StarThreader 1 telescopes are mighty precision optical instruments that harmoniously blend technology with craftsmanship at an affordable price. The StarThreader 1 telescope will satisfy curiosity and wonder of the vast, largely unexplored universe.
Inspired by the simplicity and proven ball-type design since Galileo first hand-made his own to discover the moons of Jupiter, through the award-winning design of the late AstroScan by Edmunds Scientific, the StarThreader 1 ball telescope will offer years of easy, functional astronomical use.
Through modular threaded features and ease of complete disassembly, The StarThreader 1 proves exceptionally simple to maintain and upgrade.
StarThreader 1 comes with all essential hardware for immediate use:
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25mm eyepiece matched for the optics of the telescope design
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Carrying bag for ease of keeping track of things during dark nights of great seeing
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Covers for eyepiece and main optical tube
- Carrying strap
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Phone fixture, for smart device navigation
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Collimation cap, for precision optical adjustment.
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Allen wrenches for adjustments
- Base stand
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Thumb screw (for base stand)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Telescope Type: Parabolic reflector (Newtonian)
Primary/Aperture: 114mm, tool-less retainer
Focal Length: 450mm
Optical Quality: Strehl >=0.95 , λ/6 or better
Secondary: Spider, tool-less removal
Collimation: Adjustable screws
Eyepiece: 25mm wide field (1.25"/25.4mm)
The telescope functions by rotating or gimbaling on its stand, pointing toward the direction of what one wants to observe, and looking into the eyepiece with focusing adjustment as needed.
The telescope can be completely disassembled with a small allen wrench (included), and mostly by hand without any tools.
WARNING: DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT PROPER FILTERS. BLINDLESS OR SERIOUS EYE INJURY CAN RESULT. CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION WITH USE IS REQUIRED.
Please allow 1 week for order processing and manufacturing.
