Orion SkyQuest XT10 36-300x254 Classic Dobsonian Telescope & Beginner Barlow Kit, 1200mm f/4.7 Focal Length, 2" Crayford Focuser

The Orion SkyQuest XT10 36-300x254 Classic Dobsonian Telescope & Beginner Barlow Kit isn't just a good bang for the buck, it's a supernova of value! Not only do you get the top-notch 10" aperture Dobsonian reflector telescope, but you also get a great assortment of useful accessories too.

The Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian gives you the deep-space thrills without the deep-pocket frills. The XT10 Classic Dob come fully equipped for adventure, whether you're a beginning stargazer or are graduating to a more capable telescope. The XT10 Classic Dobsonian features an expertly figured parabolic mirror housed in an enameled steel optical tube. The tube rides on a stable Dobsonian base that allows easy point-and-view navigation and has a convenient carrying handle.

A 2" Crayford focuser provides smooth, backlash-free focus adjustments so you can achieve a tack-sharp view each and every time. An Orion EZ Finder II reflex sight is included for easy aiming of the XT10 Classic Dobsonian reflector telescope. A 25mm Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece (1.25") provides 48-power magnification. A quick-collimation cap is also included so you can maintain the alignment of the reflector telescope's optics.

Setup takes only a minute, leaving the rest of the evening to marvel at the planets, the Moon and a myriad of deep-sky treasures like galaxies, nebulas and star clusters. Enjoy the fantastic views with the Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian Telescope - and boost your viewing magnification with the included Beginner Barlow Kit.

A great combination of accessories for anyone beginning a hobby of amateur astronomy, the handy Beginner Barlow Kit includes the powerful Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens and the useful Orion Beginning Stargazers Toolkit. A 2-power (2x) Barlow lens is an extremely versatile eyepiece accessory that doubles the magnification of any eyepiece installed. If you installed the same 25mm eyepiece into the Shorty 2x Barlow Lens and then inserted into the XT10's focuser, your viewing magnification would be increased to 96-power magnification (48 x 2). Barlow is great eyepiece accessories for beginning astronomers since it allows you to double the power of the eyepieces included with your telescope. It is a great and affordable way to add to your arsenal of viewing magnifications. What's more, the Orion Shorty 2x Barlow gets it's "Shorty" moniker from its compact size compared to other Barlow lenses, so it's easier to find a spot for it when packing your gear for a night under the stars. With the included Orion Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit, you'll never be lost in space. It contains four items designed to help new astronomers find their way around the heavens.