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Astronomical Telescope Recommended by Experts to Beginners – Super Powerful, Robust and Portable… Ideal for Beginners in Astronomy__ “Great telecopy for those of us who are just starting out: I bought this Slokey telescope because it is always ready to take it out and start looking in less than two minutes. This telescope is powerful enough to see the moon in great detail, Jupiter and Saturn (the rings are visible). It is also good for Messier’s larger and brighter objects like the Andromeda and the Orion Nebula. It is a 10 by 10 telescope to start with astronomy, has a stable tripod and good eyepieces.” “Very good telescope, easy for beginners with professional precision: The telescope came to me very quickly, well packed, and I mounted it 100% in less than 15 minutes. I’m a newbie astronomer with ambition to learn more, so I decided to look for a telescope that would suit both near and distant objects. I have achieved very precise views of small craters on the moon with the 6mm eyepiece and the Barlow 3x lens together, it is a little more difficult to find the exact focus as you increase the magnification, but with patience and practica you can get a clear image using the maximum power. As for the tripod, I have not had any problems, it is of robust construction, especially when the tray is mounted between the 3 legs. I recommend it, it has exceeded my expectations.” – Angela, verified purchase. IMPROVEMENTS OF THE SLOKEY 50080 OVER THE 40070:
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We live by the beach so we bought it my husband to look at boats and ships.
Very easy to assemble.
Just a little less sturdy when fin attached needs a bit more support to stay still.
Bought this for my mum for Christmas she she is obsessed with the moon and loves taking pictures of it on her phone. Absolutely worth every penny. These photos are from her first attempt using it on a cloudy night, so can’t wait to see what she’s able to see with practise and on a clearer night. Easy to set up, and fantastic quality.
I got this telescope and this is an amazing product I have seen the moon today up close and it was amazing showing every single detail also saw the planet Jupiter and I could see it in great quality in a light pollution area also when the other day I saw loads of stars in great view I absolutely recommend this telescope its definitely 10/10
Viewing through your phone means others can also see, and you can capture any image.
Would definitely recommend.
This is my first telescope and very happy with it.
It is easy to assemble with a step by step guide.
This is perfect for a beginner who doesn’t want anything too complicated. Once you have set up your red dot finder, it’s simple, use your red dot finder to point to the image you want which will then appear in the telescope viewer. (Focusing required)
The camera attachment is a bit faffy at first but practice makes perfect.
I’ve looked at a few stars and various wildlife and am waiting for some clearer night skies at the moment. The telescope comes with various lenses with different magnifications including a Barlow lense which will come in useful once we get a new moon. I’m extremely pleased with the product for the price and would recommend this to an adult beginner.
I’m a beginner so, I don’t understand nothing about telescopes But it was easy to assemble following the instructions and set up the phone to. Quality and focus of the image is good for me, in the day time, I didn’t try in the night time yet.
Love it. Want to see some shooting stars and meteors
Great gift worth every penny addons should be advertised bette
Becuase it is a smaller scope you may not be able to see everything you may want to however I popped a 6mm lense in and since then it’s been fantastic however if you’re not a beginner I would recommend going for the larger scope
This telescope is definitely for beginners, as the image is quite shaken when you need to search and adjust it often. However, if locked in place, it is ok.
I gifted it to my daughter and it was exactly what she could have asked for as a beginne
I’m a total beginner & can’t wait to start using the scope. It was super easy to put together & instructions are straightforward.
Not really had chance to try it out yet but looks well made and well packaged, it comes with all sorts of accessories so you don’t have to buy anything else when you first get going.
