Description
Embark on a celestial adventure with the Orion GoScope III 70mm Refractor Sun and Moon Kit. This compact and portable telescope is your gateway to the wonders of the universe, offering a unique combination of convenience and performance.
Key Features:
- Versatile Viewing: With a 70mm aperture and 400mm focal length (f/5.7), this refractor telescope delivers bright and detailed images of the Moon’s craters, Saturn’s rings, and Jupiter’s moons, as well as terrestrial landmarks.
- Solar Safe: The included USA-manufactured film solar filter allows you to observe sunspots, solar eclipses, and planetary transits safely.
- Magnification Options: Comes with two 1.25″ Kellner eyepieces (20mm and 9mm) for 20x and 44x magnification, providing options for both wide-field and close-up views.
- Easy Target Acquisition: The 5×24 finder scope makes it simple to locate objects in the sky.
- Stable Support: The adjustable lightweight aluminum tripod ensures a steady base for your observations.
- Grab and Go: The entire kit packs neatly into a custom backpack carry case, making it the perfect travel companion for stargazers on the move.
- Lunar Exploration: The included Orion MoonMap 260 helps you identify and learn about lunar features.
- Featherweight Design: Weighing just 4.25 lbs, it’s designed for astronomers of all ages to set up and use with ease.
Whether you’re a budding astronomer or a family looking for a fun educational experience, the Orion GoScope III 70mm Refractor Sun and Moon Kit is your ticket to exploring the vastness of space and the beauty of the natural world.
Orion GoScope III 70mm Refractor Sun and Moon Kit Specifications:
Feature | Description |
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Best for Viewing | Lunar & Planetary |
User Level | Beginner |
Optical Design | Refractor |
Optical Diameter | 70mm |
Focal Length | 400mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5.7 |
Coatings | Coated |
Optics Type | Air-spaced Doublet |
Glass Material | Crown/Flint |
Eyepieces Kellner | 9.0mm, 20.0mm (1.25″) |
Magnification with Included Eyepieces | 44x, 20x |
Resolving Power | 1.65arc*sec |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 10x |
Highest Useful Magnification | 140x |
Highest Theoretical Magnification | 140x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.9 |
Finder Scope | 5×24 |
Focuser | 1.25″ Rack-and-pinion |
Diagonal Degrees | 1.25″ 45° Mirror Correct-image |
Mount Type | Altazimuth |
Tube Material | Aluminum |
Tripod Material | Aluminum |
Height Range of Mount | 17.75 in. – 43.50 in. |
Weight, Fully Assembled | 4.2 lbs. |
Additional Included Accessories | Moon Map 260, Backpack, Safety film solar filter, moon filter |
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