Optics : Orion Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit and Customer Reviews
Handy toolkit contains four essential items to help new stargazers find their way around the heavens
Star Target Planisphere shows locations of constellations and deep-sky objects
Discover the Stars is a wonderfully written and illustrated observer's guide
Moon Map identifies craters and lunar features visible with your telescope
RedBeam Mini LED Astro Flashlight emits red light that won't spoil your night vision
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Product Description
That new telescope of yours will show you lots of cool celestial objects, but only if you know where to look. And once you do spot something, wouldn't it be nice to know what it is? With this Toolkit, you'll never be "lost in space"! It contains four items designed to help new astronomers find their way around the heavens: Star Target Planisphere; Discover the Stars observer's guide; Moon map; and RedBeam Mini LED Astro Flashlight.
Optics Reviews Writed by Customer
Nice Package!
2008-05-24
This is an excellent package for the beginning star gazer, and the toolkit is an appropriate companion to binoculars and first telescopes. The Moon page is highly detailed and educational in so far as locate the Moon's viewing treasures. The Discover the Stars book offers much foundation material including these needful sections written in easy-to-read language and big fonts:
Exploring the Night Sky Throughout the Year, January - December (fantastic section!)
Choosing and Using a Telescope
Exploring the Constellations, with Star Charts & Commentary
Exploring the Moon; Phases & Craters
Exploring the Planets
Learning More About Astronomy & Astro Resources
List of Constellations
The planisphere (star wheel) and the red light are cool bonus features as well. The red light teaches the concept about dark adaption for the eyes, and the star wheel allows one to compare the real night sky with a flexible, adjustable guide.
**NOTE: Children (Age 10 and up) will probably need adult guidance as they enter into star gazing activities.
Helpful product
2008-02-08
This kit is a very helpful for someone who has never used a telescope before. The flashlight actually does help keep your eyes from dialating while you are outside at night. All products are designed to really help the beginner.
