| Optics type: | Achromatic refractor, multicoated | 
| Primary aperture: | 70mm | 
| Focal length: | 350mm | 
| Focal ratio: | f5 | 
| Resolving power: | 1.6 arc per second | 
| Limiting visual magnitude: | 11.3 | 
| Advertised maximum power: | 240x | 
| Eyepiece focal length: | 9mm, 25mm | 
| Manual slow-motion controls: | No, electric, 9-speed, both axes | 
| Motorized controls: | Yes, DC servo motors with encoders | 
| Adjustable motorized speed settings: | Yes, 9-speed | 
| Motorized sections: | Both axes | 
| Mount: | Fork type; double tine | 
| Included in box: | Telescope, #494 Autostar Controller, 882 tripod | 
| Tube length: | 12 inches | 
| Tube diameter: | 3.6 inches | 
| Weight: | 6.8 pounds (telescope only) |