Used Orion XT4.5 SkyQuest Classic Dobsonian
Used Orion XT4.5 SkyQuest Classic Dobsonian
Used Orion XT4.5 SkyQuest Classic Dobsonian
Used Orion XT4.5 SkyQuest Classic Dobsonian
Used Orion XT4.5 SkyQuest Classic Dobsonian

Orion

Used Orion XT4.5 SkyQuest Classic Dobsonian

SKU: U2505-SW-10014


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  • $174.95
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This is an Orion XT4.5 SkyQuest in very good condition.  It is about a dozen years old.  There is a little bit of dust on the primary mirror that you would expect to see with a scope of this age; this will not affect your views.  It comes with both a 10mm and a 25mm Plossl.  

This is a great gift for the budding astronomer in your life.  Now that Orion's gone, these don't even exist anymore, so this is a steal at just $175.  Snap it up before someone else does. 
    
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  • Compact and lightweight - a perfect Dobsonian reflector telescope for traveling or easy trips to the backyard at home
  • 4.5" aperture and 900mm focal length provide clear views of lunar craters and plains on the Moon, planets, bright nebulas and galaxies
  • Sturdy and portable Dobsonian base and handy navigation knob allow for effortless maneuvering of the reflector optical tube
  • Collects a whopping 260% more light than a typical 60mm-aperture beginner telescope - which means hundreds more objects will be visible through the Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian reflector
  • Includes two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm focal length Sirius Plossl), 6x26 correct-image finder scope, 1.25" rack and pinion focuser.  
Description

Now everyone with a curiosity for space can explore its wonders to their hearts' content. With an Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian reflector telescope stargazing is easy and fun for the whole family. Its portable size, innovative design, and point-and-view simplicity make it an extremely user-friendly telescope for beginners and intermediate stargazers alike.

The Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian's Newtonian reflector tube assembly features a big 4.5" (114mm) diameter light-gathering mirror housed in an enameled steel tube. This spherical primary mirror pulls in 260% more starlight than the lens of a 60mm refractor (the classic beginner telescope). More light means you can see a lot more celestial objects in greater detail. The 4.5" Classic Dobsonian is a great telescope for surveying the Moon's many craters, valleys, and mountains. It's relatively long focal length and f/8 focal ratio provides well-defined views of Jupiter's cloud band "stripes" and nearby Galilean moons, not to mention Saturn and its awe-inspiring rings. This telescope is not limited to only view objects in our solar system. The SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dob is a great telescope to use while star-hopping among the Milky Way's diverse star clusters and nebulas.

Classic Dob Chart

Packed with great features, the Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian Telescope comes complete with an assortment of useful accessories so you'll be ready for stargazing action as soon as you open the box.  

Accurately aim the SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian with the included 6x26 correct-image finder.

Instead of a small 5x finder scope or reflex sight like you get with most beginner scopes, you get a 6x26 correct-image finder scope with the XT4.5 Dobsonian, which makes it easier to accurately aim the telescope at celestial objects of interest. The finder's correct-image view matches naked-eye vision for simple and effective aiming. Sharp crosshairs in the finder makes it easy to center objects in the telescope's field of view.

Explore the cosmos at different magnifications with two included Sirius Plossl eyepieces.

Two fully coated 1.25" Sirius Plossl telescope eyepieces are included with the XT4.5 Dobsonian: a 25mm for wider-field views at 36x power magnification, and a 10mm for getting in close at 91x power. We recommend starting out with the lower-power 25mm eyepiece to see a bigger "window" of night sky, then swap in the 10mm eyepiece for close-up views. Both eyepieces are threaded to accept optional Orion filters which can enhance observations (filters sold separately).

Dial-in celestial details with the smooth adjusting 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser.

The SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian reflector telescope features a robust, 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser built to accept any 1.25" Orion eyepiece or accessory. The smooth focus control makes it easy to dial-in fine details when observing objects in the night sky, whether you're looking at a rocky lunar crater or a wispy nebula. The focuser features two knurled thumbscrews to secure inserted 1.25" eyepieces and accessories in-place.

Orion CorrecTension springs make setup easy and keep the telescope balanced.

Like our other critically acclaimed SkyQuest Classic Dobsonian reflector telescopes, the XT4.5 sports our exclusive Orion CorrecTension Friction Optimization system for superior optical tube balance and motion control. The CorrecTension springs also keep the tube securely fastened to the Dobsonian base, so the whole telescope can be carried as a single unit by the handle installed on the tube. There's no setting up or dismantling needed each time the telescope is used. That's a big plus!

 

The entire SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dob telescope weighs just 17.6 lbs. (tube 9 lbs., base 8.6 lbs.), so it's easy for almost anyone in the family to take to your favorite observing site, whether it's just a few steps out the back door, or off in the dark skies of nearby hills.

Don't discourage a budding interest in astronomy with a flimsy department store telescope - get a sophisticated instrument to nourish curiosity instead. The Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian is a real telescope, not a toy. Its high-quality design and simple operation makes it capable of delivering high-resolution images of astronomical objects; which is why Mom, Dad, and the rest of the gang will enjoy using it, too. Hey, the line forms at the eyepiece!

Meets or exceeds all California State Environmental Quality & Safety Regulations (CARB 93120 Phase 2 Compliant).  

 

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