SolarMax 140 No Blocking Filter140mm Aperture narrowband Ha Filter with TMax Tuner - Blocking filter needs to be purchased. <0.7 A Bandwidth
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The most widely used research telescope on earth now comes with the most advanced optical system. Meade’s LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optical system like the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) including NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS Primary Mirror Lock Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser Oversized Primary Mirror SmartDrive™ Smart Mount™ AutoStar® II and more. Plus the LX200-ACF comes with observatory-class optics and a Series 5000 26mm 5-Element Plössl eyepiece. The new LX200-ACF. It’s the biggest news in astronomy since well the LX200.The “advanced” in Advanced Coma-Free.A traditional Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) is a type of reflector that delivers a coma-free flat field of view via hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors. RC telescopes (from a variety of manufacturers) are found in most of the world’s top observatories and NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Because the mirrors in these telescopes have always been very expensive to make few amateur astronomers could enjoy them. Fortunately Meade engineers developed a radical new Advanced Coma Free design by combining a hyperbolic secondary mirror with a corrector-lens-and-spherical-primary-mirror combination that performs as one hyperbolic element. This ACF design produces a coma-free flat field of view that rivals traditional RC telescopes at a fraction of the cost. The design even eliminates diffraction spikes and improves astigmatism both of which are inherent in the traditional ACF design. When reviewing Meade’s LX400-ACF Advanced Coma Free Sky and Telescope magazine said “ [It] does indeed perform like a [Ritchey-Chrétien]. The difference between the off-axis images (compared to a Schmidt-Cassegrain) was dramatic to say the least.”f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optics: Building from a classic RC design Meade has created a new design with the same coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter field that discerning astrophotographers and most professional observatories have come to expect from classic Ritchey-Chrétien optics. Meade’s Advanced Coma-Free system also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffractions spikes found in classical RCs. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 8 inches 10 inches 12 inches and 16 inches.Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™) increases total light tran+smission and image brightness by nearly 20% over Meade’s standard coatings. Objects such as stars galaxies and nebulae will appear significantly brighter.Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser allows you to obtain precise image focus with no image movement.Primary Mirror Lock locks the mirror in place during long-exposure astrophotography.Oversize Primary Mirror diameters are greater than their listed aperture (e.g. the diameter of the 8″ LX200-ACF is actually 8.25″). This additional 1/4″ yields a wide fully illuminated field-of-view.Smart Mount™ constantly refines pointing accuracy each time an object is centered and updated. Compatible with both equatorial and altazimuth mounts.Smart Drive™ provides permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) on both axes by learning and averaging error over the course of one or more training periods thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure photographs. PPEC is available on both axes and functions in both polar and altazimuth modes.Sony®GPS Receiver Sensor automatically inputs precise time date and geographical location to help quickly and precisely align the telescope.AutoAlign™ – Telescopes with Meade’s new AutoAlign come pre-aligned.They are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoAlign picks two fail-proof alignment stars for you and places them right in your view-finder. Just center to fine tune your alignment and the wonders of the universe are at your fingertips.AutoStar® II controller features “Hot Keys” for quick access to a 145000 celestial object database. AutoStar II can be updated with the latest software upgrades guided tours and timely objects like comets free at meade.com.Coma Killer – What is coma? It’s not some sort of astronomical state of unconsciousness. It’s an optical aberration. Precisely defined coma is a distortion in which the image of a star cannot be focused to a point but takes on the shape of a comet.High-Precision Pointing - For ultra-precise pointing during astrophotography the HPP High-Precision Pointing function puts objects in the center of the field of view allowing quick easy location of deep-sky objects at the farthest limits of the telescope’s capability.
