Orion StarBlast 4.5 Imaging Reflectors.

If you’re looking for an exceptional telescope for astrophotography that won’t cost you big
bucks, then check out this affordable alternative. We’ve optimized the optics of our popular
short-focal-length StarBlast 4.5 to give a fully illuminated field of view with the Orion StarShoot
Deep-Space Imager and similar small-chip astronomical CCD cameras. The result is a
compact imaging telescope with a price that will please the budget-conscious
astrophotographer — beginner or expert — and with the performance that will give pricey
refractors a run for their money.

With its big 4.5" parabolic mirror and fast f/4 focal ratio, the StarBlast 4.5 Imaging Reflector
provides exquisite, high-quality images ó and it’s simply the most affordable
astrophotography-optimized scope the market. Unlike refractors, the StarBlast introduces no
chromatic aberration with negligible coma. The fast focal ratio also minimizes exposure time
and guiding errors.

To achieve 100% illumination with the StarShoot Deep Space Imaging Camera, we slightly
widened the secondary mirror and extended the focal point further out in the focuser. The
short focal length provides a wide field of view for imaging with small-chip CCD cameras.
While the telescope works with standard 1.25" eyepieces (Sirius Plössl recommended) some
wide-field eyepieces may require the use of an extension tube to reach focus.

At only 3.7 lbs, the StarBlast doesn’t require a heavy mount and it transports easily to your
favorite site. The 1.25" focuser accepts 1.25" eyepieces for visual use as well.

The StarBlast 4.5 Imaging Reflector is offered as tube assembly only, with no accessories.

FREE Starry Night Software and SkyTheater DVD with Telescope Purchase.

See the Orion section of of the catalogue for details of the Deep-Space Colour Imager.
Tube Rings and Dovetail Mounting Plates available separately.

Prices:
09974 StarBlast 4.5 Imaging Reflector OTA - £109.00 + £10.00 p&p.
24684 StarBlast 4.5 Imaging Reflector & DeepSpace Camera - £425.00 + £10.00 p&p.

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