...we were overall very impressed with its lightweight, ‘grab-and-go’ simplicity, its sturdy and durable structure and its clear and crisp views. It is a perfect beginner telescope with good capabilities. . All About Space Magazine, Spring 2018 - Read full review
About this product
Model: sw_az-eq_avant_skymax_102
Part Number: 10269
New Sky-Watcher SkyMax-102 with AZ-EQ Avant Dual-Mode Alt-Azimuth/Equatorial Mount - Perfect for Grab-and-Go!
The compact but powerful SKYMAX-102 is ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon and bright planets. Its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness.
The well engineered and easy to use AZ-EQ AVANT mounting provides excellent stability and precise control in either Alt-Azimuth or Equatorial configurations, via its smooth slow motion controls located on both axes.
The slow motion control knobs can be conveniently positioned at either end of both the R.A. or DEC axis shafts.
Includes useful red dot finderscope.
FEATURES
- Objective Lens Diameter: 102mm / 4"
- Telescope Focal Length: 1300mm (f/12.74)
- Eyepieces Supplied: 10mm & 25mm
- Red Dot Finder
- 90º 1.25" Star Diagonal
- AZ-EQ AVANT Dual-Mode Alt-Azimuth/Equatorial Mount
- Aluminium Tripod with 21cm Extension Tube & Accessory Tray
- Payload Capacity 3kg with Supplied Tripod
- 1/4-20 Screw Thread Connector on Mount Saddle
- 122 Tooth Helical Worm Gear Transmission on R.A. and DEC Axes. R.A. Axis rotatable 360°
- Counterweight Bar with 1kg Counterweight
- Height Range of Tripod/Mount (excl. OTA): 81cm - 156cm
- Total Overall Weight: 8.25kg
What's in the box
- SkyMax-102 OTA
- AZ-EQ Avant Mount
- Aluminium Tripod
- Tripod Accessory Tray
- Counterweight Bar
- 1kg Counterweight
- 10mm & 25mm Eyepieces
- Red Dot Finder
- 90º 1.25" Star Diagonal
Specifications
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) | x52 & x130 |
Highest Practical Power (Potential) | x204 |
Diameter of Primary Mirror | 102mm |
Light Gathering | 28% more Light Gathering than 90mm |
Telescope Focal Length | 1300mm (f/12.74) |
Eyepieces Supplied | 10mm & 25mm |
Finderscope | Red Dot Finder |
Diagonal | 90º 1.25" Star Diagonal |
Mount: | AZ-EQ AVANT Dual-Mode Alt-Azimuth/Equatorial Mount |
Tripod | Aluminium Tripod with 21cm Extension Tube & Accessory Tray |
Payload Capacity | 3kg |
Mount Fixing | 1/4-20 Screw Thread Connector on Mount Saddle |
Mount Features | 122 Tooth Helical Worm Gear Transmission on R.A. and DEC Axes. R.A. Axis rotatable 360° |
Counterweights | Counterweight Bar with 2.35kg Counterweight |
Height Range of Tripod/Mount (excl. OTA) | 81cm - 156cm |
Total Overall Weight | 8.25kg |
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