Beginning astronomy enthusiasts seeking an entré to astronomical adventure will get it in spades with an Orion SpaceProbe 3. Great for all-around astronomical observing, these highly portable, uncomplicated scopes are just the right size and weight for kids, and just the right price for parents.

SpaceProbe 3 reflector telescopes make the night sky's treasures accessible right from the backyard. They will reveal Saturn's picturesque rings, Jupiter's moons, and the incredibly cratered terrain of our own Moon\rquote s surface. Their 3"-diameter (76mm) primary mirror also gathers enough light to snare the faint glows of some very exotic star clusters and nebulas!

The aluminum Newtonian optical tube features a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser to ensure sharp images in the eyepiece. Speaking of which, each scope now comes with two interchangeable Explorer II eyepieces (1.25") - 25mm (28x) and 10mm (70x) - as well as a wide-field, EZ Finder II to aid in locating objects. An adjustable-height tripod with accessory tray and aluminum legs is also included standard.

The SpaceProbe 3 Altaz comes with an Altazimuth mount. The altazimuth mount is lightweight and easy to use with simple up/down left/right motions. (The SpaceProbe 3 is not recommended for terrestrial viewing as the images will not be right-side up.)

For the youngster or novice adult keen to discover what's "out there", the affordable SpaceProbe 3 reflector provides a wonderful opportunity! Focal length 700mm (f/9.2). One-year limited warranty.

A per-item shipping charge will be added to the order shipping charges due to the size/weight of this product.

• Per-item shipping charge for Standard Delivery: 7.00
• Per-item shipping charge for 2nd Day Delivery: 15.00
• Per-item shipping charge for Next Day Delivery: 21.00