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2022-01-06T04:18:02

Rated 5 out of 5

great beginner telescope

the explore one is a great entry level telescope. the first night i got it we watched the geminid meteor shower and we?re able to see some amazing things

JEREMY H.

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ExploreOne Aurora II Specifications

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Optical Tube Assembly

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  • Optical Design

    Newtonian Reflector

  • Aperture

    4.5" (114 mm)

  • Focal Length

    19.7" (500mm)

  • Focal Ratio

    f/4.4

  • Eyepiece Barrel Diameter

    1.25" (31.75mm)

  • Finderscope

    Yes

  • Type

    Manual; Alt-Azimuth

  • Type

    Adjustable

  • Material of Tripod

    Stainless Steel

General

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  • Batteries

    None

  • Weight

    19.0 lbs (8.7kg)

About ExploreOne Aurora II

With a substantial aperture of 4 1/2 inches, the Explore One 114mm Aurora Reflector Telescope is designed to unveil exhilarating deep-sky treasures. Offering a focal length of 500 mm and equipped with two premium Plossl eyepieces, this reflector model allows the user to experience ancient starlight in the form of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. To produce its well-defined images, the scope combines superior optics and a sturdy mount with smooth motion controls.

It also comes with a fully adjustable metal tripod and a red dot finder for locating coveted celestial targets. This easy to operate telescope is a great choice for budding, young astronomers who want to do some serious observing, families in search of a backyard telescope or science classrooms with an opportunity for some night sky observing.

ExploreOne Aurora II Features

  • This Explore One Aurora II reflector has a generous 114mm aperture that swallows up lots of light to showcase deep sky beauties like galaxies, nebulae and star clusters
  • Two interchangeable Plossl eyepieces give you magnifications of 20x and 52x
  • Slow-motion controls allow for subtle adjustments when moving the telescope up, down and side to side
  • The full-size tripod is fully adjustable and includes an accessory tray for holding extra eyepiece
  • Use the red dot finder to locate observing target

Key Features

  • Two interchangeable Plossl eyepieces give you magnifications of 20x and 52x
  • The full-size tripod is fully adjustable and includes an accessory tray for holding extra eyepiece
  • Use the red dot finder to locate observing target

What's in the box:

  • Aurora II 114mm f/4 Flat Black Slow Motion AZ Mount Telescope
  • Red Dot ViewFinder
  • Focuser
  • Altitude Up and Down Flexible Shaft
  • Azimuth Left and Right Flexible Shaft
  • 2x Plossl Eyepieces (26mm & 9.7mm)
  • Tripod
  • Tripod Accessory Tray
  • ExploreOne 1 Year Limited Warranty