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Orion SkyScanner Tabletop Reflector fully set up and pointing to the upper left
  • Orion SkyScanner Tabletop Reflector fully set up and pointing to the upper left
  • Orion SkyScanner Tabletop Reflector fully set up and pointing to the upper left with included accessories and MoonMap 260
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  • Close up of the included 20mm Bertele eyepiece in SkyScanners 100mm tabletop reflector's 1.25" focuser
  • 4-inch Front objective of the Orion SkyScanner 100mm Tabletop Reflector Telescope
  • Orion SkyScanner Tabletop Reflector's included accessories and MoonMap 260
  • Close up of the Red Dot finder included with the Syscanner 100mm Tabletop Reflector
  • Orion SkyScanner Tabletop Reflector fully set up and pointing forward and angled to the left
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  • Orion SkyScanner Tabletop Reflector fully set up and pointing forward and facing forward
  • Orion SkyScanner Tabletop Reflector fully set up and pointing to the upper left
  • Orion SkyScanner Tabletop Reflector fully set up and pointing to the upper right
SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector Telescope

SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector Telescope

$129.95

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The SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector At a Glance

  • 100 mm aperture and 400 mm focal length for detailed views of the night sky
  • Compact design makes this telescope portable and great for camping
  • A small 3/8"-to-1/4"-20 bushing enables tripod connection

  • Includes 20 mm and 10 mm eyepieces right out of the box for multiple magnification options
  • The 1.25" Rack & Pinion focuser allows for smooth adjustment control
  • Includes a red-dot finder to help accurately aim the SkyScanner at desired celestial objects

Learn More About the SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector

Is the SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector Right for You?

The SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector is a an excellent first telescope for beginners, families, and backyard observers who want bright views of the Moon, star clusters, and brighter deep-sky objects. It is fully manual, so it does not require batteries, apps, or computerized alignment, but it also does not automatically find or track objects. This is the right telescope if you want to learn the sky yourself and enjoy a simple “point and view” observing experience. It is not the right choice if you want GoTo object locating, motorized tracking, or a telescope built primarily for long-exposure astrophotography. Although with the addition of a smartphone adapter, you can take beautiful images of the moon and bright planets with relative ease. 

What You’ll See and Why It Works

The SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector is built for visual astronomy. Its 100 mm mirror gathers enough light to show much more than the Moon: you can observe star clusters, bright nebulae, and some galaxies like Andromeda. What makes the SkyScanner 100 mm Table Top Reflector work well is the combination of a 100 mm parabolic primary mirror, 400 mm focal length, and f/4 focal ratio. In plain English, that means it has enough light-gathering power for bright views, enough focal length to perform well on the Moon and brighter deep-sky objects, and a forgiving optical design that is easy for beginners to learn and master.

 

What You Should Know Before You Buy

Is the SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector Telescope good for beginners?

Yes. The SkyScanner 100 mm Table Top Reflector Telescope is a strong beginner telescope because it is simple, manual, and powerful enough to show bright views of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects.

Does the SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector Telescope find objects automatically?

No. The SkyScanner 100 mm Tabletop Reflector Telescope is fully manual. You point it yourself using the Dobsonian base and red dot finder.

Can I take pictures with it?

Yes! However, you will need a smartphone adapter, which will let you take quick photos or videos of the Moon and bright planets. The SkyScanner 100mm Tabletop Reflector Telescope is not designed for serious long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography.

What comes with the telescope?

The SkyScanner 100 mm Table Top Reflector Telescope includes 20 mm and 10 mm 1.25" eyepieces, a red-dot finder, a 1.25" Moon filter, and a classic tabletop Dobsonian base. It also comes with a copy of MoonMap 260, a detailed water-resistant map of our largest natural satellite.

Is it portable?

The SkyScanner 100 mm Table Top Reflector Telescope features a user-friendly Dobsonian base. The telescope and base have a total weight of 6.2-pounds, meaning this telescope is relatively easy to transport.

What should I buy with it first?

The most useful first upgrades are a zoom eyepiece, a 2x Barlow lens, and a smartphone adapter. A laser-assisted collimator will help you maintain the primary and secondary mirror alignment of your reflector telescope.

What’s Included and What to Add Later

  • Orion SkyScanner 100 mm Table Top Reflector Telescope: The main telescope and manual table top base
  • 20 mm Bertele Eyepiece, 1.25": A Starter eyepiece that provides 20x magnification
  • 10 mm Bertele/ Eyepiece, 1.25": A Starter eyepiece that provides 40x magnification
  • 1.25" Moon Filter: Which attaches the either eyepiece for improved views of our Moon
  • Red Dot Finder Scope: Which helps you aim the telescope
  • Collimation Cap: To maintain the alignment of the primary and secondary mirrors
  • Dust cap: Helping protect the telescope when stored
  • 3/8"-to-1/4"-20 Threaded Adapter: For Tripod Attachment
  • MoonMap 260: A water resistant map to help identify lunar features

The most useful first upgrades are a zoom eyepiece, a 2x Barlow lens, and a smartphone adapter. A laser-assisted collimator will help you maintain the primary and secondary mirror alignment of your reflector telescope.
Quarter side profile of an Orion SteadyPix EZ Smartphone Telescope Adapter faced to the right.

SteadyPix EZ Smartphone Adapter

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E-Series 1.25" Moon Filter side profile

1.25" Moon Filter

$8.95
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2x 1.25" Shorty Barlow Lens

2x 1.25" Shorty Barlow

$34.95
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Setup, Care, and Support

The SkyScanner 100 mm Table Top Reflector Telescope base does require assembly, and detailed instructions on how to assemble can be downloaded below. 

The SkyScanner 100 mm Table Top Reflector Telescope is a reflector telescope, so it will occasionally need collimation, which means aligning the mirrors for the best image. This is a straightforward process and we've provided step-by-step instructions on how to collimate your telescope for the best result in the manual. When not in use, store the telescope with the dust cap on, avoid touching the mirrors, and keep it dry. 

Pro Tip: If you observe in cold weather, give the telescope time to adjust to the outdoor temperature before expecting the sharpest views.
Orion SkyScanner 100 Tabletop Reflector Manual (1.13 MB)

Key Specifications

SKU 10012
Model Number Orion SkyScanner Reflector
Telescope Optical Design Newtonian Reflector
Telescope Aperture 100 mm (3.94")
Telescope Focal Ratio f/4
Telescope Focal Length 400 mm
Optical Coatings Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
Primary Mirror Type Parabolic
Lowest Useful Magnification 200x
Highest Useful Magnification 14x
Focuser Design Rack & Pinion
Focuser Size 1.25"
Focuser Speed Single Speed
Mount Electronics Manual
Optical Tube Assembly Material Steel
Optical Tube Assembly Length 15.7"
Telescope OTA Weight 3.4 lbs.
Mount Weight 2.8 lbs.
Total Weight 6.2 lbs.
Warranty Orion StarGuard 2-Year Warranty

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