Petz2
The Skymaster
Elite
1337 H4X0R
Karma: +107/-82
Posts: 5152
The Curmudgeon
|
 |
« on: November 14, 2011, 10:30:43 AM » |
|
Petz recommends the Astroscan telescope for purchase during the Christmas season. This telescope is versatile-portable-and affordable. Easy to use and travel with-it's design is like a magnet at Star parties. The Astrscan can safely project images of the Sun to a crowd. A real sweet package for Astronomers at any level of experience.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Veritas
|
|
|
Mike
Mikeintosh
Elite
1337 H4X0R
Karma: +55/-17
Posts: 6028
|
 |
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2011, 04:46:47 PM » |
|
Oh man, that takes me back. Some of my fondest memories as a small child were looking at stars and planets with my Dad through our family's Astroscan.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Petz2
The Skymaster
Elite
1337 H4X0R
Karma: +107/-82
Posts: 5152
The Curmudgeon
|
|
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2011, 06:03:01 AM » |
|
I needed to post a blog about my favorite Edmund product as part of a contest. This really is my favorite telescope for public viewing because it is so cute and practical. No problems with alignment - tracking etc. The scope does not care if a crumb crunchers grabs the eyepiece and gives it a spinThe design is Newtonian and really opens up the heavens for observation. Solar observation of sunspots by a group is very easy. Glad someone enjoyed the post.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Veritas
|
|
|
ScottE
Intern
Karma: +35/-30
Posts: 70
Hypersensitive Tattoo Aficionado
|
|
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2011, 10:05:09 AM » |
|
I never have had one, but have investigated getting one on several occasions. I always seemed to end up looking at the Astroscan. Never quite pulled the trigger.
Good to see it has the "Petz Seal of Approval."
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
What can be asserted without proof, can be dismissed without proof. - Hitchens
|
|
|
CC
Elite
City Manager
Karma: +34/-46
Posts: 2900
More Cowbell!
|
|
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2011, 12:31:25 PM » |
|
I thought this might be a great gift for a family friend of mine, but alas it is backordered every site I found.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. #unnecessaryhashtag
|
|
|
|
SCVTalkers
|
|
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2011, 12:31:25 PM » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Phil Ellis
1337 H4X0R
Karma: +71/-146
Posts: 5038
|
|
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2011, 12:47:30 PM » |
|
That should be a good recommendation for it.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
CC
Elite
City Manager
Karma: +34/-46
Posts: 2900
More Cowbell!
|
|
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2011, 02:22:37 PM » |
|
I was able to make a telephone order with Edmund Scientific (thier site kept crashing on me). So I went old school and called. They even gift wrap for $4.99 lol. The only hitch is a 30 day return policy. By my calculations that puts me 10 days before Christmas. So I hope your recommendation holds up Petz or I'll be wanting $300 bucks in Bier Acadamy.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. #unnecessaryhashtag
|
|
|
Petz2
The Skymaster
Elite
1337 H4X0R
Karma: +107/-82
Posts: 5152
The Curmudgeon
|
|
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2011, 08:12:08 PM » |
|
Did you get the free telescope for the order being over $60.00 ?
Edmund Scientific
We've got a very special offer for our Facebook fans!
Today through November 18th, get a FREE 50mm Telescope with any order over $60. (Telescope is a $49.95 value.) How amazing is that?
How to take advantage:
... 1) Add $60+ of merchandise to your cart on scientificsonline.com
2) Add the telescope (item #3152682) to your cart
3) Enter coupon code: SCOPE60
4) Checkout and complete your order
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: November 15, 2011, 08:19:28 PM by Petz2 »
|
Logged
|
Veritas
|
|
|
CC
Elite
City Manager
Karma: +34/-46
Posts: 2900
More Cowbell!
|
|
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2011, 09:17:04 PM » |
|
I don’t think so. I tried, but the online ordering system would error out when I checked out so I gave up and called.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. #unnecessaryhashtag
|
|
|
Petz2
The Skymaster
Elite
1337 H4X0R
Karma: +107/-82
Posts: 5152
The Curmudgeon
|
|
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2011, 07:58:06 AM » |
|
The sun viewing screen is a great value for enhancing the utility of the telescope. There is a once in our lifetime transit of Venus in June 2012-and this will be a must have item for that event. http://www.scientificsonline.com/checkout/cart/ |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Veritas
|
|
|
Petz2
The Skymaster
Elite
1337 H4X0R
Karma: +107/-82
Posts: 5152
The Curmudgeon
|
|
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2011, 10:51:15 AM » |
|
I don’t think so. I tried, but the online ordering system would error out when I checked out so I gave up and called.
How did the Astroscan workout. Our club will be at Vasquez Rocks on Friday. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Veritas
|
|
|
CC
Elite
City Manager
Karma: +34/-46
Posts: 2900
More Cowbell!
|
|
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2011, 11:59:55 AM » |
|
My friends were thrilled. They have two young children and their Dad is a math/science nerd so I am sure they will make good use of it. Unfortunately they live in Colorado so they can’t make the Vasquez event.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. #unnecessaryhashtag
|
|
|
Petz2
The Skymaster
Elite
1337 H4X0R
Karma: +107/-82
Posts: 5152
The Curmudgeon
|
|
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2011, 06:30:05 AM » |
|
It is a sweet gift to receive.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Veritas
|
|
|
|
