StarBlast 102mm AZ Travel Refractor Telescope
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The Orion 10283 is a high-quality refractor telescope designed for amateur astronomers who seek clear, sharp views of celestial objects. This telescope is well-suited for both beginners and intermediate users aiming to explore planets, star clusters, and brighter deep-sky objects.
Its optical design minimizes chromatic aberration, providing crisp images with enhanced contrast. Compact and portable, it offers an excellent balance between performance and ease of use for visual observation and astrophotography.
Optical Design
- Feature: Achromatic refractor optical system
- Advantage: Reduces color fringing around bright objects
- Benefit: Delivers sharp, clear views important for detailed planetary and lunar observation
Aperture and Focal Length
- Feature: 102 mm aperture with moderate focal length
- Advantage: Provides sufficient light gathering for brighter deep-sky objects while maintaining good magnification
- Benefit: Enables observation of a wide range of targets with good image brightness and clarity
Mechanical Construction
- Feature: Durable, lightweight materials and precision focusing mechanism
- Advantage: Ensures stable, reliable operation and easy adjustments during viewing sessions
- Benefit: Enhances user experience with smooth focusing and portability for field use
Compatibility
- Feature: Standard 1.25" eyepiece interface and mounting options
- Advantage: Compatible with a broad range of eyepieces and mounts
- Benefit: Allows customization and integration with existing astronomy equipment
Specifications
| Optical Design | Achromatic Refractor |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 102 mm |
| Focal Length | Approximately Moderate (around 600 mm) |
| Focal Ratio | Typical for 102 mm refractors (around f/6) |
| Coatings | Multi-coated optics |
| Focuser | Rack and pinion |
| Eyepiece Interface | 1.25" standard |
| Mechanical Interface | Standard dovetail mounting |
| Materials | Aluminum tube with metal components |
| Weight | Lightweight, portable |
| Imaging Suitability | Visual observation and beginner astrophotography |
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The Orion 10283 is a high-quality refractor telescope designed for amateur astronomers who seek clear, sharp views of celestial objects. This telescope is well-suited for both beginners and intermediate users aiming to explore planets, star clusters, and brighter deep-sky objects.
Its optical design minimizes chromatic aberration, providing crisp images with enhanced contrast. Compact and portable, it offers an excellent balance between performance and ease of use for visual observation and astrophotography.
Optical Design
- Feature: Achromatic refractor optical system
- Advantage: Reduces color fringing around bright objects
- Benefit: Delivers sharp, clear views important for detailed planetary and lunar observation
Aperture and Focal Length
- Feature: 102 mm aperture with moderate focal length
- Advantage: Provides sufficient light gathering for brighter deep-sky objects while maintaining good magnification
- Benefit: Enables observation of a wide range of targets with good image brightness and clarity
Mechanical Construction
- Feature: Durable, lightweight materials and precision focusing mechanism
- Advantage: Ensures stable, reliable operation and easy adjustments during viewing sessions
- Benefit: Enhances user experience with smooth focusing and portability for field use
Compatibility
- Feature: Standard 1.25" eyepiece interface and mounting options
- Advantage: Compatible with a broad range of eyepieces and mounts
- Benefit: Allows customization and integration with existing astronomy equipment
| Optical Design | Achromatic Refractor |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 102 mm |
| Focal Length | Approximately Moderate (around 600 mm) |
| Focal Ratio | Typical for 102 mm refractors (around f/6) |
| Coatings | Multi-coated optics |
| Focuser | Rack and pinion |
| Eyepiece Interface | 1.25" standard |
| Mechanical Interface | Standard dovetail mounting |
| Materials | Aluminum tube with metal components |
| Weight | Lightweight, portable |
| Imaging Suitability | Visual observation and beginner astrophotography |
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