Carson RP-100SP Overview
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1Description
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2Optical Tube
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3Mount and Tripod
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4Included Accessories
Designed as an entry-level scope, Carson Optic's RP-100SP RedPlanet 76mm f/9 Reflector AZ Telescope gives users a competent aperture and long focal length to make detailed observations of the Moon, planets, planetary moons, and bright deep-sky objects like galaxies and star clusters. In addition to its manual alt-azimuth mount, this complete rig includes two eyepieces, a 10x30 finderscope, and an adjustable aluminum tripod so you are ready to start observing right out of the box. To increase its usability, the eyepieces and finderscope feature integrated erecting prisms that correct the views through them to allow the scope's use as a powerful terrestrial spotting scope. Carson also provides a universal smartphone adapter that allows you to capture pictures and video of your observation sessions and share, stream, or post to social media quickly and easily.
- 76mm aperture
- f/9 focal ratio
- 700mm focal length
- Newtonian reflector optical path
- Resolution: 1.52 arc sec, Dawes
- Rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" drawtube
Mount:
- Manual yoke-style alt-azimuth
- Locking altitude adjustment bar
- Wide altitude adjustment range to view celestial and terrestrial objects
Tripod:
- Aluminum alloy legs
- Adjustable height with independent leg locks
- Center leg brace with 1.25" eyepiece holders
- Center shaft hook to hold packs or weights for greater stability and vibration reduction
Smartphone adapter:
- Universal fit accepts most smartphone models
- Cap fits over eyepiece to capture photos and videos through scope
- Easily share and stream astronomical observation sessions
Eyepieces:
- Integrated erect-image prism to correct view for terrestrial use
- 1.25" barrel diameter
- Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
- 8mm focal length eyepiece yields 87.5x power
- 20mm focal length eyepiece produces 35x magnification
Finderscope:
- Integrated erecting prism to more easily find subjects during terrestrial use
- Low 10x magnification ensures a wide field of view to easily find bright alignment stars, planets, and objects
- 30mm aperture enables the resolution of fainter objects for star-hopping navigation
- Includes mounting bracket
In the Box
- Carson RP-100SP RedPlanet 76mm f/9 Reflector AZ Telescope
- Universal Smartphone Adapter
- 10x30 Erect-Image Finderscope
- 20mm Erect-Image Eyepiece
- 8mm Erect-Image Eyepiece
- Aluminum Tripod
- Alt-Az Mount Head
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- Optical Tube
- Mount and Tripod
- Included Accessories
Carson RP-100SP Specs
Optical Tube Assembly
| Optical Design |
Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture |
76 mm / 3" |
| Focal Length |
700 mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/9.2 |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter |
1.25" |
| Finderscope |
Yes |
Tripod
| Type |
Adjustable |
| Material of Tripod |
Aluminum |
General
| Batteries |
None |
| Weight |
7.2 lb / 3.3 kg (Fully Assembled) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
10.9 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
28.7 x 10.4 x 9.1" |
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