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Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope

Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope

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  • Smart Mount guides you to the objects highlighted by the Handset
  • LED electronic red dot finderscope for fast positioning
  • Large 1.25" diameter eyepieces
  • Sturdy preassembled construction
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Description

Please do not throw debris into the black hole. Actually, the only rule on this guided trip is that you enjoy the view. The ultimate first telescope, our new Voyager Sky Tour series gives amateur stargazers a pro-grade audio tour of the night sky. Its Illuminated Smart Mount points the way as the talking handset describes constellations and planets, and keeps you engaged with entertaining facts and mythology tidbits. You're an instant expert with the Sky Tour series.


FEATURES:

  • Electronic Sky Tour handset gives you a real-time audio tour of the night sky
  • Discover constellations, mythology, amazing facts and planets
  • Illuminated Smart Mount guides you to the objects highlighted by the Handset
  • LED electronic red dot finderscope for fast positioning
  • Large 1.25" diameter eyepieces
  • Sturdy preassembled construction
  • The ultimate first telescope

Supplier Sku:
789970
Dimensions & Specifications

Recommended Usage

Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets

Brand

Bushnell

Usage

For the Beginner

Finderscope

Red Dot Finder

GPS

No

GoTo

No

Telescopes Series

Bushnell Voyager SkyTour Telescopes

Optical Design

Refractor

Aperture

70mm

Focal Length

800mm

Mount Design

Illuminated Smart Mount

Eyepiece 1

8mm

Eyepiece 2

12.5mm

Highest Useful Magnification

100x

Star Diagonal

1.25 inches

User Level

For the Beginner

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Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope
 
5.0

(based on 5 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (5)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accurate (5)
  • Compact (5)
  • Quality lenses (5)
  • Strong construction (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (5)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Nov

    23

    2010

     
    5.0

    Excellent purchas

    By Sugarmomma

    from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Easy to Operate
    • Quality Lenses
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy
      • Bird Watching
      • MomSon time

      Comments about Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope:

      The price was terrific[...] My son will be thrilled when he sees what Santa left under the tree!!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Feb

      9

      2010

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      "I would buy this product again and agai

      By Rich

      from Murrieta, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Compact
      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope:

        [...]This was a great gift from my father and I recommend everyone that is interested to purchase one.Richard

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        26

        2009

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Totally awesome - celestial even!!

        By none

        from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Compact
        • Easy enough for a child
        • Family night with stars
        • Great hobby for all
        • Quality Lenses
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy

          Comments about Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope:

          My 8 year old grandson is teaching his whole family about the solar system. He thinks it's great fun, and so do we. Now there's always something to do when the stars are shining.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          24

          2009

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Telescope big hit

          By Tiny's Toy

          from Slickville, PA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accurate
          • Compact
          • Quality Lenses
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy

            Comments about Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope:

            Actually, this was a gift to friends. They loved it. They have a huge deck and it is the perfect place to watch the stars and the night sky activity.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            15

            2009

            (14 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Don't judge a book by its cover

            By therman merman

            from houston tx

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Accurate
            • Compact
            • Quality Lenses
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy

            Comments about Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope:

            good telescope :)

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (14 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

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            Customer Q & A

            Q1: Does this telescope come with the tripod?

            A: Yes, the Bushnell Sky Tour 70mm Refractor Telescope comes with the tripod.

            Q2: Can you see objects that are on the ground with this scope?

            A: This telescope can be used for viewing astronomical and terrestrial objects.

            Q3: Would this work well as a gift for my son?  He is 12 years old.

            A: This would be a great gift for someone of his age!  This telescope is easy to use, and capable of seeing quite a few land and sky objects.

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