Skywatcher Capricorn-70 70mm (2.75") 900mm Refractor Telescope (EQ1)

Skywatcher Capricorn-70 70mm (2.75") 900mm Refractor Telescope with EQ1 Mount 

The Skywatcher Capricorn-70 is a high-quality, air-spaced achromatic refractor telescope designed for the serious novice astronomer. With its 70mm objective lens and 900mm focal length, this telescope provides stunning views of the Moon, stars, star clusters, bright planets, nebulae, and galaxies. It comes equipped with the reliable EQ1 equatorial mount, which allows for easy tracking of celestial objects as they move across the night sky via slow-motion control cables. 

Key Features & Benefits

• High-Quality Refractor Design: The classic two-element, air-spaced achromatic design offers crisp, detailed views with minimal chromatic aberration. Ideal for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observation.
• EQ1 Equatorial Mount with Tracking Capability: The EQ1 mount, when polar-aligned, enables accurate tracking of celestial objects using manual slow-motion controls
• Versatile Magnification Range: With the supplied optics, enjoy a range of magnifications—x36, x72, x90, and x180—perfect for a variety of celestial targets. The telescope also achieves a highest practical power of up to x140.
• Enhanced Accessories: Includes essential observing tools such as a red dot finder, 10mm and 25mm eyepieces, a 2x Barlow lens for additional magnification options, a 1.25" star diagonal, and a sturdy aluminium tripod with an accessory tray.
• Improved Light Gathering: With a 70mm objective lens, this telescope gathers 36% more light than a 60mm model, offering brighter, more detailed views of fainter objects.

Specifications

• Objective Lens Diameter: 70mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/12.8)
• Magnifications (with included optics): x36, x72, x90, x180
• Highest Practical Power: x140
• Eyepieces: 10mm & 25mm (1.25" fitting)
• Additional Accessories: x2 Barlow Lens, Red Dot Finder, 1.25" Star Diagonal
• Mount: EQ1 Equatorial with slow-motion controls 
• Tripod: Aluminium with accessory tray
• Tube Material: Aluminium
• Light Gathering: 36% more than a 60mm telescope

This special offer makes the Skywatcher Capricorn-70 an unbeatable choice for budding astronomers who want a high-performance telescope with smooth tracking capabilities. Whether you're exploring the Moon's surface or tracking distant galaxies, this telescope provides the tools needed for an unforgettable stargazing experience.