Meade StarPro AZ 102mm Refractor Telescope
Achromatic refractor. Objective lens diameter: 102mm. Focal length: 660mm
Product ID | 72635 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0643824214910 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 38x23x88 cm |
Shipping Weight | 5 kg |
Meade StarPro AZ Refractor Telescope is an ideal optical instrument for a beginner. This series includes models with different aperture sizes. The rich kit contains everything to start observing right out of the box. This telescope has a new designed single-arm alt-azimuth mount with slow motion control cables on both axes. Enjoy comfortable and useful observations with Meade StarPro! The new mount also features a vixen-style dovetail receiver, so that you can use various optical tubes. There is also an integrated accessory holder, located on the sturdy tripod. Store your eyepieces in a convenient and practical way.
This telescope comes with a free smartphone adapter that allows to take pictures of the stars and planets through an eyepiece. AutoStar Suite® Astronomer Edition Software is included in the kit. It will help you learn more about celestial objects you observe. Its distinctive feature is fully-coated optics that deliver saturated clear images of the Moon, nebulae, planets, and more. Due to its lightweight portable design, Meade StarPro AZ Refractor Telescope is perfect for on-the-go astronomer.
Features:
- 102mm Refractor
- 660mm Focal Length
- f/6.5 Focal Ratio
- 1.25" MA (26mm, 9mm, 6.3mm) Eyepieces with 2x Barlow lens
- 1.25" 90-Degree Erect-Image Diagonal
- Single-Arm, Alt/Azimuth Mount with Slow Motion Control Cables
- Full-Size Aluminum Tripod with Integrated Accessory Tray
- Smart Phone Adapter included
Product ID | 72635 |
Brand | Meade Instruments Corp. |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 0643824214910 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 38x23x88 cm |
Shipping Weight | 5 kg |
Optical design | refractor |
Optics coating | fully coated |
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm | 102 |
Focal length, mm | 660 |
Aperture ratio | f/6.5 |
Eyepieces | three 1.25'' MA (26mm, 9mm, 6.3mm) |
Barlow lens | 2x |
Finderscope | red dot |
Focuser | 1.25", rack & pinion |
Tripod | aluminum |
Mount | alt-azimuth |
Slow-motion controls | yes, along both axes |
Additional | 1.25'' 90 ° erecting diagonal, smartphone adapter, Vixen-style dovetail |
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