I was very pleased of how quickly my parcel arrived and I also received an email from Slokey on how too set up the scope and also making sure all was good with my purchase and if I was happy with everything, which I thought was very decent and helpful, the scope itself was easy to set up and get outside for a view of the full moon straight away, it will still take me a while to get used to the different magnification on the 3 lenses and also adding on the Barlow lens, but it’s a very good scope and I’m hoping for more clear nights, I would recommend this scope for anyone wanting to try out star gazing
I was very pleased of how quickly my parcel arrived and I also received an email from Slokey on how too set up the scope and also making sure all was good with my purchase and if I was happy with everything, which I thought was very decent and helpful, the scope itself was easy to set up and get outside for a view of the full moon straight away, it will still take me a while to get used to the different magnification on the 3 lenses and also adding on the Barlow lens, but it’s a very good scope and I’m hoping for more clear nights, I would recommend this scope for anyone wanting to try out star gazing
I was very pleased of how quickly my parcel arrived and I also received an email from Slokey on how too set up the scope and also making sure all was good with my purchase and if I was happy with everything, which I thought was very decent and helpful, the scope itself was easy to set up and get outside for a view of the full moon straight away, it will still take me a while to get used to the different magnification on the 3 lenses and also adding on the Barlow lens, but it’s a very good scope and I’m hoping for more clear nights, I would recommend this scope for anyone wanting to try out star gazing
I got my Slokey telescope and I was happy with how many attachments came with it and the tripod, it was all so easy to set up, light weight, great views, very happy have been star gazing everynight since I got i
Complete skywatching beginner here. Telescope looks good and is easy to assemble. Very easy to pack away in the neat-looking carry-bag, which is light so no problem in moving the kit around. I had thought that once you put it all together it’d be a pain to move to different locations but that isn’t the case. I now just need to figure out two things: a) how to use it properly and b) what I’m looking at!
Bought as a present very pleased with it but finding it hard to get clear pictures of moo
The telescope has all the accessories needed to get started. Bought for my 9year old son and was simple enough for him to assemble. Looking forward to using it.
I would be pretty disappointed if I had paid the original 300 asking price.
Seems ok otherwise.
Being new to astronomy and telescopes,I wasn’t really up on which scope I needed but the slokey 50080 is absolutely perfect for seasoned pros and beginners like myself. It came with additional lenses that range from nearby observation up to planetary observations .due to poor winter cloud coverage and snow I have not as yet really had the chance to put it through its paces but I really look forward to this but it looks and maneuvers like more expensive telescopes with “A” rate clear magnification and study extendable tripod that makes it all round pleasing to the eye ..5/5..
ipod is a little flimsy and hard to align, but for the price it’s a great telescope!
Given the price this had the best specification and equipment included. It’s well built and easy to put together. I’ve only used it a handful of times but had some good results so far.
Not had a chance to try it properly yet but first impressions are good. Easy to assemble and the instruction booklet was very clear to follow. One negative I did find was the three middle size set screws were rusty on the thread and the knurled section , this suggests the plating process was either faulty on this batch of screws or the telescope and accessories have been in storage for a while. It’s not worth sending the whole thing back for the sake of three screws so I’ll live with it and just hope there’s not more corrosion somewhere I can’t see.
Love this telescope, beautifully engineered, the ease of assembly even for a first time novice is impressive the valise is perfect for transporting to our caravan. Overall first class service with follow-up from Slokey to ensure I am happy with my purchase. At the price I paid, I am well pleased
Purchased for young son for Christmas and he loves it!
Very good value and really well packed. Well made item.
I haven’t really used it properly yet as it’s too cold for me
We have set it up and used it from house, even through the window we could read car number plates a good distance away! I can’t wait to get out and look at the moon and stars.. just need the warmer weather! My Husband set it up and it seemed quite simple to put together. Seems nice and sturdy on the stand. It’s good that you can see with your phone too.
I haven’t really used it properly yet as it’s too cold for me
We have set it up and used it from house, even through the window we could read car number plates a good distance away! I can’t wait to get out and look at the moon and stars.. just need the warmer weather! My Husband set it up and it seemed quite simple to put together. Seems nice and sturdy on the stand. It’s good that you can see with your phone too.
So far can’t find any faults with this lightweight, and extremely well built telescope. Assembly was a piece of cake. The controls are nice and smooth and easy changeable eyepieces and barlow lenses. Will update once we can get some clear weather but so far all is good
Product was simple to assemble and use , it was given as a present for a 9 yr old so not being fussy to assemble or use was important which meant she could get on with focusing on using, enjoying and stretching her imagination.
My husband managed to set this up with ease, seller was kind enough to email ahead of delivery to help assist if needed. Comes in a lovely case and the attachment for your phone is a great addition. Brilliant thanks
Easy to put together, good instructions, feels solid and good quality.
Bought this for my teenage son for Christmas, he absolutely loves it.
