"It’s extremely easy to assemble and its durability shines right through..." - Universe Today
The Celestron SkyScout Scope 90 Refractor Telescope was designed for use with the Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium (sold separately). The SkyScout Scope 90 features a compact and portable design with brilliant optical performance that is bound to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.
In addition, your SkyScout Scope, as a refractor telescope, is ideal for terrestrial observations which will open your eyes to nature around you with superb high power viewing.
Each SkyScout Scope includes – optical tube with attached SkyScout bracket , Alt-Az mount with attached pan handle, 10mm eyepiece – 1.25”, 40mm eyepiece – 1.25”, erect image diagonal - 1.25”
- Quick and easy no tool setup
- All coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images.
- Special metals used to minimize magnetic interference of SkyScout.
- Smooth functioning, rigid alt-azimuth mount with a large pan handle with built-in clutch for easy targeting.
- Preassembled steel leg tripod with 1.25” legs ensures stable platform.
- Quick and easy no-tool set up.
- The SkyScout Scope can be used terrestrially as well as astronomically with the standard accessories included
- Accessory tray for convenient accessory storage
Specifications of the Celestron SkyScout Scope 90 Refractor Telescope
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture (mm) | 90mm (3.54 in) |
| Focal Length (mm) | 660mm (26 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 7.33 |
| Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 40mm (17x magnification) |
| Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 10mm (66x magnification) |
| Finderscope | 6x30 Erect Image |
| Star Diagonal | Erect Image Diagonal -1.25" |
| Mount | Alt-Azimuth |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 213x |
| Lower Useful Magnification | 13x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
12.3 |
| Light Gathering Power | 165x |
| Angular Field of View (deg) | 3° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000yards) | 158 ft (48m) |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Coated |
| Optical Tube Length | 25 in (635 mm) |
| Weight (lbs) | 9.07kg |
About Celestron
Celestron was founded by Tom Johnson whose first telescope design was a simple 6-inch reflector, built for his young son. He gradually progressed to making larger scopes in more sophisticated designs. Today, the Celestron company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing optical equipment including telescopes (computerised and non-computerised), binoculars, spotting scopes and its accompanying accessories. Celestron's legacy spans 50 years, and has grown to enjoy recognition from amateurs to serious astronomers globally. The company seeks to remain innovative by growing its product offerings, while supporting science education around the world.
Product Code: 21068
Additional Information
| Eyepiece 1 | 40mm |
|---|---|
| Eyepiece 2 | 10mm |
| Finderscope Make | 6x30 Erect Image |
| Hand Control | No |
| Motor Drive | No |
| Focal Ratio | 7.33 |
| Focal Length | 501 - 1000mm |
| Focal Length | 660mm (26 in) |
| Mount Type | Alt-azimuth mount |
| Aperture | 90mm (3.54 in) |
| Tube Length | 635mm |
| Highest Magnification | 66x |
| Warranty Information | 2 Years |
| Additional Specifications of Product | Weight: 9.07kg |
