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SKU: TA40060660X
UPC: 046162060667
MPN: 40060660
The Tasco 60x800mm Gold Telescope is a refractor built for buyers stepping into astronomy and daytime terrestrial viewing without committing to a large reflector setup. The 800mm focal length paired with a 60mm objective gives this telescope enough reach to pull in the moon, brighter planets, and distant landscape detail. It's a practical first scope for households, classrooms, and anyone who wants a tripod-mounted optic for the back porch. For shooters who already own glass, it rounds out an optics collection on the recreational side. Browse the full lineup of spotting scopes if you need something more field-portable.
Refractors like this one use a front objective lens rather than a mirror, which keeps the optical path sealed and low-maintenance compared to reflectors that need occasional collimation. The 60mm aperture sets how much light the telescope gathers, while the 800mm focal length determines magnification when paired with eyepieces of different focal lengths. Slow-motion controls let you track an object smoothly as it drifts across the field of view, a feature that matters at higher powers where small bumps throw the target out of frame. The whole package mounts on a tripod for stable viewing. Carrying MPN 40060660 and UPC 046162060667, it ships as a complete starter kit ready to assemble on the included mount.
Set it up for a night of moon and planet watching, then point it at a ridgeline or shoreline during the day for terrestrial spotting. It suits families, first-time observers, and anyone who wants an affordable entry into the hobby before investing in larger glass. Keep expectations matched to a 60mm refractor in this class, and it earns its keep on clear nights. When you're ready to expand, our binoculars and monoculars cover handheld glassing, while the broader magnified optics category carries options for the range.
With its 60mm objective and 800mm focal length, this refractor shows the moon's craters, the brighter planets, and bright deep-sky targets on clear, dark nights. During the day it works for terrestrial viewing of distant landscapes. Performance scales with eyepiece selection and sky conditions, so a dark, clear location makes a noticeable difference.
Yes. The refractor design seals the optical path and needs no collimation, which keeps maintenance low for first-time observers. The slow-motion controls help you track objects smoothly as they drift across the field of view. It ships as a complete kit with a tripod mount, making it a straightforward entry point into astronomy.
The 800mm figure is the telescope's focal length, the distance light travels inside the optical tube before reaching focus. Magnification depends on that focal length divided by the eyepiece focal length, so swapping eyepieces changes the power. The 60mm number is the objective lens diameter, which controls how much light the telescope gathers.
It does. Pointed at a ridgeline, shoreline, or other distant subject, the telescope functions as a terrestrial spotting optic. If you want something more portable for field use, a dedicated spotting scope or a pair of binoculars may suit handheld glassing better than a tripod-mounted refractor.
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