Designed for those Who Go Off the Beaten Path
Stable, durable, and portable, this telescope can travel with you anywhere. All coated glass optics provide crisp, clear views of the night sky or terrestrial views. It features an erect image diagonal for correctly oriented views, a smooth functioning altazimuth mount with easy pointing to located objects, a a pre-assembled aluminum full size tripod for a stable platform. The telescope and tripod fit easily in the included backpack. With minimal maintenance, this Travel Scope provides you with a lifetime of enjoyment. Includes a backpack for travel and The Sky X - First Light Edition CD-ROM.
Features:
- All coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images
- Erect image diagonal so that your views are correctly oriented
- Smooth functioning altazimuth mount with easy pointing to locate objects
- Preassembled aluminum full size photographic tripod ensures a stable platform
- Quick and easy no-tool set up
- The telescope and tripod fit inside the custom backpack (included) for easy traveling and storage
- “TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Specs:
| Optical Design |
Refractor |
| Aperture (mm) |
50 mm (1.97 in) |
| Focal Length (mm) |
360 mm (14 in) |
| Focal Ratio |
7.2 |
| Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Magnification 1 |
18 x |
| Eyepiece 2 (mm) |
8 mm (0.31 in) |
| Magnification 2 |
45 x |
| Finderscope |
2x20 |
| Weight (lbs) |
2.2 lbs (1 kg) |
| Highest Useful Magnification |
118 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification |
7.14 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
11 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) |
2.79 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) |
2.32 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) |
51 x |
| Optical Coatings |
Fully Coated |
