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Meade 114EQ-AR 114mm (4.5") Equatorial Reflector
LARGE
APERTURE MANUAL TELESCOPES - Because the earth rotates once on its axis
every 24 hours, celestial objects move rapidly through the telescopic
field, particularly at higher powers. The equatorial mount of the Meade
114EQ-AR greatly facilitates object tracking, simply by manually
turning one or both of the control cables.
The large
114mm-diameter mirror of this model gathers 361% more light than 60mm
telescopes. Fainter, more distant objects can be seen in far greater
detail. The beginning amateur who intends to use a manual telescope on
a regular basis will find the equatorial mount to be a valuable
investment.
Features:
114mm Aperture (4.5")
Focal Length - 910mm
Focal Ratio - f/8.0
Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
Equatorial Mount w/Slow Motion Controls
Setting Circles
Latitude Control w/Scale
Two 1.25" Eyepieces - 9mm and 25mm
Red Dot Viewfinder
Aluminum Tripod w/Accessory Shelf
Astronomical Software and Instructional DVD
Meade Reflector Telescope

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