7,500+ items available from stock
Best price guarantee
Your partner for astronomy
Telescopes > Meade > StarNavigator NG > Meade Maksutov telescope MC 90/1250 StarNavigator NG 90 Mak AZ GoTo
Product no.: 54320

Maksutov telescope MC 90/1250 StarNavigator NG 90 Mak AZ GoTo

$ 530.00 incl. VAT, plus shipping costs
too expensive?
long-term
Product not available anymore + lead time

Product description

More about the series StarNavigator NG...

MC 90/1250 telescope:

This telescope is an ideal companion on trips and, as well as being an astronomical telescope it is suitable for use as a mirror spotting scope for nature watching. It is also suitable for children to take their very first steps in enjoying the night sky. This extremely compact telescope fits in virtually any hand luggage and this type is also known for its very high contrast image. With a 90mm aperture, this telescope is one of the smaller representatives of its type. The light gathering capacity is 165 times more than the naked eye alone (with a 7mm pupil). The saying 'the best telescope is one which you have with you' is very apt here, as hardly any other telescope is so easily transportable. Astronomically, this telescope has a lot to offer: the 1.3 arc seconds resolution means planets become beautiful objects to observe. Observing DSOs, such as the Orion Nebula, or scanning through the summer Milky Way is also a lot of fun. The telescope offers a suitable alternative to the usual scopes when used as a spotting scope for nature watching, and at a low price. Many classical spotting scopes only allow a fixed camera adapter at the higher end of the range at several hundred euros. This telescope is different: there are a wide range of adapters for nature photography available. The 1250mm focal length allows low-cost bird photography to be carried out for example. And of course for astrophotography it is possible to take exposures of the Moon. The sharpness of the image can be adjusted by use of a knob on the side of the 'scope which moves the primary mirror backwards of forwards. This mechanism allows a large range of focus which permits a wide range of different accessories to be used.

The advantages in a nutshell:

  • very compact telescope with long focal length and 90mm aperture
  • high contrast image
  • also suitable for nature watching and nature photography

Throughout the years, the StarNavigator Series has provided space admirers and amateur astronomers computerized GoTo telescope at a great price. The StarNavigator NG (Next Generation) Series takes this to the next level. Featuring an easy to operate, lightweight, and portable robotic mount with Meade’s AudioStar computer controller. This incredible AudioStar technology knows the night sky right out of the box. Turn it on, and after a brief alignment procedure, your telescope is ready to take you on a guided tour of the night skies best objects. With Audiostars 30,000 object database and over 4 hours of audio presentations built-in the electronics, you can learn about the objects you’re viewing. It’s like having a professional astronomer with you at the telescope!

The StarNavigator NG includes a light-weight aluminum frame, advanced electronics, internal clock, external power connector, vixen dovetail receiver and full height adjustable aluminum tripod allowing comfortable viewing from either a seated or standing position. Powered by 8 AA batteries (user-supplied) or external power you will see more objects in a single night than Galileo saw in his lifetime.

The AudioStar handheld control provides a database of 30,000 astronomical objects. Once aligned to the night sky, AudioStar can position the telescope to point to any of these objects and centre them in the eyepiece - of course only if the object is above the horizon. The GoTo functionality is supplemented by additional features, such as guided tours, position display and connection to a PC.

A special feature of the AudioStar controller is its built-in speaker. The built-in Astronomer Inside technology provides over four hours of audio commentary (in English only). The built-in astronomer will relate interesting information about astronomical objects located in the field of view!

Easy Align - the computer control must be aligned with the actual night sky at the beginning of each observing session. Aligning this telescope is particularly simple - after entering the location and the orientation for north, the telescope consecutively slews to two bright stars. These must be simply centred in the eyepiece and the adjustment is complete and the telescope is now aligned.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
  • We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
Maksutov
Aperture (mm)
90
Focal length (mm)
1250
Aperture ratio (f/)
13,9
Resolving capacity
1,28
Limit value (mag)
11,6
Light gathering capacity
170
Max. useful magnification
180
Tube construction
Full tube

Focuser


Connection ( to eyepiece)
1,25"
Type of build
Internal
Gear reduction
without

Mount


Battery compartment
yes
Type of build
Single tine
GoTo control
yes
Motors
yes
Power supply
12
Mounting type
Azimuthal

GoTo control


Database
30.000
GPS
no
Hand Controller
AudioStar
Software
AudioStar
Alignment method
Easy Align

Tripod


Accessory plate
yes
Type
Tripod
Material
Aluminium

Included accessories


Deviating optics
1.25", 90° star diagonal
Prism rail
Vixen-Style
Finder scope
Star diagonal<p>
Dew Shield
no

General


Series
StarNavigator NG
Total weight (kg)
5,6

Area of application


Astrophotography
no (Moon & Planets)
Moon & Planets
yes
Nature Observation
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
no
Observatories
no

Miscellaneous


Battery type
Mignon (AA, LR6)

Recommended accessories

Telescope accessories > Barlow & Erecting Lenses (3)
Barlow Lens

Omegon 1.25'', 2X, 3 Element Barlow eyepiece

$ 99.00*
Telescope accessories > Cables & power supplies (6)

Meade 12V car battery cable (7.5m) for car cigarette lighter socket

$ 48.90*
Telescope accessories > Other (5)
Carry case

Omegon carry case for 5" tubes/lenses

$ 99.00*
Eyepieces (3)

Omegon Suitcase with eyepieces and accessories

$ 199.00*
Filters > Nebulae filters (5)
Filters

Omegon Filters Nebula/ city light filter 1.25 ''

$ 39.90*
Filters > Other (3)
Filters

Omegon Filters Moon filter 1.25"

$ 19.90*
Astrophotography > Camera mounts (4)

Omegon Easypic Universal Smartphone Adapter

$ 129.00*
Mountings & accessories (1)

Meade Vibration Isolation Pads

$ 97.00*
Observatories (1)

Omegon Tent observatory

$ 189.00*
Media (3)

John Wiley & Sons Astronomy For Dummies

$ 24.90*
Outdoor > Lamps (3)
Astronomy torch

Explore Scientific Astronomy torch Astro R-Lite

$ 18.90*
Outdoor > Other (1)

Omegon aluminium case, large

$ 89.00*
Astronomy (1)
Amici prism

Omegon 1,25'' Amici Prism 90°

$ 169.00*
Globes & Maps (1)
Continental map

Oculum Verlag Sky Quality Map Europe

$ 18.90*
Solar Observation > Solar Filters (3)
Filters

Meade Filters Glass Solar Filter 450 ID 114MM

$ 237.00*
Maintenance & Cleaning > Lens cleaners (3)

Omegon 7-in-1 lens cleaning set

$ 19.90*
Maintenance & Cleaning > Other (2)

Omegon microfibre cleaning cloth 20cm x 20cm

$ 4.90*
Miscellaneous (2)

Star In A Star Moon Hat

$ 17.90*

*All prices include VAT plus shipping costs.

Meade Maksutov telescope MC 90/1250 StarNavigator NG 90 Mak AZ GoTo
AudioStar

Customer reviews

There are no customer reviews for this product yet.

Compose your own review

Do you have specific questions about your order or products? Please contact our customer service!