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Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Compact & Portable for Travel or Backyard Astronomy - Includes Eyepieces and Accessories
Brand | Orion |
Optical Tube Length | 18 Inches |
Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl |
Objective Lens Diameter | 114 Millimeters |
Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
Product Dimensions | 23.5"D x 18.5"W x 25"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Item Weight | 13 Pounds |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
About this item
- Compact grab-and-go telescope designed for entry-level and intermediate astronomy enthusiasts
- Substantial 4.5" aperture and fast f/4 focal ratio provides bright, detailed views of solar system targets like the Moon and planets, as well as wide-field celestial objects like nebulas and star clusters
- Low-profile swivel base ships pre-assembled, provides smooth altazimuth motion for easy manual targeting and tracking of celestial objects
- Includes 20mm (22.5x power) and 10mm (for 45x power) 4-element eyepieces, EZ Finder II aiming device, eyepiece rack, glare-reducing Moon filter, and Orion's MoonMap 260
- Weighs just 10.9 lbs fully assembled, and stands 21" tall when aimed at the zenith
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Orion 10015 StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope
- A great compact grab-and-go telescope designed for entry-level and intermediate astronomy enthusiasts
- Substantial 4.5" aperture and fast f/4 focal ratio provides bright, detailed views of solar system targets like the Moon and planets, as well as wide-field celestial objects like nebulas and star clusters
- Ships pre-assembled so you can go from the box to your backyard in minutes
- Stable tabletop base provides smooth altazimuth motion for easy manual tracking of celestial objects
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Easy to assemble | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 3.9 |
For beginners | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.8 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | — | — | 4.4 | 3.5 |
Value for money | 4.3 | 5.0 | — | 4.5 | — |
Portability | — | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | — |
Sold By | — | Orion Telescopes & Binoculars | Orion Telescopes & Binoculars | DoubleSun | Amazon.com |
focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
eye piece lens | Plossl | Plossl | Barlow | Barlow | Plossl |
objective lens diameter | 114 millimeters | 134 millimeters | 135 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 114 millimeters |
aperture diameter | — | 134 millimeters millimeters | 135 millimeters millimeters | — | 114 millimeters millimeters |
telescope mount | Altazimuth Mount | Equatorial Mount | Altazimuth Mount | — | Equatorial Mount |
lens coating | Lens coating | Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide | Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide | Fully Multi-Coated | Aluminum;Silicon Dioxide |
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Product Dimensions | 23.5 x 18.5 x 25 inches |
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Item Weight | 13 pounds |
ASIN | B00D12U1IK |
Item model number | 10015 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,880 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #54 in Telescope Reflectors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Optronic Technologies, Inc |
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Here is a fun and compact telescope that's sure to inspire the whole family's natural inclination to explore. The Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope will impress you and your family with its high-quality construction, hassle-free operation, and space-penetrating optical performance. Beginning astronomers will enjoy hours of fun under the stars with the StarBlast 4.5. Its optics are so good it's also a very popular choice for more experienced stargazers wanting a "grab-and-go" alternative to bulkier mounted models that require more setup time and maintenance. With its big 4.5" aperture parabolic primary mirror, the StarBlast 4.5 will wow the whole family with gorgeous wide-field views of the night sky. Fascinating craters and mountains on the Moon pop out in crisp detail. The planetary giant Jupiter with its orbiting moons and Saturn with its stunning rings will have you gazing in awe. And from a dark sky you will study wondrous sights of bright galaxies, distant cloudy nebulas, and sparkling star clusters. Set the compact StarBlast 4.5 on the ground, on a table in the back yard, or even on the hood of your car in the backcountry, and comfortably view the heavens to your heart's content. Thanks to its modest stature, the StarBlast 4.5 makes a great "take it with" telescope for road trip adventures, camp-outs, and just hitting the local park. The telescope swivels smoothly on its sturdy altazimuth base for point-and-view ease of use. A cutout in the base's side panel makes a perfect carrying handle. The whole telescope comes pre-assembled right out of the box! Outfitted with a great set of accessories, including quality 20mm and 10mm 4-element eyepieces that serve up 22.5x and 45x magnification, an EZ Finder II "red dot" reflex sight, an Orion glare-cutting Moon filter, and Orion's MoonMap 260 reference map for identifying features on our nearest celestial neighbor. Get the StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope today and have a blast!
