Meade AC 102/660 StarNavigator 102 NG AZ GoTo (218002)

Throughout the years, the StarNavigator Series has provided space admirers and amateur astronomers computerized GoTo telescope at a great price. The StarNavigator NG (Next Generation) Series takes this to the next level. Featuring an easy to operate, lightweight, and portable robotic mount with Meade’s AudioStar computer controller. This incredible AudioStar technology knows the night sky right out of the box. Turn it on, and after a brief alignment procedure, your telescope is ready to take you on a guided tour of the night skies best objects. With Audiostars 30,000 object database and over 4 hours of audio presentations built-in the electronics, you can learn about the objects you’re viewing. It’s like having a professional astronomer with you at the telescope!

The StarNavigator NG telescopes include apertures from 90mm – 130mm in both refractors, reflectors, and Maksutov-Cassegrain optical designs. These include:

• 90mm and 102mm Achromatic Refractor


• 90mm and 125mm Maksutov-Cassegrain


• 114mm and 130mm Newtonian Reflector

The StarNavigator NG includes a light-weight aluminum frame, advanced electronics, internal clock, external power connector, vixen dovetail receiver and full height adjustable aluminum tripod allowing comfortable viewing from either a seated or standing position. Powered by 8 AA batteries (user-supplied) or external power you will see more objects in a single night than Galileo saw in his lifetime. Whether it’s a camp out with friends or a family excursion to the outdoors, the StarNavigator NG is the quintessential scope for making stargazing fun, effective, and straightforward. With its solid structure as well as a variety of apertures, the value and standard of this scope is up to par with many other amateur telescopes and will be sure to exceed expectations!

Series
StarNavigator NG

Experience Level
Beginner, Intermediate

Clear Aperture
102mm (4")

Optical Design
Apochromatic Refractor

Optical Coatings
Fully Multi-Coated

Focal Length
660mm

Focal Ratio
6.5

Viewfinder
Red Dot with slip fit bracket

Eyepiece(s)
Two (2) MA Eyepieces (26mm & 9mm), 1.25"

Focuser Mechanism
1.25" Rack and Pinion

Diagonal
90 degree erect-prism, 1.25"

Dovetail
Vixen style

Hand Controller
AudioStar

Object Database
30,000 objects

Power Source
12v external power using 07584 12v AC Adapter

Batteries (User-Supplied)
Eight (8) AA size batteries

Time Chip
Yes

Assembled Product Dimensions
24" x 24" x 55" (61cm x 61cm x 140cm)

Assembled Product Weight
14 lbs (6.35 Kg)