Sky-Watcher MC 102/1300 SkyMax-102 AZ-Go2 Maksutov telescope

• Telescope with smartphone controls
• Easy setup and swift sky orientation
• Automatic tracking via servomotors
• Stainless steel tripod included
• No additional accessories needed!

The MC 102/1300 telescope: An excellent travel companion, equally adept at astronomy and nature observation as a spotting scope. Perfect for introducing children to stargazing, its compact design fits easily into hand luggage, renowned for its high-contrast imagery. With a 102mm aperture, it gathers substantially more light than its 90mm counterpart, equivalent to 212 times the naked eye's light collection (for a 7mm exit pupil). Despite its compact 28cm length, its 1300mm focal length yields an f/12.7 aperture ratio.

Astronomically, this telescope offers much: planets appear beautifully detailed with a resolution of 1.13 arc seconds, while exploring deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula or the summer Milky Way is deeply rewarding. Additionally, it serves as a cost-effective alternative for nature spotting. Unlike many spotting scopes, it includes a wide array of adapters for nature photography, making bird photography feasible with its 1300mm focal length. A built-in T-2 thread simplifies SLR camera connection for astrophotography, allowing shots of celestial bodies like the Moon. Focusing is achieved by adjusting a knob, offering ample back focus for accessory compatibility.

Key Advantages:

Compact telescope with long focal length and 102mm aperture

High-contrast imagery

1.25" connection with T-2 thread

Suitable for nature observation and photography

The AZ-Go2 mount employs servomotors for automatic tracking, ensuring the telescope follows the sky's rotation. Featuring integrated Wi-Fi, it can be controlled remotely via the free SynScan app for iOS or Android, offering extensive functionality and regular updates. This single-arm mount is lightweight and compact, preventing contact between the telescope and mount when aimed at the zenith. The Vixen-style clamp allows attachment of various scopes, while the height-adjustable stainless steel tripod ensures stability with no shaking.

Includes:

• Telescope
• AZ Go2 mount
• Red dot finder
• Eyepieces
• Stainless steel tripod with tray

Specifications:

Optics: Reflector (Maksutov)

Aperture: 130mm

Focal length: 1300mm

Aperture ratio: f/12.7

Resolving capacity: 1.35 arc seconds

Limiting magnitude: 11.8

Light-gathering capacity: 210

Max. useful magnification: 204x

Tube weight: 1.9kg

Tube diameter: 120mm

Tube length: 270mm

Tube construction: Full tube

Main mirror construction: Parabolic

Secondary mirror design: Plan

Focuser: Primary mirror focusing, 1.25" connection with T2 thread

Motorized: No

Mount: Single arm (Azimuthal)

Mounting saddle: Vixen-Style

Motors: Servomotors

Load capacity: 5kg

Weight: 4kg

GoTo control: Yes

Battery compartment: Yes (12V)

Database: >10,000 objects

Wi-Fi: Yes

Software: SynScan

Hand paddle: Not included

Tripod type: Steel with accessory plate