กล้องดูดาว Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 Maksutov-Cassegrain MC102D AZ-EQ Avant mount + SA tripod (Extended version)

BBC Sky at Night magazine rating

 4 out of 5 stars! (for 130mm tube version)

"..Adjustments in both altazimuth (AZ) and equatorial (EQ) modes are smooth and it’s easy to keep objects centred in the field of view.."  - BBC Sky at Night magazine

SkyWatcher 102 AZ-EQ Avant Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. It features 102 mm aperture diameter onto altazimuth and equatorial mount. Finder view and two eyepieces are included.

Grab-and-Go Telescope with Versatile Dual-Mode Alt-Azimuth/Equatorial Mount!! The compact but powerful SKYMAX-102 is ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon and bright planets. Its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness. 

The lightweight and capable Avant Mount works in dual (AZ-EQ) modes

The well-engineered and easy to use AZ-EQ Avant mounting provides excellent stability and precise control in either alt-azimuth or equatorial configurations, via its smooth slow motion controls located on both axes. The slow motion control knobs can be conveniently positioned at either end of both the R.A. or DEC axis shafts. 

This extended version of the AZ-EQ Avant mount also comes with an extension pier so there will be enough clearance for the tube and counterweight as the scope points to difficult part of the skies.

The Avant mount also works in Altazimuth mode, allowing it to be used for terrestrial (bird and nature watching) in the day time:

Read BBC Sky at Night Magazine's review of the AZ-EQ Avant mount

Taking astrophotos is easy with the included SmartPhoto Camera Adapter

This telescope package also includes Sky-Watcher's popular SmartPhoto Camera Adapter for holding your smartphone and eyepieces in the best position relative to the telescope for taking steady pictures.

In the Box:

- Telescope Tube
- Telescope mount 
- Tripod with tray
- Pier Extension
- Counterweights set
- Red Dot finder
- 2x  1.25" photo eyepieces (10mm, 20mm)
- 1.25" 90-degree diagonal
- Smartphoto Camera Adapter 
- Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): 65x & 130x
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 102mm
• 28% more Light Gathering than 90mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 1300mm (f/12.74)
• Eyepieces Supplied: Photo 10mm & 20mm
• Red Dot Finder
• 90º Star Diagonal 1.25"
• AZ-EQ AVANT Dual-Mode Alt-Azimuth/Equatorial Mount
• Aluminium Tripod with 21cm Extension Tube & Accessory Tray
• 122 Tooth Helical Worm Gear Transmission on R.A. and DEC Axes. R.A. Axis rotatable 360°
• 1/4-20 Screw Thread Connector on Mount Saddle
• Counterweight Bar with 1kg Counterweight
• Mount Payload Capacity: 3kg
• Height Range of Tripod/Mount (excl. OTA): 81cm - 156cm
• Total Overall Weight: 8.25kg

REVIEW

BBC Sky at Night magazine
by Steve Richards

Read original article here

Our rating

 4 out of 5 stars! (for 130mm tube version)

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SUPPORT DOCUMENTS  

Manuals:
https://inter-static.skywatcher.com/upfiles/en_download_caty01316546582.pdf

About Sky-Watcher 

Sky-Watcher was launched in 1999 featuring a modest line of Newtonian and refractor optical tubes, with distribution in Europe and Asia. In 2000, Sky-Watcher released their first series of Dobsonian telescopes, and two years later answered the rising popularity of digital SLRs with their first version of the famed German Equatorial Mount, the EQ6. Today, with a full product line that includes Dobsonians, APO refractors, EQ mounts, and photography products, Sky-Watcher has grown into the most popular telescope brand worldwide.