StarBlast II 4.5 Equatorial Reflector and TD-1 Motor Drive
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This 4.5" reflector telescope on an adjustable EQ tripod and included TD-1 motor drive makes it easy for the whole family to enjoy stargazing. Includes reference material and a smartphone adapter to take pictures of the moon and planets.
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    • The whole family will enjoy the StarBlast II 4.5 EQ thanks to its great optics, convenient portability, and easy-to-use operation
    • Views of everything from the Moon and planets to distant objects like star clusters and galaxies appear bright and clear through this petite telescope
    • A fantastic wide-field astronomy telescope with reflecting optics large enough to keep you and your family busy viewing for years to come
    • The included TD-1 motor drive tracks objects as they drift through the sky keeping your viewing target centered in the eyepiece
    • Included 25mm and 10mm Plossl eyepieces provide 20-power and 50-power views right out of the box! Also includes a DeepMap 600, MoonMap 260, smartphone camera adapter, EZ Finder II reflex sight, adjustable-height tripod and more

    A telescope is a great gift for those interested in space and the stars. Especially a telescope like the Orion StarBlast II 4.5 EQ. It's a real, bona-fide reflector telescope with sophisticated features which will help inspire beginning stargazers night after night. This delightfully compact, easily portable telescope unites the much-heralded parabolic optics of the Orion StarBlast II 4.5" wide-field (f/4.0) reflector telescope with our sturdy EQ equatorial tracking mount and the TD-1 motor drive with hand controller.

    With its 4.5"-diameter reflector tube and sturdy equatorial (EQ) mount with slow-motion controls, this telescope goes beyond the capabilities of smaller beginner models to support amateur astronomers as their interest in space grows into a lifelong appreciation of stargazing and science. The compact Orion StarBlast II 4.5 EQ is a favorite of both beginners and expert astronomers alike, and stargazers won't outgrow the telescope thanks to its great optics, convenient portability, and easy-to-use operation.

    The StarBlast II 4.5 EQ will amaze the whole family with bright views thanks to its big, 4.5"-aperture telescope tube, which collects a lot of light from the night sky to send bright, clear images of objects in space to the telescope eyepiece for viewing. The telescope's combination of short 500mm focal length and sizable 4.5" aperture means the StarBlast II 4.5 EQ will provide brighter views at any magnification compared to longer focal length telescopes, which makes it easier for everyone, and especially beginners, to locate interesting sights in the night sky. Using a telescope allows backyard stargazers to explore the sparkling night sky and search out interesting objects to observe. Everyone in the family will enjoy using the StarBlast II 4.5 EQ to look at fascinating craters, valleys and mountains on the Moon; and bright planets like Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. Even distant objects like star clusters, brighter nebulas and galaxies can be seen in this petite reflector telescope.

    The included 25mm Plossl eyepiece provides a 20-power view in the StarBlast II 4.5 EQ with a 52° apparent field of view. The 25mm Plossl 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.

    After you've scanned the skies with the 25mm Plossl ocular in the StarBlast II 4.5 EQ, take a closer look at interesting objects by swapping out the 25mm eyepiece with 10mm Plossl to boost magnification up to 50x. The more powerful view in the 10mm 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.

    EZ Finder II

    The included Orion EZ Finder II red-dot sight makes aiming the telescope nice and "EZ".

    The Orion EZ Finder II reflex sight lets you aim the StarBlast II 4.5 EQ Reflector Telescope anywhere in the night sky. Following a simple alignment procedure, the EZ Finder II projects a small red-dot onto a viewing window, so all you have to do is move the telescope until the red-dot is aimed at the area of sky you want to see in the telescope.

    TD-1 Motor Drive

    The included motor drive keeps your target object centered automatically.

    This value-packed combo includes the TD-1 motor drive and EQ mount allowing you to keep your target object centered in the telescope eyepiece. The drive's precision motor provides sidereal-rate tracking in right ascension, which is the rate that stars and deep-sky objects move across the sky. Keep your viewing target centered in your eyepiece field of view. Even as different family members take their turn viewing your object remains on target. This means you can relax and enjoy the view as long as you wish without the object drifting out of view. Push button controls with 2x, 4x, and pause mode allows for easy centering of your object. A clutch release allows use of the mount's manual controls when desired. Runs on eight 1.5 volt AA batteries (not included). Works in both the northern and southern hemispheres.

    Deep Map

    Begin your night sky explorations with the included DeepMap 600.

    Full-color star map of the night sky with clearly indicated positions of 600 of the finest celestial objects to view. Star chart conveniently folds up just like a road map for easy storage and transport. Orion DeepMap 600 shows the night sky from declination +90-deg to -60-deg. Back of chart lists essential data for all 600 objects of interest, including a brief visual description of each object - an ideal reference for beginners and advanced observers alike! Printed on dew-proof plastic for durability in the field, even in damp conditions.

    MoonMap

    Use the Orion MoonMap 260 to learn more about the lunar features you see in the telescope.

