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HOT NEW PRODUCT!! (Due October, 2007). Supplied with FREE Compass!! The Explorer-130P OTA has already been heaped with much praise and accolade by the media and astronomy press for its excellent Parabolic optics. It is highly recommended for the beginner or experienced observer wanting excellent results, from a telescope of decent aperture and of manageable proportions. Whether your interest is Deep-Sky, the Moon and Planets, or a combination of both, the Explorer-130P offers excellent all-round diffraction-limited performance. The new SupaTrakTM Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount is a heavier-duty version of the standard Auto-Tracking mount, designed to carry heavier OTA's. This mounting, with its built-in dual-axis multi-speed Servo motors is ideal for both Astronomical & Terrestrial use. In Astronomical mode, after following the simple set-up procedure, the mount is capable of tracking astronomical objects automatically. The fully motorised mount is convenient, practical, lightweight and easy to set-up and is ideal for both beginners and experienced users alike. Overall this is a sizzling telescope package offering a truly phenomenal, ground-breaking combination of quality, performance and value for money. Specifications: - Magnifications (with optics supplied): x26, x52, x65, x130
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
- X2 Barlow Lens
- Red Dot Finder
- 1.25"/31.7mm Star Diagonal
- SupaTrakTM Heavy-Duty Motorised Multi-Speed Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount
- Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
- Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
- 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
- 30% more Light Gathering than 114mm
The Auto-Tracking telescope is an evolutionary alt-azimuth mount that allows automatic tracking of celestial objects without complicated add-ons. It can be used not only for astronomy but for terrestrial applications as well. It is fast to set-up and very simple and easy to use. Highly recommended for the first-time buyer. Auto-Tracking Mount Features:- Ideal for both Astronomical & Terrestrial Use
- Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
- Powerful DC Servo Motor
- Hand Control to Command the Motor
- Choice of 1x, 4x or 8x Sidereal Rate Speeds in "Tracking on" mode
- Choice of 32x Slow, 64x Medium or 800x High-Speed Alt-Azimuth Slewing in "Tracking off" mode, for Astronomical & Terrestrial Use
- North & Level Start Position for Astronomical Auto-Tracking Feature
- Clear Latitude Scale
- Lightweight & Portable
- Simple and Easy to Use
(n.b. Cruise button on handset has no function for Auto-Tracking Series)
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