Carson Sky Chaser Refractor Telescope (SC-450) – Due in Early October – Pre-Order Now

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The Carson Optical Sky Chaser 70mm f/6 Refractor AZ Telescope is an ideal instrument to introduce beginners to viewing the moon and planets as well as far-off earthbound subjects. It comes with two eyepieces that produce a low power of 16x and a high power of 44x, plus a Barlow lens which triples the magnification of each to increase their versatility. An erect-image diagonal places the head in a comfortable position whether you’re watching stars or sailboats. The telescope is mounted on a simple photo-style head that is easy to use, and it is all supported on a lightweight tabletop tripod. To safely carry the telescope, tripod, and all accessories Carson includes a convenient nylon carrying bag.

Optical Tube Assembly
  • 70mm aperture is ideal for viewing the moon and larger planets, as well as distant earth-bound subjects
  • Short 400mm focal length ensures a compact form factor for easy portability
  • Single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25″ eyepiece holder
  • Integrated dew shield helps keep condensation off the lens
Mount & Tripod
Mount:

  • Photo-style pan/tilt head
  • Simple 1/4″-20 mounting plate for easy set up and break down
  • Horizontal slow-motion knob enables lateral micro-adjustment to more easily find and track subjects

Tripod:

  • Tabletop design is easy to set up anywhere
  • Lightweight and durable aluminum legs with matte-black non-reflective surface
  • Extendable center column allows the height to be adjusted from 10-14″
  • Non-slip rubber feet
Included Accessories
Eyepieces:

  • 1.25″ diameter barrels are easy to handle and look through
  • Threaded to accept most filters, like colored planetary, neutral-density moon, or polarizing
  • High-power 9mm eyepiece produces a high 44x for detailed viewing
  • Low-power 25mm eyepiece yields 16x magnification to make wide-field observations

Barlow Lens:

  • 1.25″ nosepiece and eyepiece holder
  • 3x magnification effectively triples the magnification of any eyepiece used with it
  • Does not affect eye relief, making it easier and more comfortable
  • Produces 132x and 48x power with two included eyepieces

Diagonal:

  • 1.25″ nosepiece and eyepiece holder
  • 90° angle places head in a more comfortable viewing position
  • Integrated erecting prism corrects view to use the telescope as a conventional spotting scope

Finder-scope:

  • 8x magnification ensures a wide field of view for finding and tracking subjects
  • 21mm objective
  • Mounting bracket included

Bag:

  • Lightweight and water-resistant nylon
  • Main compartment holds optical tube and tripod
  • Outer pocket holds all accessories
  • Removable shoulder strap makes it easy to carry
    Optical Design
    Refractor
    Aperture
    70mm
    Focal Length
    400mm
    Focal Ratio
    f/5.7
    Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
    1.25″
    Diagonal
    90° erecting
    Finderscope
    8 x 21
    Tripod
    Aluminum tabletop
    Extendable center column
    Min Height: 10″ / cm
    Max Height: 14.0″ / cm
    Mount Type
    1/4″-20
    Manual pan/tilt photo head
    Power Source
    None
    Optical Tube Dimensions
    15.0 x 4″ / cm
Weight 0.1000 kg