Celestron AstroMaster 90EQ Refractor
Celestron AstroMaster 90EQ Telescope: Precision Meets Simplicity in Stargazing Explore the night sky with ease using the Celestron AstroMaster 90EQ Telescope, an ideal choice for astronomers who appreciate both precision...
Celestron AstroMaster 90EQ Telescope: Precision Meets Simplicity in Stargazing
Explore the night sky with ease using the Celestron AstroMaster 90EQ Telescope, an ideal choice for astronomers who appreciate both precision and simplicity. This telescope features a manual German equatorial mount, equipped with setting circles, allowing accurate tracking and location of various celestial objects. Its adjustable, full-height steel tripod, complete with a deluxe accessory tray, offers a stable and versatile observing platform.
The 90EQ model is renowned for its quick and easy no-tool setup, making it convenient for spontaneous stargazing sessions. It comes bundled with a set of valuable accessories, including a 20mm and a 10mm eyepiece for different magnification levels, an erect image diagonal for comfortable viewing, and a finderscope to easily pinpoint celestial objects.
Additionally, the package includes a complimentary download of Celestron’s Starry Night Basic Software. This premier astronomy software package enhances your stargazing experience with a vast 36,000 object database, printable sky maps, and enhanced 3D images of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies. It's an invaluable tool for planning your observing sessions and expanding your astronomical knowledge. The AstroMaster 90EQ is not just a telescope; it’s a window to the cosmos, offering bright and clear views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more.
Specifications
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Refractor |
| Aperture: | 90mm (3.54") |
| Focal Length: | 1000mm (39.37") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/11 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (.78") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 50x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (.4") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 100x |
| Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
| Finderscope: | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: | Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25" |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 213x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 13x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12.3 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.55 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 1.29 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 165x |
| Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated |
| Optical Tube Length: | 770mm (30.3") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 90mm (3.54") |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 4.4 lb (2 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CG-3 Dovetail bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type: | CG-3 Equatorial |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 9.3 lbs (4.24 kg) includes weight of mount |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-3 saddle plate |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 13.7 lbs (6.21 kg) |
| Included Items: | Optical tube Tripod and mount (preassembled) 20mm and 10mm eyepiece Red-dot finderscope Manual |
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| California Residents |
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Software and Documentation