Orion 10012 SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector Telescope (Burgundy)

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Designed with a convenient tabletop Dobsonian style mount and intuitive swivel base, it provides hassle-free operation and a wide field of view. The Orion Nebula: As a very familiar deep-sky object, I know what to expect. I could see the four stars of the Trapezium at 40X with the 10 mm eyepiece that came with it. I was pleased with that result. Using my 2X barlow, I was able to move in closer at 80X.

The EZ Finder II is a straightforward yet effective point-and-look device. This red-dot finder scope doesn’t magnify but superimposes a tiny, LED-powered red dot on the sky, simplifying the process of locating celestial objects. The Moon: Using the SkyScanner 100 on the Moon produces great results with the included eyepieces. The image is clean and sharp. Again, I used the 10 mm with my 2X Barlow to observe the Moon. I had good surface detail and the edges of the moon were crisp with no chromatic aberration. The Moon is usually the target that I can get the highest magnification and still have a good image. That is because it is close and so bright. So I took it up to 149X using a 2.5X Barlow and an Explore Scientific 6.7 mm 82 degree eyepiece. The image was pretty good, but getting into precise focus was difficult. The focuser does not do well when fine adjustments are needed, as is required at high magnification. So I am going to say that I feel the scope tops out somewhere around 150X for this reason. Since 1975 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has been offering telescopes for sale direct to customers. Now an employee-owned company, we pride ourselves on an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee says it all. The Orion SkyScanner 100mm is a tabletop reflector telescope characterized by its compact size, ease of use, and surprisingly affordable price. If you’re considering taking the first step into your stargazing journey or if you’re a seasoned amateur astronomer looking for a portable secondary telescope, the Orion SkyScanner 100mm offers a blend of convenience, functionality, and affordability.With this advantage, the telescope excels at capturing expansive celestial vistas. Cons of the Orion SkyScanner 100mm

The Orion SkyScanner has reflector optics inside, which according to its specifications is the Newtonian reflector variation. What this means in that the primary mirror inside the tube will be designed to be parabolic which will allow users to view a more focused image through the eyepiece. This glare-reducing moon filter helps to preserve night vision and reduces eye fatigue during lengthy observation sessions. Orion’s MoonMap 260Normally, the SkyScanner 100 is used on a table or stand of some type. However, on the bottom of the base is a standard ¼ 20 attachment point, which will allow you to place the entire unit on a photo type tripod or any other kind of tripod or stand that accepts ¼ 20 devices and can support the scope’s 6-pound weight. The highest practical limit is different from the often used "highest theoretical magnification" specification. The "theoretical" limit generally is 50x the aperture of the scope in inches (2x the aperture in mm). So for example, an 80mm refractor is capable of 160x, and a 10" telescope is theoretically capable of 500x magnification.