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SPECIFICATIONS
Primary (main) mirror focal length: . . . . . .900mm
Primary mirror diameter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5" (114mm)
Focal ratio: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f/8
Mounting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .German equatorial
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Refer to the latest Meade General Catalog.
American-Size Eyepieces (1.25" O.D.): Meade Instruments offers several types of high-performance,
American-sized eyepiece to fit every observing requirement and budget. See the Meade General
Catalog, Meade advertising in Sky & Telescope and Astronomy magazines, or contact your full-service
Meade dealer for details and suggestions on purchasing optional saccessory eyepieces.
Electric Motor Drive: With the Motor Drive attached, the telescope automatically tracks astronomical
objects in their paths across the sky. Three D size (user-supplied) batteries power the DC servo motor
to rotate the Right Ascension control shaft of the telescope at a constant rate that results in one
revolution of the telescope in RA every 24 hours, fully compensating for the effects of the Earth’s
rotation. The drive allows 2x and 4x speeds in both directions and the motor clutch allows for the motor
to be easily disengaged when manual control is desired. The Motor Drive easily attaches in minutes to
the telescope.
For Photography
To allow use of the Jupiter 114 EQ-D for photography, the following accessories must be purchased:
Variable Projection Camera Adapter (1.25" O.D.): The Variable Projection Camera Adapter includes
a machined sliding mechanism, permitting variable projection distances during eyepiece-projection
photography. The Variable Projection Camera Adapter (1.25") permits direct attachment of 35mm SLR
cameras to the Jupiter 114 EQ-D’s focuser for short exposure astrophotography of the Moon.
(Requires T-Mount for your specific brand of 35mm camera and an appropriate focal length eyepiece.
Also, the Variable Projection Camera Adapter must be used with the #126 Barlow Lens, mentioned
above.
