Sky-Watcher 120/1000 Refractor Telescope in NEQ5

• 120mm achromatic refractor for planetary observation.
• Large diameter for beautiful detailed observations of the Moon, Sun, Jupiter and Saturn.
• Let's discover some of the brightest objects in the deep sky.
• German equatorial mount NEQ5
• Transportable by a single person.

Everything you need to know about the Sky-Watcher 120/1000 telescope

Achromatic refractor with a diameter of 120 mm, The Sky-Watcher 120/1000 refractor is one of the large diameter refractors , among the most versatile, which also allow observation of the deep sky. In fact, Its 120mm lens harvests 44% more brightness compared to a 100mm refractor . In the absence of a central obstruction, unlike a telescope, this 120mm refractor collects almost as much light as a 130mm Newtonian. Its 1000mm focal length gives it an intermediate aperture ratio of (f/8.33), an element that is appreciated both in planetary observation and in star photography. In visual observation, take a tour of the most beautiful Messier objects and discover the brightest nebulae, galaxies, and globular clusters.

The dual air element achromatic lens has multiple coatings and provides quality images at low and medium magnifications of Jupiter, Saturn (the ringed planet) and the numerous lunar craters. The Sun, by completing the instrument with a solar filter It allows sunspots to appear on its surface depending on the day.

Focusing is achieved using a double-sliding grid eyepiece. A 31.75 mm adapter is supplied as standard for using eyepieces of the same format. A tightening screw located on the top of the focuser allows the focus to be maintained according to the orientation of the telescope. . The cannon is collimated at the factory and, unlike telescopes, requires no maintenance. A small extra: on the first collar, a Kodak threaded screw allows a camera to be attached in parallel.

Everything you need to know about the Sky-Watcher NEQ5 mount

The Sky-Watcher NEQ5 equatorial mount It's a versatile mount, a worthy successor to the legendary Vixen GP . Highly modular, it is possible to add various options depending on whether it is intended for observation or photography: motorization, Goto automatic pointing kit, polar viewfinder, etc. Its load capacity is close to 9kg in visual observation ; Therefore, the NEQ5 will accommodate numerous optical tubes, from the small 80mm refractor to the Newtonian telescope up to 200mm in diameter.

In photography we will limit the load to 7.5kg, for greater comfort and precision. Like all equatorial mounts, the NEQ5 is equipped with a set of azimuth and latitude movements (for parking), and a set of right ascension and declination movements for pointing and tracking stars.

The optical tube is attached using a Vixen-style female dovetail. An accessory tray ensures good overall rigidity. The NEQ5 mount can accommodate a polar scope (optional SW0124 ) on the polar axis for quick setup. Visual observers will appreciate the optional SynScan GOTO automatic pointing system, controlled by an easy-to-use hand controller. In fact, it's not necessary to know the positions of stars or distant deep-sky objects; the NEQ5 mount's GoTo system automatically moves the instrument to the desired target.

Specs

Items delivered:

Sky-Watcher 120/1000 Telescopic Sight

• 1 Sky-Watcher 120/1000 refractor tube
• 2 fixing collars
• 1 Vixen-style dovetail
• 1 Sky-Watcher 50.8mm LET 28mm flow eyepiece
• 1 9x50 search engine
• 1 angled return of 50.8 mm
• 1 Piggyback mount for Kodak camera on top of one of the mounting collars

Sky-Watcher NEQ5 Mount

• 1 NEQ5 equatorial mount
• 1 counterweight of 5 kg
• 1 height-adjustable steel tube tripod (71cm to 123cm)
• 1 accessory shelf