Celestron 22065 AstroMaster 102AZ Refractor Telescope, Dark...
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Last analyzed: March 2026
Total Reviews
4,387
On Amazon
Verified
92%
Good
Amazon Rating
4.4
Original rating
Savinoo Rating
4.2
Adjusted rating
Our Recommendation
SAFE TO TRUST - Reviews appear authentic and reliable for making purchase decisions.
Analysis Summary
- LOW RISK (Score: 100/100) Celestron 22065 AstroMaster 102AZ Refractor Telescope, Dark...'s reviews appear mostly authentic. Positive Indicators: 92% of reviews are from verified purchases, which is good..
Customer Reviews from Amazon
Most Helpful Review
"It is a pretty decent telescope if all you want to do is look and aren't worried about what you see. You can star gaze though it, and you can see the moon in extremely good detail, and as for wild life and seeing long distances it is good for that too. However stars were very hard to see, and you couldn't see too much more than what you can with the naked eye. In addition to this, I found a steady hand was needed as the vertical pivot wasn't very good quality and let the telescope 'slip' a few cm when ever i let go of it, this was very fustrating when trying to look at long distance objects (like stars and the moon) as I could never keep it still and couldn't show others these objects very easily.On the other hand, the magnification on the telescope was brilliant. But as a result of its faults, i bought a larger telescope instead which did more and could see far more. I bought a Skywater newtonian reflector, synscan. Not sure on the exact model number, though I am far more impressed with this newer telescope. If you want to see lots in the sky, i recomend you get the widest telescope you can afford. If you want to watch wildlife, this model is fine if you don't mind risking the potential wobble with the faulty design."
Anonymous
Brilliant telescope, simple to use with great optics. Can't fault the telescope, The only problem…
Brilliant telescope, simple to use with great optics. Can't fault the telescope, The only problem is the tripod it comes with, which is not good for astronomy, sell it and use the money to buy a equitorial mount and you won't be disappointed.anthony micheal forshaw
For used its perfect not a mark on it. I'm really excited to get using…
For used its perfect not a mark on it. I'm really excited to get using it.karen haverty
Still going strong after 10 years
kitty
If you are looking for a good quality, beginners/introductory telescope, this is definitely what I…
If you are looking for a good quality, beginners/introductory telescope, this is definitely what I recommend! It is easy to assemble, easy to use and absolutely exceptional value for money. I bought this for my partner for a Christmas present as we both love space and stargazing. We have seen some amazing views of the moon 🌕I recommend buying a 2× and a 5× Barlow lens to go with the 20mm and the 10mm eyepieces! You can find them inexpensive on Amazon too.The tripod is very simple to get set up which is great when you want to quickly get it set up. The tray is very helpful also and so is the red dot finder.A fault I do have is that the screws don't hold the scope tightly so when you are looking into the telescope, you have to hold it and adjust it often, which can get a bit frustrating but it's only a minor issue for something this great at such a great price.*The images are taken using the 10mm eyepiece with a 2× Barlow lens*sunita bhatoia sandhu
I bought this telescope and have used it a couple of times. It was quite…
I bought this telescope and have used it a couple of times. It was quite easy to assemble and have looked at the moon.dc
Very well packaged. Clear instructions. I use this to study the moon but I also…
Very well packaged. Clear instructions. I use this to study the moon but I also use it as a telephoto lens when paired using a Canon t ring to a DSLR camera. The image is the correct way up as it is a refractor telescope. I win.What Customers Talk About
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Review Quality Analysis
Review quality helps identify authentic customer feedback. Longer, detailed reviews (50+ words) typically indicate genuine experiences, while high percentages of short reviews (under 20 words) may suggest incentivized or fake feedback.
Average Words
70
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Long Reviews
20%
Average detail
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16%
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Review Velocity
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Average Per Day
0.01
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Max in One Day
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Reviews posted at a consistent, natural pace over time — typical of organic customer feedback.
Rating Breakdown
This chart shows how customers rated Celestron 22065 AstroMaster 102AZ Refractor Telescope, Dark.... Products with authentic reviews typically show a bell curve with most ratings in the 3–4 star range. A heavily polarized distribution — many 5★ and 1★ with few middle ratings — can be worth investigating further.
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