Bushnell Harbormaster Brass 35 x 60mm Telescope

by Bushnell

Product Details

Product Manual [76kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007973R
• Item model number: 78-6035
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,133 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 18, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Harbormaster Telescope by Bausch & Lomb was inspired by a vintage British import. This refined instrument of fine optical quality and classic proportions houses modern optical elements with enhanced coatings in solid brass. Beautiful hand-milled solid wood legs are stained in rich cherry. Features a coated achromatic air-spaced objective for razor-sharp resolution. With engraved serial number and certificate of authenticity.

The Harbormaster refractor telescope provides a touch of distinction at a tremendous value. The solid brass tube and vintage cherry-finished base are classic, yet the modern optics deliver excellent performance.

Specifications for this Bushnell telescope include:

• Power/Obj.: 35x60mm
• Style: Refractor
• Focal length: 750mm
• Features: Solid Brass Tube, Vintage Cherry-Finished Tripod Legs, Accessory Tray

Tech Talk
Magnification (Power): The magnification of a telescope is determined by dividing its focal length by the focal length of the eyepiece being used. For example, a 500mm telescope with a 5mm eyepiece would magnify objects 100x. Thus, a telescope can provide nearly any magnification required depending on the focal length of the eyepiece used.

Objective Lens Size (or Aperture): The size of the telescope’s objective lens, or aperture, limits the amount of power that can be used effectively. As the magnification of an object increases, the brightness of the image decreases. This is because the light gathered by the telescope is being spread over a larger area.

Refractors: Refractors are less affected by atmospheric instabilities making them perfect for observing the Moon and planets. Perfect for first-time and novice astronomers, small refractors are lightweight, portable and require very little maintenance. And, if you're interested in viewing both land and celestial objects, refractors are equipped for both uses.

Focal Length: The measured light path of the optical system (tube length), typically measured in millimeters.