SkyWatcher Startravel-102T (102/600) refractor on NEQ2 mount

The SkyWatcher Startravel 102T is a 102/600 refracting telescope, which is the bigger alternative of the 102/500 telescope. The objective lens is a Fraunhofer-type system with 2 elements. The objective lens is fully multi coated and provides excellent and distortion free view. The rack and pinion focuser is made of metal and accepts 2" eyepieces and accessories (optional). At 17x magnification the field of view is large, over 3,5 degrees, and is ideal for observing North America-, Pelican-, Andromeda- or Veil-nebula, especially with a UHC or OIII filter. However the telescope is ideal for observing large and faint objects, but of course can be used to observe Moons and planets in the magnification range of 20-150x.

The NEW NEQ2 mount has dovetail system, so putting the telescope on and off is very easy and fast. The steel tripod is more robust than the older aluminium one, so the mount stability has been increased.  A clock drive can also be mounted to the mount, two different versions are available separately. The eyepiece holder between the tripod legs is very practical.