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* Intelligent, user-friendly telescope design lets beginning astronomers and seasoned hobbyists navigate the night sky with
ease
* Included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator shows you the way to over 14,000 celestial objects
* Big 150mm parabolic mirror optics reveal the moon, planets and deep-sky objects in rich detail
* Sturdy swivel base comes pre-assembled in the box for no-hassle set-up
* Includes 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepieces, EZ Finder II aiming device, and eyepiece rack
Our popular StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope just got a lot smarter! This portable 6" f/5.0 reflector now comes ready for use with
Orion's exclusive computerized object location system, allowing night sky newbies to pinpoint hundreds, even thousands of
astronomical objects with pushbutton ease.
With the addition of Orion's critically acclaimed IntelliScope technology, the StarBlast 6i becomes the most compact and portable
computerized 6" reflector telescope on the market. Even beginners can quickly locate any of 14,000+ celestial objects with the
easy-to-use locator. You'll see more celestial delights in one evening than you ever imagined!
There's more to the Computerized Object Locator than meets the eye. What makes the COL so COOL? For starters, after a simple star
alignment process, the COL works in tandem with two high-resolution digital encoders to help you locate and identify objects in
the night sky. By manually slewing the telescope in response to simple directional arrows on the COL's backlit liquid-crystal
display, you can pinpoint objects and place them smack-dab in the telescope's field of view, in seconds! The intuitive illuminated
menu buttons allow selection of targets by type (e.g. Planet, Nebula, Cluster, Galaxy) or catalog number (e.g. M57, NGC 253).
Press the Tour button to select one of 12 tours of the best objects visible during any given month. Suppose you stumble across
something that you can't identify? The COL knows! Press the ID button to find out. The COL provides detailed information about
what you see, including object type, common name (if any), magnitude, constellation, and a brief visual description. Best of all,
the COL is just plain fun to use!
Featuring the same great optics and compact design as its non-computerized predecessor, the StarBlast 6i continues to be an
excellent first telescope for beginning stargazers and a superb "grab-and-go" second telescope for more experienced amateurs. The
StarBlast 6i's 150mm parabolic mirror gathers plenty of light to reveal the planets and deep-sky gems in amazing detail.
Weighing nearly 40% less than our comparable SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope, the StarBlast 6i ships with a fully assembled base and
weighs just 23.5 lbs. The small, lightweight form allows the telescope to be used on a sturdy table, the hood of car, the landing
of an outdoor stairway, or any other suitable flat surface. Robust construction including teflon bearings and adjustable altitude
tension on the base ensures smooth maneuvering of the StarBlast 6i.
The EZ Finder II reflex sight, which comes standard on the telescope, provides a simple and easy way to line up objects in the
telescope's field of view. Then, using the included 25mm (30x) and 10mm (75x) Sirius Plossl eyepieces, you can begin to enjoy the
marvelous wonders of the night sky. The eyepiece rack will hold your oculars securely within reach, for easy switching between
magnifications. Integrated carry handles allow for convenient lifting or transport of the telescope.
Masterfully engineered for reliable performance and easy point-and-view maneuverability, the StarBlast 6i IntelliScope Astro
Telescope truly is a high-tech telescope with a low-tech, non-intimidating feel. You'll have a blast using it!
One-year limited warranty.
Product Specifications:
Use Astronomy
User level Beginner
Optical design Reflector
Optical diameter 150mm
Focal length 750mm
Focal ratio f/5.0
Optics type Parabolic
Glass material Soda-lime plate
Eyepieces included 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
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 and Silicon Dioxide
Mount style Dobsonian
Computerized compatibility Intelliscope included
Number of objects in database 14000+
Bearing material Teflon bearings
Power requirement 9-volt battery
Latitude range 9-72
Available ports RS-232
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, Intelliscope Object Locator
Other features Navigation knob, pre-assembled base
Warranty One year
Included Items:
StarBlast 6i Intelliscope
IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator
25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, 1.25"
10mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, 1.25"
EZ Finder II reflex sight
eyepiece rack
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