Virtuoso 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
- Motorized alt-az mount
- Freedom Find™ technology allows for manual control without loss of alignment
- Mounting bracket for digital cameras, camcorders, and smartphones
- Included 90mm Mak-Cass optical tube for visual astronomy
- 1250mm focal length, f/13.9 focal ratio 5×24 finderscope, 1.25-inch Star diagonal, and 10 and 20mm 1.25-inch Super eyepieces included
- Automatic shutter release functionality for Canon EOS DLSR cameras
- Variable Polarizing Filter to reduce glare and improve contrast
- White light solar filter and solar finder for safe viewing of the Sun
- Optional SynScan hand controller with 42,900+ celestial object database
- Convertible to a full GoTo mount when paired with the optional SynScan Wi-Fi adapter or SynScan hand controller
- Requires AA batteries (not included)
The Virtuoso Versatile Mount is a powerful tool for photographers and videographers alike. This super steady mount can capture stunning panoramic photos or smooth panning video. You can use Virtuoso with just about any camera or camcorder, from your DSLR to your smartphone.
Add dynamic motion to your timelapse, hyperlapse, and slow-motion videos and provide a stable platform for panoramic images for better resolution and perfect framing.
Includes a 90 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube, a 5×24 finderscope, Star diagonal and two eyepieces for astronomical observing. With 1250mm of focal length, Virtuoso is a great grab-and-go scope for viewing planets and the Moon. Plus, Virtuoso is versatile and comes with a white light solar filter and solar finder for safe, daytime observation of our home star!
Specifications:
Optical Info | |
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Optical Design | Mak-Cass |
Mirror Coatings | Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ)™ coatings with 94% reflectivity |
Lens Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
Glass Type | BK7/Borosilicate |
Primary Aperture (mm) | 90 |
F/Ratio | 13.9 |
Focal Length (mm) | 1250 |
Secondary Diameter | 29mm |
Secondary Obstruction (by diameter) | 32% |
Secondary Obstruction by Area | 10% |
Observational Info | |
Dawes Limit | 1.29 |
Rayleigh Limit | 1.55 |
Limiting Mag. | 12.3 |
Minimum Magnification | 13 |
Maximum Magnification | 177 |
Light Gathering (compared to next size down) | 27% |
General Info | |
Focuser | Primary Mirror |
OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) | 11″ |
OTA Outer Diameter | 4.125″ |
Weight | 15 lbs |
Accessories | |
Included Finder | 5×24 Finderscope |
Included Diagonal | Yes |
Included Solar Filter | Yes |
Included Eyepieces | 25/10 Plossl |
Magnification w/ Included Eyepieces | 50x/125x |
Included Case | No |
Corrector |