Sky-Watcher Mercury-705 (AZ3) Achromatic Refractor Telescope

Sky-Watcher Mercury-705 (AZ3) 70mm (2.75") f/500 Achromatic Refractor Telescope. The highly affordable Sky-Watcher Mercury series of refractor telescopes allow you to take your first steps into the fascinating world of astronomy. They are supplied with good levels of equipment for both astronomical and terrestrial observations. Although similar externally to many other telescopes on the market, these telescopes are supplied with superior 1.25" eyepieces and accessories (not 0.96" or hybrid 1.25") and moreover, the eyepieces have been specially selected to give a much more useful and practical range of magnifications, to increase your viewing experience.

Sky-Watcher Mercury-705 Features:

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x20 & x50
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x140
• Objective Lens Diameter: 70mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/7.14)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• Red Dot Finder
• 45º Erect Image Diagonal 1.25"
• AZ3 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
• Tube material: Aluminium
• 36% more Light Gathering than 60mm

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.