Orion SkyScanner BL135mm Dobsonian Reflector Telescope for Adults & Families

The Orion SkyScanner BL135mm Dobsonian Reflector Telescope's big 135mm (5.3") mirror collects ample light, resulting in those bright images mentioned. You'll witness the Moon's crater-scarred surface and the Orion Nebula's gaseous ghostliness in amazing detail, not to mention hundreds of other celestial gems.

This optical tube glides up and down, left and right on its sturdy Dobsonian base, making it effortless to operate - simply point the tube and view. The red dot scope will help you accurately locate your target. There are no complicated gears, counterweights, locking levers, or tripod legs to deal with, unlike many beginner telescopes. The whole family can partake in the action from the very first night out with the SkyScanner BL135mm Dobsonian.

The optical tube detaches from the base with two hand knobs, enabling easier two-piece transport if desired. The base even features a convenient carry handle.

The included interchangeable 25mm Kellner and 10mm Plossl eyepieces provide low-power 44x and high-power 110x magnification, respectively. Keep the unused eyepiece in the convenient eyepiece rack. These eyepieces are of superior quality compared to the typically inferior ones found in most competing beginner telescopes. Their barrels are threaded to accommodate optional Orion 1.25" filters.

Also included is a 3x Barlow lens, which triples the magnification of any eyepiece it's used with, making it a valuable tool for closer observation of your targets. And to aid in your viewing of our favorite celestial object - the Moon - we include the Orion MoonMap 260, showcasing the locations and names of over 260 features on the lunar surface, such as craters, mountains, valleys, and "seas".

The base weighs 23 lbs. 10 oz., while the optical tube weighs 8 lbs. 15 oz. This compact Dobsonian telescope offers beginning stargazers an easy-to-use, hands-on experience for exploring the night sky.

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