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HOT NEW PRODUCT NOW IN STOCK. It WAS worth the wait!! Shipping now. Comes with free compass and free book 'Skygazing With a Telescope' by Robin Scagell. Dedicated Widescreen accessory kit available £149.95 (a £250 value) "The telescope is optically very good, giving clear, sharp images; a particularly strong point is the sturdiness of the mounting for the price, and the whole instrument is easy to use. Recommended to the serious amateur. Endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS The highly-acclaimed Skymax-127 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA excels for high-power Lunar and Planetary observations, double-star observations, as well as being suitable for terrestrial daytime observations. The Skymax-127 features a compact but extremely powerful, high-contrast, high-resolution diffraction-limited optical system. High-transmission multi-coatings are employed on all optical surfaces for optimum 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): x60, x120, x150, x300
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.81)
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
- X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with Camera Adaptor)
- 6x30 Finderscope
- 1.25"/31.7mm Star Diagonal
- Multi-Coated Optics
- 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
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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