| | |  | iOptron | Home » » Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope | | | | | | | Description: | | Without spending a fortune you can get a telescope that will not only satisfy the kids, but the kid in you! Our SkyQuest XT4.5 is a quality telescope, with point-and-view simplicity that makes it easy to use and makes stargazing fun! The optical performance is far and away better than flimsy department store models. Its 4.5" (114mm) mirror, housed in an enameled steel tube, gathers 260% more starlight than a 60mm refractor. More light means you can see a lot more celestial objects in greater detail. In a review of low-cost beginner telescopes, Sky and Telescope (12/05) proclaimed the XT4.5 "The best of the bunch - a solid combination of optics and mechanics." Try it and see for yourself! | | | Features: | |
• 114mm aperture and 910mm focal length for views of lunar craters, planets, nebulas, and galaxies
• Sturdy Dobsonian mount and handy grip knob allow for effortless maneuvering
• Includes 2 eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
• One-year limited warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 22.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
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WoWAug 29, 2010
I received the product in pristine condition, and the delivery was timely. My husband put it together, and he didn't seem to have a difficult time.
Now, the views! The moon was spectacular! It looks like you are walking on it. So crisp, so clear! Saw Jupiter and its 4 Galilean moons, and someone mentioned before that it looked like a mother gathering her children, and that is the God-honest truth. I saw one orange band going across it. Maybe as I focus better, I can see both of them, or see them clearer, but, believe me, you know it is Jupiter. The other planets were not available, so, I'll post again when I view them.
Please know that you will not get Hubble pictures. However, you are getting a live view of what is happening at the moment, and that is the thrill within itself.
Con can be that the eyepiece is low, but no big deal, folks! I got one of my folding chairs that I use to play cards, placed it on that, and it was comfortable for everyone. I probably would not had been able to handle the XT6 because it would have been too cumbersome. I got the right thing for ME!
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Wonderful First TelescopeNov 19, 2009
This is our first telescope and I did a lot of agonizing research before purchasing it. We have little kids interested in space and wanted something to use with them. For the price I don't think we could have gotten anything better. We love looking at the moon and have seen Jupiter along with some of it's moons. It's the biggest telescope that people thought was still easy enough to haul around and I'm going to have to agree there. I am glad we didn't go with the larger ones for that reason. The software that comes with the telescope is really great too, my children like it almost as much as the telescope and it makes locating things much easier than using a star chart in my opinion. If you want to look at the moon you really need to buy a filter to go with the telescope as it's too bright to comfortably view without one.
 Great starter ScopeAug 19, 2009
It took a bit longer to assemble this than the Orion people said it would, but it was worth the time involved. I was pleased to learn how rugged this telescope is. I started out looking at the craters of the moon. I learned more about bodies in motion that night than in any physics course. Ms. Luna doesen't stay still for anyone. This is a very good starter scope.
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Great beginner scope for the price.Apr 29, 2009
After reading reviews of different telescopes over multiple websites and astronomy magazines, I decided to check out the Orion line of telescopes. I had some initial questions regarding the differences between this and the 6" aperture so I called Orion's direct service line. They were extremely helpful and polite. The 4.5" was a better decision for me based on the cost, size and reviews.
It arrived here in Italy in short time and I put it together right away. It took about 30 minutes to put together from base to focuser. I noticed right away that the base was very sturdy. Heavy bolts and screws hold it together and the base material seems well sealed and strong. Movement of the base and body is free flowing but holds steady when in position for viewing. The quality of viewing is excellent. I set mine up on a short table in my front yard or I bring out a folding chair for seated viewing and it's perfectly comfortable for long hours of watching the night sky.
I highly recommend this to anyone on a budget and is looking to get into amateur astronomy. Of course, if you have the money to spend, I suggest a larger aperture such as the 6" 8" or 10" Dobsonians. Larger aperture is always better. However, overall this product is definitely a "best buy" for the price.
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A great telescopeJan 14, 2009
I bought the telescope for my Grandson as a Christmas present. It wasn't the cheapest but not the dearest either. My Son is over the moon about it, literally, as he says he can see the craters and mountains clearly. However he is already thinking of enhancing it to see even further. I'm not sure if this is for my grandson's benefit or for his. Great educational gift. We will be visiting in June and look forward to testing it at first hand.
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