Meade 06050401 Telescope

Meade's ETX 60AT is a 2.4" (60mm) Achromatic Refractor telescope, with 350mm f/5.8 multilayer coated optics, and internal flip mirror for straight or 900 viewing. The Meade ETX 60AT opens up skies at modest cost to an amazing breadth of celestial detail utterly invisible without the telescope. High-resolution optics and standard-equipment Autostar controller take you on automated guided tour of the Solar System, the Galaxy, and beyond. The most novice amateur astronomer can locate and explore the planets, asteroids, and comets, as well as nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and hundreds of other deep-space objects, all at the push of a button. Bring the full range of celestial images to your eye with an astonishing level of clarity and resolution. Eyepiece size: 1.25". Requires 6 AA Alkaline batteries, sold separately. Includes fork mount with slow motion control, setting circles, axis locks, electronic control panel, 9-speed dual axis motor drive, 494 Autostar computer controller, sidereal rate tracking, MA 9mm and 25mm 1.25" eyepieces. Size: 15 x 7.3 x 8.5". Weighs 6.8lb. Options include #882 ETX Standard Field Tripod, #64ST T-Adapter, #670 Dewshield and #773 Hardcase.