Meade Polaris 130mm German Equatorial Reflector Telescope Inc
MotorDrive

Product Description

This Meade Polaris 130mm Telescope, with included Motor Drive, has a 130mm aperture & focal length of 650mm (f/5). The stable Equatorial Mount

Includes:: slow-motion control cables that allow for easy & quick viewing across different directions. With the included accessories such as a Red-Dot Viewfinder, 2x Barlow Lens, & 3 Eyepieces that provide varying levels of magnification, this will give you versatility with short & long range distances. The Polaris 130mm comes complete with everything you need to view the wonders of the night sky the first time out. When fully assembled, the Polaris 130mm weighs Approx. 26.4 lbs.

With the motor drive attached & turned on, the telescope can move at the sidereal rate to track any celestial object & keep it centered in the telescopic field. With the variable speed adjustment, you can quickly & easily change the tracking speed to track the moon, planets, or stars. With the Polaris EQ mount properly aligned to the pole, (see telescope instruction manual) the motor drive will keep the object in the field of view for 10 to 20 minutes before re-centering is required. Compatible with both Northern Hemisphere & South Hemisphere operation. Direction of tracking is controlled via a convenient N/S switch on the motor housing. Once installed, the RA motor drive may be left permanently attached to the telescope. Requires a single standard 9V battery (included) which will last many enjoyable observing sessions, Approx. 40 hours total run time.

Each Polaris telescope also comes with Auto Star Suite Astronomer Edition Software on DVD. This bonus DVD will help you learn the night sky & displays more than 10, 000 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies, & nebulae.

The Polaris Series telescopes come in a variety of apertures including 70mm, 80mm & 90mm refractors as well as 114mm, 127mm & 130mm reflectors. The 70mm & 80mm models feature a smaller style while 90mm & above get a larger design. These telescopes deliver bright & clear images with the greatest detail & enables observation of the craters of the Moon, Saturn