Carson RedPlanet 25-56x80mm Refractor Telescope

BH #CARP56X80RT • MFR #RP-200
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Carson RedPlanet 25-56x80mm Refractor Telescope
Key Features
  • 3.15" / 80mm Refractor
  • Focal Length: 500mm
  • K20 & K9mm Eyepieces
  • 90° Erect-Image Diagonal
The RedPlanet 25-56x80mm Refractor Telescope from Carson offers first-time telescope users a perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. The RedPlanet is an affordable telescope that will provide hours of enjoyment for everyone. The RedPlanet Telescope sets up easily, and the tripod and horizon mount provide a stable viewing platform with simple controls for tracking. The optical system is fully coated for maximum light transmission, and the erect-image diagonal and finderscope offer excellent terrestrial and astronomical viewing opportunities. In addition to the telescope, tripod, mount, and the erect image finderscope - the RedPlanet Telescope comes with two eyepieces for maximum viewing versatility.
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Carson RedPlanet Overview

The RedPlanet 25-56x80mm Refractor Telescope from Carson offers first-time telescope users a perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. The RedPlanet is an affordable telescope that will provide hours of enjoyment for everyone. The RedPlanet Telescope sets up easily, and the tripod and horizon mount provide a stable viewing platform with simple controls for tracking. The optical system is fully coated for maximum light transmission, and the erect-image diagonal and finderscope offer excellent terrestrial and astronomical viewing opportunities. In addition to the telescope, tripod, mount, and the erect image finderscope - the RedPlanet Telescope comes with two eyepieces for maximum viewing versatility.

  • 500mm focal length with a 80mm aperture for a large celestial viewing experience
  • Finderscope to line up the telescope to the general area of the chosen target
  • Two eyepieces: a K20 mm and a K9 mm eyepiece for varied night sky seeing
  • An Horizon mount provides fast and simple telescope movement
UPC: 750668009098

Carson RedPlanet Specs

Key Specs
Optical Design
Refractor
Aperture
80 mm / 3.1"
Focal Length
500 mm
Focal Ratio
f/6.3
Focuser
Rack-and-Pinion
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
1.25" on OTA
Type
Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability
No
Optical Tube Assembly
Optical Design
Refractor
Aperture
80 mm / 3.1"
Focal Length
500 mm
Focal Ratio
f/6.3
Resolution
1.7 Arcsec (Rayleigh)
1.5 Arcsec (Dawes)
Focuser
Rack-and-Pinion
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
1.25" on OTA
Finderscope
Yes
Mounting
Dovetail
Mount
Type
Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability
No
Counterweight
No
Tripod
Type
Adjustable
Tripod Height Adjustment Range
2.3 to 3.9' / 70.1 to 118.9 cm
Material of Tripod
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
29.5 x 10 x 7.8"

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