Orion 4.5 StarBlast Astro Telescope

Orion 4.5 StarBlast Astro Telescope Product Description

Here is a fun and compact telescope that 39 s sure to inspire the whole family 39 s natural inclination to explore. The Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope is no toy it 39 s a real reflecting telescope that is wonderfully simple to set up and use!

A perfect telescope for beginning amateur astronomers, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector is manufactured with the kind of quality you 39 d expect only to find in much more expensive models. Everyone in the family will enjoy using the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector telescope thanks to its uncomplicated, simple design and high level of performance. The StarBlast 4.5 will give beginning amateur astronomers hour after hour of fun under the stars and also nurture their interest in the night sky, thanks to its exceptional, high quality optics. In fact, the optics of the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector are so good that it 39 s also a very popular choice for more experienced amateur astronomers looking for a compact and portable telescope to use as a grab and go alternative to larger, bulkier mounted models that require more setup time and maintenance.

With its 4.5 aperture parabolic primary mirror, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope will wow the whole family with gorgeous wide field views of the night sky. Fascinating craters and mountains on the Moon pop out in crisp detail through the pint sized StarBlast 4.5 Astro Telescope, but the fun doesn 39 t end there. You 39 ll see more than just the Moon with this capable reflector. On clear evenings, the StarBlast 4.5 can provide pleasing views of giant Jupiter with its orbiting moons and Saturn with its stunning rings. Thanks to its precisely crafted, wide field f/4 reflective optics and significant 4.5 114mm aperture, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Telescope can reveal intriguing views of bright galaxies, distant cloudy nebulas, and sparkling star clusters for the whole family to enjoy.
The StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector has been designed with simplicity and performance in mind. The telescope swivels effortlessly on its sturdy wooden altazimuth base for point and view ease of use. In fact, the whole telescope comes pre assembled and ready for stargazing action right out of the box! All you have to do is attach the included EZ Finder II reflex sight, insert 1 of the 2 included 1.25 telescope eyepieces, and you 39 re ready for night after night of family fun with the stars! With a total assembled weight of just 13 lbs., the StarBlast 4.5 is delightfully lightweight and sets up easily for an educational night full of astronomical adventures.
Outfitted with a thorough set of included accessories, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector is 1 well equipped telescope! 2 included 1.25 Kellner eyepieces, 1 17mm and 1 6mm, provide magnifications of 26x and 75x respectively. Enjoy scanning the skies with the lower power 17mm eyepiece and then swap out for the 10mm ocular to get a more highly magnified view. A handy removable eyepiece rack can be attached to the StarBlast 4.5 base to provide a helpful storage spot for unused telescope eyepieces. The included Orion EZ Finder II reflex sight makes aiming the StarBlast 4.5 39 EZ 39 once a simple calibration process is completed, so you can precisely point the reflector anywhere in the night sky. We 39 ve even included a simple collimation cap to help maintain optical alignment of the StarBlast 39 s mirror optics. An included dust cap fits over the front of the telescope to prevent dust buildup.
Get the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope today and discover how much fun astronomy can be for the whole family. You 39 ll all have a blast!

Features

• A great compact grab and go telescope designed for entry level and intermediate astronomy enthusiasts
• Substantial 4.5 aperture and fast f/4 focal ratio provides bright, detailed views of solar system targets like the Moon and planets, as well as wide field celestial objects like nebulas and star clusters
• Ships pre assembled so you can go from the box to your backyard in minutes
• Stable tabletop base provides smooth altazimuth motion for easy manual tracking of celestial objects
• Includes 2 Explorer II 1.25 Kellner telescope eyepieces 17mm and 6mm , EZ Finder II reflex sight for easy aiming, eyepiece rack, collimation cap, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!

Specifications

• Best for viewing Brighter deep sky
• Best for imaging Lunar planetary
• User level Beginner
• Optical design Reflector
• Optical diameter 114mm
• Focal length 450mm
• Focal ratio f/4.0
• Optics type Parabolic
• Glass material Low thermal expansion borosilicate glass
• Eyepieces Explorer II 17.0mm, 6.0mm
• Magnification with included eyepieces 26x, 75x
• Resolving power 1.02arc sec
• Lowest useful magnification 16x
• Highest useful magnification 228x
• Highest theoretical magnification 228x
• Limiting stellar magnitude 12.9
• Optical quality Diffraction limited
• Finder scope EZ Finder II
• Focuser 1.25 Rack and pinion
• Secondary mirror obstruction 34mm
• Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter 30%
• Secondary mirror obstruction by area 9%
• Mirror coatings/over coatings Aluminum Silicon Dioxide
• Mount type Dobsonian
• Astro imaging capability Simple moon shots
• Computerized compatibility Not compatible
• Bearing material PTFE and UHMW bearings
• Tube material Steel
• Tripod material Wood
• Length of optical tube 18.0 in.
• Weight, optical tube 4.0 lbs.
• Weight, mount/tripod 9.0 lbs.
• Weight, fully assembled 13.0 lbs.
• Additional included accessories Collimation cap, Eyepiece rack, Integrated carrying handle

Package Contents

• Orion Starblast Astro Reflector Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
• 17mm Orion Explorer II telescope eyepiece 1.25
• 6mm Orion Explorer II telescope eyepiece 1.25
• Altazimuth base
• Orion EZ Finder II reflex sight
• Collimation cap
• Telescope Eyepiece rack
• Tube clamp
• Starry Night special edition software