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Customers like the ease of setup, appearance, value, viewing quality, and age range of the telescope. For example, they mention it's easy to unpack and set up, nice for looking at the moon, and powerful for the price. Some appreciate the clear views and the ability to view Saturn fairly well. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers find the telescope easy to use and put together. They mention it's quick to set up on short notice when seeing conditions are good. They also appreciate the red dot finder, which is super easy to operate once calibrated. The telescope comes almost fully assembled and has a real instruction manual with easy to follow photos and arrows. It's great right out of the box and is good for beginners.
"...Shipped quickly, easy assembly, I glanced over the instructions.... trial and error, it takes a little practice to get the hang of this thing if you..." Read more
"...manual - not a couple of pages with photos and arrows - a real instruction manual with easy to follow and understand instructions for unpacking and..." Read more
"...with a table-top mount and red dot finder, which is super easy to use once calibrated...." Read more
"...I can set it up very quickly on short notice when seeing conditions are good. I like the fact that I don't have to hassle with a tripod...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the telescope. They mention it's a beautiful instrument, and is nice for looking at the moon. They are also impressed with the photos they get, and describe it as a wonderful telescope to spend good time with their son. They say the Crescent Venus also looked quite crisp, and it'll make a nice little tabletop set up for the price.
"...Started eyeballing around, learning the constellations.... the moon is crazy detailed and close up... haven't gotten a chance to view planets yet..." Read more
"...From what I understand, this is a good reflector telescope for wide views - looking at constellations and deep sky objects...." Read more
"...They 17mm Kellner eyepiece is pretty good...." Read more
"...surprised when I decided to try it's max magnification: the planet looked great, didn't lose too much detail and it was easy to spin around the..." Read more
Customers like the value of the telescope. They say it's a great budget telescope for anyone just getting into astronomy, it'll provide great visualization for the price, and is well worth the price.
"...Exceeded my expectations, very well worth the money...." Read more
"...this little telescope, and with it's ease to use, sharp optics and cheap price, it's hard not to recommend it to anyone who wants to get into the..." Read more
"...I did my homework before purchasing and thought this was the best value for money and was a telescope that would be good as a beginner but that..." Read more
"...of research, this was the one that had the best reviews and was the best price for what we wanted...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the viewing quality of the telescope. They mention that the stars are very clear, and the views are perfectly clear. They also mention that it's easy to use and is amazing for viewing the moon and seeing constellations. They say that they can see tons of detail on the moon, and can clearly see the moons of Jupiter despite the light pollution.
"...Saturn was very clear and much better than I expected to ever see with an entry-level scope...." Read more
"...This is great right out of the box. I can see tons of detail on the moon and I’ve been taken aback by star clusters...." Read more
"...look sharp in this little telescope, and with it's ease to use, sharp optics and cheap price, it's hard not to recommend it to anyone who wants to..." Read more
"...brought out the true potential of the StarBlast: Saturn's ring was clearly visible for my 4 year old and we can faintly make out the stripes on..." Read more
Customers find the telescope to be a great beginner's scope, good for entry level, and perfect for first time observers. They also say it's an excellent option for amateur use and a good choice for children.
"...with the 2x Barlow and Orion Zoom give me all the convenience, kid friendliness, and astronomy potential we need...." Read more
"...Good for kids I suppose but I would not buy another one." Read more
"...This telescope is lightweight, but sturdy. Perfect for the two of us beginners, but gives us room to grow. My view of the stars is very clear...." Read more
"...Overall a decent beginner's scope, which will be loaned out at our astro-club." Read more
Customers find the telescope easy to use. They say the EZ finder makes locating and positioning a breeze. They also say it makes it easy to find constellations, planets, and other objects. Customers also say the telescope is easy to aim, focus, and transport.
