Have you heard of "National Geographic 525x Astrolon Telescope"?

[notoriousKK]

Good day!

I am from Manila, Philippines.

I'm new here and a beginner in astronomy. 

Have you heard of "National Geographic 525x Astrolon Telescope".  

What does this telescope capable of giving/showing me? Is this telescope capable of showing me like jupiter w/ rings or even nebulas?

please give me some advice whether I should buy this or not.

  

[jnb]

Avoid it. Broadly speaking any telescope that advertises it's magnification is not going to be up to the job. The most significant feature of a telescope is the diameter of the lens or mirror used and not magnification.

For some better beginner sopes look at http://www.firstlightoptics.com/beginner-telescopes.html

[todd8137]

Keep well clear of this telescope it's about as much use as a cardboard tube

Pat

[John]

Hi and welcome to the forum !   

please give me some advice whether I should buy this or not.

I think "not" is the best advice on this one.

[RichieP]

Hello

Please avoid this scope. National Geographic have a terrible reputation for telescopes.

Note the claimed magnification of x525.  The maximum useful magnification of any scope is roughly twice its aperture in millimetres e.g. for a 60mm scope like this  it would be 120x.  You should avoid any scope making stupid claims about magnification.

Astronomy generally isn't about magnification anyway, it is more about aperture, but as beginners don't know this, manufacturers try to take advantage. I would advise any beginner to avoid scopes marketed on their magnification.

regards

Richard

[emadmoussa]

Steer away from this rubbish!!

[notoriousKK]

Thank you guys for giving advice.

Anyways, can you suggest me of a good telescope that most beginners will surely love?  

What do I have to look at in buying a telescope? suggestions? brands?

[todd8137]

Thank you guys for giving advice.

Anyways, can you suggest me of a good telescope that most beginners will surely love?  

What do I have to look at in buying a telescope? suggestions? brands?

What's your budget,how much do plan to spend ?

Pat

[notoriousKK]

about 300 dollars. 

[todd8137]

Not sure on the exchange rate a skywatcher dobsonian 150p is in that price range and it's a reflector telescope on a dobsonian. Base very easy to use and comes with a couple of eye pieces to get you going others might able to help with suggestions ect but that would be my choice for the given budget one

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/beginner-telescopes/skywatcher-skyliner-150p-dobsonian.html.

Pat

[Scott]

not sure which dollar you mean, but if the above scope (150mm dobsonian)fits within your budget then it's a fine telescope....beware though, you may be surprised at how big it is

[itmo]

Heheh two warning signs. advertising with magnification and brand name which is not a telescope maker. Just like buying a car which is named "national geographic" and is advertised by fast it can go. 

[wheresthetorch?]

a car which is named "national geographic" and is advertised by fast it can go.

Cool! Where can I get one? ;-)

[LukeSkywatcher]

National Geographic are good for 2 things: the tv shows they make and the magazine they publish. Avoid anything else made by them.