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Barska Optics Anchormaster AE10824 Telescope

 
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Product Description
The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running after locating just two alignment stars. Its the... More
The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running after locating just two alignment stars. Its the perfect combination of power and portability. If astronomy is a new hobby, one may wish to start off by using the NexStars built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the NexStar to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. For the experienced amateur, there is a comprehensive database of over 18,000 objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects, bright double stars and variable stars. No matter what level the observer, the NexStar will unfold all the wonders of the Universe Less
Stare at the stars. View the mountains. Anchormaster telescopes delivers you the image, capturing you in the moment of spectacular sights. Elaborately detailed in polished brass and mahogany... More
Stare at the stars. View the mountains. Anchormaster telescopes delivers you the image, capturing you in the moment of spectacular sights. Elaborately detailed in polished brass and mahogany wood, be enthralled with Anchormaster’s grandness. Less
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Key Features   
Optical Diameter 127 mm 80 mm
Max Useful Magnification x 300 x 36
Finderscope   Red-Dot -
Mount Type   Altazimuth Altazimuth
Motorized - No
Focal Length 1250 mm 900 mm
Optical Design   Catadioptrics Refractor
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20714864 31960838
UPC 050234110310 790272978595
Product MPN   
MPN 11031 AE10824
 
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Barska Optics Anchormaster AE10824 Telescope
Barska Optics Anchormaster AE10824 Telescope
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Nice sales help, wish more instructions included and more powerful.

byiwannaboatride Apr 20, 2012
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Pros beautiful
Cons Does not work well
Recommended it? No


Nice sales help on the phone, however when the telescope arrived there were no instructions on how to assemble or operate. When we called to complain we were just told to try the manufacturer's website. We did and were able to assemble but are figuring out how to operate on our own. Not what we... Read full review »

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Beware the Anchormaster

bypublicminded Jun 1, 2010
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Pros Attractive and hefty nautical design.
Cons Poor mechanism and optics hard to focus and swivel.
Recommended it? No

The Barska 9080 Anchormaster Telescope arrived impressively packaged.  And it is impressive. It weighs in at a hefty 30 pounds -- all shiny brass.  But once you get past the shine the disappointment sets in.  The optics disappoint.  The telescope is awkward to set up.  The... Read full review »

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