Astronomy tests Celestron’s SkyProdigy 6
This 6-inch telescope sets a new standard for ease of use.
Published:
October 29, 2012
 Celestron's SkyProdigy 6 Computerized Telescope comes complete with a computerized drive and a steel tripod.
Photo by Astronomy: William Zuback
Just a few years ago, the technology this telescope
offers didn’t exist, and when it did come into being, it wasn’t as fully
featured and cost significantly more. A beginner was on his own. If he
didn’t have a buddy interested in the hobby or a local astronomy club,
he’d find it difficult to get started, and his interest might wane
quickly.
Celestron offers a choice of five different scopes in
its SkyProdigy line: two refractors, a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
(SCT), one Newtonian reflector, and one Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope.
The units are available in apertures from 2.76 to 6 inches.
For
this review, I received a SkyProdigy 6, which pairs a computerized
single-arm fork mount with a 6-inch SCT, the largest aperture and focal
length in the line.
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