Considering how many adults have told us they love our StarBlast "mini Dob," we weren't surprised that some of them suggested we offer the StarBlast optical tube on a full-size telescope mount. Sounded like a good idea to us. So here it is, the StarBlast 4.5 EQ. It's bound to become a favorite of both adults and adolescents alike. It combines the much-heralded StarBlast wide-field (f/4.0) parabolic optics with a sturdy, adjustable height EQ-1 equatorial tracking mount. So if you're an adult (or a parent) looking for an exceptional starter scope on a tracking mount, or an experienced amateur astronomer seeking a more portable alternative to your "light bucket," then get a StarBlast 4.5 EQ. The name says it all!
- A wide-field reflector telescope with enough aperture to get great views of the Moon, planets, and many bright deep-sky objects
- A fantastic general-purpose astronomical telescope - great for the beginner to "test the waters" with mirror optics
- Works amazingly well with the included Expanse telescope eyepieces which yield a very wide 66-degree apparent field of view -
- Fast f/4 optics and a short focal length provide a very wide field of view, making it easy to locate celestial objects
- The EQ-1 equatorial telescope mount makes tracking night-sky objects extremely easy using the included slow-motion controls.
- Also includes an EZ Finder II reflex sifght for easy aiming, 15mm and 6mm 1.25" Expanse eyepieces,
- Collimation cap, Starry Night software, and more! Your first look at the Andromeda galaxy will knock your socks off!