Orion StarMax 90mm Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Kit, with Eyepiece, Tripod & Mount

The Orion StarMax 90mm Equatorial Mak-Cass Telescope features metallic-burgundy aluminum tube which measures just 11" in length, yet it houses star-grabbing 90mm-diameter Maksutov-Cassegrain optics. Swinging over to the Lagoon Nebula, it looks big even at 50x with the included 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece (1.25") and the splatters of stars sparkling within it delight your friends as each steps up for a peek. Then, using the 6x20 correct-image finder scope, you aim the scope toward that faint fuzzy patch in Hercules.

Its long, 1250mm focal length (f/13.9) gives the StarMax 90 EQ serious magnifying power - up to 200x with optional eyepieces. The fully multi-coated front lens allows maximum light transmission. The optics are precision-aligned (collimated) at the factory and will never need further adjustment. Metal front and rear castings and a rubber-coated metal focus knob are further examples of the tube assembly's quality components. With the StarMax 90 EQ you get a complete observing package that includes the portable, German-type EQ-1 equatorial mounting.

Its aluminum tripod has a new, hinged center tri-brace for easier setup and takedown and a larger accessory tray. Tracking the motion of celestial objects requires a mere turn of the manual slow-motion control. Or, an optional electronic drive can be installed for automatic tracking. You also get a 90° mirror star diagonal, front lens cap and a deluxe carrying case that holds the tube assembly and accessories. For terrestrial observing, it's easy to uncouple the tube assembly from the EQ mount and pop it on any camera tripod.