Description
Highlights
- 10" f/8 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 2032mm focal length
- StarLock automatic guider and AutoStar II GOTO system included
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Internal Crayford style focuser with 7:1 reduction and zero image shift
- Includes 26mm Super plossl, 1.25" diagonal mirror, 8x50 finderscope, and heavy-duty Giant Field Tripod
Best for viewingFainter deep sky
Best for imagingSolar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
Astro-imaging capabilityLunar, planetary & long exposure
User levelAdvanced
Optical designAdvanced Coma-Free (ACF)
Optical diameter254mm
Focal length2032mm
Focal ratiof/8.0
Finder scope magnification8x
Finder scope lens diameter50mm
EyepiecesSuper Plossl 26.0mm (1.25")
Magnification with included eyepieces78x
Resolving power0.46arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification36x
Highest useful magnification300x
Highest theoretical magnification500x
Limiting stellar magnitude14.7
Optical qualityDiffraction limited
Finder scope8x50
FocuserInternal
Diagonal degrees1.25" 90° Mirror Star
Mount typeAltazimuth
Computerized compatibilityGo-To included
Number of objects in database145,000
Tracking ratesSidereal, Solar and Lunar
Motor speedsUp to 8 degrees/sec
Motor typeDC Servo motors with encoders
Power requirement12-volt DC - 5A (tip positive)
PECYes
GPSIncluded
Backlash compensationYes
Setting circlesElectronic, via the hand controller
Available portsRS-232, Aux, autoguider
Tube materialAluminum
Tripod materialAluminum & Steel
Tripod leg diameter3.00 in.
Weight, optical tube62.0 lbs.
Weight, mount/tripod50.0 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled112.0 lbs.
Additional included accessoriesAutoStar II hand controller
Other featuresInternal zero-shift Crayford style focuser, Starlock automatic guider
WarrantyTwo year