The Discovery Sky T60 telescope is a refractor with an altazimuth mount, designed for astronomical and terrestrial observations and suitable for beginners. It can be used to observe the Moon, the planets of the Solar System and terrestrial objects. The mount features a slow-motion control on the vertical axis for precise aiming, while the optical finderscope helps locate celestial objects.
The set includes eyepieces, a Barlow lens and accessories for terrestrial observations, as well as the educational book “Space. The Non-Empty Void,” which features illustrations and tips on using a telescope. The aluminum tripod has an adjustable height and an accessory tray.
- Type: Refractor telescope
- Mount: Altazimuth, with slow-motion control on the vertical axis
- Objective lens aperture: 60 mm
- Focal length: 700 mm
- Maximum practical magnification: 120x
- Optical material: Glass
- Optical coating: Basic
- Focal ratio: f/11.6
- Limiting resolution: 2.33 arcseconds
- Limiting stellar magnitude: 11.4
- Eyepieces: 4 mm (175x), 12.5 mm (56x) and 20 mm (35x)
- Erecting eyepiece: 1.5x
- Eyepiece barrel diameter: 0.96 inches
- Barlow lens: 3x
- Optical finderscope: 5x24
- Focusing mechanism: Rack and pinion
- Telescope tube: Aluminum
- Tripod: Aluminum, adjustable from 750 to 1,250 mm, with an accessory tray
- Operation: Manual
- Observable objects: Planets of the Solar System and terrestrial objects
- Package contents: Telescope, 4 mm, 12.5 mm and 20 mm eyepieces, 1.5x erecting eyepiece, 3x Barlow lens, 5x24 optical finderscope, diagonal mirror, aluminum tripod with an accessory tray, educational book “Space. The Non-Empty Void,” user manual and warranty card
Dimensions
- Type
- Dioptric
- Lens Diameter
- 60 mm
- Focal Length
- 700 mm
User Level
- Beginner
- Yes
- Familiar
- No
- Experienced
- No
Important information
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