- Gskyer Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote.

I bought this knowing nothing about telescopes and not knowing what I could expect to see through this thing. Now I know more, I think this is a decent value, but it comes with A LOT of cons. In telescopes, the aperture size matters much more than magnification. The bigger the aperture, the better the image will be. This is a 70mm aperture (2.75 inches), which is about as small as you can get. It's typical for an "entry-level" telescope, and a decent value for the money if you want to get into stargazing without dropping 500 bucks or more on a bigger scope. However, if I could do it over again, I would've spent more and gone with a better one. First, as with all beginner telescopes, it is actually much harder to use than a more intermediate level one. This is something well-known in the amateur astronomy group I've joined, and they never, EVER recommend buying a beginner telescope, ESPECIALLY for kids. Because most kids like looking AT stuff more than looking FOR it. And with this telescope, far more time is spent hunting for objects than actually looking at them. My kid doesn't have the patience or attention span for that, but I rather enjoy the challenge, so I do it. Which brings me to the next problem. This is made for kids. As such, the stand is very short. Which means that all the time you spend hunting for things, you'll having to be hunched over, crouched down, or kneeling on the ground. And if you live in a place with a lot of light pollution, you won't be able to see much more than stars, the Moon, or the brightest planets. Even Mars is difficult to see through this telescope, and you can't make out any detail whatsoever on the surface. You can make out SOME faint detail on Jupiter, especially if you go away from light pollution on a clear, moonless night. And you can just make out Saturn's rings. Venus, on the other hand, is very easy to see. Especially now, near the end of April 2020, it is the brightest it'll be all year, so we've been looking at it every night. It's too bright, even at its dimmest, to make out any detail, but you can see what phase it's in. Galaxies, most nebulas, and many star clusters are beyond the ability of this telescope, but that being said, I was able to see a planetary nebula called The Ghost of Jupiter last night. For perspective, I've had a few weeks of use and practice, and feel comfortable with the telescope, and have a number of apps, charts, and star maps to help me find things, and it STILL took over an hour for me to finally find it, put it close enough to the center of my field of view to use with max magnification, and put it in focus. And even then, it looked like a hazy, bluish star. We couldn't make out any detail or the distinctive eye-shape that can be seen with even slightly larger scopes. Still, it was cool and the kid loved it. I consider it worth the effort, but my back is killing me today. Don't get me wrong, for an entry-level telescope, this is good. It'll serve our needs while we save up for an upgrade. But, like all entry-level telescopes, this is harder to use and not powerful enough to see much. All the time required to hunt for things, for what many may consider a disappointing result, could potentially end up killing a kid's enthusiasm. If you absolutely MUST get an entry-level telescope, this is a good choice. But if at all possible, save up and get a larger aperture.

My husband and I bought the Gskyer telescope as a Christmas gift for our son because he’s super into science and space, and it ended up being a great choice. It was easy to set up, lightweight, and beginner friendly (he’s only 8), which made it perfect for him to learn the basics without getting overwhelmed. The clarity honestly surprised me because you can really see the moon and stars with solid detail. I love that it comes with everything he needs to understand the different parts and how a telescope actually works. It feels sturdy, well made, and not like one of those toys that breaks after a week. If you have a curious kid who loves space or STEM stuff, this is 100 percent worth it and I would definitely recommend it.

So far okay, easy set up. Still trying to figure things out and now sure why he image is the way it is.

I bought this telescope to explore astronomy with my family, and it has been a *fantastic experience*! The optics are surprisingly clear for the price, and the 70 mm aperture lets you see craters on the moon and planets like Jupiter with great detail. The included eyepieces and 3× Barlow lens make it easy to adjust magnification and really get *up close* with celestial objects. Assembly was straightforward, and the adjustable aluminum tripod makes it comfortable to use for both adults and kids. I also appreciate the thoughtful extras like the phone adapter and wireless remote — being able to take photos of what we’re seeing through the eyepiece has been a fun bonus! Overall, this telescope has sparked *a new hobby* in our home. It’s perfect for beginners and hobbyists alike — excellent value and hours of enjoyment under the night sky. Highly recommended!

I recently used this telescope and had a wonderful experience. The image quality is very clear and sharp, especially while observing the moon and stars. It is easy to assemble and simple to use, even for beginners. The zoom feature works smoothly and gives a detailed view of planets and distant objects. The build quality feels strong and durable, and it is lightweight enough to carry outdoors for night sky watching. Overall, this telescope is perfect for anyone who loves astronomy, whether you are a beginner or just exploring stargazing as a hobby. Highly recommended!

Packaging was great - neatly wrapped and packaged in separate carrying bag. Once opened, initially I was impressed with the craftsmanship and a easy set up. On the first use with my wife, surprise date night, both adults, it was obvious- not a good purchase. The eyepiece inset is plastic- which has a metal adjustment pin that locks in your selected eyepiece. After attempting to tighten the 25x zoom eyepiece, it wouldn’t lock. After investigating- it was clear threads were gone on plastic housing; not allowing eyepieces to be locked in place. The quality of the main tube, glass, tripod appeared great, for price point. But for an amateur adult, that wants something that will last and work as advertised, I believe spending more money is likely the way to go. Fix the eyepiece housing and it would be great!

I bought this telescope because my kids have been really into the moon and stars lately, and honestly it’s been a good little starter scope for us. The setup took a minute, but once I figured it out, the kids were excited and we actually got some clear views of the moon. It’s not a super professional telescope or anything, but for a family just trying to get outside and do something fun together, it works. The tripod is a little lightweight, so I had to adjust it a couple times, but nothing crazy. Once everything is set, it stays steady enough for the kids to take turns looking through it. We’ve already used it a few nights in the backyard and they love it. Overall, it’s not perfect, but it does exactly what I needed — something affordable, easy to use, and fun for me and my kids to explore the sky together.

bought it for my 11 year old grand daughter. she loves it. great starter telescope at a good price.

Es mi primer telescopio... y sin tener experiencia, pude tomar fotos a la luna del 1ro de Enero 2020 (Samsung Note-9 y camara en PRO setting). Viene armado, es de rápida instalación en el tri-pie y ensamble del buscador-auxiliar... la verdad es muy intuitivo. Nota: no esperaba el accesorio bluetooth para tomar fotos, excelente!

It didn't work

سيء في الاستخدام ولا أعتقد أنه يستحق أن يسمى تليسكوب ، والبائع خدعني عندما أردت إرجاع الطلب ، قال اشحنه مع إحدى شركات الشحن وعندما شحنته وأخبرته بتكلفة الشحن قال أمازون لا تسمح لنا بدفع أكثر من 50 ريال والتكلفة كانت 140 ريالا .

Its a good telescope for a beginner but I find it a bit hard to use specially with the 10mm. I wish the spotter is useful but its not coz its not that stable and accurate.

Telescope works very well and we are happy with the purchase