New DOTD (not the ps2) a dang telescope for 99.99 not 129.99 as originally posted

[watchdog1977]

Bushnell Telescope
Our Price: $99.99 Buy
Quantity Remaining: 200
List Price $229.99 - YOU SAVE $130.00!! Now you can see the moon and stars better than ever. With Bushnell's 650 X 3 reflector telescope, you get power with clear optics, and an adjustable tripod constructed of hardwood for a stable and durable base. This is a perfect gift for holidays and birthdays or for anyone curious at looking skyward on those clear nights!







650 x magnification
3-in reflector
700-mm focal length
Adjustable hardwood tripod
5 X 24 diagonal fingerscope
3.7 X Barlow lens
1.25-in format with 20-mm eyepiece
4-mm eyepiece

 

[watchdog1977]

I know there is more than enough griping in the hot deals forum about buy.coms screwup but I think all of us that missed the PS2 should write cust. support and gripe at them. Who knows at least maybe a G.C. will come of it. also picked up the telescope for the heck of it I mean free shipping too who can beat it

 

[wsmith5]

while the price is good for the telescope , the scope it'self is not that good, 3" mirror is a poor gatherer of light and their claims of 650x are absurd your maximum useful magnification is about 200x, as a toy ok but if you want to really look at stars and planets you need a 6" mirror or bigger to get a view you'd be happy with, if your interested in astronomy email me for more info....Wayne

 

[HigherGround]

this is a kiddie telescope