Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
August 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Orion Telescopes
Amazon.com Review
Orion?s Skyquest XT4.5 is the smallest in their Dobsonian line of telescopes that includes the B00020WZB0 XT6 , XT8 , and XT10. Newcomers to the hobby are always surprised at how large amateur telescopes are, but to experienced observers, this XT4.5 is considered a very small scope. Tiny, in fact (It?s so small, astronomers are buying them just because they think they’re so cute). Make no mistake, though–the XT4.5 is a full-fledged telescope, and is a seri (more…)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great beginner scope for the price.
After reading reviews of different telescopes over multiple websites and astronomy magazines, I decided to check out the Orion line of telescopes.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality construction, relatively easy assembly, just wish I had upgraded
I bought this for my 4 year old since she asked for a telescope for Christmas and I thought it would be a great educational “toy” (plus I REALLY wanted one!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great telescope
I bought the telescope for my Grandson as a Christmas present. It wasn’t the cheapest but not the dearest either.
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice, small telescope
Well, first of all, I think most of these “reviews” are fake. I don’t like that at all.
This is a fine, small telescope which can show you planets like Jupiter and…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic telescope!
Performs as advertised, easy to assemble and use, great price, a great start for someone new to backyard astronomy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great start
I am new to astronomy, and this was my first telescope. It was easy to assembly, and I have been enjoying it very much.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for beginners, fine for many experienced users
This is a great scope for beginning astronomy–and beyond. It is sturdy and simple to operate. It has enough light-gathering power (more important than magnification) to reveal…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great telescope for kids and adults
We received the SkyQuest XT 4.5 about two weeks ago and we absolutely love it. My six year old daughter and I opened the two boxes, put it together, and within 15 minutes we were…
5.0 out of 5 stars
“More than just a first telescope”
I’ve had the xt4.5 for a year now, and even though I have since purchased the xt10, I still use the xt4.