Large aperture for little money - that's always been the guiding principle for the purchase of a Dobson telescope. With the Dobson Black Diamond Skywatcher, a classic has been reinvented. Thanks to a sliding rod, the device is very easy to transport. In addition, the flexible focal point can be moved via the sliding linkage.
The optics Skywatcher N 130/650:This telescope is specially designed to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009) as well as the anniversary of Galileo's first telescope. It's not just a high-precision optical instrument but also a beautiful collector's piece and ideal gift. The telescope tube is adorned with the names of many famous personalities who made a significant contribution to promoting astronomy in the last 400 years, including Galileo Galilei himself.
The core of the optical system is created by the same excellent parabolic primary mirror, which is also used in the larger Newton model. The telescope is an all-around device and offers a beautiful view of the moon, planets and the first deep sky objects. The patented grid tube system, is very comfortable to carry and store. The position of the focal point can be flexibly adjusted. The uncomplicated handling of the Dobson mount is an excellent way to get started with astronomy as a hobby and it also has an ultra-compact case. The complete telescope with mount comes fully assembled right out of the gift box.
Most Dobson telescopes are only available from the 200mm class. This 130mm Dobson can be considered as an exception and is, therefore, an optimal travel companion
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x26 & x65Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mmTelescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mmParabolic Primary MirrorSingle-arm Secondary Mirror SupportRed Dot FinderWooden Alt-Azimuth MountCollapsible/ Extendable Tube AssemblyOverall maximum height: 46cm (collapsed), 69.5cm (extended)Weight Approx 6.2kgBuilt-in Carrying Handle30% more Light Gathering than 114mm
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. The Skywatcher Mercury-70 gives outstanding value for moneyconsidering the brand name and multi-coated optics.Ideal for a starter telescope and supervised children.Easy to use and set upMagnification (with optics supplied): x28, x56, x70, x140Highest Practical Power (Potential): x140Objective Lens Diameter: 70mmTelescope Focal Length: 700mm (f/10)Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mmx2 Barlow Lens6x24 Finder1.25"/31.7mm Star DiagonalMulti-Coated Objective LensAlt-Azimuth MountAluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray36% more Light Gathering than 60mmTube material: Aluminium
Sky-watcher 102mm (4") f4.9 deluxe Alt - Azimuth Reflector telescope (10261)
Ideal No Fuss, Grab-and-Go Telescope for Easy Visual Astronomy as well as Daytime Terrestrial Observations!! The STARTRAVEL-102 is a two-element, air-spaced achromatic refractor and a well proven performer for ‘Rich-Field’ views of comets, star fields, star clusters, nebulae, bright galaxies & planets, the Moon and the Sun (with proper safety filtering!). The supplied erect image diagonal provides an upright, fully corrected image allowing the telescope to be also used for terrestrial observing. The elegant, well engineered and easy to use AZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth mount provides excellent stability and precise control, via its slow motion cables, on both the horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (altitude) axes.
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x20 & x50
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
Objective Lens Diameter: 102mm
62.5% more Light Gathering than 80mm
Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/4.9)
Eyepieces Supplied: 10mm & 25mm
Direct SLR Camera Connection
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
6x30 Finderscope
90º Erect Image Diagonal 1.25"
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
AZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount & Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
Mount Rotation Angle (Continuous): 360° (Azimuth), -50° to + 90° (Altitude)
Height Range of Tripod/Mount (excl. OTA): 86.5cm - 158.5cm
Total Overall Weight: 7.5kg
Sky Watcher Infinity 76 Telescope with Parabolic Mirror 76 mm in Blue 10942
The attractive Sky-Watcher INFINITY-76 telescopes house the Aspherical Technology usually only found in larger, more expensive telescopes. The primary mirror is altered during polishing to bring the light rays onto a common focal plane, resulting in sharp images full of detail.
The INFINITY-76 collects 131% more starlight than the average 50mm toy telescope, bringing hundreds more objects into view. Its intuitive up-down, left-right manoeuvrability makes it a perfect user-friendly telescope for kids. Setting up the telescope is so easy that it is almost ready right out of the box, allowing your kids to easily explore the exciting universe to their hearts' content.
Magnification: x30
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 76mm
Telescope Focal Length: 300mm (f/4)
Eyepieces Supplied: 30x Erecting* (Provides upright image for terrestrial use)
Parabolic Primary Mirror
Helical Focusing
Tabletop Cradle
Gift Box
The award-winning Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-200P (EQ5) is a fantastic choice for intermediate-to-advanced astronomers but also suitable for the very serious adult beginner. With a much larger 200mm of light gulping aperture combined with its superb parabolic optics and superior resolving power, even fainter objects can be viewed. This telescope is a highly capable all-rounder with superb performance for the observation of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, double stars etc. Supplied with the EQ5 equatorial mount, which when polar aligned, will allow you to easily track objects as they move across the night sky via its slow-motion controls.
