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JMI Reverse Binoculars

 

18" Nasmyth 10'' Meade LX200 10" Reflector Solar Telescope Accessories 14'' Meade LX200 18'' Dobsonian JMI Reverse Binoculars

Reverse Binoculars.

The Reverse Binocular allows you to look down into the eyepieces, either sitting or standing, to see what is in the sky behind you, instead of straining to look up as is the case with normal binoculars. They are built with two aligned Newtonian optical tubes on an alt-az mount creating a very compact and comfortable viewing experience. (U.S. Patent Pending)
   RB-66 Features.

Protective white cover (available in black by special order).
Six motors for adjusting inter-ocular (eye) spacing, focusing and optical tube alignment with the touch of a button.
Reverse Crayford focusers.
Fold-away motorcycle type handle bars for pointing the instrument.
Compatible with MAX computers.
Battery operation.
JMI celebrated quality construction.

Type: Dual Newtonian reflectors.
Mount: Alt-Az mount (with pebble Formica for smooth azimuth operation) attached to a Celestron tripod (Tripod: 26in retracted, 42in extended).
Mirrors: 6in f/5 primary mirrors (reviewed in October 2001 Astronomy Magazine), 1.6in diagonal secondary mirrors.
Diagonals: Erect Image or Regular (specify).
Clearance Between Optical Tubes: 9.5in.
Eyepiece Spacing: Variable from 2in to 3.25in.
Alignment: Motorized x and y axis for optical tube alignment.
Power: 6vDC operation with battery (includes AC charger).
Binocular Weight: Approximately 49.4 lb. (78.4 lb. with Carrying Case).
Tripod Weight: Approximately 9.6 lb.
Binocular Height: 30.25in (from top of tripod to top of binocular with binocular locked into vertical position).
Binocular Width: 24.5in.
Binocular Depth: 11in (folded).

RB-66 Standard Equipment:
Two RCF-mini1 Focusers with Motors for motorized focusing.
Two 20mm Wide Angle Eyepieces (1.4 degree field)
Star Pointer Finder Scope.
Battery Power with 6vDC 4.5 amp-hour rechargeable battery with 110vAC/60Hz or 220vAC/50Hz charger (specify). (Anticipated battery life will be measured in months.)
Built-In Handle Bars permit easy movement of the scope.

RB-66 Optional Accessories:
Carrying Case.

Next Generation Computer system.
Choose the Next Generation Computer that is right for you. The NGC (MAX) guiding computers (digital setting circles) each have a database of objects and various specialized functions

(NGC-superMAX with encoders and hardware) Complete Installation.
(NGC-MAX with encoders and hardware) Complete Installation.
(NGC-microMAX with encoders and hardware) Complete Installation.

Solor Filter inserts.
Durable glass Solar Filters for inserting into the RB-66 aperture openings to view the sun.
They are made from machine-polished optical glass elements and are triple-coated with a scratch-resistant nickel-chromium stainless steel alloy (modified Orion filters).
WARNING: Do NOT use any telescope device for looking at the sun without appropriate solar filters. Doing so may cause permanent blindness.