Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 (AZ-3) Short-Tube Achromatic Refractor Telescope

Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 (AZ3) 102mm (4") f/500 Short-Tube Achromatic Refractor Telescope. The compact Sky-Watcher Startravel series are two-element, air-spaced, multi-coated objective, achromatic refractors, and are well proven performers for "Rich-Field" views of star fields, clusters, nebulae, bright galaxies, planets, the Moon and, the Sun (with correct safety filtering!), as well as giving excellent terrestrial views. These wide-field short-tube telescopes are also highly portable. They also are popular for use as guide scopes on larger telescopes. All models excel as fixed aperture lenses for both Astrophotography and terrestrial photography. Their "fast" focal ratios make them useful for capturing lunar and solar eclipses as well as nature photographs.

Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 Features:

• Tube material: Aluminium
• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x20 & x50
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
• Objective Lens Diameter: 102mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/4.9)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• Direct SLR Camera Connection
• Red Dot Finder
• Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
• 45degree Erect Image Diagonal 1.25"
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• AZ 3 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 62.5% more Light Gathering than 80mm

AZ3 Alt-Azimuth Mount.

Spotting users love the precision control and rock steadiness of this high quality alt-azimuth mount with adjustable aluminium tripod and large accessory tray. It features two flexible slow-motion cables, one for vertical and one for horizontal control. Accurately tracks distant moving objects with ease. This mounting is ideal for terrestrial observations but can also be used for basic astronomical viewing.