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ETX-80AT-TC GO TO COMPUTER TELESCOPE
Meade's new, larger 80mm diameter ETX delivers more light-gathering for increased image brightness and greater detail. Moon craters by the hundreds, cloud belts on Jupiter, and Saturn's rings are just the beginning of what can be seen with this telescope.

Specifications	ETX-80AT-TC
Optical Design	Achromatic Refractor
Clear Aperture	80mm (3.15")
Focal Length Focal Ratio	400mm f/5
Maximum Practical Visual Power	275X
Optical Tube Dimensions (dia. x length)	3.6" dia x 14.5"
Eyepiece(s)	Super Plössl 9.7mm and 26mm
Barlow Lens	Built-in flip Barlow
Telescope Mounting	Fork type; double tine
RA and Dec. Motor Drive Systems	12V DC servo motors w/encoders
Slow-Motion Controls	Electric, 9-speed; both axes
AutoStar® Controller	#494 Included
Planetarium Software and Instructional DVD	Included
Batteries (user-supplied)	6 x AA
Battery Life (approx.)	20 hrs.
Price	$299

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