Amatuer Astronomy and Backyard Stargazing

Reliable 50 mm refractor telescopes are easy to operate, with high-quality glass optics for sharp, clear images. Rack and pinion focusing and alt-azimuth mounts make this the ideal starter telescope line for budding astronomers of all ages. Easy portability and rugged construction make Novice an excellent traveling companion to the stars. Telescope Type: Refractor Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm Focal Length: 625 mm Focal Ratio: 13 Mount: Alt-azimuth Barlow: 2X Interchangeable Eyepieces: (1.25') H25MM (25X), H12.5 MM (50X), SR4MM (175X) Finderscope: 5x20 Finish: Metallic Turquoise Weight: 8 lbs. Additional Features: Aluminum Tripod Accessories Included: Diagonal, Moon Filter Barlow Lens: A lens placed before the eyepiece to increase power of the eyepiece. 2x Barlow doubles, 3x triplets, etc. Erecting Eyepiece: An erecting prism or lens system inserted between the objective and eyepiece lenses to invert upside-down images for terrestrial viewing. Eyepiece or Ocular Lens: The lens closet to the eye. The eyepiece forms the light transmitted form the objective lens into a visible image. Objective Lens: The primary light-gathering element of a telescope, located at the opposite end of the eyepiece. May be a mirror or a lens.

Slow motion controls work with either an alt-azimuth or an equatorial mount to make the Luminova an even better observing experience. And the 1.25' eyepieces deliver sharper images and a wider field of view along with better eye relief. Lightweight and portable, Luminova puts the universe within easy reach. Telescope Type: Refractor Objective Lens Diameter: 60 mm Focal Length: 900 mm Focal Ratio: 15 Mount: Equatorial 1 Barlow: 3X Interchangeable Eyepieces: (1.25') H25MM (36X), H12.5MM (72X), SR4MM (225X) Finderscope: 6 x 24 Finish: Metallic Champagne Weight: 18.5 lbs. Additional Features: Aluminum Tripod Accessories Included: Tasco SkyWatch CD-ROM with 10,000 Object Database, Diagonal, Moon filter, Solar Projection Screen

Bushnell® Deep Space Telescopes are a great value for both the beginner and intermediate astronomer. Fully featured for night after night of fun and excitement exploring deep into space. Include all-metal optical tube assembly, high-quality glass optic objectives for crisp clear views, full-length variable height tripods, metal equatorial and metal yoke mounting systems, all-metal accessory trays, rack and pinion focusing mechanisms and patented universal coding system. For in-depth information on how to choose which Telescope is right for you and for detailed technical information, please click here .