Astroview 102Mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope for Beginning Astronomers with Sharp Optics, a Sturdy Equatorial Mount & a Low Maintenance Design

The Orion AstroView 102mm EQ Equatorial Refractor will delight new and even intermediate-level stargazers with its sharp optics, sturdy equatorial mount, and low-maintenance design.

With an intermediate focal length of 700mm (f/6.9), the AstroView 102mm EQ has more magnifying power than "short tube" refractors but a wider field of view than longer focal length telescopes. The 102mm diameter (4.0") fully multi-coated achromatic objective lens excels at revealing mountains and craters on the Moon in vivid relief. It also has enough light grasp to resolve brighter deep-sky curiosities like star clusters and nebular clouds. The Astroview 102 EQ's optics are precision aligned at the factory and never have to be adjusted by you! That's a nice benefit of a refractor compared to, say, a reflector telescope.

The 2" aluminum rack and pinion focuser has a step-down adapter to accommodate the included 1.25" mirror diagonal and 25mm and 10mm Plossl eyepieces. These quality eyepieces provide 28x and 70x power respectively, and have barrels threaded for optional Orion 1.25" filters. The 2" focuser allows use of an optional 2" diagonal and 2" eyepieces, if desired, for breathtaking wider-field views. The EZ Finder II red dot scope makes it easy to aim the telescope precisely to your target.

The sturdy EQ-13 equatorial mount boasts smooth tracking capabilities, whether utilized manually with the included slow-motion control cables or with an optional electronic drive. The Vixen-style dovetail saddle allows you to quickly attach or remove the optical tube without tools.Included with this telescope is our MoonMap 260 to help you identify and view some 260 craters, mountains, "seas" on the lunar surface. It's a super helpful reference the whole family will enjoy.

So if you're ready to discover the joys of astronomical observing with a capable refractor telescope, get the Orion AstroView 102mm EQ. It will show you the best that the night sky has to offer.