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Orion StarBlast II 4.5 EQ Reflector Telescope Kit Review

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Orion StarBlast II 4.5 EQ Reflector Telescope Kit

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  • This wide-field reflector telescope has enough aperture for great views of the Moon, planets, and many bright deep-sky objects
  • A fantastic general-purpose astronomical telescope – great for the beginner to test the waters with mirror optics large enough to keep you and your family busy viewing for years to come
  • Included Shorty 2x Barlow doubles the magnification of both included eyepieces
  • Use the included Star Target Planisphere and MoonMap 260 to plan stargazing sessions
  • The included Orion Telescope Observer’s Guide book will lead beginning amateur astronomers to over sixty interesting objects to explore

Our compact, performance-packed Orion StarBlast II 4.5 EQ Reflector telescope is a favorite of both beginners and expert astronomers alike. It combines the high-quality Orion StarBlast II 4.5″ wide-field (f/4.0) parabolic reflector optics with our sturdy EQ-1 equatorial tracking mount and adjustable-height tripod. The 4.5″ aperture reflector telescope’s short focal length serves up a generous chunk of sky in the eyepiece, making it easy for beginners to find celestial objects to study. This tripod-mounted version of the StarBlast II 4.5 reflector offers an even more pronounced wide-field viewing experience compared to its tabletop counterpart, as we’ve upgraded the telescope eyepieces to include two from the Orion Sirius Plossl series – a 25mm and 10mm – which have a 52-degree apparent field of view. Observations of everything from the Moon to Messier objects appear exceptionally sharp and rich in contrast through this petite reflector telescope. The StarBlast II 4.5 EQ Reflector Telescope Kit comes with extra accessories at a great value! The popular Shorty 2x Barlow doubles the magnification of any 1.25″ eyepiece for a power boost. The included Orion MoonMap 260 is a useful reference map of the Moon’s surface that will help the whole family learn the names and locations of more than 260 craters, mountains, valleys, “seas” and other interesting lunar features you can explore with your telescope. The detailed Orion Telescope Observer’s Guide book highlights over 60 celestial objects to observe in a telescope. Use the included Star Target planisphere to plan your observing sessions year-round! The RedBeam Mini LED light provides dark-friendly red light when you need it under starry skies.

Orion 9024 AstroView 90mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope Review

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Orion 9024 AstroView 90mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope

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  • A powerful, high-quality refractor telescope at a jaw-dropping low price
  • 90mm (3.5″) aperture and 910mm focal length for crisp views of deep-sky objects, the Moon, and planets
  • Included EQ-2 adjustable tripod and equatorial mount for manual slow-motion celestial tracking
  • Includes two Sirius Plossl 1.25″ eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), 6×30 finder scope, smooth-adjusting 1.25″ rack & pinion focuser, 90-degree mirror diagonal for comfortable nighttime performance, Starry Night astronomy software, and more
  • Can also be used for pleasing daytime terrestrial viewing with a correct-image diagonal (correct-image diagonal sold separately)

Product description

Now you can have the virtues of refractor-sharp images without having to break into your piggy bank. Our remarkable AstroView 90 gives big returns for a small investment! This is a powerful refractor featuring a multi-coated 90mm objective lens of 910mm focal length (f/10) housed in an enameled aluminum tube. You won’t have any trouble gathering enough light for bright, crisp views of deep-sky objects, the Moon, and planets. Even better, we’ve upgraded the AstroView 90 package with two Sirius Plossl eyepieces (25mm and 10mm)! The AstroView 90 comes equipped with a 6×30 finder, 90-deg star diagonal, adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray, and an EQ-2 equatorial mount with slow motion controls for manual tracking. One-year limited warranty.

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Orion’s AstroView 90 equatorial refractor telescope is a classic Achromatic refractor with excellent optics and an unusually good accessory package. Bigger and more impressive than it looks in pictures, the AstroView 90 is an adult size telescope that stands nearly five feet high and weighs almost 25 pounds. With fully illustrated instructions the telescope is easy to assemble, and the package includes two Sirius Plossl eyepieces, a 6×30 optical finder scope, and Orion’s Starry Night planetarium software for your computer.

