Meade ETX 125 ATC Autostar Telescope

With the ETX-125 AT, Jupiter's cloud belts are observable at a significantly heightened level of detail, with whirls and festoons and the Great Red Spot readily visible as they transit the planet's disc; the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings is routinely seen, as are additional features of the planet's surface, even under less than perfect seeing conditions.

Key Features More light-collecting area permits a much broader range of astronomical study Larger aperture enables the observation of galaxies and nebulae in much wider extension and permits the resolution of celestial objects The entire listing of 110 objects is now not only visible, but, in addition, every object takes on a readily discernible structure Aluminum fork mount with electric slow-motion controls, sets circles and locks on both axes Electronic control panel; 9-speed dual-axis motor drive system with #497 Autostar controller Specs Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical diameter: 138 mm (5.43 inches) Focal length: 1900mm F/ratio: f/15 Optical coatings: MgF2; standard aluminum/SiO Mounting type: Fork type; double tine Dimensions: 19" L x 8.9" W x 10.8" H Tripod: #884 Deluxe Field Tripod Eyepieces: Super Plossl 26 mm Software: Meade Autostar Computer Controller Learn More: Maksutov-Cassegrain Optics Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes produce superlative, diffraction-limited optical performance and resolution. Optics so high in contrast, image brightness, and resolution that the EXT-125AT model often outperforms many telescopes of larger apertures. Learn More: Focal Length Focal length is the distance from the lens or primary mirror to the focal point. For example, a telescope that has a 1,000 mm focal length features twice the power of a model that has a 500 mm focal length, but only half the field of view.