Just what I wanted. i have a 5 inch aperture 650mm focal length equatorial mount reflector telescope but wanted something less bulky for travelling. This was just the ticket with good clear magnification, a variety of eyepieces, mobile camera mount and good carrying case for everything including the tripod.
The telescope was delivered within 36 hours of ordering at peak Christmas time. All intact and nicely packaged in carrying case. I have yet to calibrate and align but assembly was not difficult. Less than 30 minutes. Overall appearance very impressive.
Arrived very quickly and telescope in excellent packaging. Very easy to put together and get working in under 30 minutes. Very helpful follow up email from Slokey with tips on operation after you get started. I like the fact its lightweight and easily transportable, can’t wait to use it outside for taking photos of the moon.
A gift for my grandson. Well made “proper telescope”
Good quality ,decent lens. More than a starter telescope.
This is one brilliant telescope. The mount is steady and strong. Comes with 6/10/25mm eyepieces. Red dot finder is smooth and easy to use. Very impressed with the bag and the other little compartment bag. Comes with an instruction manuel which is clear and easy to follow. Very impressed.
Very pleased with this, although we haven’t used it to view wildlife yet, which is the main reason we bought it!
My husband has mentioned for a while his desire to have a telescope to view the stars. So this year I brought one, I was a bit nervous, as I knew nothing about telescopes. So with a bit of research I decided on this model.
My husband loves it, spent an hour setting it up and the last two evenings looking at the stars and attaching his phone. The product is well made with a handy travel case. It arrived on time and was a reasonable price. I’d recommend for anyone who wants to give astronomy a go.
I’m so pleased with this telescope. I hadn’t used a telescope since a child and straight away was able to see Jupiter and its moons and Saturn and it’s rings. It is easy to set up and the spotting scope makes it really easy find what you’re looking for. There are a few optional extras that would be really useful but there is enough included to set yourself up for observing the basics.
I have always tried zooming into the moon and even more ambitious I tried Jupiter.
Their after sales lady Mary very helpful in sending me a link for accessories for fixing a camera to the telescope.
Quick out the box I had the telescope assembled, quality appears good, easy to use. Only had the chance to use once so far but straight away I saw Jupiter’s moons which was great. Looking forward to more clear skies !
The Telescope arrived and everything seems ok. Very easy to assemble, although the red dot finder was a little confusing at first.
Really looking forward to using it but so far the skies have been overcast and we were just on a full moon.
I did get an opportunity to play with it and tried to look at Jupiter, obviously it’s not that big and I need practice but I could see a bright planet and three moons amazing.
The Telescope arrived and everything seems ok. Very easy to assemble, although the red dot finder was a little confusing at first.
Really looking forward to using it but so far the skies have been overcast and we were just on a full moon.
I did get an opportunity to play with it and tried to look at Jupiter, obviously it’s not that big and I need practice but I could see a bright planet and three moons amazing.
Bought this as a gift for our son’s 50th B/D. He was very pleased with it and has already put it to use, getting a great photo of the moon. One problem to overcome is that the angular adjustment cannot be securely locked. Even after tightening the adjustment, there’s a tendency for the scope to drop, spoiling the careful set-up. This will make it really difficult to focus on objects much smaller than the moon. Overall though the light weight and portability is impressive.
Bought this as a gift for our son’s 50th B/D. He was very pleased with it and has already put it to use, getting a great photo of the moon. One problem to overcome is that the angular adjustment cannot be securely locked. Even after tightening the adjustment, there’s a tendency for the scope to drop, spoiling the careful set-up. This will make it really difficult to focus on objects much smaller than the moon. Overall though the light weight and portability is impressive.
Bought this as a gift for our son’s 50th B/D. He was very pleased with it and has already put it to use, getting a great photo of the moon. One problem to overcome is that the angular adjustment cannot be securely locked. Even after tightening the adjustment, there’s a tendency for the scope to drop, spoiling the careful set-up. This will make it really difficult to focus on objects much smaller than the moon. Overall though the light weight and portability is impressive.
I am soooooooo happy with the results after using the telescope! It blew my mind! If you are like me and sceptical as to which one to go for and cautious to the quality, fear not, this telescope is amazing, the detail you can see of the moon is breathe taking. I am still in shock. Absolutely incredible, BUY IT!!!!! You will not be disappointed..
