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Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Compact & Portable for Travel or Backyard Astronomy - Includes Eyepieces and Accessories

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  • 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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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!

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
713 global ratings

Customers say

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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76 customers mention68 positive8 negative

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

55 customers mention55 positive0 negative

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

41 customers mention36 positive5 negative

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

36 customers mention33 positive3 negative

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

28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

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

28 customers mention26 positive2 negative

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

27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

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

24 customers mention21 positive3 negative

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

Sturdy and worth the money!
5 Stars
Sturdy and worth the money!
Just 3 things first before I get into the meat of the review . I really loved that the StarBlast was calibrated from the factory, for me it was only a little bit off due to shipping bumps. But otherwise I highly recommend not messing with the secondary mirror too much.Always make sure you read the instructions first to avoid being frustrated. And if you do not already, make sure you have a 2mm Allen wrench or (Hex socket). And Once it was all set up; I had a 17mm, 6mm 4mm to work with, having ordered the 6 and 4 mm, plus a 2x barlow lens. Which combined with the 4 mm, brought the magnification to X225 (one short of the mag limit on the StarBlast at X226, also called "maximum useful magnification".).This is plenty thought to see the stripes on Jupiter, the slight discoloring of Saturn with it's ring dipping and raising. If you have the money for a 6" I would highly recommend going for the extra 1.5" of Aperture. But this one is a fantastic option for me personally. I ordered a Laser collimator from Astromania (twas the cheapest) and it worked out perfect. You make sure it's aligned close enough, turn on the laser then use the 2mm wrench to adust three screws which push it different ways.BUT.MAKE SURE U HOLD THE SECONDARY MIRROR as you adjust it, you do not want it to turn. I'd recommend putting some kind of mark just past the medal spider center strut, so you can make sure you get it back to the calibrated orientation. You then look down the barrel and align the laser in the center dot on the primary (the big mirror) mirror, you then fine tune the primary mirror via the adjustment knobs. These kind of telescopes are a lttle more vulnerable to dust and particulates, so make sure it's covered any minute you're not consistently using it.With the help of the Moon Filter too (Use it for 8mm and above, below that - the magnification blocks out some of the light anyway. I haven't spied Uranus yet, but my favorite so far is Jupiter. 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. It's sturdy and smooth, making target acquisition smooth when the laser target finder is tuned in. Highly recommend this product for ANYONE who is starting out in astronomy, and is on a budget. It's a tad vulnerable to high wind but it stands it's ground.I still have yet to drive like 40-50 miles out of town to really start to see some incredible things. But every night, even with bad light pollution (I live in Fort Worth), you can always observe most planets and always the fantastic moon with it's phases. I even tracked a satellite!! It was flying across the sky, I switched to my 17mm and tracked it, It was BOOKIN' it across the sky lolThank you Orion! This purchase has made me very happy!
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