• Ideal for night sky and land-based viewing.
• Yoke for stable movement.
• Finder helps you quickly locate objects.
• Magnification: 525x.
• Objective lens: 60mm.

.com ---- .com Review Bushnell has been making excellent beginner teles for years, and the Deep Space 525x60 does not fail to live up to their usual standard. Developed for both the beginning astronomer and the nature lover, this tele has many features that will surely impress both crowds. As an astronomical tele its high-power lens is capable of resolving detail on the moon, the rings of Saturn, and beyond. For the nature lover, this tele comes with a more user-friendly Altazimuth , which moves fluidly up, down, left, and right (as sed to the circular movement of most astronomical teles). This means tracking far off objects, or just checking out the scenery is much, much easier. This is a standard 60mm refracting (lens based) tele, but what sets it apart is its dual-use and design, as well as its generous accessory package. With this tele you get three quality eyepieces, a 5mm (140x), 12mm (58x), and a 20mm (35x), as well as a Barlow lens that effectively doubles the magnification of any eyepiece it is used with. Unfortunately these are .96" accessories, not the general standard of 1.25", but that should not prove to be much of a problem. It should also be noted that magnification is not always the answer; many of the most breathtaking objects in the sky actually look better with lower magnification levels. Along with the eyepieces, there is a 5x24mm finder, a sturdy, adjustable tripod with the previously mentioned Altazimuth head. This tele is not only versatile, it is also a complete light-weight package. And in my opinion, portability is the key to getting out night after night and enjoying your equipment. But what can you actually see? Well, for starters, the moon alone can keep most astronomers busy for a life time. A bit further away, you can resolve the reddish disk of Mars, the rings of Saturn, and track the major moons of Jupiter. Outside the Solar System, there are literally thousands of clusters, double stars, and nebula visible in this tele. Its longer focal length (f/11.6), however, means that this tele was really designed for the moon and planets, and this is clearly where it will excel. A long focal length means that the tele is capable of more power, but does so at the expense of the size of the viewing area, which is inherently limited by the small objective lens (60mm). A small lens simply does not allow as much light into the tele, meaning high power views will be dim. The best eyepieces to use with this tele are the lower-power 20mm and 12mm eyepieces. Lower powers with small teles guarantee sharper and brighter views. --Curt Irwin Pros: * Versatile Altazimuth * Complete package of accessories * Sturdy, portable build Cons: * Longer focal length not great for deep space views * 60mm aperture is on the small side * Inadequate .96" accessories From the Manufacturer --------------------- From the Manufacturer Bushnell Deep Space Teles are a great value for both the beginner and intermediate astronomer. Fully featured for night after night of fun and excitement exploring deep into space. Include all-metal optical tube assembly, high-quality glass optic objectives for crisp clear views, full-length variable height tripods, metal yoke ing systems, all-metal accessory trays, rack and pinion focusing mechanisms and patented universal coding system. They can help you take a voyage to hundreds of far-away galaxies, learn about the moons of Jupiter, and explore the craters of the Moon. Meticulously engineered, the advanced optics of Bushnell Teles deliver amazing detail and will keep viewers enjoying the wonders of the universe for many years to come. Specifications for this Bushnell tele include: * Power/Obj.: 525x60mm * Style: Refractor * Focal length: 700mm * Features: Yoke , Vertical Stabilizer Bar, Diagonal Mirror, Barlow, Erecting Lens, Finder, Universal Coding System Some useful tech terms: Magnification (Power): The magnification of a tele is determined by dividing its focal length by the focal length of the eyepiece being used. For example, a 500mm tele with a 5mm eyepiece would magnify objects 100x. Thus, a tele can provide nearly any magnification required depending on the focal length of the eyepiece used. Objective Lens Size (or Aperture): The size of the tele’s objective lens, or aperture, limits the a of power that can be used effectively. As the magnification of an object increases, the brightness of the image decreases. This is because the light gathered by the tele is being spread over a larger area. Focal Length: The measured light path of the optical system (tube length), typically measured in millimeters. Yoke : A u-shaped altaz . Altaz s move up-down and left-right. Finder: On most astronomical teles a lower powered finder with a wider field of view lets the user quickly locate the object to be viewed by the high-magnification main tele. The Nuts and Bolts of the Deep Space 525x60 Refractor