
This telescope package includes a Kowa TSN-88A telescope, a Kowa TE-11WZ II 25-60x wide-angle zoom eyepiece, a Kowa Neoprene Stay On Case, and a Sirui R-321X tripod with VH-10X video head.
The magnesium-bodied Kowa TSN-88A telescope body is 34.2 cm long (without eyepiece) and weighs 1.46 kg . Like the previous Prominar series telescopes, this one naturally has an XD lens and a fluorite crystal lens, which minimize chromatic aberrations and provide the sharpest possible image.
The fully waterproof and dustproof body is also filled with nitrogen gas to prevent internal fogging. A retractable lens hood protects the front lens from rain and sun glare.
Like the Kowa TSN telescopes, this TNS-88A telescope also has a dual-action focusing mechanism. This means that there are two focusing screws to adjust the focus. The larger focusing screw is used for coarse (and fast) focusing, while the smaller focusing screw is used for fine-tuning. The focusing knobs are conveniently located on the body of the telescope, so they are easy to operate with your index and middle fingers.
The tripod shoe has two screw holes, which allows the quick release plate to be attached with two screws. This prevents the telescope from rotating relative to the quick release plate.
Eyepieces that fit telescopes are attached with a bayonet and a locking mechanism prevents the eyepiece from falling out on its own.
Specifications:
Details with TE-11WZ II eyepiece
The package includes:
Kowa TSN-88A telescope
Kowa TE-11WZ II 25-60x wide angle zoom eyepiece
Kowa Neoprene Stay On Case neoprene protector
Sirui R-321X tripod with VH-10X video head.