The DS2080 AT-TC is a fully GoTo telescope. It’s onboard computer knows the night sky.  After a short alignment procedure, your telescope will be ready to take you on a tour of the universe. You will see more objects in one night than Galileo saw in a lifetime. See planets like Saturn and Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and more.

A first look at the rings of Saturn or the craters of the Moon can inspire a lifetime of exploration. Go to any star party anywhere in the world and you’ll see more Meade telescopes than any other.

AutoStar®: It Finds Things For You!

The AutoStar computer controller automatically guides your telescope to over 1,400 objects. View planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulas all at the push of a button. Don’t know what to see on a particular night? Don’t worry. Just select the Tonight’s Best™ tour and AutoStar will automatically take you on a guided tour of the best planets, stars, nebulas and other objects out that particular night. Want to know more about what you’re looking at? The LCD display teaches you about what you’re viewing with details like distance, temperature, mass, and historical information. AutoStar is your guide to the universe.

• Large 80mm Diameter Refractive Lens:  Captures more light for brighter images and greater detail.
• AutoStar® #494 Handheld Computerized Controller:  The AutoStar computer controller helps you quickly find and GoTo over 1,400 objects in the night sky. View planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, comets and more—all at the push of a button.
• Red Dot Viewfinder:  For easy acquisition of guide stars while star-hopping between celestial targets.
• Two Premium 1.25" Eyepieces:  For superior long eye relief and an expansive wide visual field.
• AutoStar Suite™ Astronomer Edition:  Amazing planetarium software and Instructional Video will teach you the night sky and how to use your telescope.