Meade Star Navigator NG 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
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SKU
MEA-218005
$749.95
Meade Star Navigator NG 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
The StarNavigator NG (Next Generation) Series telescopes are great for space admirers and amateur astronomers. Featuring the AudioStar computerized controller which contains over 30,000 object database and over 4 hours of audio presentations built-in the electronics, you can learn about the objects you are viewing like having a professional astronomer in your telescope. The StarNavigator NG telescopes includes a light-weight aluminum frame, advanced electronics, internal clock, external power connector, vixen dovetail receiver and full height adjustable aluminum tripod. The mount is powered by 8 AA batteries (user-supplied) or external power.
AudioStar Controller
2-line, 18-character/line red LED display with 20-button red backlit user interface
68HC11, 8MHz processor
Built-in red utility light
30,000+ object database and Audio commentary about 500 objects
Slew speeds: 1x, 2, 8x, 16x, 64x, 0.5°/sec, 1°/sec, 1.5°/sec, 4°/sec (max)
Assisted alignment procedures: Easy (Two-Star), One-star, Two-star, Three-star
Customizable guided tours for specific day, time, and location
Built-in speaker provides descriptions of over 500 objects including scientific data and history
Backlash compensation allows user to train-out the intrinsic play between gears to improve GoTo and tracking accuracy
Mount and Tripod
Mount:
Single fork-arm motorized alt-azimuth
Dual-axis DC servo motors provides smooth and accurate variable-rate tracking
Vixen-style dovetail saddle
Runs on eight AA user-supplied batteries
Tripod:
Adjustable height
Aluminum alloy legs, 2-sections
Leg-locking plate for additional stability
Internal Flip Mirror
90° flip mechanism enables easy change of optical path
Mirror-Down: Straight-through light path to back for prime-focus astrophotography or imaging with optional accessories
Mirror-Up: 1.25" eyepiece holder on top accepts most astronomical eyepieces
When used together for astroimaging, flip mirror up to check/adjust tracking then flip down for image capture
When up, the mirror acts as a star diagonal to correct image horizontally for use as a terrestrial spotting scope
Included Accessories
9mm eyepiece produces 139x
26mm eyepiece produces 48x
Red-dot finderscope
Product Weight (KG) | 5.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Specifications |
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Brand | Meade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Telescope Type | Maksutov-Cassegrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aperture Size | 90mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Focal Length | 1250mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Focal Ratio | 13.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Highest Practical Magnification | 180x | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finderscope | Red Dot | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eyepieces | 9mm, 26mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mount Type | Computerized Mount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tripod | Aluminium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warranty | 3 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
User Level | For Beginners | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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