Orion SpaceProbe II 76mm Altazimuth Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Ideal Telescope Astronomy Gift Includes Eyepieces & MoonMap
Brand | Orion |
Model Name | Orion SpaceProbe II 76mm Altazimuth Reflector Telescope |
Eye Piece Lens Description | Kellner |
Objective Lens Diameter | 76 Millimeters |
Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
Product Dimensions | 55"D x 33"W x 55"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
About this item
- A fantastic beginner telescope the whiole family will enjoy that's lightweight, easy to set up, and has a very affordable price tag!
- 76mm (3") aperture reflector telescope is large enough for wonderful views of the Moon, rings of Saturn, moons orbiting Jupiter, and even some brighter nebulas
- Stable altazimuth mount and tripod provides smooth motion in both altitude (up/down) and azimuth (left/right) axes of motion
- Included 25mm and 10mm Kellner eyepieces provide 28x and 70x magnification options right out of the box!
- Includes two 1.25" telescope eyepieces, red-dot reflex sight, 1.25" rack and pinion focuser, MoonMap 260 and more
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Product Description
Orion SpaceProbe II 76mm Specs
Ideal for viewing | Lunar & planetary |
User level | Beginner |
Optical design | Reflector |
Optical diameter | 76mm |
Focal length | 700mm |
Focal ratio | f/9.2 |
Eyepieces | Kellner 10.0mm,25.0mm (1.25") |
Magnification (Included) | 70x, 28x |
Resolving power | 1.52arc*sec |
Lowest useful magnification | 11x |
Highest useful magnification | 152x |
Limiting stellar magnitude | 12.1 |
Mount type | Altazimuth |
Weight, optical tube | 3.5 lbs. |
Weight, mount/tripod | 2.9 lbs. |
Weight, fully assembled | 7.0 lbs. |
If you're looking for an affordable entry-level telescope for that beginning astronomy enthusiast, our SpaceProbe II 76mm Altazimuth Reflector is the perfect choice. Great for all-around stargazing, this highly portable, uncomplicated telescope is just the right size and weight for the entire family. This is a quality telescope, with a 3" (76mm) glass primary mirror which collects light for detailed views of the night sky. The rack-and-pinion focuser accepts standard 1.25" eyepieces. Two Kellner eyepieces, a low-power 25mm (28x) and a high-power 10mm (70x) with anti-reflection coating are included. A red-dot sight mounted on the telescope tube helps zero-in on targets in the sky. The altazimuth mount is lightweight and easy to use. To aim it, simply move it up or down or left or right. An adjustable, aluminum tripod with accessory tray is also included. This telescope comes with the useful Orion MoonMap 260 to help you identify the interesting lunar features like craters and valleys you can see through the telescope.
This petite reflector telescope is a great choice for beginners who are curious about space and the stars. The telescope's 3" aperture (or diameter) gathers a good amount of light from the night sky, for impressively bright and detailed views of celestial wonders. The whole family will want to join in the fun of seeing thrilling views of the Moon, bright planets, and star clusters seen through the SpaceProbe II 76mm AZ telescope. This is a genuine reflector telescope that will help foster a lifetime of appreciation for science and astronomy.
Quality Eyepieces
Each Orion SpaceProbe II 76mm AZ Reflector includes two anti-reflection coated 1.25" Kellner telescope eyepieces, a 25mm and a 10mm, for two different magnification options right out of the box. The 25mm eyepiece will yield 28x power magnification in the SpaceProbe II 76mm while the 10mm eyepiece boosts the magnification up to 70x power for closer looks. These 1.25" barrel eyepieces are better and more versatile than smaller .965" eyepieces you might find with department store telescopes.
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Easy to use | 3.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Easy to assemble | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
For beginners | — | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Portability | — | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 5.0 | 3.7 | — | — | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | — | Yogahome | Orion Telescopes & Binoculars | Yogahome | Yogahome | SuPerL |
focal length | — | — | — | 500 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 600 millimeters |
focus type | Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
zoom ratio | 70 multiplier x | — | — | — | 60 multiplier x | 120 multiplier x |
eye piece lens | Kellner | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow |
objective lens diameter | 76 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 76 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 90 millimeters |
aperture diameter | 76 millimeters millimeters | — | 76 millimeters millimeters | 70 millimeters millimeters | 80 millimeters millimeters | 90 millimeters millimeters |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 33 x 55 x 55 inches |
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Item Weight | 7 pounds |
ASIN | B0732TBPJW |
Item model number | 10277 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,576 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #73 in Telescope Reflectors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Orion |
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Customers like the quality and optics of the telescope. They say it's a great starter telescope and has decent optics. However, some customers have reported issues with the sturdiness, saying the tripod wobbles and the mount is not sturdy enough. Customers have mixed opinions on performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the telescope. They mention that it is a great starter telescope, and a good beginning scope.
"...It’s very sturdy and it’s a quality product. I highly recommend this product." Read more
"Works great and has been a great starter telescope for my son. Love the laser sight, makes finding things a lot easier." Read more
"So happy with purchase! It was easy to assemble and not too big. Good quality too." Read more
"...These can be really fun little 'scopes, a great intro to the hobby (my first scope, some 40 years ago, was a 76mm reflector!),..." Read more
Customers like the optics of the telescope. They mention it has decent optics, and the laser sight makes finding things a lot easier. They also say it's good for checking out the night sky and constellations.
"Works great and has been a great starter telescope for my son. Love the laser sight, makes finding things a lot easier." Read more
"...This is a tiny 'scope. But, it has decent optics. A small scope with good optics has a fairly narrow use: it's "limited" to bright targets...." Read more
"Good for checking out the night sky constellations..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the telescope. Some mention that it works better than expected, while others say that on a bad mount the whole setup becomes bad.
"Works great and has been a great starter telescope for my son. Love the laser sight, makes finding things a lot easier." Read more
"...Put an otherwise decent 'scope on a bad mount, and the whole setup becomes bad, simply because the image wobbles severely while the hand is on the..." Read more
"I am an amatuer but this works great! It's probably more than I need but the price is excellent and the same as some lesser models I looked at." Read more
"This thing is complete garbage. Everything looks COMPLETELY blurry through the eye pieces, even when I try to let it sit after finding the object...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the telescope. They mention that the tripod is wobbly, the mount is not very sturdy, and the image wobbles while trying to track it.
"Its ok but the mount just isn't sturdy enough - the image shakes while trying to track it, which makes it difficult to use accurately...." Read more
"...bad mount, and the whole setup becomes bad, simply because the image wobbles severely while the hand is on the focuser, making the point of best..." Read more
"...Ever since then, it’s flimsy, wont adjust right and is blurry. My kids and I are disappointed in it." Read more
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We didn’t have problems with our tripod like some of the other reviews. It’s very sturdy and it’s a quality product. I highly recommend this product.