Meade NG60-SM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope 60mm

Description

 

The world's top astronomers got started with a telescope just like this one - and so will you.  A quality refracting telescope for land or sky viewing.  Perfect for observing Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon and land objects.

A first look at the rings of Saturn or the crators of the Moon can inspire a lifetime of exploration.  Go to any star party anywhere in the world and you'll see more Meade telescopes than any other.

 

Comes with AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software on DVD

 

AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition software will help you learn the night sky.  It displays more than 10,000 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulas.  You can even print out star charts and plan your observing sessions.  It operates on any Windows based PC.  Also includes instructional  videos.  You'll be up and running in no time.  The universe is waiting.

 

Features:

 

• Slow motion Controls on Both Axes - Find and track objects easily with precision controls
• Includes Red Dot Projection Viewfinder - For easy acquisition of quide stars while star-hopping for celestial targets.
• Heavy Duty Steel Tube Tripod - Provides a rock solid platform for viewing
• 9mm and 25mm Eyepieces includes
• 1.25 inch Star Diagonal

 

SUPPLIER SKU: 20221 Dimensions & Specifications

Recommended Usage

Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets

Features

Alt-Az Mount

Brand

Meade

Finderscope

Red Dot

Telescopes Series

Meade Starter Telescopes

Optical Design

Refractor

Aperture

60mm

Focal Length

700mm

Focal Ratio

f/11.7

Mount Design

Altazimuth

Eyepiece 1

9mm (78x)

Eyepiece 2

25mm (28x)

Highest Useful Magnification

150x

Star Diagonal

1.25 inch

User Level

For Kids , For the Beginner