Meade Starnavigator Mount with Autostar Hand Controller and Tripod (Pre-Owned)

Meade Starnavigator Mount with Autostar Hand Controller and Tripod (Pre-Owned)

Condition: The tripod works as intendedand is in great condition. The tripod does have some wear on its head however these marks are purly cosmetic and will not affect its function (wear shown in photos 6-7). 

This Meade StarNavigator mount is a computerized GoTo mounting system for compatible telescope optical tubes. The included AutoStar hand controller provides access to the mount's GoTo and tracking functions, allowing users to select celestial objects and have the mount automatically locate and follow them. The package includes the StarNavigator mount, AutoStar hand controller, and tripod; optical tube and accessories are not included. The Meade AutoStar is a computerized hand controller designed for operating compatible Meade computerized telescopes and mounts. It features a backlit two-line LCD display, numeric keypad, directional controls, and GoTo functionality for locating and tracking astronomical objects. The AutoStar can access a large built-in database of celestial objects and also provides telescope setup, alignment, and control functions.

Function: The Meade StarNavigator is a computerized GoTo altazimuth mount designed to automatically locate and track celestial objects. It can be used with a compatible telescope optical tube and includes an AutoStar hand controller for navigating the night sky.The AutoStar provides computerized control of compatible Meade telescopes and mounts. It can be used to align the telescope, manually control its movement, select objects from its database, and command the telescope to automatically slew to selected celestial targets.

• Mount Type: Computerized Altazimuth GoTo
• Control: Meade AutoStar hand controller
• Drive System: Motorized dual-axis
• Tripod: Included
• Optical Tube: Not included
• Use: Lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observing