Refractors are known for their crisp, high contrast views of the Moon and planets and the AstroView 90 delivers sharp views right out of the box. The low power 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece (36X magnification) nicely frames the moon, while the high power 10mm eyepiece (91X magnification) delivers a crisp close up image full of detail. The sharp Achromatic optics of the AstroView 90 EQ also give me delightful views of deep space objects. On a moonless night I like the way the 25mm eyepiece frames the ghostly glow of the Orion Nebula. Zooming in with the 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, I can easily pick out all four stars of the Orion Nebula’s embedded quadruple star the Trapezium. Another night I used an Ultima 2X Barlow with the 10mm plossl eyepiece for a total magnification of 182X while viewing the planet Jupiter. I was rewarded with a clear view of Jupiter’s famous Great Red Spot.

The Equatorial mount included with the AstroView 90 EQ is designed to help track stars and planets at high power. When I set up the telescope, I simply point the polar axis at Polaris, the North Star. This makes it easy to keep celestial objects in the field of view by turning one slow motion knob. Orion also offers the EQ-2M Electronic Telescope Drive which features a battery powered motor for automatic tracking. The EQ-2 equatorial mount is a little wobbly when the legs are fully extended, but that’s normal for any large telescope in this price range.

With excellent optics, classic design, and a very good accessory package, Orion‘s AstroView 90 Equatorial Refractor is an excellent introduction to the world of Astronomy. —Jeff Phillips

Pros:

  • Classic refractor design
  • Crisp clear views of the Moon and planets
  • Two Sirius Plossl eyepieces and 6×30 finder
  • Starry Night planetarium software included

Cons:

  • Equatorial mount wobbles a bit while focusing
First quarter Moon shot at 36x with Powershot camera
First quarter Moon shot at 36x with Powershot camera 		First quarter Moon shot at 90X with Powershot camera.
First quarter Moon shot at 90X with Powershot camera.
Crater Ptolemeaus shot at 350X with NexImage camera and Ultima barlow.
Crater Ptolemeaus shot at 350X with NexImage camera and Ultima barlow. 		Planet Jupter shot at 350X with NexImage camera and Ultima barlow.
Planet Jupter shot at 350X with NexImage camera and Ultima barlow.

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Orion Shoreview Pro II ED 10×42 WP Binocular, Black (51693) Review

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Orion Shoreview Pro II ED 10x42 WP Binocular, Black (51693)

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  • Powerful 10x binocular with 42mm objective lenses and precision optics
  • ED glass performance at an unbelievable low price
  • Waterproof construction allows carefree use in almost any weather
  • Wide 6.1-degree field of view and 16mm eye relief
  • Includes tethered objective lens caps, single-piece eyepiece cap, neck strap and soft carry case

Thanks to their waterproof construction and ED glass optics, Shoreview Pro II 10×42 ED binoculars yield exquisitely detailed, close-up views of nature in almost any weather. Our second generation of waterproof Shoreview Pro binoculars bring a new level of precise optical performance to the seashore at an amazing low price. Featuring extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass which minimizes troublesome chromatic aberrations, Orion Shoreview Pro II ED binoculars provide vivid, true-color views with exceptional contrast. Image fidelity is further optimized by fully multi-coated optics and phase-coated BAK-4 roof prisms, which maximize light transmission for bright, high-contrast observations. These 10×42 binoculars are a great higher-power choice for birders since their ED glass optics display plumage coloring and other telltale avian markings in amazingly accurate, true-color detail. With the ability to focus on targets as close as 8.2 feet away, Shoreview Pro II 10×42 ED binoculars let you study both close-by and distant targets with great results. The powerful 10×42 Shoreview Pro II ED binocular provides an impressively wide 6.1-degree field of view at 10-power magnification. Twist-up eyecups and a substantial 16mm eye relief work together to ensure each and every view is comfortable. You’ll want to take these rugged waterproof binoculars everywhere you go, and since they’re delightfully compact and lightweight at just 6″ long and 1.39 lbs., Shoreview Pro II ED 10×42 binoculars are easy to take anywhere, anytime adventure calls. You’ll never lose the conveniently tethered objective lens caps, and a single-piece eyepiece cover, neck strap and soft carry case are also included. Treat yourself to a Shoreview Pro II ED binocular and enjoy all the true-color benefits of ED glass performance at an amazing low price!

