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Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope
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  • A fun, capable, and simple point-and-view tabletop reflector telescope popular among both beginners and seasoned astronomers thanks to its ease of use and versatile performance
  • Substantial 6" aperture reflector optics reveal good detail on the planets and Moon, as well as bright deep-sky objects such as nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters
  • Compact tabletop design gives the StarBlast 6 reflector great grab-and-go portability - weighs just 23.5 lbs.
  • The sturdy StarBlast 6 reflector base arrives pre-assembled in the box for hassle-free set-up
  • Includes 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepieces, EZ Finder II aiming device, eyepiece rack, Starry Night software, and more!


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Item #  09926

The Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope exemplifies the perfect combination of well-rounded performance and convenient portability. Whether you?re looking for a versatile introductory instrument to begin a long-term love affair with the heavens; or feel the need for a compact, wide-field, user-friendly reflector telescope, the StarBlast 6 will not disappoint.

It doesn?t take a rocket-scientist to appreciate the amazing value of the StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector. Any amateur astronomer will tell you that reflector design telescopes provide the best performance for your investment, or best ?bang for your buck?. Since the StarBlast 6 doesn?t employ the use of a complicated and heavy equatorial mount and tripod, the value looks better and better upon further inspection, much like the view through the telescope?s ample 6? aperture.

Speaking of views, with a StarBlast 6 you?ll soon telling friends and family about gorgeous lunar explorations of the Moon, jaw-dropping sights of (relatively) nearby Mars, giant Jupiter, and the always impressive Saturn with its stupendous rings. But the fun doesn?t stop there. The StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope?s substantial 5.9? (150mm) aperture parabolic reflector optics gathers oodles of light from objects well beyond our own solar system. Bright galaxies, mind-boggling globular and picturesque open star clusters, ethereal glowing nebulas, and other celestial denizens are well within reach. With a wide-field focal ratio of f/5.0, finding and tracking objects is easier than with longer focal-length telescopes, which makes stargazing nice and easy for beginners. More advanced hobbyists will welcome the intuitive simplicity of this ?grab-and-go? astronomical workhorse.

Nonstick PTFE bearings and easily adjustable altitude tension on the base ensure smooth maneuvering of the Orion StarBlast 6. You just sight through the included EZ Finder II reflex aiming device to locate the object you want to view, and then grip the convenient navigation knob on the tube to take aim. Pop the 25mm (for 30x power magnification) or 10mm (for a boost up to 75x power magnification) Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece into the 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser and you?re ready to enjoy the wonders of the night sky. Keep the other telescope eyepiece at the ready in the convenient three-hole eyepiece rack. Two handle cutouts in the base allow easy lifting and transporting of the telescope. Set the StarBlast 6 reflector on the ground, or even on a small table or the hood of your car, then prepare to be stunned by the view!

Weighing in at a modest 23.5lbs., the assembled StarBlast 6 is portable enough to take along on the next family campout or friend-filled road-trip, without wasting valuable space for the rest of your gear. The StarBlast base arrives pre-assembled in the box providing a truly satisfying ?out of box? experience. 

The StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector telescope can now be upgraded to include an Orion IntelliScope "push-to" computerized object location system with the optional StarBlast 6 IntelliScope Upgrade Kit (sold separately). With the optional IntelliScope Upgrade Kit, the StarBlast 6 becomes a StarBlast 6i IntelliScope and can lead you to over 14,000 celestial objects!

The Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope isn?t just a masterfully engineered, uncomplicated, and affordable telescope for all ages, it?s also a blast! (C?mon, we couldn?t help ourselves!)

 

Media Buzz

Astronomy Magazine ? January 2009
"Taking a fun-to-use scope like the StarBlast 6 for a test drive quickly evolved into a cosmic joy ride.[...] For the past five years, kids have been having fun with the original StarBlast. With the StarBlast 6, we grown-ups can have our turn."

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 us at 800-676-1343.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Optical design
    Reflector
  • Optical diameter
    150mm
  • Focal length
    750mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/5.0
  • Optics type
    Parabolic
  • Glass material
    Soda-lime plate
  • Eyepieces
    Sirius Plossl 25.0mm, 10.0mm
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    30x, 75x
  • Resolving power
    0.77arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    21x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    300x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    13.6
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    EZ Finder II
  • Focuser
    1.25" Rack-and-pinion
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    47mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    31%
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    9%
  • Mirror coatings/over-coatings
    Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
  • Mount type
    Dobsonian
  • Bearing material
    Teflon bearings
  • Tube material
    Steel
  • Tripod material
    Wood
  • Length of optical tube
    28.0 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    12.0 lbs.
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    11.5 lbs.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    23.5 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    3 eyepiece rack
  • Other features
    Navigation knob, pre-assembled base
  • Warranty
    One year
Orion Starblast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope
25mm Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece
10mm Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece
EZ Finder II reflex sight
Eyepiece rack

Orders received by noon Pacific Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Orders received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $30.00
3 Day Air Delivery: $110.00
2 Day Delivery: $110.00
Next Day Delivery: $135.00

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