I do not make any money or benefit in any way from my recommendations. I purchased the telescopes shown in the video. Nothing was given to me or loaned to me.
This little scope comes in at least three versions:
Version 1 basic scope ($130):
www.amazon.com/s?k=sarblue+ma...
Version 2 with full length tripod and finder scope ($160):
www.amazon.com/Maksutov-Casse...
Version 3 with tabletop Dobsonian mount and finder scope ($160):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Features of the Scope
GOOD:
• Great optics! Comparable to a very good 60mm refractor.
• Cute with the little removable door.
BAD:
• Horrible mount. (except for the Dobsonian version). You cannot find anything and you cannot stay aimed at an astronomical subject, even a bright one like the Moon. Even the Dobsonian version is hard to use at 37x. You really should have slow motions at this magnification.
• No finder on the cheapest version. You must have a finder with this scope to make it usable!
• Only one eyepiece and the magnification is very high at 37x.
• Not suitable for kids in any version.
My review of the much better and closely related Newtony 50mm reflector for kids: • Review of the Acuter N...
Unbiased telescope reviews by other well-qualified people:
telescopicwatch.com/
• Best Telescopes for Ki...
Alternate Telescope Recommendations:
Option Number 1:
Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector $150
www.telescope.com/Orion-SkySc...
• Larger Aperture (better images in general)
• Parabolic mirror!
• Two good eyepieces
• Red dot finder
Option Number 2:
Astronomers Without Borders OneSky Reflector Telescope $250
Same advantages as Orion SkyScanner but even more aperture! The best beginner telescope!
shop.astronomerswithoutborder...
See my review of the OneSky telescope here: • Astronomers Without Bo...
Option Number 3:
Spectrum ExploraPro 70 Maksutov $180
spectrumoi.com/product/st-az6...
• Larger Aperture (better images in general)
• Slow Motion Controls!
• 3 eyepieces for different powers
• high quality full height tripod
Other Links:
A very fun website about the Sarblue 60 (use Google Translate)
uwakinabokura.livedoor.blog/ar...