Orion 27193 XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit Review

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Orion 27193 XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit

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  • Big 6″ aperture optics + point-and-view ease of use = out-of-this-world value
  • 150mm aperture and 1200mm focal length (f/8.0) Dobsonian reflector telescope provides ample light grasp and resolving power for jaw-dropping views of the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects
  • Included Orion 2x Shorty Barlow Lens doubles the magnification of virtually any 1.25″ eyepiece, adding magnification options to your telescope
  • The included Beginning Stargazers Toolkit provides plentiful reference material for nighttime observing and a handy red LED light to see them with
  • An ideal telescope and accessory kit for the interested beginner who wants great performance at an amazing value

Product description

Ample light grasp…Check. Portable…Check. Stable mount…Check. Quick setup and take-down…Check. Easy to operate…Check. Affordable…Check. As you run through the checklist of attributes you’ve heard are important in a good beginner’s telescope, you realize that the Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope meets all the criteria – in spades. Astronomy magazine called it “an excellent entry-level Dobsonian telescope for an adult.” It’s a telescope that opens up limitless observing possibilities. With its big 150mm diameter parabolic primary mirror the SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope collects nearly 80% more light than a 4.5-inch reflector, rendering brighter images and greater detail in deep-sky nebulas and star clusters. And the 1200mm focal length gives the telescope ample power to zoom in on subtle planetary and lunar features. The 45-inch-long enameled-steel optical tube glides with silky smoothness on the cabinet-quality Dobsonian wood base. You just point the telescope and view! Orion-engineered CorrecTension springs keep the tube balanced to perfection and allow the whole unit to be carried together by the handle on the base. The XT6 is outfitted with a 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser, an EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, and a 25mm Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece. The mirror is center-marked for precise collimation.

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Big 6″ aperture optics + point-and-view ease of use = out-of-this-world value. 150mm aperture and 1200mm focal length (f/8.0) Dobsonian reflector telescope provides ample light grasp and resolving power for jaw-dropping views of the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects. Included Orion 2x Shorty Barlow Lens doubles the magnification of virtually any 1.25″ eyepiece, adding magnification options to your telescope. The included Beginning Stargazers Toolkit provides plentiful reference material for nighttime observing and a handy red LED light to see them with. An ideal telescope and accessory kit for the interested beginner who wants great performance at an amazing value

Orion 8894 0.8x Focal Reducer for Refractor Telescopes Review

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Orion 8894 0.8x Focal Reducer for Refractor Telescopes

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  • Requires 55mm of back focus
  • Features fully multi-coated, 38mm clear aperture optics housed in a sleek
  • Enables a refractor to both acquire a larger field of view and to capture bright
  • Reduces an astrophotography refractor’s effective focal length by a factor of 0.8x

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Some of the most picturesque celestial objects are too large to fit in the field of view of an imaging refractor and camera. What’s more, most objects in deep space are very faint and therefore challenging to image without taking very long exposures, increasing the potential for error. Our new Orion 0.8x Focal Reducer for Refractors addresses these obstacles by increasing your refractor telescope’s field of view while reducing the effective focal length by a factor of 0.8x, thereby providing a shorter, more optically “fast” focal ratio to increase astrophotography efficiency. Using the 0.8x focal reducer not only enables your refractor telescope to acquire a larger field of view, but also makes it capable of capturing bright, vividly detailed astrophotos in considerably less time. The Orion 0.8x Imaging Focal Reducer’s fully multi-coated, 38mm clear aperture optics are housed in a sleek, all-machined, anodized aluminum body. Internal glare-threads provide maximum image contrast and brightness. It’s designed for use with any refractor telescope equipped with a 2″ focuser, and requires 55mm of backfocus. Use with a DSLR and appropriate T-ring combination will not require use of any spacers. For use with a CCD astrophotography camera with less backfocus, we highly recommend using the Orion Variable 12-17mm T-thread Spacer Ring (sold separately) to achieve proper distance. You can further enhance your astrophotos by using 2″ imaging filters with the Orion 0.8x Imaging Focal Reducer since it is conveniently threaded for use with 2″ filters. Unit weighs 6.2 oz.

