The Meade ETX-80AT refractor telescope features a compact design and easy-to-use computerized pointing. Light weight so you can take it anywhere.

Features

• Compact design for ultimate portability
• Computerized goto mount eliminates the difficulty of locating objects
• Wide field of view
• Includes "The Beginners Guide to Using Telescopes" written by our knowledgeable staff.

Telescope Specifications

• Aperture: 80mm (3.1")
• Focal length: 400mm (15.7")
• Focal ratio: f/5
• Optical system: Refractor, Fraunhofer doublet
• Multi-coated optics
• Faintest Stellar Magnitude Visible: 11.5
• 26mm (15x) and 9.7mm (41x) Plossl oculars (1.25")
• Built-in flip-mirror
• Rear cell threaded for ETX accessories

Mount and Tripod Specifications

• Dual-arm fork mount
• Mount attaches to tripod with two thumbscrews
• Adjustable height steel-leg tripod
• Convenient carry case for tripod

Computer Drive Specifications

• Autostar 494 Controller with over 4,000 object database, flash upgradeable
• Two line, 16 character LCD display with red LED backlight
• 9 different slew speeds: 2x (0.008°/sec), 8x (0.033°/sec), 16x (0.067°/sec), 32x (0.13°/sec), 64x (0.27°/sec), 0.5°, 1°, 2°, max (dependent on battery power)
• Interfaces:
• Auxillary
• RS-232 using the auxillary port w/ optional electronic cable
• Autostar Suite Astronomers Edition planetarium software helps you learn the night sky and control Autostar telescopes (requires a Windows compatible PC, DVD-Rom drive)
• Powered by 6x AA cell batteries stored internally (not included)
• Battery Life: 20 hours (aprox)

System Specifications

• Optical tube and mount weight: 3.5kg (7.7lbs)
• Tripod weight: 2kg (4.4lbs)
• Total weight: 5.5kg (12.1lbs)
• Color: Blue tube, Black mount
• Meade 1 Year Warranty