Buy Orion Observer 70mm Equatorial Refractor TelescopeOrion Observer 70mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope Product Description:
- A great entry-level refractor telescope at a very affordable price
- Reveals detailed views of the Moon and bright planets such as Jupiter and Saturn
- 70mm (2.75") aperture and 700mm focal length provides great views of bright night-sky objects
- Includes sturdy tripod and equatorial (EQ) mount for convenient manual slow-motion tracking of celestial objects
- Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, 90-degree mirror diagonal for comfortable viewing
- Free Starry Night astronomy software and DVD, and more!
Product Description
This tried-and-true refractor goes the extra distance in introducing the novice to the wonders of the night sky. The Observer 70 features a 70mm fully anti-reflection coated achromatic objective lens, which provides 36% more light-gathering ability than a 60mm. Its 700mm focal length (f/10) will show you the stark beauty of the lunar surface, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's atmospheric belts, or the billowy clouds of the Orion Nebula. The included EQ-1 equatorial mount comes equipped with dual slow-motion controls for manual star tracking and adjustable aluminum tripod. Includes an EZ Finder II finder scope to help you zero in on your celestial targets, two eyepieces - 25mm (1.25") and 10mm (1.25") - and 90-deg star diagonal. One year limited warranty.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
Big bang for your buck
By PhysicsPhD
I did a lot of research before purchasing this telescope and from what I found out this is the best telescope that you can buy for under $300. My budget was really only $100 but anything besides this one would have been thrown away so it was well worth the extra $100. This telescope shows amazing detail. The two lens that come with this are good too. I would recommend buying a kit from Orion as well. Even on low magnification on this scope shows amazing detail on Saturn and the Moon. The equatorial mount works great for compensating for the Earth's rotation, which at high magnifications is fast. The finder scope is only good for locating bright objects. The tripod is very sturdy especially for such a low cost. This really is a great telescope and very portable. If you have the money and don't mind carrying a heavy load you should buy the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone. This telescope works better than most that have more aperture. Very well made scope.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.Great Telescope - Good price, easy to set up
By Joan M. Fracalossi
I gave this as a gift to my grandson (7) and parents to star-gaze. They love it because they can set it up in 2 minutes, so it doesn't have to be a permanent part of their living room furniture. The power is excellent, but stronger powers modules can be purchased. It is better than the one on National Geographic & less expensive too.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Very nice looking
By Snakebitten
I cant really give a review on its usage since it was a gift I bought for my uncle. But on taking it out of the package it is a very nice sturdy looking and feeling piece. You will have to look for another review for a serious review on its capabilities.
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