Konus KonuStart 900B 60mm EQ Refractor Telescope Konus

The Konus KonuStart 900B 60mm EQ Refractor Telescope is a fantastic telescope that’s designed for intermediate users. It’s biggest selling factor? It features a quality EQ motorised mount; something that’s virtually unheard of in this price bracket.

If you’re a beginner to intermediate astronomer with a limited budget, or a parent looking for an entry level telescope for your kid then this is a great option. The included Equatorial mount stands it head and shoulders above other telescopes at a similar price and makes it easier than ever to enjoy the night sky. 

The moderate lens size allows this telescope to gather enough light to enjoy meteor showers, to see some details on the lunar surface, or to see larger and brighter planets like Saturn, Venus, and Mars.

The package includes everything you need to take the next step in your astronomy journey. The telescope itself, a motorised EQ mount and tripod to hold it steady, eyepieces of different magnifications and a Barlow lens to provide an even more varied magnification range. In addition, a red dot finder makes it easier to align your telescope when you first get set up, and a smart phone adapter lets you capture everything you see.

A manual German equatorial mount has Right Ascension (RA) and Declination indicators for celestial navigation, and the included two-speed RA motor will automatically track objects as they move across the night sky when the mount is properly polar aligned. Slow-motion cables enable you to manually track your object with accuracy and reduced vibrations. 

The refractor design means that with the help of the included erecting eyepiece it can also be used for occasional land viewing.

If you’re looking for an affordable way to get your hands on a motorised telescope then you’ve found it right here. 

Konus KonuStart 900B 60mm EQ Refractor Telescope

Features:

• Refractor design is easy to use with no maintenance
• Moderate sized 60mm lens
• Sturdy tripod
• EQ mount can be used in manual mode or with the motor drive 
• 2 eyepieces included (8mm for 112x and 20mm for 45x)
• 2x Barlow lens to double the magnification of both eyepieces
• Moon filter included for safe viewing of the moon
• Red dot finder with adjustable brightness settings to help with alignment
• Smart phone adapter included
• Fabric carry bag included
• 2lbs counterweight included for even more balance
• Diagonal for more comfortable viewing
• Erecting tube for terrestrial viewing
• Star chart and moon map included
• Single speed rack and pinion focuser 

Specifications:

• Aperture - 60mm
• Focal length - 900mm
• Focal ratio - f/15
• Eyepiece size – 1.25”
• Diagonal - 90°, 1.5x erecting
• Finderscope – Red dot
• Mount type – Manual German EQ  
• Tripod – Adjustable, aluminium, 2-Section
• Tripod height – 69cm – 116cm
• Batteries – 1 x 9 V (Motor)