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For many people there first telescope happens to be a Tasco telescope. A Tasco telescope may not be the best telescope on the market, however, it has allowed people easy entry into the hobby of astronomy and looking at the stars and other space objects.

I remember a Tasco telescope from Toys R Us. Walking down the isles around the science section, there was a telescope. I simply had to get it the Tasco telescope. After all I had a fond interest in seeing the Moon, stars and other space objects.

Having taken the Tasco telescope home, and pointing the Tasco telescope to the sky, from my bedroom, it took a bit to get used to. I used the Tasco telescope for a while, though it just wasn’t capable of seeing other planets in any detail or size So, the telescope got taken back.

I have since found that many people start with a Tasco telescope, then few years later buy a true telescope such as Orion, Meade, Celestron. The experience of owning a Tasco telescope may not be the best but it does allow easy access to start your astronomy hobby.

Tasco telescopes are considered to be one of the basic most popular first telescopes for under $100. Tasco telescope also make binoculars, rifle scopes and spotting scopes. They are easily available in sporting goods, photography, astronomy, department, and big chain stores like Kmart and Wal-Mart.

I usually don’t recommend buying a Tasco telescope, because of its basic parts. A telescope is a scientific instrument after all, and getting better telescope parts, will have the effect of giving you many years of happy viewing of the heavens. A Tasco telescope does have its benefits however. If it is your first telescope and you don’t know if you want to continue the hobby of astronomy, then a Tasco telescope may be ideal.

If you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a telescope, then a Tasco telescope can be ideal. Also a Tasco telescope is usually small and compact so doesn’t need a lot of space when using or to store the telescope.

Tasco telescopes are lightweight and can be easily moved around. This is great news for kids, as the telescope can easily be taken inside or outside with ease. This however is not all good, as a lightweight tripod and mount can make even the slightest breeze move the telescope out of view of the space object.

A Tasco telescope is also great for viewing birds and wildlife. This can not be achieved with a powerful telescope which is designed specifically for astronomy. So a Tasco telescope could be beneficial if you want to use it for multiple purposes.

The main reasons for buying a Tasco telescope would be, if you want to keep within a certain budget. If it is your first telescope, then a powerful telescope costing several hundred dollars or even possibly several thousand dollars, may not be an avenue you want to enter. Though remember for best results, get the best telescope you can. A Tasco telescope is cheap and cheerful, the Tasco telescope can be used to look at objects in the sky, and also for wildlife viewing.

A great way to learn how to use the telescope and get the best out of your first telescope is to look at the book Turn Left At Orion, it truly is a great way to get the best use out of your telescope.