Orion Observer II 60mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope for Kids & Young Adults – Ideal First Telescope Astronomy Gift Includes Eyepieces & MoonMap

Price: $89.99
(as of Mar 20, 2024 19:26:51 UTC – Details)

Product Description

Optical design Refractor Optical diameter 60mm Focal length 700mm Focal ratio f/11.7 Optics type Air-spaced doublet Eyepieces Kellner 25.0mm,10.0mm (1.25″) Magnification with eyepieces 28x, 70x Resolving power 1.93arc*sec Lowest useful magnification 9x Highest useful magnification 71x Finder scope Reflex sight Focuser 1.25″ Rack-and-pinion Mount type Altazimuth Astro-imaging capability Simple moon shots Tube material Aluminum Weight, fully assembled 4.3 lbs.

This is one of our best telescopes for kids interested in astronomy and space. The Observer II 60mm is a full-fledged refractor telescope complete with everything you need to start enjoying the night sky right out of the box. This telescope will make a great gift for any child interested in exploring starry skies, as it will provide astronomical adventures night after night!

A classic refractor telescope with precision glass optics and great portability, the Orion Observer II 60mm is a complete backyard telescope package that includes the refractor optical tube, a host of accessories, and an adjustable aluminum tripod. The Observer II 60mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope weighs just 4.3 lbs. when assembled, making it pleasantly portable.

The Orion Observer II 60mm Refractor Telescope offers higher quality and more reliable performance than any telescope you’d find in a department store. Featuring an aluminum telescope optical tube and all-glass optics, including an antireflection-coated 60mm-aperture (2.36″) achromatic glass objective lens, the Observer II 60mm yields crisp, bright images of the night sky. The altazimuth mount provides smooth motion in both altitude (up/down) and azimuth (left/right) axes of motion, and the lightweight aluminum tripod is adjustable for crowd-pleasing performance and comfort.

Outfitted with a set of accessories perfect for beginning amateur astronomers, the Observer II 60mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope comes with everything you need to enjoy great views of the night sky right out of the box.

Use the included 25mm Kellner eyepiece for wide, 28-power views. When you want more magnifying power, replace the 25mm eyepiece with the included 10mm Kellner eyepiece for stronger, 70-power views. The telescope comes with a 90-degree diagonal and a red-dot sight. Use the included Orion MoonMap 260 to identify and learn about over 260 interesting features on the Moon.

A great first telescope for kids interested in space and the stars
Delivers powerful views of the moon’s surface, Saturn’s Rings, Jupiter and its moons, and much more!
Utilizes a 60mm glass Lens (not plastic) and Includes two 1.25″ telescope eyepieces for two different viewing magnification options right out of the box
The telescope tube, mount and adjustable-height aluminum tripod are conveniently lightweight at just 4.3 lbs., making the observer II 60mm pleasantly portable
Use the included moon map 260 to identify and learn about over 260 interesting features on the Moon