Polaroid designed their 60700 60mm f/12 Refractor Telescope to give beginner star-gazers a complete astronomical platform for making detailed observations of the Moon, learning constellations, or viewing comets, while providing them with the tools to use the scope as a powerful spotter for Earth-bound subjects.
Its 60mm objective and 700mm focal length make this a highly portable and easy-to-handle scope, while the adjustable aluminum tripod provides a stable platform for users of various heights. Two eyepieces are provided that produce high 175x and low 56x powers, and when used with the 3x Barlow lens the magnification of each eyepiece is tripled to add to the scope's versatility. For terrestrial viewing, Polaroid includes a 1.5x erector prism that corrects the image horizontally and vertically. To make viewing the sky more comfortable, a 90° star diagonal is provided to place your head in a more comfortable viewing position. Finally, to safely view the moon between the first and last quarter phases, when it is at its brightest, there is a moon filter that simply threads onto the front of the eyepiece, Barlow, or diagonal to reduce intense moonlight and improve contrast for better and clearer views.
Optical Tube
- 60mm aperture is ideal for viewing the moon, constellations, and comets
- 700mm focal length produces medium magnifications so views remain crisp and clear
- Anti-reflection coated optics improve light transmission to keep views bright
- Integrated dew shield helps to prevent condensation from building on the objective lens
- Single speed rack-and-pinion focuser is easy to use to achieve sharp views
- 0.935" drawtube with eyepiece/accessory holder
Mount and Tripod
- Manual alt-azimuth
- Simple yoke-style with altitude locking bar for easier use
- Full sized anodized aluminum tripod
- Adjustable height from 23 to 40" accommodates a wide variety of users and viewing positions
- Spiked feet provide sure footing in rough, soft, or uneven ground
- Center accessory tray holds eyepieces, diagonals, filters, and other gear off the ground and within easy reach
Included Accessories
- 0.965" diameter fits into the drawtube, Barlow, and diagonal without the need for adapters
- Threaded for optional filters to enhance views
- 4mm focal length produces a high power of 175x
- 12.5mm focal length yields a low power of 56x
- Enables safe viewing of the moon from the first quarter phases through to the last quarter phase
- Reduces the moon's brightness and increases contrast for enhanced viewing, especially as it approaches the full moon phase
- Screws into the front of the eyepiece, diagonal, or Barlow
- 90° angle places the user's head in a more comfortable position, especially when the telescope is pointed directly overhead
- 0.965" nosepiece and holder accepts the included eyepieces and Barlow lens
- Effectively triples the magnification of any eyepieces used in it without affecting the eye relief for more comfortable high-power viewing
- Straight-through viewing
- Corrects view to enable the telescope to be used as a conventional spotting scope for earth-bound objects like boats, birds, or animals
- 1.5x power slightly increases the magnification of any eyepiece used with it
- 0.965" holder accepts the included eyepieces
- 5x power ensures a wide field of view to make star-hopping navigation faster and easier
- Mounting bracket included
- Compact rotary design
- Find/learn constellations, stars, and other celestial objects
- Design allows users to set the date and time for an accurate depiction of the sky overhead on any given day in the year
