Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Telescope

Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Telescope

Kids Will Have A Blast Probing The
Heavens!
 

Here's a scope that's guaranteed to inspire a child's natural inclination to explore. StarBlast is
a real astronomical telescope that's wonderfully simple to use. It's a point-and-view scope that swivels effortlessly on its sturdy base. It comes pre-assembled in the box, so you just carry it outdoors by its built-in handle, place it on the ground or on a picnic bench, and let the cosmic journey begin

!StarBlast's 18" long tube houses a 4.5" (113mm) parabolic mirror that serves up exciting
views of the Moon's craters, the planets, star clusters, and other space stuff that will open
children's eyes - wide!. Comes with two Explorer eyepieces, "EZ Finder red dot finder scope,
and more. Base height 17" (43cm).StarBlast will launch your kids into a whole other universe.

Specifications:Primary Mirror Diameter - 113mm
Light Grasp - 15.5 sq. inch
Focal Length, f ratio - 450mm, f/4.0
Eyepieces, Magnification - Explorer II 17mm (26x), 6mm (75x)
Highest Theoretical Magnification - 267x
Other Included Items - Collimation Cap, Eyepiece Rack
Optional Electronic Motor Drive - No
Weight Assembled - 13lbs (5.9kg)

See the review of the Orion StarBlast in the June issue of Sky & Telescope. Reviewer Joshua
Roth commented, "Orion is justifiably marketing the StaBlast as a kid's scope, and I wouldn't
hesitate to buy one for a reasonably mature child with a demonstrated interest in astronomy.
But even old-timers might find it an ideal second (or third, or ... ) scope for grab-and-go
stargazing, camping trips, or possibly even airline travel."