
DETAILED SPECS |
Model Number: 678803
Lens Clear Aperture: 114mm (4.5 inches)
Optical Assembly: Newtonian Reflector (Images are upside-down. Optional Erecting Eyepiece will show images right-side up)
Focal Length: 1000mm
F Ratio: f/8.8
Mount: AutoStar Controller with 1,400 object database. A fully 'go to' telescope.
Meade Super Plossl Series 4000 Eyepiece Kit with Aluminum Carry Case:
- Eyepieces: 1.25 inch diameter (6.4mm, 9.7mm, 12.4mm, 15mm, 26mm, 32mm, and 40mm)
- Magnification: 34x -- 211x
- Color Filter Set: (Red, Blue, Yellow Green)
- Advanced Moon Filter: Included
- Barlow Lens: 2x power, Inlcuded
Full Size Tripod with Accessory Tray
Viewfinder: Red Dot
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This is a brand new, factory sealed, Meade Instruments telescope: This 4.5" reflector is an outstanding pick for an entry-level computer controlled "goto" telescope. This telescope gives you sharp, bright imaging of the moon, planets and deep space objects. Plus, the AutoStar Computer Controller automatically locates and points the telescope to over 1,400 celestial objects with just a push of the button. Best of all, this package includes a Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece kit, the most comprehensive astronomical eyepiece set we offer, at a fraction of the $299 list price. That's a total of seven Super Plossl eypieces, four color filters, a 2x Barlow, a lunar filter and aluminum carry case. Just to keep you on your toes, we include a copy of Astronomy for Dummies. And, there's our large Lunar Map and a star wheel that shows the locations of the constellations on any night of the week. Also, for your PC computer, there's a copy of AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition, incredible astronomy software that that print star charts and plan your observing sessions. A Fantastic Computer Controlled Reflector Telescope: This 4.5" reflector telescope is a fully GoTo telescope. It's on board computer knows the night sky. After a short alignment, your telescope will be ready to take you on a tour of the universe. You will see more objects in one night than Galileo saw in a lifetime. See planets like Saturn and Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and more. Automatic Computer Controlled Star Finding: Right out of the box, with a simple initializations, Meade's AutoStar controller makes finding the sky's jewels virtually as easy as pushing a few buttons. Observe land or over 1400 sky objects in stunning high resolution, and learn about the sky with Meade's extensive astro-library. The AutoStar computer controller automatically guides your telescope to over 1400 objects. View planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulas all at the push of a button. Don't know what to see on a particular night? Don't worry. Just select the Tonight's Best tour and AutoStar will automatically take you on a guided tour of the best planets, stars, nebulas and other objects out that particular night. Want to know more about what you're looking at? The LCD display teaches you about what you're viewing with details like distance, temperature, mass, and historical information. AutoStar is your guide to the Universe. Great Standard Equipment: The 4.5" reflector has great features as standard-equipment. The 4.5" mirror captures more light for brighter images and greater detail. The telescope includes two premium 1.25" diameter Super Plossl Eyepieces for superior long eye relief and an expansive wide visual field. The telescope is equipped with automatic alignment and "SmartFinder", an electronic level sensor, electronic magnetic north sensor, high precision internal clock and red dot projection finder all to help you get aligned with the heavens. The AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition planetarium software package and instructional video will teach you the night sky and how to use your telescope. The telescope assembles in just a few minutes. Comprehensive Set of Super Plossl Eyepieces: Designed and manufactured to exacting standards, Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl eyepieces deliver wide 52-degree apparent fields of view (44 degrees for the SP40mm) with all the resolution, edge-of-filed sharpness and color correction demanded in the most advanced visual applications. Included with this set are Super Plossl 1.25" eyepieces in the following sizes: 6.4mm, 9.7mm, 12.4mm, 15mm, 32mm, and 40mm. Also included is a complete color filter set (red, yellow, blue & green) and an advanced moon filter. All eyepieces are multi-coated and include soft rubber eye guards. The hard aluminum carrying case is included with your purchase. BONUS GOODIES: To make this the one-stop-shopping telescope item, we also include a copy of Astronomy for Dummies. So anyone can quickly and easily come up to speed on space, stargazing, and using their telescope. Plus, we've included a Laminated Lunar Card, a 2-sided card is a handy companion to the Moon's complex geologyany telescope. Plus you'll also receive a The Night Sky a Planisphere (or star wheel) that lets you see the position of the stars and constellations on any given night of the year (Northern Hemisphere only) |