Telescope - Refractor A great beginning telescope with all-glass eyepieces. email to friend
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With this powerful 700mm refractor telescope, curious astronomers can explore the faraway wonders of the universe, from the craters of the moon to Saturn's dazzling rings-even deep-sky phenomena such as star clusters and nebulae! It features a 60mm achromatic lens, three all-glass eyepieces, providing magnification power from 30x to 200x, and rack and pinion focusing for bright, clear images. Plus, the reliable refractor design and altazimuth mount make the telescope simple to use for hours of incredible views! Not a toy, but a scientific instrument, the Omega Refractor boasts high-quality components and features, including an optical finder scope and a 2x Barlow lens, that make it perfect for celestial and terrestrial discovery at any age. Grades 3 and up.

What's included?

This refractor-style telescope features all glass optics, 60mm objective lens, 3 U.S. Standard 1.25 inch eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens, 5 x 24mm finder scope, two-element Achromatic objective lens, and deluxe telescoping tripod.

How does it work?

When most people think of a telescope they think of a refractor. Unlike the reflector which is open at one end, the refractor is composed of a long, sealed tube. The light is received and focused through the objective lens and it sends it to the eyepiece for magnification. Refractors often utilize many complex lenses and produce some of the best telescopic images. This design normally gives a slightly better image of the planets and the moon. A 60mm refractor is a good starter scope.