Orion Space Probe 3 AZ Reflector

The SpaceProbe 3 Altazimuth Reflector Telescope makes the night sky's treasures accessible right from the comfort of your own backyard. This inexpensive reflector telescope will amaze you with revealing views of Saturn's picturesque rings, Jupiter's moons, and the beautifully cratered terrain of our own Moon's surface. Built around a 3″ (76mm) diameter primary mirror, the Orion SpaceProbe 3 Altazimuth Reflector Telescope also gathers enough light to snare the faint glows of some very exotic star clusters and distant nebulas! The SpaceProbe 3's focal length of 700mm (f/9.2) provides sharp views of cosmic curiosities the whole family can enjoy.

The aluminum Newtonian reflector optical tube features a 1.25″ rack-and-pinion focuser to ensure sharp images in the telescope eyepiece. Speaking of which, each Orion SpaceProbe 3 Altazimuth Reflector includes two interchangeable 1.25" Explorer II telescope eyepieces, a 25mm and a 10mm. The 25mm eyepiece will yield 28x power magnification in the SpaceProbe 3 while the 10mm eyepiece boosts the magnification up to 70x power. A wide-field EZ Finder II reflex sight is also included to aid in locating objects and aiming the telescope. An adjustable-height tripod with accessory tray and aluminum legs is also included with the SpaceProbe 3.

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
Magnification with included eyepieces: 28x, 70x
Resolving power : 1.52 arc-sec
Lowest useful magnification : 18x
Highest useful magnification : 95x
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 by area: 7%
Mirror coatings/over-coatings: Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
Mount type: Alt-azimuth
Astro-imaging capability : Simple moon shots
Computerized compatibility : Not compatible
Bearing material: Friction bearings
Setting circles: Yes
Tube material: Steel
Tripod material: Aluminum
Length of optical tube: 27.0 in.
Weight, fully assembled: 3.8 kgs (8.4 lbs.)
Additional included accessories: Collimation cap, Altitude fine adjustment, StarryNight astronomy software
Warranty: One year