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Meade Polaris 90mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope Kit
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  • A 90mm refracting telescope with 1000mm Focal Length
  • Features a stable Equatorial mount with slow-motion controls, making it easy to track celestial objects as they move across the night sky
  • Comes with three eyepieces that provide low, medium and high-powered magnification for viewing a wide range of objects (Moon, planets, or land) plus a red dot finder and a 2x Barlow lens also to double the magnification - essentially like having 6 different eyepieces!
  • This telescope kit includes extra value-packed accessories for a fun stargazing experience, including a planisphere, moon map, and moon filter
  • Bonus Autostar Suite Astronomer Edition Software download available - with over 10,000 celestial objects displayed (Windows PC only)


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Item #  21508b
Mfg Model #  916003

The Polaris 90mm Telescope has a 90mm aperture and focal length of 1000mm (f/11.1). The stable Equatorial mount includes slow-motion control cables that allow for easy and quick viewing across different directions. The telescope includes accessories such as a Red-Dot Viewfinder, 2x Barlow Lens, and three eyepieces that provide varying levels of magnification. This gives you the versatility of both narrow and wide fields of view. The Polaris 90mm comes complete with everything you need to view the wonders of the night sky the first time out. When fully assembled, the Polaris 90mm weighs approximately 18 lbs.

Each Polaris telescope also comes with AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software available as a download. This bonus planetarium software will help you learn the night sky and displays more than 10,000 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Furthermore, the Polaris Refractor Series telescopes are perfect for the observer who views both astronomical and terrestrial objects - meaning, you can observe objects in both the sky and on land using the included 90 degree erect-image diagonal.

In addition to the standard accessories, this telescope kit includes bonus accessories that will enhance your observing experience. The kit includes a StarTarget Planisphere to help identify constellations in the sky, a moon map to locate and observe specific lunar features, and a neutral density moon filter to boost the contrast of the lunar surface while lowering glare and providing a comfortable view.

The Polaris Series telescopes come in a variety of apertures including 114mm and 127mm reflectors. These telescopes deliver bright and clear images with the greatest detail and enables observation of the craters of the Moon, Saturn's rings, and even Jupiter's surface. Meade's Polaris telescopes are perfect for the astronomer who wishes to manually observe and discover the night sky with ease.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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  • Best for viewing
    Lunar & planetary
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Optical design
    Refractor
  • Optical diameter
    90mm
  • Focal length
    900mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/10.0
  • Coatings
    Fully coated
  • Eyepieces
    Kellner 26.0mm,6.3mm (1.25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    38x, 159x
  • Resolving power
    115.80arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    13x
  • Highest useful magnification
    180x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    180x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    12.5
  • Front-end outside tube diameter
    4.10 in.
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    Reflex sight
  • Focuser
    1.25" Rack-and-pinion
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar & planetary
  • Dovetail bar system
    Yes
  • Computerized compatibility
    Not compatible
  • Polar-axis scope
    Not available
  • Tripod material
    Aluminum & Steel
  • Length of optical tube
    38.5 in.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    18.0 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    Moon filter and moon map, StarTarget planisphere
  • Other features
    26mm, 9mm and 6.3mm MA 1.25" eyepieces, Red Dot Finder, 2x Barlow
  • Warranty
    Two year

Meade Polaris 90mm Refractor
EQ mount and tripod
Three 1.25" eyepieces (26mm, 9mm, 6.3mm)
2x Barlow lens, 1.25"
90 degree erect-image star diagonal
Red-dot finder scope
StarTarget planisphere
Moon map
Moon filter
Two slow-motion cables
Counterweight shaft
Counterweight
Accessory tray
Quick-start guide

Orders received by 1pm Eastern Standard Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $0.00
Standard Delivery to Canada: $90.00
3 Day Delivery: $160.00
2 Day Delivery: $160.00
Next Day Delivery: $195.00

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