Meade Telescope AC 90/900 Polaris EQ (51482)

Polaris telescopes are designed to be affordable and beginner-friendly, offering a complete package with all the essential accessories to start your astronomical journey. The Meade Polaris series features compact telescopes mounted on a stable equatorial mount, which allows for easy tracking of celestial objects by aligning one axis with the Pole Star. Tracking can be done manually with flexible slow-motion controls or, optionally, with a small motor. Each telescope comes with a sturdy steel tripod for enhanced stability during observations.

The AC 90/900 model is a refractor telescope equipped with an achromatic objective lens. This two-lens design significantly reduces color aberrations compared to standard Fraunhofer refractors, providing clearer and more accurate images. With an aperture ratio of 1:10, the telescope delivers sharp views of the Moon, planets, and even some brighter deep-sky objects. Its design makes it especially suitable for children and families, as the eyepiece is positioned low for easy access and the telescope requires no collimation.

The EQ-1 parallactic mount, complete with a counterweight, enables precise tracking and positioning of celestial objects. The slow-motion controls make it easy to keep objects centered in the field of view, enhancing the observing experience for beginners.

Specifications

Optics
Type: Refractor
Design: Achromat
Aperture: 90 mm
Focal Length: 900 mm
Aperture Ratio (f/): 10
Resolving Capacity: 1.28 arcseconds
Limiting Magnitude: 11.6
Light Gathering Power: 170x
Maximum Useful Magnification: 180x
Tube Construction: Full tube

Focuser
Type: Gear rack
Eyepiece Connection: 1.25"
Gear Reduction: None

Mount
Mounting Type: Equatorial (EQ-1)
GoTo Control: No

Tripod
Material: Steel
Type: Tripod
Accessory Plate: Yes

Included Accessories

• Red dot finder scope

• 1.25", 90° Amici prism

• 1 kg counterweight

• 1.25" eyepieces: 25mm, 9mm, 6.3mm

• Slow motion cable

• Dew shield

• 2x Barlow lens

General
Total Weight: 12 kg
Series: Polaris

Area of Application

• Moon & Planets: Yes

• Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes

• Nature Observation: Yes

• Astrophotography: No

• Sun: No (only with appropriate solar filter)

Recommended For

• Beginners: Yes

• Advanced: No

• Observatories: No

This telescope is an excellent choice for beginners and families, providing clear views of the Moon, planets, and some deep-sky objects, with a user-friendly design and all the necessary accessories included.