1 / 7Cowiewie GS70060 60mm Refractor Telescope, 700mm
The Cowiewie GS70060 is a 60mm-aperture refractor telescope with a listed 700mm focal length, manual focus and an altazimuth mount. Its two Kellner eyepieces and smartphone adapter are aimed at beginner observing, though the stated magnification range is a listing claim rather than a guarantee of useful detail.
At a glance
- The listing describes a 60mm refractor with 700mm focal length and two Kellner eyepieces, specified elsewhere as 6mm and 25mm.
- An altazimuth mount offers up-and-down and side-to-side movement for straightforward manual pointing.
- A smartphone adapter is listed for aligning a phone with the eyepiece.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two Kellner eyepieces are claimed, providing different viewing options without requiring an additional eyepiece purchase to get started.
- Smartphone compatibility and an altazimuth mount suit casual manual observing and basic phone-through-eyepiece use.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Brand | Cowiewie |
|---|---|
| Model | GS70060 |
| Objective lens diameter | 60 Millimetres |
| Focal length | 700mm |
| Eyepiece lens type | Kellner |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
| Zoom ratio listed | 28x-116x |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
|---|---|
| Compatible device | Smartphone |
| Dimensions listed | 51D x 81W x 74.5H centimetres |
|---|
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing is inconsistent about kit completeness: its explicit box contents name only a telescope, while feature text claims a 5x24 finder scope, compass, two eyepieces, adjustable tripod and smartphone adapter. Confirm the selected listing's package. The 28x-116x range is also stated without clarifying usable image quality across that range.
What’s in the box
Included- Telescope
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Beginners seeking a manual refractor for introductory sky observing.
- Buyers who want a smartphone adapter mentioned in the listing for phone-through-eyepiece use.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need a confirmed full accessory bundle without checking the package contents first.
- Observers seeking tracking or motorised operation, which is not specified here.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What are the listed optical specifications?
The listing gives a 60 Millimetres objective lens diameter, 700mm focal length, Kellner eyepiece type and 28x-116x zoom ratio. The range is a stated specification, not a confirmed measure of useful detail.
Does the package include a smartphone adapter and two eyepieces?
Feature text claims a smartphone adapter and two Kellner eyepieces, but the explicit box contents list names only a telescope. Check the package details for the selected listing before buying.
What kind of mount and focusing does it use?
The specifications list an Altazimuth Mount and Manual Focus, so pointing and focus are manual.
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