A telescope to take out when you want to quickly see the stars.

The Celestron Firstscope tabletop telescope is on sale for $64 (approximately 85,000 won) in Amazon's spring sale. This is the lowest price this year, and the product is usually sold for $75 at Walmart.

This telescope has been consistently loved by beginners in astronomy since its launch in 2009. It is a Newtonian reflecting telescope with an aperture of 76mm and includes a focal length of 300mm and eyepieces of 20mm and 4mm. Its characteristic feature is that it adopts the Dobsonian mount and can be used immediately without any complicated installation process.

Why do even people with expensive equipment use this telescope?

According to related media reviews, users who own a larger telescope, Skywatcher 200P, also said they still frequently use the Firstscope. The reason is simple. This is because it is light enough to be carried with one hand, and can be observed immediately by simply placing it on a table or trash can.

When making full-scale observations targeting a specific celestial body, a large telescope is taken out, but when you just want to scan the night sky, this small telescope is perfect. In addition to the standard eyepiece, it can be replaced with a more advanced eyepiece, allowing room for performance upgrades.

This product can be easily handled by both children and adults, making it suitable as an astronomical observation equipment for families. Separate mount drawings that can be produced with a 3D printer are also shared to increase usability.

What you need to know before purchasing

This telescope is optimized for portability and ease of use. In related reviews, it received 4 stars and was evaluated as having “portability, ease of use, and an affordable price.” However, it must be taken into account that the aperture and optical performance are insufficient to clearly observe deep space celestial objects.

It is recommended if you are new to astronomy or looking for a portable telescope that you can use right away without installation. On the other hand, if you want to observe deep space objects such as galaxies or nebulae in earnest, it is better to consider a telescope with a larger aperture.