly and instruction guide.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          2

          2012

           
          4.0

          I find it hard to see sters

          By Don

          from Slidell La

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Lightweight
          • Quality Lenses
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • Difficult to Use

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy
          • Bird Watching

          Comments about Meade NG70-SM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope:

          haveing a hard time looking at the stars

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Dec

          30

          2011

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Problems but fine overall.

          By Joe

          from Charlotte, NC

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accurate
          • Compact
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight
          • Quality Lenses

          Cons

          • Poor Quality

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy

          Comments about Meade NG70-SM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope:

          My kids love it. They get to see the Moon in a whole new way. Unfortunately the power on switch for the red dot finder broke the first time we turned it on.

          Service and delivery comments:

          The telescope was delivered 4 days late. Sorry kids, this present came form Mom and Dad.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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