$575 · Meade ETX 125 Premier Edition Telescope with HD tripod

Meade ETX-125 Premier Edition Telescope with Ultra High Transmission Coatings The optics on this Maksutov Cassegrain telescope are superb. It has a computerized "go to" dual fork mount, a solid deluxe tripod and a DC motor drive with accompanying AutoStar Suite software, Astronomer Edition. The telescope is self-levelling, finds true north automatically and the mount also has a tilt plate which is helpful for astrophotography. Also included are two Multi-coated eyepieces: Meade 26 MM and 9.7 MM Super Plössl, a controller and a 12V AC adapter. It comes with a hard case for the telescope plus a durable soft case for the tripod which makes for easy portability. The following accessories are also included: dew shield, dew prevention heater clip, Class "A "solar filter, piggyback camera mount with counterweights, EZ finder II red dot reflex finder sight and operating manual. Please note: This is not a "department store" type telescope. The ETX 125 is used by serious amateurs but it is easy enough to use for anyone who wants to explore and enjoy the night skies.