Optical Tube
114mm aperture
F/8.7 focal ratio
1000mm focal length
Newtonian reflector optical design
Highly-reflective aluminum-coated mirrors improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast
Resolution: 1.22 arcsec, Rayleigh; 1.02 arc sec, Dawes
1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
NexStar+ Hand Controller
Simple and intuitive menu-driven button interface
4000 object database
Database Includes: Moon and planets; variable and double stars; IC, Caldwell, Messier, NGC and SAO catalogs; and constellations
99 programmable user-defined objects, including land-based objects
Expanded information on over 100 objects
'Identify' feature used to identify an unknown object in the field of view, or to find other celestial objects that are close to the objects currently being observed
Alignment Procedures: Sky Align, Auto Two-Star, Two-Star, One-Star, Solar System Align
Sky Align Alignment: Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope tells you what the objects are
'Sky Tour' generates a list of the best objects currently visible
'Constellation Tour' allows the user to take a tour of all the best objects within a particular constellation
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar
Nine Slew Speeds: 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
Anti-backlash compensation programs-out play common in gear systems
Two-line/16 character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
19 red fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Mount and Tripod
Mount:
Motorized single-arm alt-az
Dual-axis DC servo motors with encoders to improve accuracy, 0.691 arc sec resolution
Dovetail plate and saddle make set up and breakdown quick and easy without tools
Integrated button level aids in set up
Runs on eight user-supplied AA batteries
- Tripod:
Adjustable-height for easy use by most people
Tray for accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and flashlights
Tray locks into place to add stability to tripod
Hand controller holder can be moved to avoid cord-wrap during long tracking sessions
Spiked feet provide additional stability in rough or soft ground
