Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope - Compact Dobsonian

Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope - Compact Dobsonian

Here is a fun and compact telescope that´s sure to inspire the whole family´s natural inclination to explore. The Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope will impress you and your family with it´s high-quality construction and great performance. It´s a real reflecting telescope that is wonderfully simple to set up and use!

A perfect telescope for beginning amateur astronomers, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector is manufactured with the kind of quality you´d expect only to find in much more expensive models. Everyone in the family will enjoy using the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector telescope thanks to its uncomplicated, simple design and high level of performance. The StarBlast 4.5 will give beginning amateur astronomers hour after hour of fun under the stars and also nurture their interest in the night sky, thanks to its exceptional, high-quality optics. In fact, the optics of the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector are so good that it´s also a very popular choice for more experienced amateur astronomers looking for a compact and portable telescope to use as a "grab-and-go" alternative to larger, bulkier mounted models that require more setup time and maintenance.

With its 4.5" aperture parabolic primary mirror, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope will wow the whole family with gorgeous wide-field views of the night sky. Fascinating craters and mountains on the Moon pop out in crisp detail through the pint-sized StarBlast 4.5 Astro Telescope, but the fun doesn´t end there. You´ll see more than just the Moon with this capable reflector. On clear evenings, the StarBlast 4.5 can provide pleasing views of giant Jupiter with its orbiting moons and Saturn with its stunning rings. Thanks to its precisely crafted, wide-field f/4 reflective optics and significant 4.5" (114 mm) aperture, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Telescope can reveal intriguing views of bright galaxies, distant cloudy nebulas, and sparkling star clusters for the whole family to enjoy.

Outfitted with a thorough set of included accessories, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector is one well equipped telescope!

Observation ranges
♦ moon and planets: high detail due to parabolic optics
♦ nebulae and galaxies: good image brightness by 114 mm primary aperture
♦ photography: adaption with the TS Digital clamp (Digiklemme) - so imaging moon and planets is possible
♦ terrestrial use: well suited when equipped with the image erecting lens

The particular well made, parabolic optics
Nearly all reflectors of that size have a simple spherical mirror as a primary. Not the 4.5 with its precise, diffraction-limited parabolic primary optics. The result is a very fast system with a high definition image at moon and planets at the same time. The Star Blast 4.5 is a real allrounder.

A customer quote
"Until now I observed with a similar instrument with the same aperture and focal length, and I thought what I saw was just what a small fast Newtonian can show. Now I looked through yours and it literally opened my eyes. At Saturn, where I just saw a hint of the ring before, the ring is now hovering around the planet. Also nebulae and galaxies are brighter - maybe due to the bigger secondary mirror. I am looking forward to more observing, for me this instrument is a perfect portable universal telescope."

Features

The included Orion EZ Finder II red-dot sight makes aiming the telescope nice and easy.
Following a simple alignment procedure, you can use the EZ Finder II sight to accurately aim the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope at objects in the sky like the Moon and bright planets. Once aligned with the telescope, just turn on the EZ Finder II and peer through the sight´s small circular viewing window so you see the red dot, and move the telescope until the red dot is on the object you want to see. Look in the telescope eyepiece, and the object will be there!

Start stargazing with the 17 mm Explorer II eyepiece for medium-power views.
The included 17 mm Orion Explorer II eyepiece provides a 26-power view in the StarBlast 4.5 Reflector telescope. The 17 mm Explorer II is a great eyepiece to use first when you use the telescope each night, since it provides a larger, less magnified window of night sky for you to view. This lower magnification makes it easy to find interesting objects in the night sky.

Increase magnification for more powerful views with the 6 mm Explorer II eyepiece.
After you´ve scanned the skies with the 17 mm Explorer II in the StarBlast 4.5, take a much closer look at interesting objects by swapping out the 17 mm ocular with 6 mm Explorer II eyepiece to boost magnification from 26x all the way up to 75x. The more powerful view in the 6 mm focal length eyepiece makes it easier to see details such as craters and mountains on the Moon, as well as details of bright planets like the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn.

Dial-in celestial details with the smooth adjusting 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser.
The Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector telescope features a PTFE-lined rack-and-pinion 1.25" focuser built to accept any 1.25"-sized Orion eyepiece or accessory. The smooth focus control makes it easy to dial-in fine details when observing objects in the night sky, whether you´re looking at a rocky lunar crater or a wispy nebula. The focuser features two knurled thumbscrews to secure inserted 1.25" eyepieces and accessories in-place.

Built-in base handle makes the StarBlast a great "grab-and-go" telescope
Thanks to the built-in carrying handle on the telescope´s pre-assembled base, the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector can be set up quickly and easily. With a total assembled weight of just 13 lbs., the StarBlast 4.5 is delightfully lightweight and sets up easily for fun nights full of astronomical adventures. Its compact size, light weight, and exquisite optics make the StarBlast 4.5 an excellent "grab-and-go" telescope that both beginners and experienced stargazers will appreciate night after night.

Learn about the night sky with the included Starry Night Special Edition software.
Explore starry skies anytime - even when it´s cloudy! You can use the included Starry Night Special Edition astronomy software to see what stars, constellations, planets, and other cosmic objects will be visible on any day and at any time. With realistic sky simulations and many useful features including telescope control, the user-friendly software will help you plan your observations and understand what you see. Requires PC running Windows 10, or Macintosh running OS X 10.10 or higher.

The StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector has been designed with simplicity and performance in mind. The telescope swivels effortlessly on its sturdy wooden altazimuth base for point-and-view ease of use. In fact, the whole telescope comes pre-assembled and ready for stargazing action right out of the box! All you have to do is attach the included EZ Finder II reflex sight, insert one of the two included 1.25" telescope eyepieces, and you´re ready for night after night of family fun with the stars! A handy removable eyepiece rack can be attached to the StarBlast 4.5 base to provide a helpful storage spot for unused telescope eyepieces.

Get the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope today and discover how much fun astronomy can be for the whole family. You´ll all have a blast!

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Orion at sales-eu@telescope.com (Europe) or 800-447-1001 (USA).

♦ Optical tube
♦ Mount with eyepiece holder
♦ 2 eyepieces
♦ Red dot finder
♦ Collimating cap
♦ Card for software download
♦ Manual