Telescope SkyWatcher Startravel 102/500 SynScan AZ GoTo

The exciting new Sky-Watcher SynScan Alt-Azimuth GoTo Mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more. 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!!

Main Features:

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x25, x50 & x100

Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204

Objective Lens Diameter: 102mm

Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/5)

Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 20mm

x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens (1.25") with camera adaptor

6x30 Finderscope

Fully Multi-Coated Objective Lens

45° Erect Image Diagonal (1.25")

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)