More about the series Astromaster...
If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.
AstroMaster 90EQ - General Features
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images
Our expert comment:
The Astromaster Celestron AC 90/1000 EQ model and Celestron N 130/650 are both available as packages which include motor control for tracking in the right ascension axis. These particular variants can be recognized by the abbreviation 'MD' in the product name. Versions without motor control can be optionally fitted with a Celestron motor drive upgrade kit.
Variants without motors:
- [cms: //shop/p_id 7891 = "AC 90/1000 EQ"]
- [cms: //shop/p_id 7895 = "N 130 / 650 EQ"]
- Variants including motors:
- [cms: //shop/p_id 15036 = "N 130 / 650 EQ-MD"]
(Eric Benesch)
The AstroMaster series is good value for money.
The built-in finder can be replaced by a better model at a later date: Sky Surfer
(Bernd Gährken)
Tip: Expand the possibilities of your telescope with the Celestron AstroMaster II 1.25" accessory set.
(Stefan Taube)
