This telescope is ideal for backyard astronomy enthusiasts. Simply align the telescope with the North Star, choose the object you want to see on the handheld controller, and the computerized mount does the rest. With an incredible 150mm (6") primary mirror and a huge 1400mm focal length, this powerful telescope is the perfect high magnification scope for planetary observations. With its "short tube" design, this 6-inch scope packs a built-in corrector lens that provides a longer focal length -- and that means huge magnifications. So, from your own backyard, you'll see tremendous heart pounding detail when viewing even the Moon. You can see planetary features like the rings of Saturn, the polar caps on Mars, and the moons of Jupiter. In dark skies you'll see distant nebulae and galaxies, as well. This package comes with a high-quality film solar filter that fits over the end of your telescope. Observe the sun from behind the protection of this .002" filter, which blocks 99.999% of sunlight and has a ND5 rating. You can also use it to capture great photos through your telescope. Of course this special filter isn't just for observing the eclipse. Use it to check out solar flares, sunspots, aculae, and solar granulation, as well. This simple accessory easily transforms this 90mm cassegrain into a solar scope, just slip it over the end of the tube and secure in place with the thumbscrew. The patented design of the iOptron SmartStar-E Alt-Azimuth Mount, a.k.a. The Cube, is probably the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit. In addition, there are no "dead spots" -- so you can point your telescope anywhere above the horizon, whereas other mounts block the telescope tube at certain points of rotation. This mount also comes standard with AC connection. The mount also accepts 8 AA cell batteries for use at home or in the field (batteries sold separately).
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