SkyWatcher Startravel 102 EQ1

It is a very fast telescope, ideal to observe huge deep-sky obejects, like star clusters, nebulae, but shows the details of the Moon and planets also.

This 102/500 refracting telescope from Sky-Watcher is a compact and fast telescope which can find more than 42000 objects in the sky. The F/5 focal ratio results in a short tube (50cm) which is an advantage from transportation point of view. The objective lens is a Fraunhofer-type 2 element lens with multi coating on all surfaces and provides sharp and contrasty images. The 45 degrees Amici-prism can be used for both daytime and astronomical purposes. Recommended for observing the large, but faint objects, but the Moon and planets can also be observed in the magnification range of 15-200x. The rack and pinion focuser accepts 2" eyepieces and accessories. For example, using a 2" star diagonal, a 33mm focal length 2" eyepiece and a 2" deepsky filter at 15x the field of view is 4,5 degrees and even faintest nebulae can be seen in great details (like North America-, Pelican-, Andromeda-, Veil-, Orion- or California-nebula)

The EQ1 is a small equatorial mount, comes with slow motion controls on both axes. EQ design allows to track objects with only one axis, so we have to turn one knob. It is also possible to install motors on it (clock drive system - not included).