"...Second - aligning it was easy in daylight...." Read more
"...So that's where the Orion 7-21mm Zoom comes in. Wow! So convenient to find things when they move out of view, I don't even need to refocus during..." Read more
"...The eyepiece adjusts for my bad vision easily enough." Read more
"...The laser pointer was helpful - takes a few adjustments to make it easy to aim...." Read more
Customers find the telescope very portable, easy to carry, and lightweight. They say it's compact and easy to move around and set up. Customers also say it is light enough for an adult or teenager to carry with one hand. Overall, customers are satisfied with the portability and ease of use of the product.
"...days I'll go for a bigger light bucket but this one is great... very portable.... I've been using it as much as I can for about three months now,..." Read more
"...I wanted a scope with better optics, but still small enough to be portable, and easy to store...." Read more
"...It is rasy to use and light enough for an adult or teenager to carry with one hand...." Read more
"...This telescope is lightweight, but sturdy. Perfect for the two of us beginners, but gives us room to grow. My view of the stars is very clear...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the telescope. They say it appears well constructed, holds up great, and has great optics. Customers also say it has a solid base and is durable. Overall, customers find it to be a good, solid starter scope that is easy to use.
"...She's still holding up great. Been bounced to hell and back in the back of my crusty farm truck. Mud, skeeters, southern humidity, dew...." Read more
"...is a cheap entry level telescope that features great optics, a nice, solid base, and its incredible easy to use...." Read more
"...The telescope is WELL BUILT!! The regular bumps that would knock the hell out of your image in other telescopes? Don't phase this one...." Read more
"...Love how sturdy it is and that it is easy to use...." Read more
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Shipped quickly, easy assembly, I glanced over the instructions.... trial and error, it takes a little practice to get the hang of this thing if you've never used a telescope. The laser sight works pretty good, for some reason I can't get mine to stay sighted in perfectly, probably need to read the instructions more carefully, but the scope works fine overall. Focuses well, really picks up light.... you know how you feel like you can almost see a bizillion stars in between the brighter stars? Well, they're there. You can stare into a dark area with this thing and boom there are more stars there.
I did a little research before the purchase. This seemed like the best bang for your buck as far as a good entry-level scope that can collect a decent amount of light. Started eyeballing around, learning the constellations.... the moon is crazy detailed and close up... haven't gotten a chance to view planets yet.... but I see satellites all the time zipping around up there, star clusters... and I live in an area with somewhat bad light pollution, haven't even tried it out in the country yet where the view will be better.
Maybe I'm nuts, but this is better than watching T.V. I sit out there in the bed of my truck in the driveway just eyeballing around, staring at stars... they're all different colors... flashes of light.... you can really see them.... like, you can tell they're just like the sun but just really far away.... I don't know.
A couple of weeks ago I was out there eyeballing the stars late at night sipping on a screwdriver and staring at one star in particular and pondering existence and if we're alone and whether or not there's a god and all of a sudden it hit me like a ton of bricks and I can hardly put in to words what happened.... but it was a religious experience. Strange. Hard to explain. Best way I can put it is that I was overwhelmed with a mix of love, grief, peace, a longing, fear, happiness and sadness, all melded in this one powerful crippling emotion. A presence. I no longer have any doubt in my mind. If you've never had a religious experience.... well, maybe you'll have one eventually. I hope so.
Aside from possibly triggering life-altering experiences, this little light bucket is your eyeball into the cosmos. I love it. One of these days I'll go for a bigger light bucket but this one is great... very portable.... I've been using it as much as I can for about three months now, cloudy winter skies sometimes... learning all of the stars.... the great thing is that the stars change with the seasons. Always something new to see, somewhere else to look and explore.
