Orion AstroView 6 Equatorial Reflector Telescope Review
Orion AstroView 6 Equatorial Reflector Telescope Review
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Orion AstroView 6 Equatorial Reflector Telescope Review
PRICE:419.95
WARRANTY: One year
If you’re ready to graduate from a small scope or want your first scope to have more light-gathering power than typical starter scopes, step up to the AstroView 6. Its 150mm parabolic mirror has a focal length of 750mm (f/5), so it offers generous wide-field views of deep-sky objects when used with the included 25mm Plossl. For lunar and planetary study, use the 10mm Plossl (also included). The AstroView’s EQ-3 equatorial mount features manual slow motion controls, which allow you to center and track objects in the viewing field. An optional single- or dual-axis EQ-3 DC drive is also available for electronic guiding. Built in to the equatorial head is a polar-alignment scope for precise orientation on celestial north or south. The mount couples to a sturdy adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray. Includes 6×30 finder, rack-and-pinion focuser, and four-vane adjustable secondary mirror support.
Use: Astronomy
User Level: Intermediate
OPTICAL TUBE OTA SPECIFICATIONS
Aperture: 150mm
Focal Length:750
Focal Ratio:5
Optics Type:Parabolic
Glass Material:Soda-lime plate
Resolving Power:0.77
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:13.6
Tube Material:Steel
Optical Tube Length / Focal Length:26.5 in.
Optical Tube Weight:9.1 lbs.
OPTICAL MIRROR/LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Design: Reflector
Optical Quality: Diffraction limited
Secondary Mirror Obstruction:34%
Secondary Obstruction:12%
Mirror / Glass Coatings: Aluminum and Silicon Dioxide
TELESCOPE MOUNT & GOTO SPECIFICATIONS
Tripod Material: Aluminum
Mount Style: Equatorial
Bearing Material:Friction bearings
Astroimaging Capability:Lunar and planetary
Motor Drive Compatibility:C
Computerized Compatibility:Not compatible
Alignment Procedure:
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ACCESSORY SPECIFICATIONS
Finder:6×30
Focuser:1.25in. Rack-and-pinion
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Overall a decent scope for the price, good optics although the mount may need to be improved in the future.