AC 90/900 Polaris EQ Telescope

The Polaris telescopes Meade offers small and medium-sized optics with numerous accessories in a equatorial mount at a very good price.

In mounts of this type, one of the axes is aligned with the North Star (Polaris). Thus, the telescope only needs to rotate continuously on one axis to compensate for the Earth's rotation. In addition to being convenient, this makes it easier to navigate the sky with the help of a celestial chart.

Tracking is carried out manually through an accessible wheel that is attached to a flexible shaft . A separately available motor can also be fitted.

And to provide them with greater stability, all Polaris telescopes are supplied with a steel tube tripod .

The optical system AC 90/900:

This optical system is equipped with a achromatic objective. The combination of two lenses corrects most chromatic errors. During observation, there are not as many disturbing colour fringes as with conventional Fraunhofer refractors. aperture ratio of 1 : 10 It also supports this effect. Overall, it's an ideal instrument for beginners embarking on their first astronomical excursions into the heavens. Even children quickly learn to operate this simple optical system. Discover a new world that beckons you at night.

The advantages at a glance:

• hardly any chromatic errors
• easy to handle, even for children
• compact tube, easy to transport

Lens telescopes like this one are also Perfect for children , as they can enjoy deep, focused views through the eyepiece at the end of the tube without a ladder. Plus, it's intuitive to use and requires no adjustments. This is an ideal telescope for beginners and the whole family!

The EQ-1 equatorial mount with adjusted counterweights. Only with this type of mount is it possible to track an astronomical object exactly. Through the Practical flexible trees , you can synchronize the movement of an object with the visual field.

Optionally available: DVD with AutoStar Suite® Astronomer Edition software . This Windows program includes over 10,000 celestial objects for planning your observations and even printing celestial charts.

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