Your mind will be blown! If you're thinking about whether or not to buy it, buy it. Stare at the heavens. Ponder existence. There's so much to learn, so much we don't know. Go for it!
As an inexperienced amateur with nothing to compare it to, I've been very pleased with the scope and its performance. Exceeded my expectations, very well worth the money. I will come back and dig up this review should it prove to be cheap and break or have a serious malfunction. If no updates, assume I'm still out there in the driveway sipping on a screwdriver.
*UPDATE APRIL 2019* - It fell apart. What a cheap piece of garbage.
Naw I'm just kidding. Still works as good as the day I got her. Since I wrote the original review I've seen the planets, seen a band or two of clouds on Jupiter as well as the moons, seen the rings of Saturn, eyeballed Andromeda, the brighter Messier objects... star clusters... etc. And great news! Moved out into the boonies where I can really see the stars. Almost zero light pollution. One really clear night the ole' lady and I were camping and looking at the night sky... I put the scope in the center band of the Milky Way... you could see as many stars through the scope as you could see in the entire night sky with the naked eye. Its just ridiculous. Watch the Tim and Eric documentary on space. It will blow your mind.
Great scope. She's been bounced around in the back of my truck on crusty rutted gravel roads and still held up great. I wouldn't recommend doing that but it is a fairly durable piece of equipment. SOON... someday soon I'll order the XT8 (the step up with the 8" aperture.) Amen brother.
***2ND UPDATE JULY 2021***
With the apocalyptic plague still ravaging the planet, its nice to know the ole' Starblast is there when I need her. She's still holding up great. Been bounced to hell and back in the back of my crusty farm truck. Mud, skeeters, southern humidity, dew. She's impervious.
The stars don't care about the plague. They were there long before we came around, they'll be there long after. Its kinda comforting. When the bad man on the T.V. gets you all worked in a frenzy, just throw that T.V. in the yard and go enjoy your Starblast.
I've seen all kinds of crazy crap going on up there in the sky. Spotted a new, previously not seen by me star cluster the other night. Even seen dual satellites up there, following the same trajectory. ALIENS. POSSIBLE DUAL ALIEN CRAFTS!
Amen brother. Keep on keepin on.
This scope came with 6mm and 17mm Kelner eyepieces. Supposedly these are not as good as Plossl, but I haven't had enough experience to tell the difference. I did buy a 2x and a 3x Barlow lens to increase the zoom of the default lenses. What was I able to see? On the first night I used the scope, I saw Jupiter with 3 of its moons and Saturn with its rings. Saturn was very clear and much better than I expected to ever see with an entry-level scope. Randomly scanning the sky resulted in all sorts of interesting star formations that I couldn't see with the naked eye. For reference, I am in a coastal city in Southern California with lots of light pollution.
I noticed that the 17mm lens with either the 2x or 3x Barlow is perfectly clear as can be. The 6mm lens can be either clear or hazy depending on the weather. I suspect that the extreme zoom (75x by itself, 150x with 2x Barlow, 225x with 3x Barlow) pushes the limits of what can be seen through our atmosphere from a light-polluted city. In any case, I am hooked on astronomy so I'll get some Plossl lenses and see if it improves the view at higher zoom levels.
From what I understand, this is a good reflector telescope for wide views - looking at constellations and deep sky objects. For viewing planets, you will probably want a refractor type telescope. That's my understanding, anyways. This unit comes with a table-top mount and red dot finder, which is super easy to use once calibrated. I find myself wanting a tripod type mount for better portability, but this is fine for using on a table in the backyard.
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Al principio, me invadió una “fiebre” de aperturitis (quería el telescopio con mayor diámetro al menor precio). El frenesí de compra dejó paso a un analisis más pausado, donde tuve que poner los pies en el suelo y rebajar mis expectativas. En un telescopio, normalmente obtienes lo que pagas, no hay milagros y las diferencias de precios en aparatos de características similares significan en la práctica una reducción de calidad en algún componente en el telescopio más barato (salvando algunas excepciones)
Desde mi condición de principiante, valoro las bondades de este telescopio.
