Product Code: 10939/20886

Skywatcher Evostar-120 HEQ-5 Pro SynScan Telescope

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Manufacturer Code: 10939/20886
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Skywatcher Evostar-120 HEQ-5 Pro SynScan Telescope
Skywatcher Evostar-120 HEQ-5 Pro SynScan Telescope is two-element, air-spaced, multi-coated objective achromatic refractors which allow this instrument to produce some quality results which can easily meet the expectations of the user in a true way. This Skywatcher Telescope is well suited for astrophotography. 9x50 finderscope is for fast and accurate tracking of objects while mount with knobs is for manual adjustment. Prism rail is for easy mounting of optics while one may not forget to mention here about the built-in dual-axis stepper motors, built-in polar alignment scope holder, sturdy steel tripod (height adjustable from 97cm to 121cm) and adjustable lens mount.

Heavy-duty HEQ5 Pro mount is a smaller version of the sturdy EQ6 Pro mount. It is specially designed for observers who need the steadiness of the EQ6 Pro mount, but find the EQ6 Pro mount too physically demanding. For novice users the user-friendly menu allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The SynScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via a RS-232 cable. Once the connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand Control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the HEQ5 PRO Mounts, They also come with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate.

Skywatcher Evostar-120 are truly outstanding, high-performance, high-resolution instruments manufactured to extremely high standards of optical and mechanical precision. With their long focal lengths and breathtaking, diffraction limited optical performance, they are ideal for the detailed high-power study of the Moon, Planetary Surfaces and other objects in our solar system.

With high-contrast and reduced chromatic aberration, a user can thoroughly enjoy the use of this excellent telescope. This Skywatcher Telescope has got all the essential ingredients which are required for an impressive performance and that’s why it can be regarded as a very fine product. With the feature of multi-coated objective lens, one can easily expect some very fine results while purely for the convenience of the user, a user operating instructions manual for guidance regarding the use of this wonderful product is also provided so the user can have a good and easy use of Skywatcher Evostar-120 Pro SynScan Telescope. With some excellent features, one can easily expect a quality show from this telescope and that’s why it truly is an attractive option product to consider.


Skywatcher Evostar-120 HEQ-5 Pro SynScan Telescope

      Features - Skywatcher Evostar-120 HEQ-5 Pro SynScan Computerized GOTO Refractor Telescope

Strong light refractor
Adjustable lens mount
High-contrast image and reduced chromatic aberration
2 inch focuser
well suited for astrophotography
Prism Rail for easy mounting of optics
2"/50.8mm Star Diagonal
9x50 finderscope
Mount with knobs for manual adjustment
Sturdy steel tripod (height adjustable from 97cm to 121cm)
Coordinated counterweights
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
HEQ5 PRO SynScanTM Super Heavy-Duty Computerized GOTO Equatorial
Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
38% more Light Gathering than 102mm

Specification - Skywatcher Evostar-120 HEQ-5 Pro SynScan Computerized GOTO Refractor Telescope

Type Refractor
Design Achromat
Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x40 & x100
Highest Practical Power (Potential) x240
Objective Lens Diameter 120mm
Focal Length (mm) 1000
Aperture ratio (f /8.3)
Resolving Power (arc seconds) 0.96
Limiting magnitude 12.2
Light gathering power (times a 7mm pupil) 294
Useful magnification (×) 240
Tube material Aluminium
Tube length (mm) 955
Tube weight (kg) 5.09
Design Rack
Connection (eyepiece) (inch) 2
Design HEQ-5 Pro
Mounting type Parallactic
GoTo Yes
Current consumption (mA) 2000
Power Supply (Volts) 12
Tracking Yes
Database (objects) 13 000
Software SkyScan
Material Steel
Type Tripod
Finderscope 9x50
Deflection Diagonal 2 "- 90 °
Eyepiece 1.25 "- 2"
1.25''eyepieces 25mm, 10mm
Camera Adapter Piggyback
Series EvoStar

Kit Contents:
Skywatcher Evostar-120 HEQ-5 Pro SynScan Computerized GOTO Refractor Telescope 
10mm & 25mm Eyepieces
HEQ5 PRO SynScanTM Super Heavy-Duty Computerized GOTO Equatorial 
9x50 Finderscope
90° diagonal (1.25 ")
User Operating Instructions Manual
Manufacturers Warranty

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This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 11 January, 2012.