Sky Watcher Starquest 102R Refractor Astronomy Telescope with EQ-AZ Mount

The Sky Watcher Starquest 102R Refractor Astronomy Telescope with EQ-AZ Mount 10279 is a well-proven performer for 'Rich-Field' views of comets, star fields, star clusters, nebulae, bright galaxies & planets, and the Moon. Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth Mount and an adjustable aluminium tripod are also included.

The STARQUEST Series is a portable, lightweight line that combines well-proven Sky-Watcher telescope optics with a freshly created, expertly manufactured Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth mount. The mount has a premium clutch system, precise gearing with 122 teeth per 360 degrees on both axes, great stability, and a 3 kilogram maximum payload. With its flawlessly functioning slow motion control wires, the mount, when polar oriented and utilised in equatorial mode, enables you to easily track objects as they travel across the night sky. The mount is very adaptable and may be used in Alt-Azimuth mode, making it a good choice for novices.

Technical Specifications
Optical Design Achromatic Refractor   
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x20 & x50
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
Objective Lens Diameter: 102mm
Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/4.9)
Eyepieces Supplied: 10mm & 25mm
Red Dot Finder
90 degree Star Diagonal 1.25"
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth Mount with Adjustable Aluminium Tripod & Accessory Tray
Smooth Slow-Motion Cable Controls to both RA and DEC axes
Counterweight Bar with Counterweight
62.5% more Light Gathering than 80mm
Net Weight 8kg
Box Weight 10kg    
Box Dimensions (LxWxH in mm) 970x450x280
Barcode    6970456091812
Warranty 1 year

About the Starsense Explorer Range

Sky Watcher telescopes are a popular choice among astronomers.

Each telescope is designed to provide you with clear and detailed views of the night sky, making it easy to explore the wonders of the universe. Overall, Sky Watcher telescopes are perfect for anyone looking to delve into the mysteries of the cosmos.

Sky Watcher offer a wide range of models to choose from. The Skyhawk 1145P and the Explorer 130m are two of their top-selling telescopes, known for their high quality and advanced features.

One of our top recommendation from the Sky Watcher brand is the Explorer 130P telescope - an effortless telescopes, excellent for beginners.

Also worth mentioning is the Sky Watcher Heritage 114P Virtuoso Telescope - a highly portable telescope equipped with computerised features ideal for precisely exploring celestial objects such as stars, planets, and galaxies.

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See our Sky Watcher telescopes and telescopes pages to find out more about different telescope types and to view the full range of telescopes available at PicStop.

Visit our brands page to browse similar telescope ranges from Celestron and National Geographic.

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