Moon Mission 100mm Tabletop Dobsonian
Item #: 22018- Blast off and explore the universe with this captivating Moon mission-themed telescope!
- 100mm reflector with high-quality parabolic mirror offers crisp views of the Moon, planets, Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, and more.
- Compact, easy-to-use tabletop Dobsonian design perfect for adults and kids to use together.
- Includes two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), a red dot finderscope, a Moon filter, and a detailed Moon map.
- Includes Starry Night astronomy software download for PC and Mac, a full-featured planetarium with information on thousands of celestial objects, plus Celestron’s SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ mobile app for Apple and Android devices for quick identification of any celestial object on the go.
Overview
- Blast off and explore the universe with this captivating Moon mission-themed telescope!
- 100mm reflector with high-quality parabolic mirror offers crisp views of the Moon, planets, Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, and more.
- Compact, easy-to-use tabletop Dobsonian design perfect for adults and kids to use together.
- Includes two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), a red dot finderscope, a Moon filter, and a detailed Moon map.
- Includes Starry Night astronomy software download for PC and Mac, a full-featured planetarium with information on thousands of celestial objects, plus Celestron’s SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ mobile app for Apple and Android devices for quick identification of any celestial object on the go.
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Description
The special edition Moon Mission Tabletop Dobsonian offers high-quality performance at an exceptional value. This quality Dobsonian-style telescope features a parabolic glass mirror with a generous 100mm of aperture. The parabolic mirror delivers a wider field of view than other 100mm Newtonians, plus sharper views of the Moon’s surface details and crisp, pinpoint stars. You’ll also enjoy using the telescope to pan the Milky Way, explore open star clusters, marvel at Saturn’s rings, or view favorite deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula.
This compact, lightweight telescope is an ideal entry-level astronomical telescope. Just remove it from the box, insert an eyepiece, and you’re ready to view. To navigate the sky, rotate the azimuth axis toward your desired object. It doesn’t get much simpler or more portable than that. This compact design is perfect for your next camping trip, picnic, or hike. The Moon Mission Edition Dobsonian will be a stylish decorative fixture on your bookshelf or desk when not in use.
Accessories Included
The Moon Mission Edition Tabletop Dobsonian 100mm comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), a Moon filter, a Moon map, and a StarPointer® red-dot finderscope. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications to view a variety of targets. The finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece.
Moon Filter – Reduce the Moon’s bright glare so you can see more details on the lunar surface and observe more comfortably. It only takes a second or two to transform your regular eyepiece into one suited for moongazing. Simply thread this filter onto the bottom of your eyepiece, and you’re ready to go! Moon Filter is also great for observing Venus or bright terrestrial scenes.
Moon Map – This quality two-sided map helps you learn more about our neighboring world, the Moon. Navigate the lunar landscape confidently and identify craters and other surface features you see in your telescope. On the reverse side, the map highlights the most exciting lunar regions to explore with close-up photos and detailed information. The Moon Map is waterproof, tear-resistant, and folds into a compact 8” x 4” size that fits in the Travel Scope backpack for your next camping trip, star party, or backyard stargazing session.
Explore the Moon
Familiarize yourself with the Moon, our neighboring world. Learn more about the Moon with Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscape eBook which goes into detail about the sizes of craters, how marias are formed, the natural history of the Moon, and other fascinating tidbits.
Bonus Astronomy Software and App
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our Solar System and beyond.
You also get access to SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ for iOS and Android. This planetarium app can help you identify stars, planets, and other objects in the night sky and even plan your next observing session.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture: | 100mm (3.93") |
| Focal Length: | 400mm (15.75") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/4 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (0.79") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 10x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 8mm (0.31") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 50x |
| Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
| Finderscope: | Red Dot Finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: | Not Included |
| Optical Tube: | Steel |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 200x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 14x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12.7 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.4 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 1.2 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 200x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | TBD |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | TBD |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | TBD |
| Optical Coatings: | Aluminum with SiO2 |
| Optical Tube Length: | 360.68mm (14.2") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 115mm (4.53") |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 2.4 lbs (1.08 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail Bar |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type: | Manual Tabletop Dobsonian |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | N/A |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | N/A |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| Tripod Weight: | 2.9 lbs (1.31 kg) |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-5 |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software, and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Included Items: |
Optical tube Dobsonian Mount 8mm and 20mm Eyepieces Moon Map 1.25" Moon Filter StarPointer Red Dot Finderscope Celestron's Starry Night Basic Edition Software SkyPortal App |
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