Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope

Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope Product Description

The Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope exemplifies the perfect combination of well rounded performance and convenient portability. Whether you 39 re looking for a versatile introductory instrument to begin a long term love affair with the heavens or feel the need for a compact, wide field, user friendly reflector telescope, the StarBlast 6 will not disappoint.

It doesn 39 t take a rocket scientist to appreciate the amazing value of the StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector. Any amateur astronomer will tell you that reflector design telescopes provide the best performance for your investment, or best bang for your buck . Since the StarBlast 6 doesn 39 t employ the use of a complicated and heavy equatorial mount and tripod, the value looks better and better upon further inspection, much like the view through the telescope 39 s ample 6 aperture.

Speaking of views, with a StarBlast 6 you 39 ll soon telling friends and family about gorgeous lunar explorations of the Moon, jaw dropping sights of relatively nearby Mars, giant Jupiter, and the always impressive Saturn with its stupendous rings. But the fun doesn 39 t stop there. The StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope 39 s substantial 5.9 150mm aperture parabolic reflector optics gathers oodles of light from objects well beyond our own solar system. Bright galaxies, mind boggling globular and picturesque open star clusters, ethereal glowing nebulas, and other celestial denizens are well within reach. With a wide field focal ratio of f/5.0, finding and tracking objects is easier than with longer focal length telescopes, which makes stargazing nice and easy for beginners. More advanced hobbyists will welcome the intuitive simplicity of this grab and go astronomical workhorse.
Non stick PTFE bearings and easily adjustable altitude tension on the base ensure smooth maneuvering of the Orion StarBlast 6. You just sight through the included EZ Finder II reflex aiming device to locate the object you want to view, and then grip the convenient navigation knob on the tube to take aim. Pop the 25mm for 30x power magnification or 10mm for a boost up to 75x power magnification Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece into the 1.25 rack and pinion focuser and you 39 re ready to enjoy the wonders of the night sky. Keep the other telescope eyepiece at the ready in the convenient 3 hole eyepiece rack. 2 handle cutouts in the base allow easy lifting and transporting of the telescope. Set the StarBlast 6 reflector on the ground, or even on a small table or the hood of your car, then prepare to be stunned by the view!
Weighing in at a modest 23.5lbs., the assembled StarBlast 6 is portable enough to take along on the next family campout or friend filled road trip, without wasting valuable space for the rest of your gear. The StarBlast base arrives pre assembled in the box providing a truly satisfying out of box experience.
The StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector telescope can now be upgraded to include an Orion IntelliScope push to computerized object location system with the optional StarBlast 6 IntelliScope Upgrade Kit sold separately . With the optional IntelliScope Upgrade Kit, the StarBlast 6 becomes a StarBlast 6i IntelliScope and can lead you to over 14,000 celestial objects!

Features

• A fun, capable, and simple point and view tabletop reflector telescope popular among both beginners and seasoned astronomers thanks to its ease of use and versatile performance
• Substantial 6 aperture reflector optics reveal good detail on the planets and Moon, as well as bright deep sky objects such as nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters
• Compact tabletop design gives the StarBlast 6 reflector great grab and go portability weighs just 23.5 lbs.
• The sturdy StarBlast 6 reflector base arrives pre assembled in the box for hassle free set up
• Includes 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl 1.25 telescope eyepieces, EZ Finder II aiming device, eyepiece rack, Starry Night software, and more!

Specifications

• Best for viewing Brighter deep sky
• Best for imaging Lunar planetary
• User level Beginner
• Optical design Reflector
• Optical diameter 150mm
• Focal length 750mm
• Focal ratio f/5.0
• Optics type Parabolic
• Glass material Low thermal expansion borosilicate glass
• Eyepieces Sirius Plossl 25.0mm, 10.0mm
• Magnification with included eyepieces 30x, 75x
• Resolving power 0.77arc sec
• Lowest useful magnification 21x
• Highest useful magnification 300x
• Highest theoretical magnification 300x
• Limiting stellar magnitude 13.6
• Optical quality Diffraction limited
• Finder scope EZ Finder II
• Focuser 1.25 Rack and pinion
• Secondary mirror obstruction 47mm
• Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter 31%
• Secondary mirror obstruction by area 9%
• Mirror coatings/over coatings Aluminum Silicon Dioxide
• Mount type Dobsonian
• Bearing material PTFE bearings
• Tube material Steel
• Tripod material Wood
• Length of optical tube 28.0 in.
• Weight, optical tube 12.0 lbs.
• Weight, mount/tripod 11.5 lbs.
• Weight, fully assembled 23.5 lbs.
• Additional included accessories 3 eyepiece rack
• Other features Navigation knob, pre assembled base

Package Contents

• Orion Starblast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope
• 25mm Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece
• 10mm Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece
• EZ Finder II reflex sight
• Eyepiece rack
• Starry Night Special Edition astronomy software