Bushnell now manufacturers a NorthStar Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with the incredibly popular "GoTo" capacities. The Schmidt-Cassegrain design has become the most popular in amateur astronomy because they are the masters of compromise. They're not unwieldy like a refractor, nor do they require the cleaning regimen of a Newtonian reflector. They instead have great optics, a relatively wide field of view, and a good ratio of light gathering per dollar.
After a simple alignment procedure, the user merely tells the scope where to go amongst its 20,000 object database. Everything needed to begin enjoyable viewing immediately is included in the package.
Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
Optical Lens Diameter | 3.5" / 090 mm |
Focal Length | 47.2" / 1250 mm |
Focal Ratio | f/13.0 |
Maximum Useful Magnification | 210x |
Resolving Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Optical Tube Dimensions | Length: 9.5" / 24.1 cm |
Mount Type | Altazimuth (motorized) |
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25" |
Finderscope | 1x LED Starpointer |
Tripod | Fullsize aluminum |
Motor | Yes |
GO-TO Capability | Yes |
PC Compatible | No |
Power Source | One 9-volt alkaline battery |
Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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