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Reduces an astrophotography refractor’s effective focal length by a factor of 0.8x, providing a shorter, more optically fast focal ratio. Designed for use with any refractor telescope equipped with a 2″ focuser. Enables a refractor to both acquire a larger field of view and to capture bright, detailed astrophotos in considerable less time. Features fully multi-coated, 38mm clear aperture optics housed in a sleek, machined and anodized aluminum body. Requires 55mm of back focus

Orion StarSeeker IV 127mm GoTo Mak-Cass Telescope Kit Review

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Orion StarSeeker IV 127mm GoTo Mak-Cass Telescope Kit

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  • Complete GoTo telescope kit includes an expanded accessory pack with everything you need for fun stargazing activities
  • This 5″ diameter GoTo Mak-Cass boasts a super-long 1540mm focal length and f/12.1 focal ratio, for powerful views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects
  • Huge GoTo database of over 42,000 objects, and handy built-in Tour mode means you’ll enjoy great views on any clear night
  • Comes with GoTo hand controller, 23mm (67x) and 10mm (154x) wide-field 60-degree eyepieces, 90-degree star diagonal, EZ Finder II sight, and more
  • Value-packed telescope kit also includes a view-enhancing Moon Filter, detailed MoonMap 260, and a handy AC-to-DC adapter

The value-packed StarSeeker IV 127mm GoTo Mak-Cass Telescope Kit is a great setup for beginning amateur astronomers since it’s loaded with so many great accessories and features a complete GoTo telescope system. The Orion StarSeeker IV 127mm GoTo telescope presents a winning combination of motorized object-location technology and great optical performance at an unbelievably low price. This smart GoTo telescope will lead you and your family on a guided tour of the stars on any clear night. Featuring a long, 900mm focal length Maksutov-Cassegrain (Mak-Cass) optical tube with an f/11.2 focal ratio, the StarSeeker IV 127mm GoTo Mak-Cass delivers detailed, high-magnification views of the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects. The entire telescope setup weighs just 19 lbs. for easy transportability. Following a simple two-star alignment process, the Orion StarSeeker IV 127mm telescope can guide you to interesting sights on any clear night with its GoTo database of over 42,000 objects. A handy, built-in “Tour” mode feature of the included GoTo hand controller makes it easy for anyone to explore the wonders of starry skies. The StarSeeker IV 127mm GoTo Mak-CassTelescope Kit comes with a great selection of useful accessories. The included 23mm wide-field eyepiece provides 67x magnification in the 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube, and the 10mm ocular yields very high, 154x magnification views through the telescope for closer inspections of starry skies. Use the included 90-deg star diagonal to view the night sky comfortably. The Orion EZ Finder II reflex sight makes it “EZ” to center alignment stars. Use the Moon Filter that comes with the telescope kit for great lunar views. The Orion MoonMap 260 makes it easy to learn about craters, spacecraft landing sites, and more! This complete telescope kit also includes an AC-to-DC Adapter so you can keep your StarSeeker IV telescope’s motors powered from a 110-volt wall outlet.

