Sky Watcher Heritage 90 Virtuoso Telescope

The Sky Watcher Heritage-90 Virtuoso Telescope is a computerised, auto-tracking, Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. It is ideal for observing the Moon, planets and double-stars, and also can be used for high power daytime terrestrial viewing. This telescope provides a stable platform and will track night sky objects automatically once located. It can be slewed automatically in both axes, at five different speeds, via the mount's electronic keypad.

This mount can be upgraded to GoTo by purchasing a Synscan AZ GoTo handset and cable, allowing 42,900+ night sky objects to be automatically found from its extensive database.

Technical Specifications:
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x50 & x125
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x180
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 90mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1250mm (f/13.88)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
90 degree Star Diagonal 1.25"
Red Dot Finder
Virtuoso Computerised Multi-Function Mount
DC Servo Motors, Driving Resolution 2.42 arc sec
Payload Capacity 4kg
Astronomical Tracking Speed: Sidereal Rate
Slewing Speeds: 8x, 16x, 64x, 400x, >2000x Max
Speeds in Time Lapse Mode: 1xRotation/24hrs/6hrs/3hrs, 2.5 deg/sec, 1.2 deg/sec
Supplied with L-Bracket and Canon-D Electronic Shutter Release Cable
(note: Cellphone adapter is not included)
Virtuoso Mount Upgradeable to GoTo with addition of Synscan
AZ GoTo Handset and cable (available separately)
Telescope/Mount attachable to most Prosumer tripods via 3/8" thread
Power Requirement: 12v DC 1 Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive). Sky Watcher Power Tank Recommended or AA Batteries (not supplied)
Overall Weight Approx 5.1kg (mount 3.7kg), Dimensions 29x29x45cm
1-Year Warranty

About the Starsense Explorer Range

Astronomers highly regard Sky Watcher telescopes due to their superior optical performance and durable construction.

Sky Watcher offer a diverse range of telescopes, including refractors, reflectors, and compound telescopes.

Sky Watcher telescopes are engineered to provide users with clear and detailed night sky views, enabling them to explore celestial objects easily. Overall, Sky Watcher telescopes are a reliable and cost-effective solution for anyone interested in exploring the wonders of the night sky.

Popular in this range

Top-selling telescopes from Sky Watcher include the Skyhawk 1145P and the Explorer 130mtelescopes.

Popular new additions in the Sky Watcher include the Evostar 90 Telescope and the Startravel 102 AZ3Refractor Telescope.

Recommended by PicStop

One of our recommendations from the Sky Watcher brand would be the Skymax 102 GoTo- ideal for beginners and experienced astronomers alike.

Also worth mentioning is the Sky Watcher Heritage 114P Virtuoso Telescope. It is very portable and comes with computerised features that make it an ideal tool for exploring celestial objects such as stars, planets, and galaxies with ease and precision.

Looking for ideas or guidance?

Not sure where to start? Drop us a line with your telescope questions and we'll be happy to help. Call us on 01624 670005 or contact us here.

Alternatively, visit our Sky Watcher telescopes and telescopespages 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, Sky Watcher and National Geographic.

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