Fantastic buy, took a little bit of time to get used to using it but when I finally did the views were amazing! All round great product. Would recommend. My only issue is my iPhone camera doesn’t work well with the phone holder, however that is nothing to do with the actual telescope itself. 100% would recommend!!
Set up was easy
Tripod seems steady
Yet to properly test i
Very quick and easy to set up. Initial impression is a very good product that fulfils all we expected and more…now we just need need a clear night to use it properly!
On a side note, this was delayed due to lack of stock in the UK and was supposed to be a Christmas present. However I cannot fault the communication regarding the shortage and I was informed as soon as it returned to stock.
Husband is very happy with this.
He has said lining up the phone to get
Pictures takes a little practise but he was
easily able to get it up and running.
Bought as a present for my husbands birthday. He is very pleased with it, it was easy to assemble and set up.
Opened up the telescope this morning which comes in a sturdy portable carry bag 80 x 25 x 10 cms is comfortable to carry and is protective of the equipment.
Follow the advice in the user manual set the telescope up in daylight and take your time. I attached my Apple i6 mobile and focused it on to a tree just under 800 metres away using the lowest magnification. First impressions are most impressive and exactly what I am looking for – an adaptable day/night telescope for observing the planets and country life. All I need now is a clear night sky, can’t wait.
This was a Christmas present for my husband who was over the moon when he received it. Very lightweight and easy to assemble, I’m sure he will enjoy using it lots.
I bought this for my 9 year old son. The assembly was very easy with clear instructions meaning he was able to use it almost immediately. The product feels solid and the diagonal lens makes it easy for him to view when on the tripod. The phone adapter is also a good addition for him giving him instant access to the image as well as the opportunity to put them straight onto his device. Very pleased.
Easy to assemble. Great lenses. Brought for my daughter who was using this Telescope very quickly.
Would be good if a Planisphere as included to make the set complete. But these are relatively cheap to buy.
This telescope is lovely and suitable for keep in garden. You need good balanced place where telescope legs can stay firmly in place. The moon look amazing full light and so beautiful. My astronomy studies start next September. I loved space and stars
Brilliant instruction manual made it very simple to assemble and set up viewing. I bought this telescope for my two granddaughters, as soon as my granddaughters finished school they came straight to my house really excited about the telescope arriving. Hooked immediately and great value for money.
My partner has always wanted a telescope . This one I bought for him is perfect he loves it has everything I need and want thank you.
My first astroscope I have owned after years of wanting one. After looking at the recent comet with binoculars I decided to get one. After much research I decided this was the one. Great mag, and portable. Tried it on a clear night and could make out the band’s on Jupiter and a good from mars. Unfortunately cloud came in and haven’t used since but so far very happy.
My first astroscope I have owned after years of wanting one. After looking at the recent comet with binoculars I decided to get one. After much research I decided this was the one. Great mag, and portable. Tried it on a clear night and could make out the band’s on Jupiter and a good from mars. Unfortunately cloud came in and haven’t used since but so far very happy.
Bought this for my 10 year old daughter who recently became interested in space. The photos are from our first time using it. They are of Mars. We now can’t wait for the next full moon.
The telescope is easy to set up and use. I’m not great with these kind of things. But even I managed it. It’s great because it’s lightweight and easy to move and carry. You get the adapter for your phone so you can take photos. It’s also easier to look through the phone screen, than through the telescope. Great product, highly recommend
Everything is clearly explained in the instructions, so that it is very easy to understand how to operate, how it works and what you are looking at. After a couple of uses, I got a lot better at finding tiny objects and can fairly easily visualise Saturn’s rings or Jupiter’s moons. The moon is stunning.
The eyepieces and barlows that come with it offer enough magnification to see Jupiter and Saturn. You can buy extra barlows or eyepieces off of Slokey’s website.
One thing that I really liked is customer support. One of the eyepieces that I got came with dust and an imperfection. I contacted the company and they sent their apologies and shipped a new piece right away.
A great buy if you want to start stargazing!
Everything is clearly explained in the instructions, so that it is very easy to understand how to operate, how it works and what you are looking at. After a couple of uses, I got a lot better at finding tiny objects and can fairly easily visualise Saturn’s rings or Jupiter’s moons. The moon is stunning.
The eyepieces and barlows that come with it offer enough magnification to see Jupiter and Saturn. You can buy extra barlows or eyepieces off of Slokey’s website.
