Q1: We live on a lake and my hausband wants a telescope primarily for nature watching, watercraft watching etc. What would be a good choice for us?

A: This is an excellent scope for viewing celestial objects as well as terrestrial objects however an erect image prism will be needed to view them right side up.

Q2: Is this a good telescope to start to with for beginners?

A: Having the GOTO capability makes it an excellent choice for beginners.

Q3: I recently purchased the above scope and love the imaging. However, I would like to know if there is a remote focusing device, as focusing the scope at high magnification with the attached focusing knob is difficult due to the vibration associated with touching the scope.

A: Currently there is not one available. Scopetronix makes some for the Meade scopes but so far i have not heard of one for the bushnell's.

Q4: are there any telescopes you can use with digital cameras?

A: With the right adapters (camera and telescope specific) you should be able to adapt almost any digital camera to a telescope.

Q5: We are considering purchasing a Bushnell 90MM Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope, item No. 788890. We would also like to get a Barlow adapter for it. Will the Meade #128 3X Barlow made for the ETX 70 AT 07278 also work on this Busnell GOTO since it too is 1.25 inch?

A: Technically it would work although the focal length of the Meade barlow is designed for the ETX-70 so your image would not be as good as it could be. Bushnell does make their own barlow lenses that are more compatable overall with the optics of the 90mm Mak.

Q6: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the fork equatorial mount?

A: the biggest advantage is that a Fork mount is much more stable, less vibrations etc... Downside though is that it is not precise with tracking as an equataorial mount will be.

Q7: does this telescope 90mm come with a barlow lens or just 2 eyepieces and an erector lens

A: This does not come witha barlow. There is an error on the bushnell instructions that says it does but it does not. Just the two eyepieces and erector lens.

Q8: Dears, What can I see with the total magnification from 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Compact w/RVO (using Eyepieces Included 4mm (300x) and 25mm (48x)), besides planets, moon, etc.?

A: When using a telescope, what allows you to see distance actually has more to do with the diameter of the scope the the magnification that the eyepiece gives you. The eyepiece will not make the images larger what it will do is pull the item you are looking at in closer. The minimum size of telescope that you would need to see the planets etc.. is at least 60mm so a 90mm scope will allow you to see literally thousands of celestial objects outside of our solar system, like the andromeda galaxy, the cat's eye nebula, and M31 to name just a few.

Q9: I have a Bushnell 90mm and am interested in Celestron eyepiece set and would like to now if it will work (improve images). And if the barlow lens will work, or do i need another brand (orion shorty). Thanks, Bryan PS I am a starter, my first one was a 60mm refractor

A: The Celestron eyepiece and filter set will definitely work with that scope. The eyepieces will give you different levels of magnification so in essesnce yes they will improve your views. The barlow will work as well though you will find with all the eyepieces you get in the kit you won't need to use it very often.

Q10: Is there a compatible solar filter that I can use to view the sun and moon using this telescope?

A: i am sorry but there is not a solar filter available for this scope at this time.

Q11: How is the tupe connected to the mount. Could it be dettached from the mount and be put on a tripod for terrestrial viewing?

A: It uses a single fork arm mount it would not be able to be detached and set-up on another tripod. Because it is a Kinematic mount however using the controller you can use it for terrestrial all you will need is an erect image prism to correct the image.

Q12: What type and how many batteries does this scope require?

A: The 90mm Mak's mount takes a single 9-volt battery. The red dot finderscope takes a single CR2032 battery.

Q13: LIKE THE SCOPE,(90MM MAK)HOWEVER INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT VERY GOOD.THE SPOTTING SCOPE HAS NONE AT ALL. WHERE CAN I FIND BETTER BASIC INFO? THANKS

A: Hi Donna, If you would like some assistance on setting up your telescope - please contact Bushnell customer/technical support at their toll free number: 1-800-423-3537 Best Regards, Denny

Q14: My husband recieved the Bushnell Goto 90mm for Christmas and is having a hard time positioning the scope on the stars. Do you not have to find the telescope to the Northstar first? Or can it be any star?

A: For help with using the Bushnell North Star 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Compact telescope, your best bet is to contact Bushnell Customer Service directly. Here's the toll-free number so you can get the help you need: 800-423-3537.

Q15: is there a carry case for this telescoper?

A: Unfortunately, there is no carrying case for the Bushnell Northstar Meade 114EQ-AR Equatorial Reflector telescope. Most folks use a padded duffel bag.

Q16:

Can this item use an AC adaptor, or does it strictly use batteries?

A: This telescope only uses batteries, as there isn't a plug in for an AC adaptor.