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The most widely used research telescope on earth now comes with the most advanced optical system. Meade’s LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optical system like the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) including NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS Primary Mirror Lock Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser Oversized Primary Mirror SmartDrive™ Smart Mount™ AutoStar® II and more. Plus the LX200-ACF comes with observatory-class optics and a Series 5000 26mm 5-Element Plössl eyepiece. The new LX200-ACF. It’s the biggest news in astronomy since well the LX200.The “advanced” in Advanced Coma-Free.A traditional Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) is a type of reflector that delivers a coma-free flat field of view via hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors. RC telescopes (from a variety of manufacturers) are found in most of the world’s top observatories and NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Because the mirrors in these telescopes have always been very expensive to make few amateur astronomers could enjoy them. Fortunately Meade engineers developed a radical new Advanced Coma Free design by combining a hyperbolic secondary mirror with a corrector-lens-and-spherical-primary-mirror combination that performs as one hyperbolic element. This ACF design produces a coma-free flat field of view that rivals traditional RC telescopes at a fraction of the cost. The design even eliminates diffraction spikes and improves astigmatism both of which are inherent in the traditional ACF design. When reviewing Meade’s LX400-ACF Advanced Coma Free Sky and Telescope magazine said “ [It] does indeed perform like a [Ritchey-Chrétien]. The difference between the off-axis images (compared to a Schmidt-Cassegrain) was dramatic to say the least.”f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optics: Building from a classic RC design Meade has created a new design with the same coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter field that discerning astrophotographers and most professional observatories have come to expect from classic Ritchey-Chrétien optics. Meade’s Advanced Coma-Free system also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffractions spikes found in classical RCs. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 8 inches 10 inches 12 inches and 16 inches.Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™) increases total light tran+smission and image brightness by nearly 20% over Meade’s standard coatings. Objects such as stars galaxies and nebulae will appear significantly brighter.Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser allows you to obtain precise image focus with no image movement.Primary Mirror Lock locks the mirror in place during long-exposure astrophotography.Oversize Primary Mirror diameters are greater than their listed aperture (e.g. the diameter of the 8″ LX200-ACF is actually 8.25″). This additional 1/4″ yields a wide fully illuminated field-of-view.Smart Mount™ constantly refines pointing accuracy each time an object is centered and updated. Compatible with both equatorial and altazimuth mounts.Smart Drive™ provides permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) on both axes by learning and averaging error over the course of one or more training periods thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure photographs. PPEC is available on both axes and functions in both polar and altazimuth modes.Sony®GPS Receiver Sensor automatically inputs precise time date and geographical location to help quickly and precisely align the telescope.AutoAlign™ – Telescopes with Meade’s new AutoAlign come pre-aligned.They are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoAlign picks two fail-proof alignment stars for you and places them right in your view-finder. Just center to fine tune your alignment and the wonders of the universe are at your fingertips.AutoStar® II controller features “Hot Keys” for quick access to a 145000 celestial object database. AutoStar II can be updated with the latest software upgrades guided tours and timely objects like comets free at meade.com.Coma Killer – What is coma? It’s not some sort of astronomical state of unconsciousness. It’s an optical aberration. Precisely defined coma is a distortion in which the image of a star cannot be focused to a point but takes on the shape of a comet.High-Precision Pointing - For ultra-precise pointing during astrophotography the HPP High-Precision Pointing function puts objects in the center of the field of view allowing quick easy location of deep-sky objects at the farthest limits of the telescope’s capability.
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Coronado SolarMax 90 Dedicated TelescopeThe SolarMax 90 telescope is the largest H-A telescope ever to be mass-produced and is in use around the world from private observatories to professional research facilities. Noted for incredibly sharp contrasty H-Alpha views and stunning detail. Even when viewing with a single eyepiece the sun appears fully animated — even revealing hints of curvature. This effect is enhanced when used with bino-viewers. The SolarMax 90 telescope is compatible with most imaging systems and amateur astronomers have produced images that rival those gathered by multi-million dollar systems — just see the image gallery for proof.Fully-integrated Ha telescope 90mm apertureBlocking filter 30f/10 800mm Focal LengthWeight 23 lbsLength 30 inchesMounting Rings TMax 12/18/25mm Cemax Eyepieces and travel case included”"
