StarNavigator NG 130 Reflector Telescope Travel Pack + STELLA Kit

Throughout the years, the StarNavigator Series has provided space admirers and amateur astronomers with state-of-the-art computerized GoTo telescope. The Starnavigator NG (Next Generation) Series takes this to the next level. Featuring an easy to operate, lightweight, and portable robotic mount with Meade’s AudioStar computer controller, this incredible AudioStar technology knows the night sky right out of the box. Turn it on, and after a brief alignment procedure, your telescope is ready to take you on a guided tour of the night skies' best objects. With Audiostar's 30,000 object database and over four hours of audio presentations built-in the electronics, you can learn about the objects you’re viewing. It’s like having a professional astronomer with you at the telescope!

The StarNavigator NG 125mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope is designed for astronomers on the go. Ideal for both astronomical and terrestrial use, its 130mm aperture will gather enough light to show you brighter deep sky objects. With the included AudioStar® hand controller, you can GoTo over 30,000 celestial objects at the push of a button. The StarNavigator NG 130 includes a carrying bag, light-weight aluminum frame, advanced electronics, internal clock, external power connector, vixen dovetail receiver, and full height adjustable aluminum tripod allowing comfortable viewing from either a seated or standing position. Powered by 8 AA batteries (user-supplied) or external power, you will see more objects in a single night than Galileo saw in his lifetime!

The Stella Wi-Fi Adapter allows you to wirelessly control your telescope. Control your telescope at a distance without having to worry about your handbox cord length. Creating its own Wi-Fi network or joining other Wi-Fi networks, the Stella adapter communicates and aids in controlling your scope to making observing a breeze!

When paired with Meade's Android and iOS app, StellaAccess, you now have a graphical interface for navigating the night sky. With this new adapter, gone are the days of handbox limitations; now you have a full featured planetarium at your fingertips that works in conjunction with your telescope! Designed for Meade® computer-controlled GoTo telescopes, Stella uses the Wi-Fi capabilities built into your Mac, PC, iOS, or Android device to point your telescope in the sky.

Many people get lost in the sea of stars, unsure of where to look. Now with Stella and StellaAccess, you can leave your woes behind and explore the skies with ease. See a deep-sky object on StellaAccess that you want to view? With a push of a button, your telescope will point to it. Stella gives you control of your telescope at a distance; keep the handbox at your telescope, and find celestial objects wirelessly.

Don’t worry, you don’t need internet for Stella to work properly. Unlike Bluetooth, Stella requires no pairing and no special drivers. Supporting a DHCP server or client, Stella can enable your telescope to be remotely controlled. All you need is a Wi-Fi enabled device like a laptop or desktop computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android device.

Stella creates its own 802.11 wireless network. By default, this is an open wireless network called "Stella," but you can rename and secure as you wish. You join this network from any of your qualified devices, and just like that you're ready to use Stella! As long as your device gets its IP address by DHCP, no additional network configuration is required.

Stella uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. It has a typical battery life of 4-8 hours under continuous use and offers a “power-saving mode” to aid in increased battery life. Stella can also be powered from an external source, like USB ports or wall socket. Cables for both AC power (120V, 60Hz) and USB to micro-USB are included.