One thing that I really liked is customer support. One of the eyepieces that I got came with dust and an imperfection. I contacted the company and they sent their apologies and shipped a new piece right away.
A great buy if you want to start stargazing!
I bought this for my husband who was delighted. We’ve both enjoyed looking at the moon, unfortunately our night skies have been overcast the last few nights but after 1st experience know we will both enjoy using this telescope. It was easy to set up and gives great clarity. Bonus, it is portable and light weight with a carry case. We’re looking forward to taking it with us on holiday in France next year. Can strongly recommend this telescope to amateur star gazers.
With this being my first telescope I’m still figuring it out but the process it a lot of fun, unfortunately I have yet to view the moon (Here’s almy first photo of venus instead), and I only figured out how to improve the view of the planet venus after the photo I posted was taken.
As for the telescope, while I have nothing to compare it to, I’m still beyond impressed, it does everything it has set out to do and then some. My only complaint is that it wobbles quite a bit when touched or knocked but thats probably due to the tripod being rather lightweight since it’s probably more of a travel scope. Still, it’s easy enough to work around and doesn’t bother me too much, weights can be added for more stability after all.
I love how the telescope comes in a carry bag, even the bag is really good quality material, just like everything else and makes it so easy to pack and store away or transport around.
I can’t think of any issues that would put a negative on anything, it comes with a 2 year warrenty so any slights out of the box can be worked around.
Overall whether you’re new to telescopes like I am or have more experience, this Telescope with well worth the money!
With this being my first telescope I’m still figuring it out but the process it a lot of fun, unfortunately I have yet to view the moon (Here’s almy first photo of venus instead), and I only figured out how to improve the view of the planet venus after the photo I posted was taken.
As for the telescope, while I have nothing to compare it to, I’m still beyond impressed, it does everything it has set out to do and then some. My only complaint is that it wobbles quite a bit when touched or knocked but thats probably due to the tripod being rather lightweight since it’s probably more of a travel scope. Still, it’s easy enough to work around and doesn’t bother me too much, weights can be added for more stability after all.
I love how the telescope comes in a carry bag, even the bag is really good quality material, just like everything else and makes it so easy to pack and store away or transport around.
I can’t think of any issues that would put a negative on anything, it comes with a 2 year warrenty so any slights out of the box can be worked around.
Overall whether you’re new to telescopes like I am or have more experience, this Telescope with well worth the money!
With this being my first telescope I’m still figuring it out but the process it a lot of fun, unfortunately I have yet to view the moon (Here’s almy first photo of venus instead), and I only figured out how to improve the view of the planet venus after the photo I posted was taken.
As for the telescope, while I have nothing to compare it to, I’m still beyond impressed, it does everything it has set out to do and then some. My only complaint is that it wobbles quite a bit when touched or knocked but thats probably due to the tripod being rather lightweight since it’s probably more of a travel scope. Still, it’s easy enough to work around and doesn’t bother me too much, weights can be added for more stability after all.
I love how the telescope comes in a carry bag, even the bag is really good quality material, just like everything else and makes it so easy to pack and store away or transport around.
I can’t think of any issues that would put a negative on anything, it comes with a 2 year warrenty so any slights out of the box can be worked around.
Overall whether you’re new to telescopes like I am or have more experience, this Telescope with well worth the money!
My son-in-law simply loves this telescope and is hoping for some clear nights to do some stargazing. Wonderful value. Thank you.
My telescope came with the wrong finderscope holder, but the Slokey team was super friendly and immediately sent me the correct holder, which is why I am giving them 5 stars.
Nicely made piece of equipment for a beginners telescope at a reasonable price. Assembly instructions nice and clear but images for mounting findescope confusing – bracket reversed. Setting finderscope up can be fiddly and time consuming but end result worthwhile. Some form of additional height adjustment on the tripod would be useful but realise not possible with the pricing. Now hoping for some clear skies to do some observations.
We bought this as a beginner to astronomy. It is easy to set up and provides clear views of the moon. The small bag inside is handy for carrying all the smaller parts. The mobile phone attachment provides good photo opportunities but takes a little while to get the hang of. Happy with the purchase.
This was easy to set up for a complete novice as I am.I am enjoying getting to know how to use it.
Hopeful I will improve with time.
Easy to assemble and set up.