Por un lado, yo buscaba un aparato impresionante, cuanto más grande mejor. Me di cuenta que pese a mis anhelos iniciales, lo que realmente necesitaba para comenzar era un telescopio sencillo y efectivo. A partir de asumir este hecho, inicié de verdad mi elección.
El Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro, puede englobarse perfectamente en lo que yo definiría un telescopio listo para usar.
La montura Dobson es muy estable, la distancia entre las 3 patas (antideslizantes) es de 30 cmts. El material de la base tiene un acabado rugoso y satinado y se limpia fácilmente. Tiene un porta-oculares metálico, que es muy práctico.
El telescopio viene pre-montado, a falta de colocar el buscador de punto rojo EzFinder II (intuitivo y fácil de ajustar).
Las medidas de todo el conjunto (con el tubo en posición vertical) es de 34 cmts. de diámetro (base) por 60 cmts. de altura. Con estos datos ya sabemos lo que nos ocupará en casa, y también en el coche. También nos daremos cuenta de si realmente tenemos espacio y un sitio adecuado para tenerlo guardado o recogido.
El tubo óptico, aunque pone color azul, es una especie de color verdoso metalizado (la foto le hace justicia)
Los oculares que trae este modelo son del tipo Kellner (Orion Explorer II) de 17 mm (x26) y de 6 mm (x75). Son unos oculares decentes con un FOV de 50º (campo de visión aparente)
Incorpora un destornillador Phillips y una tapa de colimación, para ajustar la alineación de los espejos (primario y secundario). No incorpora la llave Allen de 2 mm (necesaria para el colimado)
El tubo está protegido del polvo por una tapa ciega en el lado de la abertura, y otra en el enfocador.
Con el telescopio recibes un código para descarga y uso del software Starry Night (Orion Special Edition), el software está en inglés, pero incorpora interesantes recursos.
Yo principalmente utilizo el software gratuito Stellarium (en castellano). Con Stellarium simulé la visualización aproximada de un astro, según la apertura y la distancia focal de distintos telescopios, y su combinación con distintos oculares. Es una orientación para no tener falsas expectativas. Seríamos ingenuos si pensáramos ver el cielo como las imagenes de la NASA. En Stellarium podemos incluso configurar la contaminación lumínica de nuestro entorno. Es una herramienta imprescindible.
En la página web del fabricante, también puedes acceder a recursos online (en inglés).
El manual de instrucciones en papel viene en inglés, pero podemos descargar la versión en castellano en formato PDF, en el sitio del fabricante.
De este telescopio yo destaco la inmediatez de uso. Se pone en una superficie plana y estable, apuntas con el buscador de punto rojo y enfocas. Es ideal para compartir esta afición con mi familia. Mis hijos están encantados.
Como otros telescopios reflectores, necesita un ajuste periódico de alineación entre ocular, espejo primario y espejo secundario (colimación). Con tranquilidad aprenderás esta operación, imprescindible para tener una buena experiencia visual.
Yo hago este ajuste con la tapa de colimación que incorpora como accesorio el telescopio. Esta operación es sencilla de realizar y para este telescopio no resulta imprescindible el uso de un colimador láser.
Para una mayor versatilidad de este telescopio recomiendo los siguientes accesorios que yo personalmente he probado:
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El Orion 114/450 StarBlast Astro 4.5” me ha sorprendido por su calidad unida a su sencillez.
Para mí, el equilibrio entre precio, calidad óptica, facilidad de uso y tamaño está bien resuelto.
There was an issue in the shipping process, but I contacted Orion directly and they not only responded to me quickly but they fixed the situation to my satisfaction, and did it without hesitation or complaint! I was very impressed with their customer service. Am very satisfied with both the telescope and the company that makes it!