Forty years ago, man landed on the Moon with the help of pioneering American technology. Today you too can explore the Universe with a state-of-the-art telescope designed in the US.
The new 6-inch Meade ETX-LS heralds a new age of astronomical exploration, and this month we’ve teamed up with Telescope House to offer you the chance to win this fantastic piece of kit, worth £1,299!
The Meade ETX-LS sets itself up for observing without you having to centre any stars, thanks to the LightSwitch self-alignment technology. Once you start observing, you’ll enjoy crisp, clear views of celestial objects thanks to Meade’s Advanced Coma-Free optics and Ultra High Transmission Coatings. With the Autostar handset you can access a database of over 100,000 celestial targets and you even get an audio tour of selected objects, thanks to the built-in loudspeaker.
What’s more, the Meade ETX-LS gives you a head-start in astro imaging with its built-in CCD camera. You don’t even need to connect a computer, as the camera saves your images to an SD memory card. It’s a great way to get into astronomy or take your passion to a new level.
How To enter To enter, simply answer the following question:
What is the focal length of the Meade ETX-LS in mm? (Hint: you’ll find the answer at www.telescopehouse.com)
About Telescope House Telescope House is the largest stockist of Meade equipment in the UK, and boasts an astronomy retail heritage dating back to 1785. Today, its air-conditioned store is based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. You can also order direct from its website or by calling this number: Tel: 01892 550100; visit: www.telescopehouse.com
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 Find the BBC Code of Conduct for competitions at www.bbc.co.uk/competitioncode. All BBC Magazines (‘BBCM’) promotions comply with the Code. 2 You can enter if you are a UK resident (including the Channel Islands), aged 16+, unless you’re a BBC employee or connected with the promotion. By entering, you agree to these rules. 3 Entries received after 12pm on 20 July 2009 will not be considered and entries won’t be returned. 4 You must provide your full name, address and daytime phone number. We will use your personal details to administer this promotion, and will not publish them or provide them to anyone without your permission. You can read more about the BBC Privacy Policy at www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/. 5 Only one entry permitted per person. Entries made in bulk or by third parties are prohibited. 6 The winner will be the first correct entry drawn at random after the closing time. 7 The prize will be a Meade ETX-LS LightSwitch 6-inch Go-To telescope, as described above. 8 There is no cash alternative and the prize is not transferable. Our decision as to the winner is final. 9 Winners will be notified within 30 days of the closing date. A list of winners can be found at www.skyatnightmagazine.com/competitions.asp 10 We reserve the right to amend, alter or withdraw the promotion at our discretion.
Win a Meade ETX-LS Go-To telescope worth £1,299 Forty years ago, man landed on the Moon with the help of pioneering American technology. Today you too can explore the Universe with a state-of-the-art telescope designed in the US. Enter here
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