
Discovery Channel informs, entertains and inspires its audiences around the world about the wonders of our planet, its diversity and its surprises. Offering millions of people the chance to make new discoveries and satisfy their curiosities, Discovery offers an engaging mix of narratives, across multiple genres: science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and a behind-the-scenes look at people, places and organizations that shape the world we live in.
We are proud to introduce the Discovery line of optical instruments, manufactured by Levenhuk and sponsored by Discovery.
Key features:
- Achromatic refractor with anti-reflection treatment
- For the observation of terrestrial and outer space objects
- Equatorial mount with counterweight and knobs for controlling the micrometric movement
- Sturdy aluminum tripod, adjustable in height
- It is sold accompanied by a kit of accessories and an educational book, all enclosed in a colorful gift box
The kit includes:
- Telescope optical tube
- 4mm SR eyepiece
- 12mm H eyepiece, 5 mm
- 20 mm H eyepiece
- 1.5x rectifying eyepiece
- 5x24 optical finderscope
- 90° mirror diagonal
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- 3x Barlow lens
- EQ2 equatorial mount
- Knobs for micrometric movement control
- Counterweight
- Counterweight bar
- Fixing ring
- Aluminum tripod with accessory tray
- Educational book “Space. Empty non-empty”
- User manual and warranty card
Brand | Discovery |
Warranty | 10 лет |
EAN | 5905555015088 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 96x27x19 cm |
Shipping weight | 7.71 kg |
Optical design | refractor |
Optical scheme | achromatic |
Optics material | optical glass |
Lens treatment | anti-reflection |
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm | 70 |
Focal length, mm | 900 |
Maximum usable magnification, x | 140 |
Aperture ratio | f/12.8 |
Resolution threshold, arcseconds | 12.8 |
Apparent limiting magnitude | 11.33 |
Eyepieces | SR4 mm (225х), H12.5 mm (72х), H20 mm (45x), 1.5x straightening eyepiece |
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in | 1.25 |
Barlow lens | 3x |
Optical finderscope | , 5x24 |
Focuser | rack and gear wheel |
Tripod | aluminium |
Height tripod (adjustable), mm | 670–1230 |
Accessory tray | yes |
Telescope control | manual |
Equatorial | mount, EQ2 |
Optical tube mounting method | with rings |
Optical tube material | metal |
User level | beginners |
Assembly and installation level of difficulty | easy |
Observed object | solar system planets, terrestrial objects |
Extended kit | yes |