The Bushnell 4.5″ Altazimuth Short Tube Reflector Telescope

Bushnell 4.5 inch Reflector Altazimuth Short Tube Telescope

The night skies are awaiting you with the Bushnell 4.5” Reflector Altazimuth Short Tube Telescope. The universe and its myriad sights are well within your capability. The Model 78-8846 Bushnell Northstar reflector telescope allows an easy find of your specific celestial targets. Using a built in database containing 20,000 celestial objects, an automatic finder locates the objects quickly and moves the telescope to view the precise location. Reflector telescopes allow a broader picture of the sky than other types of telescopes and with the red dot finder and the automated tracking mechanism as standard issue, you can enjoy rapid identification, location and exploration of objects in the night sky.

The telescope has a computer driven locator that responds to a hand-held control. The device is adapted for night use with red back lighting and red LCD controls to protect you night vision. Once you have chosen your object the computer directs the scope to the correct location and identifies the object, eliminating guesswork and adding confidence for the amateur observer.

The short tube reflector magnifies the value of your observation with the patented RVO program. This audio program provides an interesting, fully interactive narration of your viewing as you pan the sky or track your object. The mobility of the kinetic mount scope allows for automatic tracking of your target for easy and extended observation.

The Bushnell reflector is equipped with two eye pieces for a better range of views as well as a Barlow lens adapted for increased magnification. You can see an object up to 675 times the naked eye magnification with the Bushnell Northstar reflector due to its 900mm focal length and range of eyepieces. Two eyepieces along with the Barlow lens can provide four distinct magnifications that give you differing perspectives and detail of each celestial object. You can even get a 1X view with a red dot finder for a panoramic view of the night sky. A red dot finder can facilitate identification in the non-computerized mode.

The telescope comes equipped with an accessory tray and a quick release tripod to enhance night use and portability. For those who want to record their viewing, the telescope is fully camera adaptable. The Bushnell Northstar 4.5” Altazimuth Short Tube Telescope sells for less than £250 and is available for purchase online at a variery of retail sites. Combining accuracy, facility and fun, this is an excellent telescope for the amateur astronomer.