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)
Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with Camera Adaptor)
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 150mm
Ideal Grab-And-Go Scope - a Perfect Lifestyle Gift!!
The Heritage-114P with its superb parabolic mirror provides excellent all-round performance for the observation of the Moon and planets and Deep-Sky objects.
The Virtuoso™ mount provides a stable platform and will track night sky objects automatically once located. The telescope can be slewed automatically in both axes, at five different speeds, via the mount’s electronic keypad.
A great feature of the Virtuoso™ is the patented Freedom-Find™ dual-encoder technology which also allows the telescope to be moved manually on either axis without losing its alignment or positional information, giving the user enormous convenience and flexibility during observing sessions.
Furthermore, the Virtuoso™ mount can be upgraded to GoTo by purchasing a Synscan™ AZ GoTo handset and cable, allowing 42,900+ night sky objects to be automatically found from its extensive database.
As well as its superb astronomical functionality, the Virtuoso™ mount has a lot of other clever features for photography (camera not included):
Camera Cruising: Take photographs automatically with your DSLR at up to 6 preset positions. The mount will stop at each predetermined position and automatically trigger the camera’s shutter release. (Canon-D electronic shutter release cable supplied but other Skywatcher cables are readily available)
Video Cruising/Time Lapse Photography: The mount can automatically move your video camera through up to 6 preset positions without any pause. Up to 5 speeds can be selected in this mode (see below)
Panoramic/Matrix Photography: The mount can control a DSLR camera to take long-distance panoramas up to 360°.
Supplied in an attractive gift box.
Specification:
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x20 & x50Highest Practical Power (Potential): x228Diameter of Primary Mirror: 114mmParabolic Primary MirrorTelescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/4.38)Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mmRack and Pinion Focuser (1.25”)Red Dot FinderVirtuoso™ Computerised Multi-Function MountDC Servo Motors, Driving Resolution 2.42 arc secPayload Capacity 4kgAstronomical Tracking Speed: Sidereal RateSlewing Speeds: 8x, 16x, 64x, 400x, >2000x MaxSpeeds in Time Lapse Mode: 1xRotation/24hrs/6hrs/3hrs, 2.5°/sec, 1.2°/secSupplied with L-Bracket and Canon-D Electronic Shutter Release Cable (note: Cellphone adapter is not included)Virtuoso™ Mount Upgradeable to GoTo with the addition of Synscan™AZ GoTo Handset and cable (available separately)Telescope/Mount attachable to most Prosumer tripods via 3/8” threadPower Requirement: 12v DC 1 Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive). Skywatcher Power Tank Recommended or AA Batteries (not supplied)Overall Weight Approx 5.3kg (mount 3.7kg), Dimensions 29x29x53cm
The Sky-Watcher EVOSTAR-90 (EQ2) telescope is a classic two-element, air-spaced, achromatic refractor. It is an outstanding, high-performance, high-resolution instrument manufactured to high standards of optical and mechanical precision. With its long focal length and breathtaking, diffraction-limited optical performance, it is ideal for the detailed high-power study of the Moon, Double-Stars, Planets and other objects in our solar system, providing crisp contrasted images. Supplied with the EQ2 equatorial mount, which when polar aligned, will allow you to easily track objects as they move across the night sky via its slow-motion control cables.
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x36, x72, x90, x180Highest Practical Power (Potential): x180Objective Lens Diameter: 90mmTelescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/10)Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mmx2 Deluxe Barlow Lens (1.25") with Camera Adaptor6x30 Finderscope1.25"/31.7mm Star DiagonalMulti-Coated Objective LensEQ2 Equatorial MountAluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray65% more Light Gathering than 70mm
Dobsonian telescopes offer an incredible aperture-to-price ratio. The Dobsonian mount, popularized by John Dobson in the 1970's, is a simple and efficient method of mounting a Newtonian reflector, based on the Alt-Azimuth principle.
Fast and easy to set up, the Dobsonian mount consists of a box-type mounting which allows the telescope to pivot in altitude, while the box itself is rotated on a base in azimuth. The secret of the design is to correctly balance the optical tube and use frictional materials which allow it to be moved easily when nudged but to stay in position when not.
The mount is designed to be driven by hand as opposed to slow-motion controls. Sky-Watcher Dobsonians provide excellent all-round performance for the observation of the Moon and Planets and Deep Sky Objects such as Galaxies and Nebulae.
