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Orion Telescopes
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*2nd* Orion SkyScanner BL135mm Dobsonian Reflector Telescope
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Item #  72599

Here's a beginning Dobsonian telescope that blows away traditional starter telescopes, both in terms of image brightness and ease of use. The Orion SkyScanner BL135mm Dobsonian Reflector Telescope's big 135mm (5.3") mirror collects gobs of light, which accounts for those bright images we mentioned. You'll see the Moon's crater-scarred surface and the Orion Nebula's gaseous ghostliness in amazing detail, not to mention hundreds of other celestial gems.

The optical tube glides up and down, left and right on its sturdy Dobsonian base. It's so easy to operate - you just point the tube and view. The red dot scope will help you zero in on your target. There are no complicated gears, counterweights, locking levers, or tripod legs to deal with as there are with many beginner telescopes. The whole family can get in on the action from the very first night out with the SkyScanner BL135mm Dobsonian. The optical tube detaches from the base with two hand knobs, making for easier two-piece transport if desired. The base even has 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 one you're not using in the convenient eyepiece rack. These eyepieces are a definite cut above the typical cheapie jobs found in most competing beginner telescopes. And their barrels are threaded to accept optional Orion 1.25" filters.

Also included is a 3x Barlow lens, which triples the magnification of any eyepiece it's used with. It's a great tool for getting in tight on your observing target. And to aid in your viewing of our favorite celestial object - the Moon - we include the Orion MoonMap 260. It shows the locations and names of over 260 features on the Moon such as craters, mountains, valleys, and "seas".

Base weighs 23 lbs. 10 oz. Optical tube weighs 8 lbs. 15 oz.

Meets or exceeds California State Environmental Quality & Safety Regulations (CARB 93120 Phase 2 Compliant).

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 800-447-1001.

Warning

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

  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Optical design
    Reflector
  • Front-end outside tube diameter
    6.90 in.
  • Optical diameter
    135mm
  • Focal length
    1100mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/8.1
  • Optics type
    Spherical
  • Glass material
    Soda-lime plate
  • Eyepieces
    Kellner 25.0mm,Plossl 10.0mm (1.25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    44x, 110x
  • Resolving power
    0.86arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    19x
  • Highest useful magnification
    270x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    270x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    13.4
  • Finder scope
    Reflex sight
  • Focuser
    1.25" Rack-and-pinion
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    38mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    28%
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    30%
  • Mirror coatings/over-coatings
    Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
  • Mount type
    Dobsonian
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Simple moon shots
  • Tube material
    Steel
  • Length of optical tube
    40.0 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    8.9 lbs.
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    23.6 lbs.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    32.6 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    Other included items are not always the same between a new and a second. Seconds may be older versions of the new product, or may be customer returns where accessory substitutions have been made.
  • Other features
    2nds are covered by Orion's Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Warranty
    One year
  • Lithium Battery Weight
    0.10 grams

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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: $0.00
3 Day Delivery: $50.00
2 Day Delivery: $50.00
Next Day Delivery: $75.00

SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR THIS PRODUCT

This product is available to ship Standard delivery within the 50 US states, APO/DPO/FPO addresses and US territories/protectorates. Delivery is not available to Canada.

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