Orion - StarBlast Astro Telescope 4.5 "

StarBlast Astro Telescope

* Launch a lifetime of stargazing with this compact, ready-to-use telescope
* Top-notch optics show you the moon, the planets, the stars and more
* Scope comes fully assembled so you can go from box to backyard in minutes
* High-quality optics, point-and-view ease of use, remarkable portability, all for less than $200
* Your ticket to space-tourism without the zero-G nausea

Product Specifications:

Use Astronomy & terrestrial
User level Level 1
Optical design Reflector
Optical diameter 114mm
Focal length 450mm
Focal ratio 4.0
Optics type Parabolic
Glass material Soda-lime plate
Eyepieces included Explorer II 17.0mm, 6.0mm
Magnification with included eyepieces 26x, 75x
Resolving power 1.03arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification 17x
Highest useful magnification 150x
Limiting stellar magnitude 12.1
Optical quality Diffraction limited
Finder scope EZ Finder II
Focuser 1.25" Rack-and-pinion
Secondary mirror obstruction 1.35 in.
Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter 30%
Secondary mirror obstruction by area 9%
Mirror coatings/over-coatings Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
Mount style Altazimuth
Astro-imaging capability Simple moon shots
Computerized compatibility Not compatible
Bearing material Teflon and UHMW bearings
Latitude range 16-72
Available ports RS-232, Aux, camera control
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
Other features Eyepiece rack, Integrated carrying handle
Warranty One year

Included Items:

Optical tube assembly
17mm Explorer II eyepiece (1.25")
6mm Explorer II eyepiece (1.25")
Altazimuth base
EZ Finder II reflex sight
Collimation cap
Eyepiece rack
Tube clamp
Starry Night special edition software