The Explore One Theseus 60mm f/12 AZ Refractor Telescope is designed to inspire beginner astronomers with a versatile scope that can be used for celestial or terrestrial observations. The moderate aperture and focal length enable it to achieve comfortable magnifications and gathers enough light to enjoy meteor showers and resolve details on the lunar surface; or to see larger and brighter planets like Saturn, Venus, and Mars. Three eyepieces provide low, medium, and high magnifications to tailor the performance to any situation; and a convenient red-dot finder makes star-hopping navigation fast and easy. To use the Theseus as a conventional spotting scope, simply install the 1.5x erect-image Barlow lens to correct the view horizontally and vertically, while slightly increasing the magnification on any eyepiece used with it. For safe transport and storage, the Theseus comes with a hard carrying case designed to hold the scope, tripod, and all included accessories.
- 60mm aperture
- f/12 focal ratio
- 700mm focal length
- Single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser
- 1.25" drawtube accepts most eyepieces and accessories
- Mount:
- Yoke-style manual alt-azimuth mount
- Locking altitude bar
- Tripod:
- Adjustable-height from 26-47" (67-120cm)
- Spiked feet for improved stability
- Center tray adds stability and vibration-reduction while providing a place for eyepieces and accessories
- Eyepieces:
- 20mm eyepiece yields 35x power
- 12.5mm eyepiece yields 56x power
- 4mm eyepiece yields 175x power
- Barlow:
- 1.5x magnification slightly increase the power of any eyepiece used in it
- Erecting-image corrects views for terrestrial use
- Diagonal:
- 90° angle places the user's head in a comfortable viewing position, especially when aimed at or near the zenith
- Finder:
- Red center aiming dot will not block small or dim objects
- Wide field of view for easier alignment and faster star-hopping navigation
- Includes mounting bracket
- Case:
- Hard case provides protection during transport and storage
- Holds telescope, mount, tripod, and accessories