150X Portable Astronomical Telescope

Price facts

• Last seen at $23.70 at Walmart on Nov 12.
• Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the 150X Portable Astronomical Telescope

The KOLAGAN 150X is a small refractor-style telescope aimed at kids and casual beginners, sold as a gift item for birthdays and holidays. It is built for low-power daytime viewing and first looks at the Moon rather than serious astronomy. Compared with entry scopes from brands like Gskyer, it offers far less aperture and a simpler mount, so it suits curiosity and play more than long observing sessions.

150X Portable Astronomical Telescope prices at every store

150X Portable Astronomical Telescope price history

Lowest price we've seen: $56.99 on Nov 12 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

Questions and answers

Is the 150X magnification realistic?

The 150X figure is the theoretical maximum with the shortest eyepiece. At that power the image is dim and hard to keep steady, so most viewing is better at low to medium power.

What can a child actually see with it?

The Moon shows craters, and bright objects like Jupiter's moons are reachable on clear nights. Daytime use for birds, buildings and landscapes is where a small scope like this works best.

Does it need a tripod?

Yes, it is meant to be mounted. A steady table or the included support is needed; hand-holding a telescope at any power gives a blurry, shaking image.

Is it good for a first-time adult stargazer?

It works as a cheap introduction, but adults who stick with the hobby quickly outgrow it. A larger-aperture beginner scope shows far more for a modest step up.

What comes in the box?

Expect the telescope tube, eyepiece or eyepieces, and a mount or tripod. Check the included accessories before buying, since eyepiece choice drives what you can see.

Where is the 150X Portable Astronomical Telescope cheapest?

At Walmart, for $23.70, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the 150X Portable Astronomical Telescope?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon.

More telescopes

• U

  
  USCAMEL Telescope for Adults
• T

  
  Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope
• N

  
  National Geographic Sky View 70 - 70mm Refractor Telescope
• D

  
  DwarfLab DWARF 3 Smart Telescope
• Q

  
  Quattro 250P
• S