Orion 09350 UltraView 8×42 Wide-Angle Binoculars (Black) Review

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Orion 09350 UltraView 8x42 Wide-Angle Binoculars (Black)

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  • These 8-power wide-angle binoculars are excellent for birding, nature viewing or sporting events!
  • High-quality BAK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated eyepiece and objective lenses ensure maximum image quality
  • Long 22mm eye relief lets eyeglass wearers leave their glasses on and take in the full field of view
  • Rugged cast-metal alloy body stands up to field use; rubber armored for a secure grip
  • Includes soft case to store and transport the binoculars, a deluxe wide neck strap and lens caps

Eyeglass wearers know how frustrating it can be using binoculars. You have to take your glasses off with one hand and hold the binocular up to your eyes with the other. Then, you must lower the binocular and replace your glasses to scan the scene again with just your eyes. Playing this on-and-off game gets pretty annoying. You’ve tried leaving your eyeglasses on, but it’s like looking through a keyhole: you can’t see the whole field of view. And you’ve tried to get by without your glasses, but everything in the distance is too blurry. Orion UltraViews are the answer. They are the ultimate in eyeglass- and sunglass-friendly binoculars! Their extra-long 22mm eye relief allows the full field of view to be seen with eyeglasses on, simply by retracting the twist-lock rubber eyecups. That’s a real luxury! UltraView binoculars are also long on optical quality. Made exclusively for Orion by Japan’s largest manufacturer of high-quality optics, UltraViews feature the finest BAK-4 glass prisms, and lenses finely ground and polished to exacting specifications. All lens and prism air-to-glass surfaces are fully multi-coated, providing much higher light transmission than can be achieved with the standard coatings offered on most other binoculars. Colors are pure and images are tack-sharp right out to the edges. The large center focus wheel allows quick focusing with just a fingertip. The Orion UltraView 8×42 Wide-Angle Binocular is the ideal size for birding, nature observation, and traveling. Delightfully wide 8.2 degree field of view. Birders also love the exceptionally close focus of 12 feet. 8x magnification, 5.3mm exit pupil, extra-long 22mm eye relief. Weighs 27 oz. The Orion UltraView 8×42 binocular comes with a rugged soft field case, objective lens caps, and a deluxe wide neck strap. The binocular has a threaded socket to accept a tripod adapter.

Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Kit Review

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Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Kit

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  • 114mm (4.5″) aperture and 900mm focal length Dobsonian telescope provides great views of lunar craters, planets, bright nebulas and galaxies
  • Collects a whopping 260% more light than a typical beginner-level 60mm-aperture telescope, which means hundreds more objects will be visible through the Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian reflector
  • Included Orion 2x Shorty Barlow Lens doubles the magnification of virtually any 1.25″ eyepiece, adding magnification options to your telescope right out of the box
  • The included Beginning Stargazers Toolkit provides plentiful reference material for nighttime observing and a handy red LED light to see them clearly
  • An affordable and value-packed telescope and accessory kit perfect for beginning astronomers!

Our SkyQuest XT4.5 is a quality telescope, with point-and-view simplicity that makes it easy to use and makes stargazing fun! The optical performance is far and away better than flimsy department store models. Its 4.5″ (114mm) mirror, housed in an enameled steel tube, gathers 260% more starlight than a 60mm refractor. More light means you can see a lot more celestial objects in greater detail. In a review of low-cost beginner telescopes, Sky and Telescope (12/05) proclaimed the XT4.5 “The best of the bunch – a solid combination of optics and mechanics.” Try it and see for yourself! The SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Kit comes with extra accessories at a great value! The popular Shorty 2x Barlow doubles the magnification of any 1.25″ eyepiece for a power boost. The included Orion MoonMap 260 is a useful reference map of the Moon’s surface that will help the whole family learn the names and locations of more than 260 craters, mountains, valleys, “seas” and other interesting lunar features you can explore with your telescope. The detailed Orion Telescope Observer’s Guide book highlights over 60 celestial objects to observe in a telescope. Use the included Star Target planisphere to plan your observing sessions year-round! The RedBeam Mini LED light provides dark-friendly red light when you need it under starry skies.

