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Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with GoTo function. Objective lens diameter: 90mm. Focal length: 1250mm

Catadioptric
Optical design
90
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light
1250
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
Availability

Product ID 71656
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2
EAN 0643824208612
Package size (LxWxH) 78x46x22
Shipping Weight 6.31
Description

The StarNavigator NG 90mm MAK Telescope continues a proud Meade tradition of providing everything a beginner needs to start observing in one place. It features an easy to operate, lightweight, and portable robotic mount with Meade’s AudioStar computer controller. This incredible AudioStar technology knows the night sky right out of the box. Turn it on, and after a brief alignment procedure, your telescope is ready to take you on a guided tour of the night skies best objects. With Audiostars 30,000 object database and over 4 hours of audio presentations built-in the electronics, you can learn about the objects you’re viewing. It’s like having a professional astronomer with you at the telescope!

The StarNavigator NG 90mm MAK Telescope includes a light-weight aluminum frame, advanced electronics, internal clock, external power connector, vixen dovetail receiver and full height adjustable aluminum tripod allowing comfortable viewing from either a seated or standing position. Powered by 8 AA batteries (user-supplied) or external power (not included in the kit), you will see more objects in a single night!

This extremely compact telescope fits in virtually any hand luggage and this type is also known for its very high contrast image. It is also suitable for nature watching and nature photography. With the assistance of Meade's AudioStar computerized controller and easy to operate robotic mount, the Next Generation 90mm can be used to view a wide range of celestial objects.

Features:

  • Single speed internal focuser
  • AudioStar controller containing over 30,000 celestial objects
  • Single arm mount with 12V DC servo drive
  • Full size aluminum tripod with accessory tray
  • 90° diagonal
  • 9mm and 26mm Super Plössl eyepieces
  • Vixen-style dovetail receiver with single locking knob
  • Internal flip mirror for camera mounting
Specifications
Product ID 71656
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2
EAN 0643824208612
Package size (LxWxH) 78x46x22
Shipping Weight 6.31
Optical design catadioptric
Optical scheme Maksutov-Cassegrain
Optics coating fully multi-coated
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm 90
Focal length, mm 1250
Lowest practical power, x 13
Highest practical power, x 180
Aperture ratio f/13.8
Resolution threshold, arcseconds 1.3
Limiting stellar magnitude 11.7
Focusing by moving the main mirror
Eyepieces 9mm (139x), 26mm (48x)
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in 1.25
Finderscope red dot
Focuser 1.25", single-speed
Tripod aluminum
Tripod height (adjustable), mm adjustable
Accessory tray
Telescope control autoguide, manual
Mount alt-azimuth, single arm
Drive DC drives along both axes
Slew rate from 2-daily to 5.5 degrees per second (9 speeds)
Tracking rate daily
Speed selection automatic (guiding), manual (if position is corrected)
Ports RS-232, AUX, AutoStar remote control connector
Guiding system alignment automatic, reference stars with the manual centering of the star in the field of view
Autoguider
Hand controller AudioStar
Remote control features setting functions, built-in high precision clock
Programmable options automatic search in the database, autoguiding (GoTo), night sky excursion mode with audio lecture, time estimate of astronomical events, reference data on observed objects
Objects database over 30,000 (SAO, HSC, BSC, GCVS catalogues; double stars; UGC, MCG, Abell, Arp galaxies; Caldwell, Messier, IC, NGC objects; planets from Mercury to Pluto)
Update via Internet for catalogues of artificial Earth satellites, asteroids, comets
Power supply 8 AA batteries, 210-230V network adapter (optional), 12V car cigarette lighter (optional)
Dovetail mount
User level beginners, experienced users
Assembly and installation difficulty level easy
Observed object deep-sky objects, planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects
Video