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Coronado SolarMax 90 Dedicated TelescopeThe SolarMax 90 telescope is the largest H-A telescope ever to be mass-produced and is in use around the world from private observatories to professional research facilities. Noted for incredibly sharp contrasty H-Alpha views and stunning detail. Even when viewing with a single eyepiece the sun appears fully animated — even revealing hints of curvature. This effect is enhanced when used with bino-viewers. The SolarMax 90 telescope is compatible with most imaging systems and amateur astronomers have produced images that rival those gathered by multi-million dollar systems — just see the image gallery for proof.Fully-integrated Ha telescope 90mm apertureBlocking filter 15f/10 800mm Focal LengthWeight 23 lbsLength 30 inchesMounting Rings TMax 12/18/25mm Cemax Eyepieces and travel case included”"
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The most widely used research telescope on earth now comes with the most advanced optical system. Meade’s LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optical system like the Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) including NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can own similar optics to what the professionals use. The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS Primary Mirror Lock Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser Oversized Primary Mirror SmartDrive™ Smart Mount™ AutoStar® II and more. Plus the LX200-ACF comes with observatory-class optics and a Series 5000 26mm 5-Element Plössl eyepiece. The new LX200-ACF. It’s the biggest news in astronomy since well the LX200.The “advanced” in Advanced Coma-Free.A traditional Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) is a type of reflector that delivers a coma-free flat field of view via hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors. RC telescopes (from a variety of manufacturers) are found in most of the world’s top observatories and NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Because the mirrors in these telescopes have always been very expensive to make few amateur astronomers could enjoy them. Fortunately Meade engineers developed a radical new Advanced Coma Free design by combining a hyperbolic secondary mirror with a corrector-lens-and-spherical-primary-mirror combination that performs as one hyperbolic element. This ACF design produces a coma-free flat field of view that rivals traditional RC telescopes at a fraction of the cost. The design even eliminates diffraction spikes and improves astigmatism both of which are inherent in the traditional ACF design. When reviewing Meade’s LX400-ACF Advanced Coma Free Sky and Telescope magazine said “ [It] does indeed perform like a [Ritchey-Chrétien]. The difference between the off-axis images (compared to a Schmidt-Cassegrain) was dramatic to say the least.”f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Optics: Building from a classic RC design Meade has created a new design with the same coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter field that discerning astrophotographers and most professional observatories have come to expect from classic Ritchey-Chrétien optics. Meade’s Advanced Coma-Free system also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffractions spikes found in classical RCs. The LX200-ACF is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast with telescopes available in apertures of 8 inches 10 inches 12 inches and 16 inches.Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC™) increases total light tran+smission and image brightness by nearly 20% over Meade’s standard coatings. Objects such as stars galaxies and nebulae will appear significantly brighter.Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser allows you to obtain precise image focus with no image movement.Primary Mirror Lock locks the mirror in place during long-exposure astrophotography.Oversize Primary Mirror diameters are greater than their listed aperture (e.g. the diameter of the 8″ LX200-ACF is actually 8.25″). This additional 1/4″ yields a wide fully illuminated field-of-view.Smart Mount™ constantly refines pointing accuracy each time an object is centered and updated. Compatible with both equatorial and altazimuth mounts.Smart Drive™ provides permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) on both axes by learning and averaging error over the course of one or more training periods thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure photographs. PPEC is available on both axes and functions in both polar and altazimuth modes.Sony®GPS Receiver Sensor automatically inputs precise time date and geographical location to help quickly and precisely align the telescope.AutoAlign™ – Telescopes with Meade’s new AutoAlign come pre-aligned.They are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. AutoAlign picks two fail-proof alignment stars for you and places them right in your view-finder. Just center to fine tune your alignment and the wonders of the universe are at your fingertips.AutoStar® II controller features “Hot Keys” for quick access to a 145000 celestial object database. AutoStar II can be updated with the latest software upgrades guided tours and timely objects like comets free at meade.com.Coma Killer – What is coma? It’s not some sort of astronomical state of unconsciousness. It’s an optical aberration. Precisely defined coma is a distortion in which the image of a star cannot be focused to a point but takes on the shape of a comet.High-Precision Pointing - For ultra-precise pointing during astrophotography the HPP High-Precision Pointing function puts objects in the center of the field of view allowing quick easy location of deep-sky objects at the farthest limits of the telescope’s capability.
