Meade EclipseView 114mm Reflector Telescope
Newtonian telescope. Primary mirror diameter: 114mm. Focal length: 450mm
Reflector
Optical design
114
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens or mirror that the telescope uses to collect light
450
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
Product ID | 71790 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0643824209565 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 50x20x78 cm |
Shipping Weight | 7.35 kg |
Description
The EclipseView 114mm allows you to set up and share the Sun gazing experience in seconds. Perfectly safe for solar viewing. This EclipseView table-top telescope is the ideal "grab-and-go" telescope offering easy and portable observation for an excellent value. Even better, you can use this portable telescope for both day & night! View the Moon, planets, the Sun, and more all with one telescope! Safe and fun for everyone! Get your EclipseView Telescope today!
Features:
- Perfect for safely viewing the Sun!
- Removable white-light solar filter for use both day & night.
- Parabolic Newtonian reflector with a large 114mm aperture for a great view of planets, nebulae, and the Sun.
- Lightweight and compact with a removable 450mm (f/3.95) optical tube for portability.
- Comes with 26mm and 9mm eyepieces for low and high magnifications.
- 360° swivel mount and a simple point-and-look design for easy use.
Specifications
Product ID | 71790 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0643824209565 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 50x20x78 cm |
Shipping Weight | 7.35 kg |
Optical design | reflector |
Optical scheme | Newtonian |
Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm | 114 |
Focal length, mm | 450 |
Highest practical power, x | 230 |
Aperture ratio | f/3.95 |
Resolution threshold, arcseconds | 1.02 |
Limiting stellar magnitude | 12.4 |
Focusing | by moving an eyepiece |
Eyepieces | 9mm (50x), 26mm (17x) |
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in | 1.25 |
Barlow lens | 2x |
Finderscope | upright view, red dot, solar finder |
Focuser | 1.25", rack & pinion |
Solar filter included | ✓ |
Telescope control | manual |
Mount | Dobsonian |
Additional | parabolic main mirror |
Dovetail mount | ✓ |
User level | beginners |
Assembly and installation difficulty level | extremely simple |
Observed object | deep-sky objects, the Sun |
Extended kit | ✓ |
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