Meade Polaris 80mm (3.2") 900mm f/11.3 German Equatorial Refractor Telescope, Red Dot Viewfinder, Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, MA6.3, MA9, MA26 Eyepieces

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Meade Polaris 80mm Specifications

  • Optical Tube Des4

    80mm (3.2") aperture refractor telescope with dovetail

  • Focal Length

    900mm (f/11.3)

  • Mount Type

    German Equatorial with slow-motion controls

  • Setting Ordes

    Two (2) axis - RA and DEC

  • Latitude Control

    Includes scale

  • Optical Coatings

    Fully coated glass

  • Focuser

    Rack and Pinion

  • Diagonal

    90 degree. erect image

  • Barlow Lens

    2X

  • Vlewflnder

    Red Dot

  • Tripod

    Pro-assembled fun-height stainless-steel tube legs

  • Accessory Tray

    Quick locking design

  • Dimensions

    900 x 870 x 1375mm / 35.43 x 34.25 x 54.13"

  • Weight

    8.14kg / 17.94lbs

  • UPC Code

    709942996937

About Meade Polaris 80mm

The Meade Polaris 80mm (3.2") 900mm f/11.3 German Equatorial Refractor Telescope is a perfect sized refractor for the beginner astronomer and comes with basic accessories and optics to make the first stargazing experience a memorable one! Due to the refracting optical design, it serves as both an astronomical and terrestrial telescope.

The equatorial mount included has slow motions controls for easy tracking of the night sky and Meade has also included 3 eyepieces of different magnifications with purchase of the Meade Polaris 80mm Refractor Telescope. As an added bonus, the AutoStar Suite Astronomy Planetarium DVD (Windows PC only) has over 10,000 celestial objects included and the end user can print star charts.

Meade Polaris 80mm Features

  • Telescope comes complete with everything you need to view the wonders of the night sky the first time out
  • 80mm (3.2") Refracting Telescope delivers bright and detailed images that is perfect for viewing both land and celestial objects
  • Features a stable equatorial mount with slow motion controls that makes it easy to track celestial objects as they move across the night sky
  • Comes with 3 eyepieces that provide low, medium and high powered magnification for viewing a wide range of objects (Moon, planets, or land)

Key Features

  • Telescope comes complete
  • Features a stable equatorial mount
  • Comes with 3 eyepieces that provide low, medium & high powered magnification

What's in the box:

  • Meade Polaris 80mm (3.2) 900mm f/11.3 German Equatorial Refractor Telescope
  • Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
  • German Equatorial Mount with Slow Motion Controls
  • Setting Circles
  • Latitude Control with Scale
  • MA6.3 & MA9 & MA26 Eyepieces
  • 2X Barlow
  • 90deg. Erect Image Diagonal
  • Red Dot Viewfinder
  • Adjustable Height Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
  • Astronomical Software and Instructional DVD
  • Meade 1 Year Limited Warranty