Orion StarMax 90mm Mak-Cass Telescope and Tripod Bundle Review

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Orion StarMax 90mm Mak-Cass Telescope and Tripod Bundle

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  • The powerful Orion StarMax 90mm TableTop Maksutov-Cassegrain is now available with a field tripod very high-power 6.3mm eyepiece in this value-packed bundle!
  • Whether used on a table, or on the included tripod, the StarMax 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope will amaze you and your family with its sharp, high-power views of the cosmos
  • Observe the Moon in highly magnified detail, see bright planets in our solar system, survey sparkling star clusters, and view many bright nebulas under dark skies
  • Extremely lightweight at just 9.25 lbs. including the tripod, the StarMax 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain and Tripod Bundle can be taken almost anywhere
  • Telescope and tripod bundle also includes three 1.25″ telescope eyepieces: 25mm (for 50x power magnification), 10mm (for 125x power magnification), and a high-power 6.3mm (for 198x power magnification); an EZ Finder II aiming device, and more!

Our pint-sized power performer StarMax 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain and Tripod Bundle will provide you and your family with pleasing, high-power views of the heavens whether there’s a sturdy table nearby or not! This value-packed bundle includes a handy field tripod, which is adjustable with a height range of 20″ to 34.5″ so you can position the SkyScanner 100mm reflector comfortably for viewing without a table. The tripod also features an extendable elevator column for crowd-pleasing performance. The Orion StarMax 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain and Tripod Bundle also includes a high-power 6.3mm eyepiece, which provides a very powerful, 198x view in the 1250mm focal length 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope for high-magnification views of lunar crater details, bright planets, star clusters, and more. This ultra-compact Mak-Cass gives surprisingly big views for an instrument of its modest size, making it an elegant first telescope or a great grab-and-go second telescope! The long, 1250mm (f/13.8) focal length gives the StarMax 90 TableTop some serious magnifying power – the included 25mm and 10mm 1.25″ Super 3-element eyepieces yield powers of 50x and 125x, respectively. What’s more, the included 6.3mm eyepiece provides a staggering 198x power view. The 90mm aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain collects over 25% more light than its GoScope 80 cousin, and up to 225% more light than a 60mm refractor telescope.

Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Kit Review

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Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Kit

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  • Big 6″ aperture optics + point-and-view ease of use + extra accessories = out-of-this-world value
  • 150mm aperture and 1200mm focal length (f/8.0) Dobsonian reflector telescope provides ample light grasp and resolving power for jaw-dropping views of the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects
  • Included Orion 2x Shorty Barlow Lens doubles the magnification of virtually any 1.25″ eyepiece, adding magnification options to your telescope
  • The included Beginning Stargazers Toolkit provides plentiful reference material for nighttime observing and a handy red LED light to see them with
  • A great choice for the interested beginner who wants high performance at an amazing value

Ample light grasp…Check. Portable…Check. Stable mount…Check. Quick setup and take-down…Check. Easy to operate…Check. Affordable…Check. This value-packed telescope kit opens up limitless observing possibilities. With its big 150mm diameter parabolic primary mirror, the SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope collects nearly 80% more light than a 4.5-inch reflector, rendering brighter images and greater detail in deep-sky nebulas and star clusters. And the 1200mm focal length gives the telescope ample power to zoom in on subtle planetary and lunar features. The 45-inch-long enameled-steel optical tube glides with silky smoothness on the cabinet-quality Dobsonian wood base. You just point the telescope and view! Orion-engineered CorrecTension springs keep the tube balanced to perfection and allow the whole unit to be carried together by the handle on the base. The XT6 is outfitted with a 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser, an EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, and a 25mm Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece. The mirror is center-marked for precise collimation. The SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Kit comes with extra accessories at a great value! The popular Shorty 2x Barlow doubles the magnification of any 1.25″ eyepiece for a power boost. The included Orion MoonMap 260 is a useful reference map of the Moon’s surface that will help the whole family learn the names and locations of more than 260 craters, mountains, valleys, “seas” and other interesting lunar features you can explore with your telescope. The detailed Orion Telescope Observer’s Guide book highlights over 60 celestial objects to observe in a telescope. Use the included Star Target planisphere to plan your observing sessions year-round! The RedBeam Mini LED light provides dark-friendly red light when you need it under starry skies.

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