Sky-Watcher Skymax-102 (AZ) SynScan GO-TO Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
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Sky-Watcher Skymax-102 (AZ) 102mm (4") f/1300 SynScan GO-TO Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope. This compact telescope, with its high-resolution multi-coated optical system, excels at medium-to-high-powers for the examination of the surface detail on the Moon, planets and also for double-star observations. Also useful for terrestrial use.
Sky-Watcher Skymax-102 Features:
- Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x30 & x52
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 102mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 1300mm (f/12.7)
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
- 6x30 Finderscope
- 90° Star Diagonal (1.25")
- SynScan™ AZ GoTo Computerised Alt-Azimuth HD Go-To Mount
- Power Requirement: 12v DC 1Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
- Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
SynScan AZ GO-TO computerised Mounts:
The exciting new Sky-Watcher SynScan Alt-Azimuth GO-TO Mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more. The SynScan AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.
Main Features:
- SynScan™ Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues
- Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment
- Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature
- Unknown Object Identification feature
- Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
- Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
- Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
- Quiet Operation
- Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev
- PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
- SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet
- Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
Product Specification
| Diagonal | 90 degree |
| Diameter [mm] | 102.0 |
| Eyepiece 1 | 10mm |
| Eyepiece 2 | 25mm |
| Finderscope | 6x30 Finderscope |
| Focal Length [mm] | 1300 |
| Focal Ratio [f|] | 12.70 |
| Highest Practical Magnification [x] | 204 |
| Included Accessories | 10 & 25 mm eyepieces, 6x30 Finderscope, 90? Star Diagonal, SynScan? AZ GoTo Computerised Alt-Azimuth Mount, Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray |
| Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] | 30, 52 |
| Mount Type | Computerised Go To |
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Power Source | 12v DC 1Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries |
| Tripod | Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray |
| Manufacturers Link | Sky-Watcher |