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Orion StarBlast 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope |  | Brand: Orion
Category: Photography
Buy New: $219.95
as of 11/28/2009 02:34 CST details
Seller: Orion Telescopes
Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Electronics
Resolution Modes: 1.5
Aperature Mode: 100mm-150mm
MPN: 09798
UPC: 410000066614
EAN: 0410000066614
ASIN: B000AP03S4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The entire family will have a blast probing the heavens with this real reflecting telescope! | | • | 18"-long tube and 4.5" mirror for exciting views of the moon's craters, the planets, and more! | | • | Includes sturdy tripod and equatorial mount for hands-free celestial tracking | | • | Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software | | • | One-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Considering how many adults have told us they love our StarBlast "mini Dob," we weren't surprised that some of them suggested we offer the StarBlast optical tube on a full-size telescope mount. Sounded like a good idea to us. So here it is, the StarBlast 4.5 EQ. It's bound to become a favorite of both adults and adolescents alike. It combines the much-heralded StarBlast wide-field (f/4.0) parabolic optics with a sturdy, adjustable height EQ-1 equatorial tracking mount. So if you're an adult (or a parent) looking for an exceptional starter scope on a tracking mount, or an experienced amateur astronomer seeking a more portable alternative to your "light bucket," then get a StarBlast 4.5 EQ. The name says it all!
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| Customer Reviews:
So far so good September 16, 2009
C. L. Barger (USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Just got this scope and tripod. Weather has not cooperated for much viewing as yet. However, the few times I've been out with the scope, have been extremely pleased. Seems to be a good step up from the cheapo beginner scopes. If you are thinking about a starter scope and dont wish to spend lots of $$S, please take a suggestion from one who has been there and done that. Go ahead and spend over $200-250 for scope and tripod. I spent that much on numerous low end stuff that were unsatisfactory and generally broke soon after. This scope seems much more durable, viewing size is good and the tripod is all metal, very nice. So far no major cons. Will add more if I find any other info with further useage.
Great First Scope February 6, 2009
Sheryl Westleigh (Maine)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I've wanted a telescope since I was a kid and now that I'm all grown up and can afford one I did a lot of research and comparison of scopes in my price range and the StarBlast always had the best reviews. The reviews are right, the first night I went out and looked at the moon, Venus, and a few other objects and they all exceeded my expectations for such a small scope. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can use it even more.
The equatorial mount is a bit complicated to use but I got used to it pretty quickly. I'd recommend the original Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro with the simpler dobsonian mount for younger kids or people who need a lot of portability.
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