Compare Televue GXC-3370 Telescope to Celestron FirstScope 76 Telescope

The Tele Vue-85's mix of aperture and small physical size makes it a wonderful "go anywhere, do anything," crossover instrument with Tele Vue quality, of course. With APO performance and airline portability, the Tele Vue-85 has been delighting astronomy and birding enthusiasts and reviewers alike. "Eye-popping performance that raises the standard of excellence for highly portable instruments." Evaluation of double-stars, lunar detail, deep sky and photography were reported in Sky and Telescope as: "Truly awesome! ...Incredible!...the view almost blew me off my chair!..." The conclusion, "...an extremely powerful, compact instrument capable of delivering stunning images of the universe." The Better View Desired website reviewer summed up the Tele Vue "experience" when he said he would choose the Tele Vue-85, to really enjoy the incredible beauty of the living birds. Less

The Celestron FirstScope telescope pays tribute to the men and women who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us. High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube make Celestron FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope.Portable and lighweight table-top design makes Celestron FirstScope telescope easy to store, transport and setup. This portable Celestron telescope is very easy to observe with.Simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object. Stylish and decorative design makes this Celestron telescope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy. Less