    With locations and names of over 260 features on the Moon such as craters, mountains, valleys, "seas" and more, the included Orion MoonMap 260 is a great tool for beginning astronomers. This detailed map will even show you where various spacecraft have landed on the Moon's surface! The MoonMap 260 can be used to plan what to look at on the Moon, and to learn the official names of all the interesting lunar landscape features you see in the StarBlast II 4.5 Reflector Telescope.

    Smart Phone Adapter

    Take smartphone pictures of the view through your telescope with this Smartphone Telescope adapter.

    Quick and easy self-centering eyepiece clamp provides fast installation. Provides a stable platform for your smartphone to yield stable, clearly focused snapshots. Compatible with even the biggest modern smartphones as large as 3-3/4" wide. Twist-lock eyepiece clamp compatible with telescope, binocular, and microscope eyepieces measuring 25-45mm in diameter.

    The 4.5" telescope tube is supported by a sturdy EQ mount and an adjustable-height tubular style tripod. Since stars and other night sky objects appear to move across the sky over time, the EQ mount is equipped with handy slow-motion controls so you can slowly "track" an object by twisting the slow-motion control knob to keep what you're looking at centered in the eyepiece. This lets you enjoy the view as long as you like without having to repeatedly re-aim the telescope. Included in this bundle is an electronic motor drive with the StarBlast II 4.5 EQ to track objects automatically once you've centered your viewing target in the telescope eyepiece. The adjustable-height tubular style tripod allows you to set the StarBlast II 4.5 Equatorial Reflector up for comfortable views, while remaining lightweight so the entire assembled telescope is easy to transport.

    If you're looking for an exceptional beginner telescope to nurture interest in space and science, or if you're seeking a second telescope that's more portable than your big "light bucket", then pick up an Orion StarBlast II 4.5 EQ with TD-1 Motor Drive. Trust us, you'll 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 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.

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    Visit our product support section for instruction manuals and more

  • Specs
    • Best for viewing:
      Brighter deep sky
    • Best for imaging:
      Lunar & planetary
    • User level:
      Beginner
    • Optical design:
      Reflector
    • Optical diameter:
      114mm
    • Focal length:
      450mm
    • Focal ratio:
      f/4.0
    • Optics type:
      Parabolic
    • Glass material:
      Soda-lime plate
    • Eyepieces:
      Plossl 25.0mm,10.0mm (1.25")
    • Magnification with included eyepieces:
      18x, 45x
    • Resolving power:
      1.02arc*sec
    • Lowest useful magnification:
      16x
    • Highest useful magnification:
      228x
    • Highest theoretical magnification:
      228x
    • Limiting stellar magnitude:
      12.9
    • Optical quality:
      Diffraction limited
    • Finder scope:
      EZ Finder II
    • Focuser:
      1.25" Rack-and-pinion
    • Secondary mirror obstruction:
      34mm
    • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter:
      30%
    • Secondary mirror obstruction by area:
      9%
    • Mirror coatings/over-coatings:
      Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
    • Mount type:
      Equatorial
    • Astro-imaging capability:
      Lunar & planetary
    • Dovetail bar system:
      Yes
    • Motor drive compatibility:
      Clock drive included
    • Computerized compatibility:
      Not compatible
    • Tracking rates:
      Sidereal
    • Bearing material:
      Friction bearings
    • Power requirement:
      8-AA batteries
    • Latitude range:
      14-70
    • Setting circles:
      Yes
    • Polar-axis scope:
      Not available
    • Counterweights:
      One 4.8 lb.
    • Tube material:
      Steel
    • Tripod material:
      Aluminum
    • Counterweight bar length:
      8 in.
    • Diameter of counterweight shaft:
      12mm
    • Height range of mount:
      32.50 in. - 54.75 in.
    • Length of optical tube:
      18.0 in.
    • Weight, optical tube:
      4.0 lbs.
    • Weight, mount/tripod:
      12.0 lbs.
    • Weight, fully assembled:
      16.0 lbs.
    • Additional included accessories:
      Collimation cap, MoonMap 260, DeepMap 600, Smartphone camera adapter
    • Other features:
      Vixen style dovetail bar attachment, Tubular style tripod legs for increased stability
    • Warranty:
      One year
  • In The Box

    Orion 4.5" f/4.4 reflector telescope optical tube assembly
    25mm Plossl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
    10mm Plossl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
    DeepMap 600
    Orion MoonMap 260
    TD-1 Right Ascension Motor Drive
    Smartphone camera adapter
    Tripod leg assembly
    Equatorial mount head
    EZ Finder II reflex sight aiming device
    Tube rings
    Dovetail bar
    Counterweight
    Counterweight shaft
    Tripod accessory tray
    Slow-motion control cables
    Collimation cap
    Latitude adjustment T-bolts

  • Important Shipping Information

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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
    Standard Delivery to Canada: $15.00
    3 Day Delivery: $40.00
    2 Day Delivery: $40.00
    Next Day Delivery: $55.00

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