Aomekie Telescopes for Kids Beginners Adults 400/70mm

 

Spot on for a a Christmas or birthday present! Thanksss

 

Hello there! I am extremely happy with the telescope although on Christmas day upon opening, we are missing the reverse clockstop to secure the telescope at an angle? Please can this be sent ASAP.

 

Great supplier very helpful, a good product that we purchased for our six year old grandson who loves it and finds it easy to use.

 

The telescope was for my granddaughter who was over the moon with it. It was easy to put together and easy to use.

 

Very good value product and good quality. A few bits to put together but that was half the fun. Would recommend defo.

 

Bought as a birthday present and ideal for looking at the moon. Once set up, my wife loved looking through the lens.

 

Bought it for my partner, the kid is still in him, chasing the stars he put it together in minutes, has a cool backpack as well, we looked the moon and we saw cheaters it’s worth it!

 

Firstly I want to say that after reading mixed reviews I was a little dubious as to what I would receive – however I should not have worried at all, because for the price, this telescope is fantastic! It does work, it does focus, and you can attach the phone adapter and take photos (with a bit of practice) I will give you my tips to make the best of it – If it doesn’t work then you have not set something up quite right.

Firstly, READ the instructions from start to end. Once you have done this you will have a feel for how you are going to set it up. Get out all the pieces and using the instructions once again, build it step by step – the diagrams are really useful if you’re not sure of the wording.
Every part of this telescope has a locking screw and its anti-clockwise to untighten/take out screws and clockwise to tighten or screw back (depending on what you’re doing)
First the tripod – all 3 clips you see together on each leg, all unclip and extend in its separate part. Once all legs are extended you can unclip the wheel turn and wind it up further (tighten screw once at desired level so it doesn’t move)
Taking the locking platform off the top of the tripod and attaching to main part of telescope is tiny but tricky but totally doable – once you have attached telescope to the platform, make sure you pull out the locking key again so it can slot back on. then close clip.
The eyepiece was also easy to fit on. Just check the diagram for numbered pieces so you can check right way on etc.
Once all set up you can play about with the lenses. take off the covers, and unscrew the little silver screw to allow you to put the lens you want in.. screw it back in place. Point telescope towards a practice scene ( I went for over the vast fields to see what was there that I couldn’t see with the naked eye) Once I moved the telescope around to find something, I used the focus wheels (attached to main telescope) slowly turn them both ways until you find the perfect focus – it was SO clear. I was so happy with it.
There is also a Barlow lens if you wish to use – I haven’t yet but if you do you just screw it in between the eyepiece and the main tube of telescope.

Phone adapter: This was the most tricky for me as there is no real instructions on it – I mean, its fairly self explanatory but my tips are: take phone out of case – easier to align phones camera to the top of the adapter’s lens this way. Its another screw to place your phone in, but my advice would be to not put the phone in first as I did – but screw the adapter lens into the eyepiece first and tighten it – this makes it MUCH easier to focus once you attach phone. Then attach phone aligning the camera on phone to lens piece and tighten screw to hold in place. I find that the focus is harder to find via phone but is possible if you move around slowly. Once you have the view, it moves very very easily as the phone weighs down the scope. so I would suggest using a phone Bluetooth remote to take the pictures to avoid unsettling the focus/view. you can buy cheap ones. (they connect and pair over Bluetooth)

Overall, I am really pleased with this. It does the job, you can see a long way and it focuses perfectly. I am waiting for a clear night sky to try it at night so will update once I do but I am optimistic for good views! For the price this is amazing for beginners and kids.

 

Got this for A bargain price at Xmas.
Kid seems to enjoy it.

Lots of lens for it, easy to setup and lightweight.
Tripods extendable, not a table top one.

 

I bough this as a started for my kid and I and couldn’t be happier.
I showed her all of the constellations, and now she is thrilled every time she finds one.
It work well for a starter telescope. Very easy to set up and store.

 

My nephew loves his telescope, just perfect for him on his birthday!

 

As described, arrived on time very pleased. Will buy from again, my daughter is fassinated by the stars and moon so I got this for her. Will look at getting a few models up in the future. Great as a starter product.