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Orion SpaceProbe 3 EQ Reflector Moon Kit
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  • A great beginner's reflector telescope for all-around astronomical observing at a great price!
  • 3" aperture and 700mm focal length provides wonderful views of the Moon, planets, and even some bright nebulas and star clusters
  • Includes sturdy adjustable aluminum tripod and equatorial (EQ) mount for easy manual slow-motion tracking of celestial objects with included slow-motion controls
  • Includes two Explorer II 1.25" telescope eyepieces - 25mm and 10mm focal lengths for viewing at 28x and 70x magnification respectively
  • Value-packed kit includes the complete telescope, an Orion 13% Transmission Moon Filter, and an Orion MoonMap 260


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Item #  20326u

Great for all-around astronomical observing, the highly portable, uncomplicated Orion SpaceProbe 3 Equatorial Reflector telescope is just the right size and price for beginning astronomers and their families. Weighing just 16 lbs. total, the SpaceProbe 3 boasts features and viewing capabilities usually reserved for much more expensive instruments.

The Orion SpaceProbe 3 Equatorial Reflector Telescope lets the whole family enjoy beautiful night sky treasures from the backyard. With this telescope and its 700mm focal length (f/9.2) you can view the cratered surface of the Moon, breathtaking rings of Saturn, and gigantic Jupiter along with its brightest moons. The SpaceProbe 3 Reflector's 3" diameter optics gathers enough light to view all of these things and more! You can even catch faint glows of some very exotic star clusters and nebulas of deep-space. The aluminum Newtonian reflector telescope tube features a smooth-adjusting 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser to ensure precise focus adjustments and sharp views in both included eyepieces.

Use the two included Kellner eyepieces to view at different magnifications.

Each included eyepiece has a 1.25" barrel, which are better and more versatile than smaller .965" barrels you might find with department store telescopes. Insert the 25mm Explorer II eyepiece to achieve 28x magnification through the SpaceProbe 3 reflector. When you want to take closer look, center the object in the 25mm eyepiece's field of view, then swap out the 25mm eyepiece for the 10mm eyepiece to boost magnification all the way up to 70x.

The included Orion EZ Finder II red-dot sight makes aiming the SpaceProbe 3 EQ nice and easy.

Following a simple alignment procedure that parents can help with, the EZ Finder II sight can help you accurately aim the SpaceProbe 3 EQ telescope at objects in the sky like the Moon and bright planets. Once aligned with the telescope, just turn on the EZ Finder II and peer through the sight's small circular viewing window so you see the red dot, and move the telescope until the red dot is on the object you want to see. Look in the eyepiece and there's the object!

Enhance your explorations of the Moon with extra included accessories. 

This special Moon Kit includes the complete Orion SpaceProbe 3 Equatorial Reflector Telescope, a useful 1.25" Orion 13% Transmission Moon Filter, and a detailed Orion MoonMap 260. The versatile Moon Filter can be attached to any 1.25" eyepiece, and it's 13% neutral-density filtration helps reduce the Moon's bright glare which can significantly improve clarity and contrast of lunar features such as craters, mountains and valleys. The included Orion MoonMap 260 identifies over 260 of the most popular lunar surface features including craters, mountain ranges, valleys, rilles, "seas" and more. Each feature is cross-referenced in the MoonMap's tables with its official name, size and a brief description.

The SpaceProbe 3 Equatorial Reflector Telescope comes with the EQ-1 equatorial mount. This mount mimics our planets rotational axes, and allows easy manual "tracking" of celestial objects with included slow-motion control cables. An adjustable-height tripod with accessory tray and aluminum legs is also included with this feature-packed telescope. (The SpaceProbe 3, like all Newtonian Reflector telescopes, is not recommended for terrestrial viewing as images seen through it will appear upside-down).

For the beginner who's excited to discover what's "out there," the inexpensive SpaceProbe 3 Equatorial Reflector Telescope provides a lot of performance for a modest investment!

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 sales-eu@telescope.com

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  • Best for viewing
    Lunar & planetary
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Optical design
    Reflector
  • Optical diameter
    76mm
  • Focal length
    700mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/9.2
  • Optics type
    Spherical
  • Glass material
    Soda-lime plate
  • Eyepieces
    Explorer II 25.0mm,10.0mm (1.25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    28x, 70x
  • Resolving power
    1.52arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    18x
  • Highest useful magnification
    152x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    152x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    12.1
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    EZ Finder II
  • Focuser
    1.25" Rack-and-pinion
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    20mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    26%
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    7%
  • Mirror coatings/over-coatings
    Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar & planetary
  • Dovetail bar system
    No
  • Motor drive compatibility
    Clock drive sold separately
  • Computerized compatibility
    Not compatible
  • Bearing material
    Friction bearings
  • Latitude range
    14-70
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Not available
  • Counterweights
    One 2.2kg
  • Tube material
    Steel
  • Tripod material
    Aluminum
  • Counterweight bar length
    20cm
  • Diameter of counterweight shaft
    12mm
  • Height range of mount
    0.83m - 1.39m
  • Length of optical tube
    68.6cm
  • Weight, optical tube
    1.8kg
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    3.4kg
  • Weight, fully assembled
    7.6kg
  • Additional included accessories
  • Other features
  • Warranty
    One year

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