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Maksutov telescope MC 102/1356 DS 2102 GoTo

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Product description

The DS2000 mount:

You get a fully-fledged GoTo system, whose built-in computer already knows the night sky for you. After a quick alignment procedure, the mount is immediately able take you on a tour of the universe. So you can learn about more objects in a single night than Galileo did during his entire life. Observe planets such as Jupiter and Saturn, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and much more. Advanced microprocessor technology and the latest electromechanical design allow silky smooth movement in altitude and azimuth. The already built-in AutoStar computer, with over 1,500 pre-programmed celestial objects, guarantees you a lot of fun with your observing and all these objects can be found by the mount immediately. Simply select an object on the screen and the mount will slew to it.

Included in delivery:

  • single-arm fork mount with motors on both axes
  • aluminium tripod with accessory tray
  • AutoStar GoTo control with over 1500 objects
  • AutoStar software suite and DVD with video guide (English)
  • StarNavigator Sky software for Windows PCs, with over 10,000 celestial objects

MAK-102
Transportable Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope on new-designed GoTo mount
The new MAK-102 is a fully GoTo telescope. Its onboard computer knows the night sky. After a short alignment procedure, your telescope will be ready to take you on a tour of the universe. You will see more objects in one night than Galileo saw in a lifetime. See planets like Saturn and Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and more.

  • Large 102mm diameter Maksutov-Cassegrain optics captures more light for brighter images and greater detail
  • Two Premium 31.7mm(1.25") Super Plössl Eyepieces for superior long eye relief and an expansive wide visual field
  • Includes Red-dot projection viewfinder for easy acquisition of guide stars while star-hopping between celestial targets
  • AutoStar Suite" Astronomer Edition amazing planetarium software and instructional Video will teach you the night sky and how to use your telescope
  • Assembles in minutes

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
Maksutov
Aperture (mm)
102
Focal length (mm)
1356
Aperture ratio
13,29
Resolving capacity
1,13
Limit value (mag)
11,8
Light gathering capacity
210
Max. useful magnification
204

Eyepiece holder


Type of build
ETX thread
Connection ( to eyepiece)
1,25"

Mount


Mounting type
Azimuthal
Type of build
DS2000
GoTo control
yes
Power supply
12
Power consumption (mA)
1200
Tracking
yes

GoTo control


Database
1400
Software
AutoStar #494
GoTo Language
English

Tripod


Material
Synthetic material
Type
Tripod

Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces
SP 26mm, SP 9,7mm
Software
CarteDuCiel
Finder scope
Red dot finder

General


Series
DS2000

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
not recommended
Nature observation
yes
Astrophotography
no
Sun
not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
yes
Experienced amateurs
no

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