Tasco Telescope Replacement Parts

Tasco's name has been widely synonymous with “junk” to amateur astronomers since it came on the scene in the 1960s – though they did produce some surprisingly good equatorially mounted refractors back in the 1960s and 1970s, most of what they've ever sold has been unsatisfactory, to say the least.

Are all telescope eyepieces interchangeable?

Unlike microscopes, eyepieces for telescopes are interchangeable. However, not all eyepieces will work equally well for all telescopes, the shorter focal ratio telescopes are very hard on simpler and less well corrected eyepieces.

How do you measure a telescope eyepiece?

The largest-focal-length eyepiece you can use with your telescope is easy to calculate: multiply the focal ratio (the focal length of your scope divided by its aperture) by 7. For example, your Newtonian scope is f/5: the largest-focal-length eyepiece you should use is 35 mm.

What is Tasco telescope?

Tasco (also known as Tasco Worldwide) sells consumer telescopes. Tasco mainly imports telescopes for amateur astronomers but has expanded into other optical products, such as spotting scopes, microscopes, binoculars, telescopic sights, and other rifle accessories.

Are Bushnell and Tasco the same company?

In 2002, Bushnell bought the sporting optics company Tasco. Tasco is a major international distributor of telescopes. The company's line of products mainly target amateur astronomers but has grown to include many products besides telescopes.

Who is Tasco owned by?

TASCO is a part of the global network of Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd, one of the largest logistics companies in Japan.

Is a 10mm or 20mm eyepiece more powerful?

Magnification is determined simply by dividing the focal length of the telescope by the focal length of the eyepiece. This means that a smaller number on an eyepiece gives a higher magnification. A 10mm eyepiece would provide twice as much magnification as a 20mm eyepiece.

Can you see Jupiter with a 10mm eyepiece?

The 130EQ is F/5 so the 10mm lens should give a magnification of 130*5/10 = 65x. That should be enough to show Jupiter, at least, as a disk.

What is the best eyepiece to view planets?

Short focal length (5-10mm) eyepieces provide high power magnifications and are best for observing the planets and the moon on medium focal length telescopes.

Why can't I see anything through my telescope eyepiece?

If you are unable to find objects while using your telescope, you will need to make sure the finderscope is aligned with the telescope. The finderscope is the small scope attached near the rear of the telescope just above the eyepiece holder. This is best done when the scope is first set up.

Why can't I see through my telescope eyepiece?

If you can't see anything clearly through your telescope using your eyepiece, try using a different eyepiece; switch from a high-power eyepiece to a lower-power (ex: 4mm to a 20mm eyepiece) instead. Always start with the lowest power eyepiece (the one with the highest number in millimeters printed on it).

Are telescope lenses universal?

Eyepieces are mostly universal, but come in three basic sizes: most common is 1.25" diameter (the ETX-70 uses this), but some older telescopes use 0.965" eyepieces and some high-end scopes use 2" eyepieces.

Is Tasco still in business?

Today, Tasco offers telescopes and other optics such as spotting scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars as well as red dots, rifle sights and accessories. Our mission is to share the magic and joy of magnifying life experiences with as many spectators and outdoor enthusiasts as possible.

What does D and F mean on a telescope?

With high-quality optics and steady seeing, you might get to 70x or even 100x per inch of aperture, so for example, up to 400x with a 4-inch scope. But this is rare. The aperture of the objective lens of this simple telescope is D. The focal length of the objective lens if F. The focal length of the eyepiece is f.

What are the parts of a telescope called?

Telescope components Primary mirror (for reflecting telescopes), which carries the same role as the primary lens in a refracting telescopes. Eyepiece, which magnifies the image. Mounting, which supports the tube, enabling it to be rotated. Telescopes can be divided into two main categories: refractors and reflectors.

Is TASco a Canadian company?

TASco Sales & Marketing is a manufacturers sales agency representing quality companies across Western Canada.

Does Bushnell make TASco scopes?

Featuring a sealed, waterproof, shockproof and fogproof aircraft aluminum tube, the Bushnell® Tasco® World Class Rifle Scope meets the demands of serious hunters and target shooters.

Does Bushnell have a lifetime warranty?

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Since 1984, the majority of our Bushnell sports optics products have been covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Bushnell Outdoor Products guarantees these products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner.

What is the meaning of Tasco?

[ˈtasku] (informal) masculine noun. bit , mouthful.

Is Celestron out of business?

Late last night Celestron's vice president of engineering, Rick Hedrick, told Sky & Telescope that despite Tasco's woes Celestron is fully staffed and “continuing normal operations” at its Torrance, California, headquarters.