This Affordable Amateur Telescope Uses a Phone's Screen for Viewing
Laura McQuarrie — May 4, 2016 — Life-Stages
References: elecom.co.jp & en.rocketnews24
The 'EDG-TLS001' is an amateur telescope from Elecom that makes it possible for star-gazers of all ages to easily take quality photos of the stars, moon and planets.
The home telescope has a body that's made from a durable paper material, which keeps the costs of the unit down for production and shipping. Inside the device there's an achromatic lens with a 35x optical zoom, which serves to amplify the capabilities of a smartphone's magnification 140 times.
The assembled device includes a slot for a smartphone, so rather than looking through the lens of the telescope, amateur astronomers are able to get a clear view of the night sky just by looking at the screen of a phone.
The home telescope has a body that's made from a durable paper material, which keeps the costs of the unit down for production and shipping. Inside the device there's an achromatic lens with a 35x optical zoom, which serves to amplify the capabilities of a smartphone's magnification 140 times.
The assembled device includes a slot for a smartphone, so rather than looking through the lens of the telescope, amateur astronomers are able to get a clear view of the night sky just by looking at the screen of a phone.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Amateur Telescopes - The trend of affordable amateur telescopes allows people of all ages to easily explore and photograph celestial objects.
2. Integration of Smartphones with Telescope Systems - The trend of integrating smartphones with telescope systems enhances the viewing experience and allows for easy sharing and capturing of images.
3. Durable and Portable Telescope Designs - The trend of using durable and portable materials for telescope designs improves accessibility and reduces production and shipping costs.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of affordable amateur telescopes by developing innovative smartphone-compatible telescope systems.
2. Photography - The photography industry can leverage the trend of integrating smartphones with telescope systems by offering specialized accessories and features for astrophotography.
3. Packaging and Shipping - The packaging and shipping industry can explore opportunities in the trend of using durable and portable materials for telescope designs to create eco-friendly and cost-effective packaging solutions for similar products.
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