Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Sun and Moon Kit
AED 1,300.00
- 4.5″ Aperture Parabolic Primary Mirror: Provides bright and detailed views of celestial objects.
- Fast f/4 Focal Ratio: Ideal for wide-field viewing of the night sky.
- Full Aperture Film Solar Filter: Allows safe viewing of the Sun, including sunspots and granulation.
- Glare-Reducing Moon Filter: Enhances details of the Moon’s surface.
- Low-Profile Swivel Base: Pre-assembled for smooth altazimuth motion, making it easy to target and track objects.
- Included Eyepieces: Comes with 20mm (22.5x power) and 10mm (45x power) 4-element eyepieces.
- EZ Finder II Aiming Device: Simplifies locating objects in the sky.
- Compact and Portable: Designed for easy transport and quick setup.
- High-Quality Construction: Durable and reliable for long-term use.
- Versatile Viewing: Suitable for both solar and lunar observations, as well as deep-sky objects like galaxies and star clusters.
- User-Friendly: Ideal for beginners and intermediate astronomers due to its ease of use and hassle-free operation.
- Portable Design: Perfect for grab-and-go astronomy sessions, making it convenient to take to different locations.
- Educational Value: Great for inspiring curiosity and learning about astronomy for the whole family.
- Cost-Effective: Offers high-quality features typically found in more expensive models, providing excellent value for money.
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Description
The Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Sun and Moon Kit is a telescope designed for beginner astronomers and backyard enthusiasts. It is a great option for those looking for a powerful and affordable telescope that is easy to use.
The StarBlast 4.5 features a 4.5-inch parabolic mirror that gathers plenty of light to deliver bright, clear views of the moon, planets, stars, and even deep space objects. It also includes a variety of accessories to enhance your observations, including two eyepieces (10mm and 25mm) for different magnification levels, a 6×30 finderscope to help you locate objects in the night sky, a star diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and a smartphone adapter so you can capture images of your celestial observations.
One of the unique features of this kit is that it includes solar filters, which allow you to safely observe the sun. With these filters, you can see sunspots and other solar features.
Here are some of the key features of the Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Sun and Moon Kit:
- 4.5-inch parabolic mirror for bright, clear views
- Easy to set up and use
- Includes two eyepieces (10mm and 25mm) for different magnification levels
- 6×30 finderscope to help you locate objects in the night sky
- Star diagonal for more comfortable viewing
- Smartphone adapter to capture images of your observations
- Solar filters for safe solar observation
The Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Sun and Moon Kit is a great choice for anyone who wants to explore the wonders of the night sky and even the sun. It is a versatile telescope that can be used for a variety of observations, and it is easy to use for beginners.
Explore the fun of daytime astronomy with the included Safety Film Solar Filter.
In addition to stargazing at night, you can also use the StarBlast 4.5 during daytime hours thanks to the included Safety Film Solar Filter, which lets you safely observe sunspots as they march across the surface of our nearest star. The solar filter rejects all harmful light from the Sun, while allowing a very small fraction of light to pass through, so you can safely enjoy the fun of daytime solar astronomy. This solar filter is designed and manufactured in the USA.
Cut the Moon’s glare to see more detail on its surface with the Orion E-Series Moon Filter.
The Orion E-Series 1.25″ 13% Transmission Moon Filter reduces glare and boosts contrast so you can see enjoy more detailed views of lunar surface features. It blocks excessively bright glare to provide a more comfortable view of the Moon’s surface, the neutral density filter will not alter the natural color of the Moon and the eyepiece filter transmits only 13% of the incoming light, improving contrast and detail.
Explore the Moon and identify its craters, spacecraft landing sites, and more with your telescope!
With locations and names of over 260 features on the Moon such as craters, mountains, valleys, and “seas”, the Orion MoonMap 260 is a wonderful tool for all amateur astronomers. Keep it handy while you look through the telescope to help identify lunar features as you observe them. “Wow, that bright crater is named Tycho!”
You get quality 20mm and 10mm 4-element eyepieces with the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector.
Start with the 20mm eyepiece to see a wide view with 22.5x magnification. Once you’ve centered an object in the 20mm eyepiece, swap in the 10mm eyepiece to boost the magnification up to 45x. Both eyepieces have threaded barrels to allow use of Orion filters, including the glare-reducing Moon filter that comes with the telescope.
The included Orion EZ Finder II red-dot scope makes it “EZ” to aim the telescope.
Following a simple alignment procedure, use the EZ Finder II “red dot scope” to accurately aim the StarBlast 4.5 at objects in the sky like the Moon and bright planets. Just peer through the EZ Finder’s viewing window and move the telescope until the red dot is positioned on the object you want to observe. And voila! — the object will appear right in the telescope’s eyepiece, ready to view. Recently upgraded with a dovetail base.
Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Sun and Moon Kit Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for viewing | Brighter deep sky |
| Best for imaging | Lunar & planetary |
| User level | Beginner |
| Optical design | Reflector |
| Optical diameter | 114mm |
| Focal length | 450mm |
| Focal ratio | f/4.0 |
| Optics type | Parabolic |
| Glass material | Soda-lime plate |
| Eyepieces | Bertele 20.0mm, 10.0mm (1.25″) |
| Magnification with included eyepieces | 23x, 45x |
| Resolving power | 1.02 arc*sec |
| Lowest useful magnification | 16x |
| Highest useful magnification | 228x |
| Highest theoretical magnification | 228x |
| Limiting stellar magnitude | 12.9 |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited |
| Finder scope | EZ Finder II |
| Focuser | 1.25″ Rack-and-pinion |
| Secondary mirror obstruction | 34mm |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter | 30% |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by area | 9% |
| Mirror coatings/over-coatings | Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide |
| Mount type | Dobsonian |
| Astro-imaging capability | Simple moon shots |
| Computerized compatibility | Not compatible |
| Bearing material | PTFE and UHMW bearings |
| Tube material | Steel |
| Tripod material | Wood |
| Length of optical tube | 17.8 in. |
| Weight, optical tube | 5.6 lbs. |
| Weight, mount/tripod | 5.3 lbs. |
| Weight, fully assembled | 10.9 lbs. |
| Focuser height at zenith | 21 in. |
| Additional included accessories | Orion MoonMap 260 reference map, Orion Moon Filter, White light film solar filter, Eyepiece rack holds three 1.25″ eyepieces |
| Other features | Integrated carrying handle on base, Dovetail finder scope shoe, Center-marked mirror for precise collimation |
| Warranty | One year |
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