Explore the Sun with Celestron EclipSmart Solar Telescope 50 and Backpack
The Celestron EclipSmart Solar Telescope 50 is a specialized, portable solar telescope, perfect for observing solar phenomena like eclipses, sunspots, and transits. Featuring fully coated glass optics and a permanent, non-removable dual-lens solar filter, this telescope ensures sharp, detailed solar views in full compliance with the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) standard for solar observation.
Key Features:
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Solar Safe Technology: Equipped with a Solar Safe filter, the telescope offers ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR, UV light, and 99.999% of visible light. It meets the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) safety requirements, ensuring safe direct observation of the Sun.
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User-Friendly Design: The integrated Solar Safe finderscope makes locating the solar disk effortless without directly looking at or near the Sun.
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Stable Mounting System: The sturdy Alt-Azimuth mount and full-height tripod allow precise adjustments, mimicking the functionality of a photographic tripod.
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Comprehensive Accessories: Included are a 20mm eyepiece, a hybrid star diagonal for comfortable viewing, an integrated solar safe finderscope, and a convenient travel backpack for easy portability.
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Travel-Friendly Backpack: The custom backpack perfectly houses the optical tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories, making transportation and storage hassle-free.
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Manual Alt-Azimuth Telescope: Smooth and accurate pointing is achieved with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, ideal for tracking the Sun across the sky.
The Celestron EclipSmart Solar Telescope 50 with Backpack is an essential tool for anyone interested in solar astronomy, offering high-quality, safe, and portable solar viewing experiences. Perfect for witnessing upcoming solar events such as the Total Solar Eclipse in 2024.
Specifications
| GENERAL |
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| Optical Design: |
Refractor |
| Aperture: |
50mm (1.97") |
| Focal length: |
360mm (14.17") |
| Focal Ratio: |
f/7.2 |
| Objective lens type: |
Achromatic doublet, air-spaced |
| Optical coatings: |
Fully Coated |
| Solar Filters: |
ISO certified glass filters, full aperture, permanently attached |
| Finderscope: |
Zero power Solar Safe finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: |
Hybrid mirror diagonal, accepts 1.25" eyepieces |
| Eyepiece: |
20mm (0.78") Kellner (1.25"), 18x magnification |
| Highest Useful Magnification: |
118x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: |
7.14x |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): |
2.79 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): |
2.32 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power: |
51x the naked eye |
| Solar image color: |
White |
| Solar Warning |
- Only observe the Sun with ISO-compliant eye protection, such as the filter found in this EclipSmart product. Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or a non-filtered optic. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
- Never tamper with or remove the permanently placed glass filters in this optic. Doing so is dangerous and will void your warranty.
- Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with its correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
- Never remove your eye protection when looking directly at the Sun during partial phases of a solar eclipse.
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