Konus Space 1000

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Brand and Model:	Konus Space 1000
Price ($USD):	350
Type:	Newtonian
Attributes:	Go-To PEC
Aperture:	114mm (4.5")
f Ratio:	f/8.7
Focal Length:	1000mm
Finder:	1.25"
Electric Power:	n/a
Mount:	Equatorial
Tripod:	Aluminium
Weight (lbs):	lbs.
Dimensions (w/h/d):
Description:	Entry level telescope at a very reasonable price. Quality seems good but EQ1 mount could have been better.

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Konus Space 1000

I too like the scope, good for a beginner (like myself) in the UK it was around 250 pounds sterling. Mine has a Eq2 mount which has been reasonable. The scope has appeared under several different colours Helios, Orion etc all look to be the same scope. Has a biult in barlow/field flatener which you can use as a zoom unit with any standard eyepiece and extension tube (4 1/2 lumicon is mine), big fun! (see Astronomy with Small Telescopes, Stephen F. Tomkin Ed. ISBN 1-85233-629-3 chapter on Orion Shorttube (same scope) for more upgrades ). Things I have altered as well the 5*24 scope has gone, it has a RA motor and it has now a semi-permanent dew cap, as the optical window does love dew. Nice views, easy to use, portable.

Clear Skys

Sirlash@talk21.com

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Date: 06/10/2001 02:59:56 am PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.89.161)
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Konus Space 1000

This scope seems very good for a beginner but then if I'm a beginner how do I rate it ? All I can say is that the image is clear, Quality is good. Eyepieces supplied are 10mm and 25mm Kellner. The EQ1 mount supplied could be a lot better build quality, but for a budget scope, I think it's great.

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Date: 10/30/2000 11:04:03 pm PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.57.163)
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