Explore One's flat black Aurora II 114mm f/4 AZ Telescope makes an ideal entry-level instrument, with a large-aperture primary mirror that is well-suited for making detailed observations of the Moon and planets; and bright deep-sky objects like star clusters, binary systems, and nebulae. Supporting the optical tube is a basic manual alt-azimuth mount outfitted with dual-axis control cables that make finding and tracking objects easier with reduced vibrations, and an adjustable-height stainless steel tripod. This observation kit comes complete with two eyepieces that provide a low 19x and moderate 51.5x magnifications; and an un-magnified red-dot finder to make locating objects easier and star-hopping navigation faster. This version of the Aurora is offered here with a sleek and stylish flat-black optical tube that matches the mount, tray and leg locks; and offsets the stainless steel legs.
- Large 114mm aperture to view the moon, planets, stars and clusters, and other bright deep space objects
- Fast f/4.4 focal ratio
- 500mm focal length
- Newtonian reflector configuration
- Sturdy and reliable rack-and-pinion focuser
- 1.25" drawtube accepts the most common eyepieces and accessories
- Mount:
- Manual alt-azimuth
- Altitude lock
- Dual-axis control cables with large knobs makes it easy to adjust, even when wearing gloves
- Cradle-ring assembly allows the optical tube be rotated for optimum eyepiece placement
- Tripod:
- Stainless steel tripod
- Adjustable-height to accommodate a variety of users and observing positions
- Spiked feet provide improved stability on rough or soft ground
- Center tray holds accessories such as eyepieces and filters
- Eyepieces:
- 1.25" diameter barrel
- Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
- 9.7mm eyepiece yields 51.5x power
- 26mm eyepiece produces 19x magnification
- Finder:
- Un-magnified view ensures faster alignment and easier star-hopping navigation
- Simple red aiming dot won't obstruct small or dim objects
- Adjustable brightness won't interfere with night-adjusted vision
- Includes mounting bracket