Orion Aristocrat 60 Brass Refractor

by Orion

Product Details

Product Manual [643kb PDF]

• ASIN: B0000XMSW0
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 1, 2003

Product Description

Orion Aristocrat 60mm Brass Refractor Telescope An excellent telescope for both astronomical and terrestrial viewing60mm aperture and 900mm focal length for sharp, long-range viewingIncludes an extendable tripod crafted from fine African mahogany and a stable all-brass cradle mountIncludes eyepiece, finder scope, focuser, diagonal, and FREE Starry Night astronomy softwareOne-year limited warranty A classical masterpiece reborn for a modern age, this Orion Aristocrat 60mm Brass Refractor Telescope is as mesmerizing to gaze at as is to gaze through. Handcrafted from solid brass and African mahogany, this exclusive instrument adds the perfect accent to any lakefront Victorian, balconied loft in the city, or 3-bedroom with den in the suburbs graced with a scenic view of land, sea, or sky. Elaborately detailed with a 6x30 correct-image finder scope, cradle mount, rack-and-pinion focuser, and stabilizing chain-all made of polished brass-this stunning beauty comes with a correct-image 45° diagonal and an interchangeable 25mm (36x) Plossl telescope eyepiece (1.25"). Additional telescope eyepieces for higher magnifications are available separately. The 100% brass optical tube houses a fully coated achromatic refractor lens system designed for sharp images, whether focused on distant terrestrial subjects or on the rings of Saturn. The brass mounting allows smooth movement of the telescope in any direction. Extendable tripod legs, crafted from laquerered African Mahogany, are trimmed with polished brass joints and lock collars. And the final tripod touch: a brass placard engraved with the Aristocrat name. For yourself or as a holiday gift for someone special, an Orion Aristocrat 60mm Brass Refractor Telescope will make a lasting impression of quality and elegance. This item cannot be shipped internationally due to its size and weight.