If you want a telescope with more light-gathering power than the typical starter telescope offers, then we recommend the Orion AstroView 6 Equatorial Reflector. Its hard to beat this 6" aperture workhorse for all-around killer performance at a great price. Its 150mm-diameter (6") parabolic Newtonian reflecting optics (focal length 750mm, f/5) pull down pleasing views of a rich variety of celestial objects. With the included 10mm Plossl telescope eyepiece (1.25"), youll roam detailed lunar landscapes at 75x power; or see distinct, variegated cloud bands on Jupiters disk. Pop in the included 25mm Plossl telescope eyepiece for some deep-sky thrills, where modest 30x power rewards you with contrast-rich images of cloudy nebulas and sparkling star clusters framed in a wide field of view.

This special kit includes a full aperture film solar filter that fits over the front of your telescope to allow you to safely view sunspots, solar eclipses and more. You also get a glare-reducing Moon filter to better observe the Moons myriad features. Metal tube rings fasten the reflector optical tube to the sturdy equatorial mount. It features dual slow-motion manual control knobs that let you center objects in the viewing field, then track their motion across the sky. The adjustable steel tripod provides ample stability and variable height adjustment. The EZ Finder II reflex sight helps you locate your targets easily for closer inspection through the telescope. Also included in the package are Orions DeepMap 600 folding star chart, MoonMap 260, and our smartphone camera adapter for shake-free, through-the-telescope photography with your phone.

Treat yourself, your friends, and your family to some wondrous evenings under the stars with the Orion AstroView 6 Equatorial Eclipse Plus Telescope Kit!