Edmund Scientific Astroscan- any good as a little scope?

[mental4astro (Alexander)]

Hi all,

An E.S. Astroscan has come up for sale. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with it?

I'm aware it is a little bugger- 4" f/4, factory collimated. Good enough to merit getting it for the kids?

Mental.

[mercedes_sl1970]

I think I saw the same one. I remember reading something about it on CloudyNights a few years ago and it got a good rap - nice views with plossls. Supposed to be nice and portable. I can't remember anything about collimation.

Andrew

[Miaplacidus (Brian)]

Ed Ting did a review here a while back:

http://www.scopereviews.com/page1w.html#2

[Waxing_Gibbous (Peter)]

I had one when I was about 8. I remember it being a real treat.
No-one has anything bad to say about it, judged on its own merits.
It is what it is: a fun little instrument with not-disgraceful optics. You could pay a lot more and do a lot worse!

[mental4astro (Alexander)]

Hey, Peter,

By the look of your signature, you might be wanting that Astroscan now.

Thanks for your replies. The one I saw went for more than I was prepared to pay. Unfortunatly the seller has no idea on scopes, and his reply did not fill me with confidence that it's been well looked after.

Maybe another time.

Mental.