Orion - Starblast 6 Intelliscope

• 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.

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