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Achromatic refractor. Aperture: 50mm. Focal length: 600mm

Refractor
Optical design
50
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens or mirror that the telescope uses to collect light
600
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
Availability

Product ID 77098
Brand Levenhuk, Inc., USA
Warranty lifetime
EAN 5905555002392
Package size (LxWxH) 86x29x10 cm
Shipping Weight 1.96 kg
Description

The Levenhuk Blitz 50 BASE telescope is an entry-level achromatic refractor. The telescope is perfect for children or teenagers who are interested in astronomy. It is easy to handle. You can study the Moon with it or use it as a spotting scope to study terrestrial objects. All of the required accessories are included, so you do not need to buy them separately.

Due to lenses made of optical glass with an anti-reflective coating, the telescope renders a high-quality clear and sharp image. The classical azimuth mount does not feature a microscrew and knobs. To set the telescope on the selected object, just turn the optical tube in the desired direction. The full height aluminum tripod features a brace that makes it even more stable. Its legs also feature adjustable height.

The kit includes all of the necessary optical accessories, including a Barlow lens and diagonal mirror.

Features:

  • Telescope for kids and novice astronomers
  • Glass optics with an anti-reflective coating
  • Can be used for studying the Moon and terrestrial objects
  • Sufficient optical accessories set
  • Easy to handle – suitable for children and beginner astronomers

The kit includes:

  • Telescope optical tube
  • 6mm eyepiece
  • 20mm eyepiece
  • 3x Barlow lens
  • 90° diagonal mirror
  • Finder 5x24
  • Azimuth mount
  • Aluminum tripod
  • User manual and lifetime warranty
Specifications
Product ID 77098
Brand Levenhuk, Inc., USA
Warranty lifetime
EAN 5905555002392
Package size (LxWxH) 86x29x10 cm
Shipping Weight 1.96 kg
Optical design refractor
Optical scheme achromat
Optics material optical glass
Optics coating anti-reflective
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm 50
Focal length, mm 600
Highest practical power, x 100
Aperture ratio f/12
Resolution threshold, arcseconds 12
Limiting stellar magnitude 10.59
Eyepieces H6mm (100x), H20mm (30x)
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in 0.965
Barlow lens 3x
Finderscope optical, 5x24
Focuser rack & pinion
Tripod aluminum
Tripod height (adjustable), mm 630–1130
Telescope control manual
Mount alt-azimuth
Optical tube mounting mode screws
Optical tube material metal
User level elementary, beginners
Assembly and installation difficulty level extremely simple
Observed object planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects
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