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Carson Red Planet 50-100x90mm Refractor Telescope For Astronomy (RP-400)

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Condition
New
Style
Telescope
Model
RP-400
Dimensions
38.5"D x 38.5"W x 38.5"H
Weight
22 lb
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Finderscope
6x30mm
Warranty
At Carson, we manufacture only the highest quality binoculars. We're so confident in our products that we back them with a No Fault, No Hassle Warranty! In the even that your binoculars get damaged, regardless of cause, Carson will repair or replace them for a total cost of $15.00, which includes all return shipping and handling fees. NO HIDDEN CHARGES! If your binoculars are found to have manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship, Carson will repair or replace your binoculars and return them FREE OF CHARGE.
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Eyepiece, Finder Scope, Camera, Mount

Features 5

  • Magnification: 50x-100x | Aperture: 90mm | Focal Length: 1000mm
  • Finder Scope: 6x30mm | Weight: 21.8 lbs. | Dimensions: 38.5 inch x 4.5 inch x 4.5 inch
  • Perfect for intermediate astronomers | Equatorial Style Mount
  • Included Accessories: K20mm and K9mm eyepieces, 90 degree corner lens and an adjustable aluminum tripod

Description

The Red Planet Series RP-400 is a Refractor telescope. It features superior, fully coated optics and a high quality, heavy-duty aluminum tripod with an equatorial mount to counteract shaking and movements. It features setting circles which allow you to dial in coordinates similar to “latitude and longitude” to find specific stars, planets and constellations. Use the Red Planet telescopes to view the Rings of Saturn, the Moons of Jupiter and much more. It features a 6x30mm finder scope and two high quality eyepieces for the best viewing results. The RP-400 comes with a K20mm and K9mm eyepiece. This powerful telescope is perfect for astronomical viewing. The Red Planet line features a sophisticated and sleek design so attractive you will be proud to keep it out all year round and it will blend nicely with any décor.Warranty: At Carson, we strive to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with the quality of our products. We are so confident in our products that we back them with a One Year Limited Warranty! This Carson product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. Please contact Carson for additional warranty details.

Specs 26

Brand Carson
Model Name Red Planet Series
Eye Piece Lens Description Kellner
Objective Lens Diameter 9 centimeters
Telescope Mount Description Equatorial Mount
Product Dimensions 38.5"D x 38.5"W x 38.5"H
Focus Type Manual Focus
Finderscope 6x30mm

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My final choice
Style: Telescope
This is a great telescope. I highly recommend this scope for a beginner-intermediate astronomer. This week I saw Saturn for three days, my family and I are amazed at the clarity of the image that the telescope has. Before making my purchase had in mind a telescope, but the variety is in Amazon made me step back and learn a little more before deciding which to buy. Already having a better understanding and knowing what I wanted I decided on this telescope. From the results I've had I know I did the best choice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2012 by Francisco Chavarria
Optically decent, but mechanically - be good at tweaking
Style: Telescope
I'm close to 30 years as an amateur astronomer, and 40 as a tinkerer. First off, the boxes were all falling apart when this was delivered. Everything seemed to be intact, but the COUNTERWEIGHT was completely missing. I cobbled a weight up out of stuff most people wouldn't have lying around. Have emailed Carson to get a weight. Might have to update about customer service. As for the scope itself, the optics aren't bad at all - much better than I expected. At less than 100x, I was able to make out the two equatorial bands and a hint of other bands on Jupiter, and the seeing wasn't all that great at the time. I pushed the scope to 200x (the theoretical limit, and then some) on Saturn, and it held the detail quite well! Keep in mind, I was not using the supplied eyepieces, but some decent grade Plossls from Meade and and others - and a Meade shorty 2x barlow. The finderscope is junk, really. Get a right angle correct image one, 6x30 or larger. A standard finder base (orion, and universal) will fit the holes that take the supplied finder, but you'll have to take out the three screws that hold the focuser assembly in place and remove it to get at the screw assembly thing.Didn't even try the eyepieces because I have a good collection of far better ones. I also ordered a better diagonal (the instructions call it a "corner" lens) because these cheap ones are not very good. The tripod is very stable - just needs a flat spot for a bubble level. The biggest issue, for me, was that the Declination lock bolt wouldn't actually lock the shaft, making for a tough time finding and staying on target. The end of the bolt wasn't flat, so I switched it with the too-short latitude lock bolt, and that fixed it. I suppose you could file it. Would I recommend this scope? Yes, if you're good at noodling out minor mechanical problems. In this hobby, one kinda has to. The scope I'd give a 4.5, but the mount gets a 3.5 (for poor hardware choices), hence the 4 stars. The packaging, however, was ridiculously bad. UPDATE: Customer service was on point - emailed Carson a bout the weight and they got it right out to me. Also...If you want to add a clock drive, it can indeed be done! Celestron Logic drive has the right gearing, but the mounting of it takes some modification that many people may not want to undertake. It's fairly easy to do though, and interested parties may contact me for details at [email protected] ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022 by David Carwile
Awesome. Just as described
Style: Telescope
Awesome. Just as described.
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016 by Marty S.
and sturdy. Possibly a bit much for an 11 year ...
Style: Telescope
Bought for my grandson, who is also named Carson. The scope turned out to be HUGE, and heavy. The plan is to drag it to a beach house on Dauphin Island AL, and use it for some star gazing and maybe people watching if it will do that. Just looking at it on Christmas, it seems to be well made, and sturdy. Possibly a bit much for an 11 year old ... but he'll get older. We'll see. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2015 by Michael J. Greener
It works towards the Moon but not quite for Jupiter
Style: Telescope
Had to give it 3-stars. The packaging was soiled on the corners and edges and some of the individual white boxes that protects certain components during shipment were caved in. Luckily, I didn't notice any damages or scratches. Assembly is very straightforward. I tried it for the first time tonight knowing that Jupiter is out according to http://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-and-gemini-stars-high-in-south-at-nightfall-march-28. Viewing the moon is crystal clear using the 20mm lens and that was awesome as I can see its landscape very clear; however, Jupiter was hard to see even through the 10mm lens as it looks more like a fainted orange. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2015 by David Ng
No for kids, but great for those wanting to have a little more.
Style: Telescope
I really like this telescope. It can be a little tricky to get used to, but once you do, you'll be able to see the rings of Saturn, and at least 4 of the moons of Jupiter. They won't be huge, but identifiable for sure.
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023 by CJ
Four Stars
Style: Telescope
nice
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2016 by luckyeddee
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