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x48 & x120
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x406
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 203mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/5.91)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
Wooden Alt-Azimuth Mount with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 150mm
The Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-150PL is a fantastic choice for intermediate astronomers and also the serious beginner. Has a large 150mm light gathering aperture combined with superb parabolic optics. With a longer focal length of f/8 this telescope provides higher magnification with a given eyepiece than its f/5 cousin, the Explorer-150P. Delivers excellent performance for the observation of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters and tight double-stars. Supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount, which when polar aligned, will allow you to easily track objects as they move across the night sky via its slow motion control cables.
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x48, x96, x120 & x240
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with Camera Adaptor)
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
6x30 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
33% more Light Gathering than 130mm
The highly portable Sky-Watcher SKYMAX-127 (AZ-GTi), has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android. The AZ-GTi mounting, with its built-in WiFi module, creates its very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks. After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menu.The AZ-GTi and SynScan App provides full computerised GO-TO control, allowing the telescope to be automatically slewed to any one of the objects in the App’s extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects. Incorporates Sky-Watcher’s Freedom-Find™ patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information. This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions. The compact but powerful SKYMAX-127 telescope is ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon & bright planets. Its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness.Main Features:
Magnifications (with optics supplied): x60 & x150Highest Practical Power (Potential): x254Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mmTelescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.8)Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mmRed Dot Finder90° Star Diagonal (1.25”)AZ-GTi WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount Controller: Free SynScan App for iOS and Android mobile devices or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)
SynScan App Database:Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun, Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
SynScan App Alignment Method: Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
SynScan App's Other Features: Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over the Internet, User-defined objects, Pointing
Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)Pointing Accuracy: Up to 10 arc-minute (RMS)Resolution: 2073600 Counts/Rev., 0.625 arc-secondResolution of Aux. R.A./Dec. Axis Encoders: 1068 Counts/Rev., approx. 20 arc-minutesFreedom-Find™ Dual-Encoder TechnologyTracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar TrackingSlewing Speeds: 0.5X, 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800xTracking Mode: Dual Axis TrackingMotor: DC Servo Motor, Gear Ratio 648045mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddleInterface: SynScan Hand Control Port, DSLR Shutter Release Port (optional cables available separately), Built-in Wi-Fi Module
Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android ( SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming).
Network Protocol: UDP, Port 11880Adjustable Aluminium Tripod with Accessory TrayHeight of Tripod/Mount (excl. OTA): 80.5cm - 152cmTotal Weight with Tripod: 7.45kgPower Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (DC 7.5~14V, 0.75A) Tip Positive.
The Sky-Watcher Heritage 76 is a highly affordable and easy to use Dobsonian base telescope that is perfect for beginners. Thanks to its careful engineering including aluminized and overcoated mirrors the Sky-Watcher Heritage 76 Mini Dobsonian Telescope combines ease of use, extreme portability and consistent great all-around astronomical viewing performance. The optical tube gathers enough light to allow simple study of galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae, while the 2 included interchangeable eyepieces provide added versatility. The telescope comes equipped, as standard, with a 5x magnification Finderscope, for the easy location of night sky objects. The uncomplicated manually operated Dobsonian alt-azimuth mount makes it a convenient, highly portable, grab-and-go system. The complete telescope and mount comes fully assembled straight out of the presentation Giftbox.
The Sky-Watcher Heritage-76 Telescope is a great telescope for all round astronomical viewing performance. It comes equipped with a 5x magnification Finderscope for the easy location of night sky objects. The two supplied eyepieces have been specially upgraded to higher quality Super Modified Achromats to increase your viewing pleasure. The telescope accepts standard 1.25" accessories so the magnification range can easily be extended for additional 1.25" eyepieces and/or Barlow lens.
The highly affordable, and easy to use, manually operated Heritage-76 with its Dobsonian alt-azimuth mount makes a convenient, highly portable system. The telescope and mount come fully assembled, and supplied in a presentation box. The telescope tube is also adorned with the words Galileo 400, and International Year of Astronomy, as well as key dates in the lifetime of Galileo.
Specifications:Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x12 & x30Diameter of Primary Mirror: 76mmTelescope Focal Length: 300mm (f/4)Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm Super-MASingle-arm Secondary Mirror Support5x24 FinderscopeRack and Pinion FocuserWooden Alt-Azimuth MountOverall maximum height: 40cmWeight Approx 1.75kg
Highly affordable and easy to useDobsonian mountAluminised and overcoated mirrorsNewtonianFully assembled straight out of the box
The Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-200P is a fantastic choice for intermediate-to-advanced astronomers but also suitable for the very serious adult beginner. With a much larger 200mm of light gulping aperture combined with its superb parabolic optics and superior resolving power, even feinter objects can be viewed. This telescope is a highly capable all-rounder with superb performance for the observation of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, double stars etc.
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mmTelescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mmx2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with Camera Adaptor)Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" FocuserParabolic Primary Mirror0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports9x50 FinderscopeDirect SLR Camera Connection
