Meade ETX-80AT-TC (270 x 80mm) Telescope

Includes - Meade Instructional DVD And AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software for Windows Optical Design - Achromatic Refractor Tracking System - Sidereal Optical Diameter - 80 mm (3.15) Focal Length, Ratio - 400mm, f/5

New from Meade! Replacing the ETX-70 AT, the new ETX-80AT-TC with AutoStar features a larger, 80mm objective lens to let you see more of what's out there! Not only has the aperture increased, but the ETX-80's mount appears larger and more substantial

New from Meade! Replacing the ETX-70 AT, the new ETX-80AT-TC with AutoStar features a larger, 80mm objective lens to let you see more of what's out there! Not only has the aperture increased, but the ETX-80's mount appears larger and more substantial

FREE SHIPPING!. Meade ETX-80AT-TC 3.1"/80mm Refractor Telescope Kit, 400mm f/5.0 Achromatic Refractor, Motorized Altazimuth Mount, "GO-TO" Capacity

The compact and portable design of the ETX-80AT-TC Refractor Go-To Telescope will have you out observing the inexhaustible quantity of visible phenomena in no time. The ETX-80AT-TC double-tine, fork mountings include high-torque DC motors on both telescope axes, permitting electronic operation from the included plug-in AutoStar hand controller. You can instantly select any speeds simply by pressing the SPEED button on the AutoStar controller. As an added bonus, the ETX-80AT-TC telescope comes with Meade's ultra-sturdy, easy-to-use, Standard Field Meade #882 Tripod that features micrometric controls to provide precise equatorial alignment of your telescope at any observing latitude from 20 to 90 degrees. This alignment is useful for fully automatic tracking of celestial objects in right ascension. Should you decide to look at the surface of your own planet for a while, the Altazimuth (90-degree) Orientation option provided by this tripod is useful for terrestrial viewing. This is also the preferred mode for as

All of the major planets except Pluto are easily observable through Meade's brand-new 80mm 3.1 achromatic refractor telescope. You can study Saturn and its ring system the primary cloud belts of Jupiter and its 4 major satellites the Moonlike phases of Mercury and Venus and much more.

This is a computerized telescope that's ready to hit the road!The Meade ETX-80AT Backpack comes with a light-weight tripod, dew shield, two eyepieces, and special backpack carrying case.The #494 AutoStar computer system on the Meade ETX-80AT-TC takes you to over 1400 objects with the click of a button.The Meade ETX-80AT Backpack includes erecting prism for daytime or nighttime viewing.The bonus Meade AutoStar Suite(tm) Astronomer Edition consists of amazing planetarium software and an instructional video that will teach you the night sky and how to use your telescope.

Optical Design Clear Aperture 80mm (3.15") Focal Length, Focal Ratio 400mm F/5 Maximum Practical Visual Power: 275x Optical Tube Dim: Dia X Length 3.6" Dia X 14.5" Includes 2 Premium 4-element 1.25" Super Plossl Eyepieces (sp 9.7mm, Sp 26mm) For Long Eye-relief & Wide Visual Field Built-in Barlow Lens Flips Into Position When Needed For Lunar & Planetary Surface Features Internal Time Chip Keeps Precise Factory Calibrated Time & Date Bubble Level/compass To Make Initialization Faster Telescope Mounting Fork Type Double Tine Ra & Dec Motor Drive Systems 12v Dc Servo Motors With Encoders Slow-motion Controls Electric, 9-speed Both Axes Autostar (tm) Suite Astronomer Software On Dvd For Pc, With Instructional Dvd Includes Autostar (tm) Controller #494 Includes Planetarium Software & Instructional Dvd

Optical Design Clear Aperture 80mm (3.15") Focal Length, Focal Ratio 400mm F/5 Maximum Practical Visual Power: 275x Optical Tube Dim: Dia X Length 3.6" Dia X 14.5" Includes 2 Premium 4-element 1.25" Super Plossl Eyepieces (sp 9.7mm, Sp 26mm) For Long Eye-relief & Wide Visual Field Built-in Barlow Lens Flips Into Position When Needed For Lunar & Planetary Surface Features Internal Time Chip Keeps Precise Factory Calibrated Time & Date Bubble Level/compass To Make Initialization Faster Telescope Mounting Fork Type Double Tine Ra & Dec Motor Drive Systems 12v Dc Servo Motors With Encoders Slow-motion Controls Electric, 9-speed Both Axes Autostar (tm) Suite Astronomer Software On Dvd For Pc, With Instructional Dvd Includes Autostar (tm) Controller #494 Includes Planetarium Software & Instructional Dvd

Optical Design Clear Aperture 80mm (3.15") Focal Length, Focal Ratio 400mm F/5 Maximum Practical Visual Power: 275x Optical Tube Dim: Dia X Length 3.6" Dia X 14.5" Includes 2 Premium 4-element 1.25" Super Plossl Eyepieces (sp 9.7mm, Sp 26mm) For Long Eye-relief & Wide Visual Field Built-in Barlow Lens Flips Into Position When Needed For Lunar & Planetary Surface Features Internal Time Chip Keeps Precise Factory Calibrated Time & Date Bubble Level/compass To Make Initialization Faster Telescope Mounting Fork Type Double Tine Ra & Dec Motor Drive Systems 12v Dc Servo Motors With Encoders Slow-motion Controls Electric, 9-speed Both Axes Autostar (tm) Suite Astronomer Software On Dvd For Pc, With Instructional Dvd Includes Autostar (tm) Controller #494 Includes Planetarium Software & Instructional Dvd