Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 SynScan AZ GoTo Computerised Telescope is designed with f/5 focal ratio and is an ideal instrument for the wide-field observation and photography of Deep-Sky objects, such as Nebulae, Star Fields and Clusters, Galaxies and much more. It is also extremely portable.
The exciting new Sky-Watcher SynScan™ Alt-Azimuth GoTo Mount is will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures. The SynScan™ AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.
Combined with telescope OTA’s of proven high quality, these Superb Packages are all you need to Explore the Universe to your Heart’s Content!!
Telescope Specifications:
- Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x25 & x50
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
- Objective Lens Diameter: 102mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/5)
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 20mm
- 6x30 Finderscope
- Fully Multi-Coated Objective Lens
- 45° Erect Image Diagonal (1.25")
- SynScanTM AZ GoTo Computerised Alt-Azimuth HD Go-To Mount
- Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
- Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
Mount Specifications:
- SynScan™ Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues
- Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment
- Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature
- Unknown Object Indentification feature
- Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
- Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
- Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
- Quiet Operation
- Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev
- PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
- SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet
- Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
AZ Goto Telescopes Manual
SynScan AZ Goto Review in Astronomy Now Magazine
