Description
Unleash your inner astronomer with the Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Sun and Moon Kit! This versatile telescope is perfect for beginners and families looking to explore the wonders of the night sky – and even our own sun!
The StarBlast 6 boasts a powerful 6-inch parabolic mirror, gathering ample light to reveal celestial wonders like the craters of the Moon, the rings of Saturn, and even distant galaxies. This easy-to-use telescope comes nearly assembled, so you can be stargazing in minutes. The included red dot finder scope makes aiming the telescope a breeze, while the two interchangeable eyepieces offer various magnification options to suit your observations.
But the StarBlast 6 goes beyond the night sky. With the included safety solar filter, you can safely observe sunspots and solar features. And for enhanced lunar views, the Moon filter reduces glare and brings out the Moon’s intricate details.
Lightweight and portable, the StarBlast 6 is the perfect telescope for backyard astronomers or anyone who wants to take their stargazing on the go. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a growing family of star enthusiasts, the Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Sun and Moon Kit will open up a universe of discovery.
specifications for the Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Sun and Moon Kit:
Specification | Details |
---|---|
Best for viewing | Brighter deep sky |
Best for imaging | Lunar & planetary |
User level | Beginner |
Optical design | Reflector |
Front-end outside tube diameter | 7.10 in. |
Optical diameter | 152mm |
Focal length | 750mm |
Focal ratio | f/4.9 |
Optics type | Parabolic |
Glass material | Soda-lime plate |
Eyepieces | Plossl 25.0mm, 10.0mm (1.25″) |
Magnification with included eyepieces | 30x, 75x |
Resolving power | 0.76 arc*sec |
Lowest useful magnification | 22x |
Highest useful magnification | 300x |
Highest theoretical magnification | 300x |
Limiting stellar magnitude | 13.6 |
Optical quality | Diffraction limited |
Finder scope | Reflex sight |
Focuser | 2″ Rack-and-pinion |
Secondary mirror obstruction | 50mm |
Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter | 33% |
Secondary mirror obstruction by area | 11% |
Mirror coatings/over-coatings | Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide |
Mount type | Altazimuth |
Astro-imaging capability | Simple moon shots |
Computerized compatibility | Not compatible |
Bearing material | PTFE bearings |
Tube material | Steel |
Tripod material | Wood |
Length of optical tube | 27.0 in. |
Weight, optical tube | 9.9 lbs. |
Weight, mount/tripod | 11.5 lbs. |
Weight, fully assembled | 22.1 lbs. |
Focuser height at zenith | 26 in. |
Additional included accessories | Safety Film Solar Filter, Orion Moon Filter, DeepMap 600, Orion MoonMap 260, smartphone photo adapter |
Other features | Vixen-style dovetail bar and saddle, Pre-assembled base, Tube rings for adjustable eyepiece angle |
Warranty | One year |
What’s in the Box:
StarBlast 6 Astro optical tube
Altazimuth base (pre-assembled)
25mm Plossl eyepiece, 1.25″
10mm Plossl eyepiece, 1.25″
Red dot reflex sight
Orion Moon Filter, 1.25″
Orion Safety Film Solar Filter
Orion MoonMap 260
Orion DeepMap 600
Orion smartphone photo adapter
Tube rings and dovetail mounting plate
Eyepiece rack
Dust cap
- CAUTION: Never look directly at the Sun, even for an instant, through a telescope without a solar filter installed that completely covers the front of the telescope
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