Orion XT10 IntelliScope Telescope

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(4.60 out of 5) from 5 reviews

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Orion XT10 IntelliScope Telescope

(4.00 out of 5) by cowgirls on Dec 3, 2009

Pros: Easy setup and easy to use.
Cons: The scope is way too heavy.
The Bottom Line: I was very pleased with the performance and could see the night sky very clear and the setup was easy and it was easy to use.

I love looking at the stars through a telescope. So cool. I'm not fussy about my telescopes, so the ...
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Simple, Works Well, Can Do a Lot, and It's Inexpensive?

(5.00 out of 5) by Pirich on Jul 20, 2007

Pros: Well built, bright images, very capable package.
Cons: Large, difficult to pack in a small car.
The Bottom Line: The XT10 is an outstanding value. It may not be as good a choice for a beginner as the XT8, though.

The Orion XT10 Dobsonian Telescope is part of a series of telescopes showing what standing the test ...
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Great quality except for the secondary mirror holder

(4.00 out of 5) by gstitanic on Jul 1, 2007

Pros: Good value, great optics, Ease of use, Object locator very accurate and noise free
Cons: Secondary mirror glued on a post , no holder
The Bottom Line: I will recommend this scope. Its like having a "manual go to scope" without the noise and high power requirements.Plus big aperature for big views at a unbig price.

I,ve had the scope since December 2006. My only beef is (like most Dob mounts)the Azimuth movement b ...
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Orion SkyQuest XT10: A Great Start

(5.00 out of 5) by leightwing on Aug 8, 2005

Pros: Max bang for the buck at entry-level price point
Cons: Weight and size, but you knew that, right? Forget photography
The Bottom Line: No reservations - buy it.

Having never owned a telescope, and having little knowledge about who to consult as I decided to tak ...
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Great choice, even for a beginner.

(5.00 out of 5) by samfsuox on Nov 18, 2004

Pros: Relatively inexpensive, great images, big aperture, well constructed.
Cons: Fairly large and cumbersome, but that is the nature of a large aperture dobsonian.
The Bottom Line: An excellent choice even for newcomers to the hobby. I highly recommend it.

I am new to amateur astronomy and decided on this scope due to it's generous aperture and relatively ...
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