iOptron SmartStar-A-R80 8602B GPS Computerized Telescope with Dual AltAz/EQ Mount (Astro Blue)
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Product Feature
- 80mm achromatic refractor telescope. 400mm focal length
- K10 and K20 eye pieces included
- Computerized with dual Alt-Azimuth/Equatorial Mount- The Cube- Hot Product 2008 by Sky and Telescope Magazine. 9-speed drive speed for precise tracking.
- Operates in both AltAz and EQ modes allowing for astrophotography
- Includes GoToNova hand controller, the most intuitive controller on the market. 80,000 object database plus 256 user-defined objects.
Product Description
Introducing the SmartStar-A R80 Dual Alt-Azimuth and German Equatorial Computerized Mount. Designed with the latest technology the 80 mm lens is crafted with a fluorite based, low dispersion glass that is ground and polished to exact specifications. The precision design is excellent for viewing bright stars, planets and their moons, as well as for bird watching and other land objects. Two eye pieces come standard to allow for flexibility in viewing either a wider field or a single focused object. The mount --- a.k.a. the Cube, rated 4-star by Sky and Telescope Magazine is one of the most functional and flexible units on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit which is universally compatible with all telescopes using a dove-tail connection. In addition, it has built-in GPS for automatic location inputs. And at only 12 lbs. you can take it anywhere and get accurate tracking! The GoToNova hand Controller on each SmartStar is easy to use with menus for planets, stars, nebulas, and constellations. It also has a large LCD screen with more lines of content compared with the competition (so you don’t have to keep scrolling to read the screen). The controller is designed so you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go. With a database of 80,000 celestial objects, including all of the well-known galaxies, nebulae, star clusters-- not to mention the planets, sun and moon-- you ��ll be able to enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button. The SmartStar-A also comes with a built-in USB port for use with planetary/computer software and ASCOM compatible devices. The mount comes standard with an AC connection plug, USB cable, tripod, hand controller, and mount.iOptron SmartStar-A-R80 8602B GPS Computerized Telescope with Dual AltAz/EQ Mount (Astro Blue) Review
Just got this telescope. My 12 year old set up the telescope in an hour or so. We used it outside. The GPS seems to work ok. Used the preprogrammed object names (stars and planets). Worked best just pressing the arrow buttons to reach an object to observe. Checked out 1 star in the northern hemisphere. My son and I were able to see solar flares. Then we went on to the twin stars: one bright and 1 dim next to it; that was cool. Need to stay up til 1130pm and check out Saturn in the western sky: that is always amazing. Need to figure out how to attach it to PC (cable supplied) to control the motor but no software disk was found.Most of the consumer Reviews tell that the "iOptron SmartStar-A-R80 8602B GPS Computerized Telescope with Dual AltAz/EQ Mount (Astro Blue)" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from iOptron SmartStar-A-R80 8602B GPS Computerized Telescope with Dual AltAz/EQ Mount (Astro Blue) ...