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Jims Mobile (JMI) RB-14.5 Reverse Binocular TelescopeFeaturesEase of Use (no bulky complicated or expensive mount just look down into the binocular to see the sky behind you)Six motors for adjusting inter-ocular (eye) spacing focusing and optical tube alignment with the touch of a buttonModified Reverse Crayford focusersFold-away motorcycle type handle bars for pointing the instrumentHandlebar and wheels for easy movement of the instrumentCompatible with MAX computersBattery operationJMI’s celebrated quality constructionSpecificationsType: Dual Newtonian reflectorsMount: Alt-Az moun attached to a pier mountMirrors: 14.5″ f/4.0 primary mirrors 3.5″ diagonal secondary mirrorsClearance Between Light Paths: 8″Eyepiece Spacing: Variable from 2″ to 3.25″Alignment: Motorized x and y axis for optical tube alignmentBinocular Weight: Approximately 155 lb.Pier Weight: Approximately 27 lb.Binocular Height: 61″ at Zenith (measured from top of binocular to bottom of tripod with binocular in vertical position)Binocular Length: 52″Binocular Width: 45″Binocular Depth: 22″Standard EquipmentTwo 2″ RCF-1 Focusers with Motors for motorized focusingTwo 30mm Wide Angle EyepiecesStar Pointer Finder ScopeBattery: 6vDC battery (includes AC charger)Built-In Handle Bars permit easy movement of the scope
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Coronado SolarMax 90 Dedicated TelescopeThe SolarMax 90 telescope is the largest H-A telescope ever to be mass-produced and is in use around the world from private observatories to professional research facilities. Noted for incredibly sharp contrasty H-Alpha views and stunning detail. Even when viewing with a single eyepiece the sun appears fully animated — even revealing hints of curvature. This effect is enhanced when used with bino-viewers. The SolarMax 90 telescope is compatible with most imaging systems and amateur astronomers have produced images that rival those gathered by multi-million dollar systems — just see the image gallery for proof.Fully-integrated Ha telescope 90mm apertureBlocking filter 30f/10 800mm Focal LengthWeight 23 lbsLength 30 inchesMounting Rings TMax 12/18/25mm Cemax Eyepieces and travel case included”"
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Coronado SolarMax 90 Dedicated TelescopeThe SolarMax 90 telescope is the largest H-A telescope ever to be mass-produced and is in use around the world from private observatories to professional research facilities. Noted for incredibly sharp contrasty H-Alpha views and stunning detail. Even when viewing with a single eyepiece the sun appears fully animated even revealing hints of curvature. This effect is enhanced when used with bino-viewers. The SolarMax 90 telescope is compatible with most imaging systems and amateur astronomers have produced images that rival those gathered by multi-million dollar systems — just see the image gallery for proof.Fully Integrated Ha telescope 90mm apertureBlocking filter 15f/10 800mm Focal LengthWeight 23 lbsLength 30 inchesMounting Rings TMax 12/18/25mm Cemax Eyepieces and Travel Case included”"
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The Fujinon 25 x 150 EDMT-SX ED Glass Without Mount Mil Spec Binoculars offer powerful magnification and precision imaging in one handy package. These binoculars are ideal for exacting observations in specialized fields!These large binoculars feature 150mm large-aperture objective lenses of the highest quality. The sharpest image is gathered from the ED lenses which have been treated with a multi-layer electron beam anti-reflection coating. The binoculars boast precise resolving power and superior light-condensing power and are backed by a one-year warranty.
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SolarMax Ca-K 90mm TelescopeIn order to complement our line of Hydrogen Alpha filters we are for the first time offering the Sun in a new light! This model telescope is based on our popular SolarMax 90 telescope design and its mechanical functions remain largely the same. However we have developed a filter system for this unique instrument that allows for the standard production of a Coronado Calcium K telescope.This instrument focuses on the transmission line of CaK centered at 393.4 nanometers. The thermally stable interference filters allow you to view the chromospheric network of ionized calcium emissions that are created when supergranualtion cells sweep through magnetic fields where they collect and strengthen. This emission line will not be visible by eye to all observers and the primary use of the SolarMax 90 CaK telescope is for imaging. What you will capture with this new instrument are plage active regions and magnetic storms in a layer of ionized calcium gas that appears in a violet/blue hue. This layer of gas is a cooler and lower level of the Chromosphere than one observes thru our H-Alpha filters and provides new information on solar activity and weather.As with all Coronado products you can be assured of safety quality value and superior performance. This new telescope has the exact dimensions and mechanical performance as our SolarMax 90 telescope in H-Alpha. Binoviewers are unlikely to work with the telescope at this time and the SolarMax 90 CaK has been designed with imaging as its primary purpose. CCD DSLR and most digital formats will be compatible with the SolarMax 70 CaK. Some will require adaptors that Coronado does not provide but are the same as ones used for night time imaging.Fully Integrated Ca-K telescope 90mm aperture800mm Focal LengthWeight 23 lbsLength 30 inchesClamshell Mounting Rings 25mm Cemax Eyepiece Sol Ranger and Travel Case included
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Bring professional-grade optics home with the Meade 16-Inch LX200R f/10 Advanced Ritchey-Chretian OTA with UHTC Coatings among the most widely used research telescopes on earth. This all-new model ideal for researchers and astronomy enthusiasts comes with Advanced Ritchey-Chretien optics found in virtually every observatory in the world as well as NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. This telescope builds upon the classic Ritchey-Chretien design to create coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter fields reduce astigmatism and eliminate diffraction spikes - all at a fraction of the cost of traditional RC format.With maximum practical visual power of 950x a Series 5000 26mm 5-Element Plossl eyepiece and 8×50mm viewfinder this scope is both versatile and powerful. Primary and secondary mirrors are crafted from durable grade-A Pyrex glass and the correcting plate and lens are made of water-white glass. The Ultra-High Transmission Coatings increase total light transmission and image brightness by up to 20 percent in comparison to standard coatings making stars and nebulae appear significantly brighter.Other features include a Sony GPS receiver sensor AutoAlign technology primary mirror lock 14-inch (406.4mm) aperture image-shift micro-focuser oversized primary mirror 40- to 50-inch variable tripod and more. Compatible with both equatorial and altazimuth mounts Smart Mount refines pointing accuracy each time an object is centered. Smart Drive provides permanent periodic error correction on both axes and the Auto Star II controller allows quick access to 145000 objects in the celestial database. This telescope weighs approximately 318 pounds with field tripod.This professional-grade telescope is crafted at Meade’s state-of-the-art facility in Irvine California. Originally founded in 1972 as a small start-up Meade Instruments Corporation is a world leader in both the design and manufacturing of telescopes for amateur astronomers. Meade combines innovation technological advances and a commitment to customer satisfaction product quality and value.
