Skywatcher Telescope AC 102/500 Startravel EQ-1

The Sky-Watcher AC 102/500 telescope:

An uncomplicated instrument of very short length for viewing the heavens or for terrestrial observing. With a 102mm objective lens, this telescope allows a glimpse of the vastness of the universe at an affordable price. Its short focal length means it can be called a 'rich field' telescope, which allows great wide angle observing. This refractor is has more resolution than a 70mm, meaning you can see greater detail when planetary observing. The resolution is 1.14 arc-seconds. Experience the Andromeda Galaxy or the Orion Nebula almost three-dimensionally, because the gigantic field of view turns your observing into a space walk.

The EQ-1Mount:

This parallactic mount provides the possibility of accurately aligning the optics to the Pole Star. The correct polar elevation can be set for any observing site or geographical latitude. Slow motions on the Right Ascension and Declination axes allow objects to be precisely adjusted in the field of view and followed, with a counterweight provided for precise counterbalancing of the optics.
The EQ-1 mount comes as one of two variants, with a free-standing tripod or a table-top tripod. You can find more details in the technical data. The free-standing tripod is extendable to between 70cm and 120cm high and has a tray, providing space for eyepieces and other accessories. The table-top tripod is extremely compact and light, and thus ideal for trips or holidays. The smaller of the EQ mounts is extremely light and compact and can fit into virtually any travel bag. It is easy enough to set up for any beginner and can be just as easily used by children. A motor for tracking in right ascension is an optional upgrade.


Included in delivery of the mount:

• parallactic EQ-1mount
• tripod
• suitable counterweight

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Type of build - Achromat
• Aperture (mm) - 102
• Focal length (mm) - 500
• Aperture ratio (f/) - 4,9
• Type - Refractor
• Resolving capacity - 1,13
• Limit value (mag) - 11,8
• Light gathering capacity - 210
• Max. useful magnification - 204
• Tube weight (kg) - 3,48
• Connecting threaded socket (camera-side) - T2
• Mounting type - Equatorial
• Type of build - EQ-1
• GoTo control - no
• Tripod Material - Aluminium

Included accessories:

• Finder scope
• Red dot finder
• Barlow Lens 2x
• 1.25'' eyepieces - 26mm, 12,5mm
• Deviating optics- 1.25", 90° star diagonal
• Slow motion cable (piece)- 1
• Dew Shield - yes
• Counterweight (piece) - 1

Recommended for:

• Observatories - no
• Advanced - no
• Beginners - yes