Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope by Orion
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Digital camera reviews of Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
Digital camera Review: A great start
Summary: 5 Stars
I am new to astronomy, and this was my first telescope. It was easy to assembly, and I have been enjoying it very much. I can now see the 4 moons of Jupiter, and the rings around Saturn, and to view the moon is totally awesome. This is a great beginner scope at a reasonable price!Digital camera Review: A great telescope
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the telescope for my Grandson as a Christmas present. It wasn't the cheapest but not the dearest either. My Son is over the moon about it, literally, as he says he can see the craters and mountains clearly. However he is already thinking of enhancing it to see even further. I'm not sure if this is for my grandson's benefit or for his. Great educational gift. We will be visiting in June and look forward to testing it at first hand.Digital camera Review: A very serious, professional little Dobsonian scope!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is, quite simply, one of the best buys in smaller, portable Dobsonian Newtonian Reflector scopes today. Usually, the two terms (portable and Dobsonian) are mutually exclusive, but the 4.5 weighs in at only around 22 pounds, which makes it quite portable, and a pleasure to operate and turn and point with its Dobsonian base. I have owned the XT4.5 and the XT8. Both phenomenal pieces of gear. Both capable of deep sky views. Having used both, I can assure you that the 4.5 is capable of clear views up to around 200x. It was even able to handle the increased magnification of a Barlow Lens and high power eyepiece, for utterly stunning close up views of the lunar surface on a really clear night! Saturn's rings and the 'Cassini Division' was easily discernable as well. Of course it won't rival the views of the larger Dobsonians, but the 4.5 holds its own as a real, well crafted, quality telescope. An adult will have to bend down a bit for viewing, but I solved that challenge by simply putting the scope on a milk crate, or using a small, portable folding gardeners chair, which is low to the ground. No big whoop. All in all, a GREAT tool for viewing the heavens for your kids AND adults!Digital camera Review: Begginers Stargazer gift
Summary: 4 Stars
Gave this to my 13 yr old son as a Christmas gift in Dec 09, he has used it many, many times and still to this day finds it very interesting. Anything that can catch a teenageers attentin in this day and age without having a touch screen or earphones is a miracle. I would recommend this product for it's quality, as well as it's educational value.Digital camera Review: Couldn't be happier
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this for my wife as a gift for her birthday.
It does require a bit of assembly for the base, but it was super easy. In fact, I did it with one hand (my left) due to an injury!
This is our first telescope of any kind, so I was a bit nervous since I had never even heard of Dobsonian scopes. Last night we looked at the "supermoon" and it was amazing! Very bright and clear. The height makes it a little awkward to use(about 36 in). You either need to sit on a stool or put it up on a platform. Probably just right for kids though. I keep seeing this referred to as a "beginner scope", and though that may be true, I don't think we need much more. Although....I sure would like to take a look through one of those 8 or 10 inch scopes now!