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NP127is Imaging System APO Refractor
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Peak performer!The CGE 1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is one of Celestron’s “top-of-the-line” astronomical instruments. When it’s used in visual mode you can see all Messier Catalog NGC IC and Caldwell objects. Used in the Fastar configuration for f/2 CCD imaging the CGE 1400 can display the faint detail of a telescope twice its aperture used visually. That means you’ll capture stunning images of the moon planets star clusters galaxies and nebulae for viewing later or for printing and display.Versatile instrumentThe optical tube assembly of the CGE 1400 weighs only 27.5 pounds meaning the telescope is still portable enough to be taken to dark skies. It also boasts more than three times the light-gathering power of an 8-inch telescope allowing you to see farther and fainter even in urban areas. This telescope is especially useful as a solid platform for long-exposure photgraphy with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment making it a serious scientific research tool for college astronomy programs or amateur astronomers alike. With sophisticated software features like Hibernate function too the CGE 1400 can maintain its star alignment night after night without needing to be re-aligned. That makes it an ideal instrument for a permanent observatory.High-performance featuresGerman equatorial provides superior stability Autoguider portPermanent periodic error correction and equatorial alignmentsXLT coatingsThe CGE 1400 comes with premium XLT coatings. These use state-of-the-art thin-film vacuum-deposition technology. To ensure consistent optical coatings of the highest quality the process is tightly monitored and controlled by highly trained technicians. Prior to coating each optical element is thoroughly cleaned and inspected to ensure proper adhesion of the films during the coating process. Materials used in our reflective and anti-reflective coatings including aluminum hafnium oxide titanium dioxide silicon dioxide and magnesium fluoride are the purest available exceeding 99.99 percent. The result is image clarity so stunning it must be seen to be believed. Standard accessories2-inch 40mm Plossl eyepiece (98X)2-inch star diagonal9×50 finderscope and mounting bracketCar battery adapterOperate from a PCNow Celestron Advanced CGE Series telescopes can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote software duplicates all of the functions and features of our NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more! You’ll find a GoTo system that’s precision accurate to 1.5 arcminutes and there’s a 40000-object database that includes 400 user-defined objects.Kit includes: NexRemote Software CD with license RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or laptop Serial-To-USB adapterShoot the planets with the Celestron NexImage Solar System Imager
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The newly designed high definition ED lens on the ED115S gives excellent performance with a short optical tube for easy handling. The new ED lenses feature brighter images from the shorter f/7.7 focal ratio to capture crisp pinpoint star images for your enjoyment. The new ED115S lenses are made with environmently friendly technologies free of hazardous lead that helps to support a cleaner global environment.The optical tube comes equipped with a metal carry handle for easy one-hand carrying.Sphinx SXD Mount Features:Solid Steel RA and DEX Axis shaftsNeedle Bearings180 Tooth Brass Worm Gear in both axesInteractive Starbook with a 4.7″ Color LCD Display - scrolls and zoom into detailed star charts with a built in speakerMount Capacity 50 lbs.Includes one 4.2 lb and one 8.2 lb counterweightWeight: 8.8 kg/ 19.4 lbsFull Go-To capabilities to over 22000 objectsUniversal GP Plate receiver allows many telescopes to mountCompletely upgradeable firmware and comet database
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