Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 (EQ5) Achromatic Refractor Telescope

Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 (EQ5) 120mm (4.75") f/1000 Achromatic Refractor Telescope. The Sky Watcher Evostar series are two-element air-spaced, multi-coated object achromatic refractors. They are truly outstanding, high-performance; high-resolution instruments manufactured to extremely high standards and mechanical precision. With their long focal lengths and breathtaking optical performance, they are ideal for the detailed high-power study of the moon, Planetary Surfaces and other objects in out solar system, giving crisp contrasty images. These telescope packages will stand you in great stead for a lifetime of serious astronomical viewing.

Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 Features:

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x40 & x100
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x240
• Objective Lens Diameter: 120mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/8.33)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• Direct SLR Camera Connection
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
• 2"/50.8mm Star Diagonal
• Adjustable Objective Lens Cell
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
• Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
• 1.5" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 38% more Light Gathering than 102mm

EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount:

The very sturdy EQ5 Equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory tray. Supplied complete with a bubble level, latitude adjuster with micrometer scale and an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster. It also features engraved aluminium setting circles and manual slow motion tracking controls. An optional polar-scope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes. Maximum payload approx' 9kg.