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Old 23-11-2013, 12:58 PM
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I have to disagree with the 6" scope bundle. Yeah, you seem to get a few things extra, but the extra sees you end up with a smaller scope and questionable extras. The book is not the best - much of the sky is not covered; the planisphere can be had cheaper here from IIS; & the binos are a waste of time & money. The net gain is really a loss. Sorry, but I would never recommend a product from National Geographic - their stuff is only department store quality (dead give away their description of the eyepieces: "Super" - super what? Super is not an eyepiece optical design, rather it is used here to insinuate something, and only misleads) and you don't get any backup astronomy service from the retailer. You will be always better served in buying from a proper astronomy retailer. Better products, advice & service. Bintel, Andrews, My Astro Shop, & a few others.

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