Orion 10016 StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope

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Product Feature

• A fun, capable, and simple point-and-view tabletop reflector telescope popular among both beginners and seasoned astronomers thanks to its ease of use and versatile performance
• Substantial 6" aperture reflector optics reveal good detail on the planets and Moon, as well as bright deep-sky objects such as nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters
• Compact tabletop design gives the StarBlast 6 reflector great grab-and-go portability - weighs just 23.5 lbs.
• The sturdy StarBlast 6 reflector base arrives pre-assembled in the box for hassle-free set-up
• Includes 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" telescope eyepieces, EZ Finder II aiming device, eyepiece rack, Starry Night software, and more!

Product Description

We've done our popular Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Beginner Telescope one better. The Orion-designed StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope takes the same compact, wide-field, user-friendly concept and expands on it, literally. The StarBlast 6 boasts fully 73% more light-gathering area than its smaller counterpart. Yet the scope is still highly portable, weighing only 23.5 lbs., and comes with the base fully assembled in the box! The StarBlast 6's 150mm (5.9") f/5.0 parabolic mirror provides ample aperture to reveal the planets and deep-sky gems in wonderful detail. Its wide field of view makes finding and tracking objects easier than with longer focal-length telescopes, which makes it a superb beginner telescope -- for all ages. It also would make a terrific grab-and-go second telescope for more experienced stargazers. Non-stick (PTFE) bearings and adjustable altitude tension on the base ensure smooth maneuvering of the StarBlast 6. Keep the included Sirius Plossl eyepieces at the ready in the convenient three-hole eyepiece rack. Two handle cutouts in the base allow easy lifting and transporting of the telescope. Set it on the ground or even on a small table or the hood of your car, and enjoy the view! The Orion StarBlast 6 isn't just a masterfully engineered, uncomplicated, and affordable telescope for the whole family - it's also a blast! One-year limited warranty.

Orion 10016 StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope Review

Amsteur astronomers consider his a small starting scope. Yet the box on my doorstep was HUGE. Unpacking revealed an inner box, inside which smaller boxes and the optical tube packed in plastic and foam protective ends. A very thorough packaging job. Putting the scope together was a breeze. Took me about 20 minutes. Now I needed to align the red dot finder and collimate the optics. But outside it was getting dark. I couldn't resist the temptation to put the scope outside in the back garden and aim for Saturn. The red dot finder wasn't aligned yet, but it is easy to aim this telescope. This is thanks to the fast (f/5) optics in combination with the 25 mm eyepiece, which gives the StarBlast6 a field-of-view much larger than almost any other scope. I put the 2x Barlow (not included in the package, you have to order separately) in... et voila: Saturn with an undeniable ring. When I put in the 10mm the ring was very clearly visible and separated from the planet itself. A great view. And all of this within 10 minutes after deciding to put the scope in my backyard, and without any attempts to collimate the scope. And... despite an amount of light pollution (I live in Houston well within the 610) unlikely to be exceeded in any other location.

The StarBlast6 nicely combines portability with a decent aperture. You can easily lift up the scope and walk a few hundred yards with it. For comfortable viewing, however, a small table comes in handy. When traveling to a dark site your car hood will likely work ok as well. The scope with tube directed straight up is just small enough to fit in a backseat of a standard car (buckle up the scope and you are ready to go). Those who want a real grab-n-go experience are probably better of with a StarBlast 4.5 or (an even smaller) GoScope. Those who are not bothered by some more weight and a larger volume can get a better bang for the buck with an 8" Dobsonian. For me the StarBlast6 is just fine. The right size and enough aperture for some nice views on the moon, the planets, and many deep sky objects. The short length of the scope is realized by having a fast primary mirror. This gives a very nice field of view approaching that of larger binoculars. At the same time the 10 mm eyepiece (in particular when combined with a Barlow) gives the opportunity for decent planet viewing.

Another advantage of the short tube is that collimation of the optics is really easy. When looking through the collimation eyepiece, you can easily reach the collimation bolts at the primary mirror. So no need to purchase a laser collimator. Also worth mentioning is the fact that the ring mounting of the optical tube allows the tube to rotate around its axis. This effectively makes the eyepiece position adjustable for comfortable viewing.

All-in-all an easy to use relatively compact beginners scope that yields great views ranging from stunning wideviews to decent planet views. Buy a smaller scope (or a 15x70 binocular with tripod) if portability is key. Buy a larger Dobsonian if portability is less important. Buy this one if you want a nice compromise between portability and good views.

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