Sky-Watcher AC 102/1000 EvoStar BD EQ3-2 Telescope

The AC 102/1000: Your Gateway to Celestial Exploration

With its lengthy focal length, the AC 102/1000 refracting telescope is tailor-made for lunar and planetary observations. Boasting a 102-millimeter obstruction-free aperture, it delivers remarkable resolution sans the diffraction commonly associated with secondary mirrors in Newtonian telescopes.

Thanks to its sizable aperture, this telescope extends its reach to illuminate bright nebulae and galaxies. Following the footsteps of Charles Messier (1730-1817), you can now explore his renowned catalogue of nebular objects. Noteworthy is its minimal color aberration, a testament to its generous focal ratio.

Key Advantages:

Minimal color aberration

Robust drawtube

Perfect for lunar and planetary observations

The EQ3-2 Mount:

A refinement of the EQ-3 mount, the EQ3-2 mount comes in a sleek white design. It offers a sturdy foundation for most mid-sized optics, facilitating effortless exploration of the night sky. Once aligned with the Pole Star, the parallactic mount enables easy sighting and tracking of celestial objects using flexible slow-motion controls. Fine adjustments in both right ascension and declination are achievable. The mount's polar elevation can be finely tuned using the provided scale and two screws. Additionally, both axes are compatible with polar finders and electric motors, making the EQ3-2 mount suitable for both visual observing and introductory astrophotography. With optional add-ons such as the motor kit or GoTo upgrade, long-exposure astrophotography becomes feasible. With practice, you can capture stunning images of galaxies and nebulae.

This telescope comes complete with a lightweight aluminum tripod, reducing its overall weight compared to tubular steel tripods, thus enhancing portability.

Included:

• Mount with manual adjustment knobs
• Additional brace with eyepiece tray
• Appropriate counterweights
• Finder Scope: 6x30
• Deviating Optics: 2", 90° star diagonal
• Eyepiece Adaptor: 1.25" & 2"
• 1.25'' Eyepieces: 26mm, 10mm
• Camera Adaptor: Piggyback
• Counterweight (piece): 2
• Slow Motion Cable (piece): 2

Specifications:

Optics:

Type: Refractor

Build Type: Achromat

Aperture (mm): 102

Focal Length (mm): 1000

Aperture Ratio (f/): 9.8

Resolving Capacity: 1.13

Limit Value (mag): 11.8

Light Gathering Capacity: 212

Max. Useful Magnification: 204

Tube Material: Aluminum

Tube Length (mm): 943

Tube Weight (kg): 3.48

Tube Construction: Full tube

Focuser:

Build Type: Gear rack

Connection to Eyepiece: 2"

Mount:

Type: EQ3-2

GoTo Control: No

Mounting Type: Equatorial

Weight (kg): 13

Load Capacity (kg): 5

Tripod:

Type: Tripod

Material: Aluminum

Height (cm): 71-123

Accessory Plate: Yes

General:

Series: EQ-3

Total Weight (kg): 22.15

Special Recommendation: Yes

Area of Application:

Moon & Planets: Yes

Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes

Astrophotography: No

Nature Observation: No

Sun: No (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended For:

Beginners: Yes

Advanced: No

Observatories: No