Optical Design |
Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture (mm) |
200 mm (7.87 in) |
Telescope Type |
Computerized (GOTO) |
Focal Length |
1000 mm (39 in) |
Formula:Focal Ratio |
5 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
20 mm (0.79 in) |
Formula:Magnification of Eyepiece 1 |
50 x |
Finderscope style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> |
9x50 |
Tripod style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> |
Adjustable, Stainless Steel |
Tripod Leg Diameter |
2" |
Formula:Highest Useful Magnification |
472 x |
Formula:Lowest Useful Magnification |
29 x |
Formula:Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
14 |
Formula:Resolution (Rayleigh) |
0.7 arc seconds |
Formula:Resolution (Dawes) |
0.58 arc seconds |
Formula:Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> |
816 x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction |
2.2" in (56 mm) |
Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter |
28% |
Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area |
7.81% |
Optical Tube Length |
36" in (914 mm) |
Optical Tube Weight |
14 lbs (6.35 kg) |
Total Telescope Kit Weight |
71 lbs (32 kg) |
Mount Height (Max) |
64" in (1626 mm) |
Mount Height (Min) |
44" in (1118 mm) |
Tripod Weight |
18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
Weight of Counterweights |
2 x 12 lbs |
Warranty style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> |
2-year Telescope Warranty |