Tasco 13T

Product Description

The Tasco 13T telescope is a refractor telescope with a 60mm aperture and 900mm focal length. Tasco 13T offers a maximum magnification of 120x, enabling detailed viewing of stars, planets, and celestial wonders. Novice stargazers find the Tasco 13T a good option for exploring the night sky, benefiting from its complete setup including an equatorial mount and slow motion controls. Portability and affordability make the Tasco 13T accessible to many aspiring astronomers. Tasco 13T serves as a great gateway for beginners to delve into the mysteries of space, providing smooth and precise viewing experiences.

Should you buy Tasco 13T as your first telescope?

The Tasco 13T is not recommended as a first telescope for serious astronomy enthusiasts. Tasco has a reputation for producing entry-level “toy telescopes” with limited capabilities and subpar build quality. We advise beginners to avoid Tasco and instead invest in small refractors or reflectors from reputable manufacturers. Quality instruments cost more but offer superior optics, construction, and overall performance. Buyers face a daunting task when choosing a first telescope due to the overwhelming choice of options available. Spending more on a high-quality instrument from a respected brand will provide a more satisfying observing experience and save users from frustration in the long run.

Is Tasco 13T easy to use?

Yes, Tasco 13T is easy to use for most users. Tasco 13T offers clear vision without constant adjustments. Lightweight design allows users to handle long observation days without fatigue. Powerful performance provides clear images for various outdoor activities.

Should you buy Tasco 13T for kids?

Tasco 13T is not recommended for kids. The 13T is difficult for younger children to use effectively. Optical quality is mediocre, with the zoom feature providing no image quality improvements. Build quality of Tasco 13T is poor. The telescope is designed to be small and lightweight, making them portable for outdoor activities like camping. Older kids interested in space exploration may find it suitable. Better options exist for children, offering improved optical quality, wider views, and easier focus adjustments.

What can you see with Tasco 13T Portable Telescope?

The features you can see with Tasco 13T Portable Telescope are listed below.

• The Moon
• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Stars up to a limiting stellar magnitude of 12.5
• The Pleiades (M45)
• The Orion Nebula (M42)

Should you buy Tasco 13T to observe planets?

Tasco 13T is recommended for observing planets. Telescope shows planets but lack the necessary details for meaningful observation. We advise spending money on high-quality instruments specifically designed for planetary viewing. High quality telescopes offer higher magnification and resolution, revealing planetary features like rings, moons, and surface details. Telescopes allow users to enhance viewing with various eyepieces and accessories, outweighing the minor inconvenience of inverted images caused by Newtonian optics.

Should you buy Tasco 13T to observe galaxies?

The Tasco 13T is not recommended for observing galaxies. Tasco 13T shows objects in the night sky and observes planets, but struggles with viewing distant galaxies. A larger aperture telescope provides better views of galaxies and deep-sky objects. Serious galaxy observers should invest in a high-quality telescope with a larger aperture for superior views of deep-sky objects.

Should you buy Tasco 13x30mm for astrophotography?

We advise against using Tasco 13T for astrophotography. Tasco 13T is not recommended due to varying optical quality and lower overall image quality. Tasco 13T’s higher magnification combined with smaller aperture leads to increased image blurring. The optical quality is lower compared to astrophotography-specific telescopes. Astrophotography requires higher precision and optical quality than this telescope can offer.

Is Tasco 13T portable?

Yes, Tasco 13T is portable. The lightweight construction allows users to carry it without being weighed down during outdoor activities. Outdoor enthusiasts choose Tasco 13T for their ease of use during activities such as hiking, or travel.