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
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