Telescope OPTICON Horizon 76F700EQ

An educational tool recommended by experts
Perfect as a gift

This professional astronomic telescope meant for rather home use is recommended to both amateurs and professionals. A primary mirror with a diameter of 76 mm and focal length of 700 mm, along with high quality of lenses guarantee you bright, clear and contrastive images of stars, planets and the Moon. The optics will enable you to watch Venus' phases, Saturn's planetary rings and Jupiter's moon transits. A special replaceable contrastive filter for Moon observations improves the quality of images when the Moon is full, which makes it possible to notice the whole range of fascinating details – mountains, seas and craters.

Use of this universal instrument is not limited to astronomy only. Due to the image straightening lens, the telescope can be used for natural and landscape observations (bird watching, planes, remote buildings etc.)

The telescope is equipped with three interchangeable eye-pieces and a Barlow lens which doubles magnification scope. The optical tube was placed on a full-size tripod with an AZ head, which was designed especially for beginners. Thanks to this, aiming objects in the Sky proves incredibly easy. An additional finderscope makes aiming a simple task.

Along with the telescope you will receive all the tools necessary when setting off to a fascinating realm of astronomy: sky maps, computer programs, practical guidebooks, an HD documentary on DVD and a superb, richly illustrated book entitled “Starry Trail” elaborated by experts for enthusiastic beginners in particular. Only now, you will also get an exclusive 3D picture gallery and a pair of 3D glasses.

The equipment operates components of 1.25'' standard, which enables gradual extension of the set with additional accessories.

All Opticon telescopes are tested by experts and are covered with a full 2-year warranty of the producer.

The telescope appeared on a first page of the article issued by a prestigious LOGO magazine (10/2011)