Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian Reflector

A Perfect Telescope for Beginners and Professionals

For those who have been into stargazing and telescopes for a long time or those who are just getting into it and want a great starter telescope, the Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian Reflector Telescope is the ideal choice. Is the the perfect blend of usability and power. It is easy to use and simple to assemble, but then can give views of all manner of things, from craters on the face of the moon to galaxies so distant they can hardly be imagined. It is small enough to be carried around with ease or used anywhere in the home, but retains a strength enough that one will not feel that one cannot see anything -- in fact, the scope will bring so many new things into focus that it will be astounding and thrilling. For a great price and a great scope, the Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian Reflector Telescope is one that must be considered.

As far as the technical details are concerned, the scope features a one hundred and fourteen millimeter aperture and a nine hundred and ten millimeter focal length. Combined, these are more than enough to see everything that one wants to see in the dazzling night sky. Other planets will jump into startling detail, being drawn forward so that they are more than just lone dots in the midst of the stars that look like slightly brighter stars; this can be amazing for both the first-time astronomer or the seasoned professional, as the thought of looking at planets other than Earth or the Moon is truly a huge thing to think about. Concerning the moon, however, those craters and markings on the lunar surface will also look much better, must closer -- enough that children and adults alike will be able to imagine what it must have felt like when the astronauts landed.

The telescope is tough, with the mirror being protected by an enameled steel tube. The mirror is very good, and it is able to pull in starlight at the staggering amount of two hundred and sixty percent more than a lens with a sixty millimeter refractor, meaning that the viewer can see so much more than they dreamed possible. The scope is attached to the base with CorrecTension springs, which are all part of Orion's CorrecTension Friction Optimization, which is exclusive to their products. The navigation knob helps the user swing the telescope around, and provides very smooth movement with little in the way of jerking motions or vibrations so as not to ruin the viewing experience. For ease in spotting things in the sky, the SkyQuest comes with a 6x26 achromatic correct-image finder scope, which is much bigger and better than the smaller scopes that usually come with new telescopes.

All told, the telescope weighs seventeen and a half pounds, making it usable by children and adults alike. Everything can be assembled once and then left just as it is, so that one does not have to fuss with the telescope each time one wants to use it. This is great for kids, as they often may want to use the telescope and would not know how to set it up. It is great for adults and professionals as well, however, as it saves a lot of time and work each time one decides to look out at the night sky and admire the beautiful view.

Overall, the Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian Reflector Telescope is a great piece of equipment that comes with a small price tag, which everyone can appreciate. If one is looking for a telescope, on needs to look no further.

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