SkyWatcher Refractor 102/500 AZ-Go2 Wifi Telescope

SkyWatcher Refractor 102/500 AZ-Go2 Wifi Telescope

The SkyWatcher Refractor 102/500 AZ-Go2 Wifi combines comfort and performance. Being very bright, the observation of deep sky objects becomes more evident. Moreover, although it is an achromatic refractor, and will therefore present some chromaticism on Moon and planets, in deep sky the image will be totally clean. In planetary photography, the use of a 2x barlow and/or a Constras booster filter is recommended to start taking images with good results.

The Moon is a wonder to behold for years to come, as the number of craters on its surface is very large. The tube is very compact and the set is easily transportable. Complemented with long focal length eyepieces, the observation of the brightest objects in the deep sky, such as the Great Orion Nebula (M42), the Cluster of Hercules (M13) or the Double Cluster of Perseus, will satisfy both the beginner and the curious amateur. Under a dark sky, other objects (those in the Messier catalog in particular) can be easily distinguished.

The SynScan Go-To automatic localization system

This version of the AZ GOTO mount (without control knob) requires the download of the free SynScan application. You can then control your mount directly with your smartphone or tablet thanks to a Wifi card integrated in the mount. When the connection is activated you can control your mount from the SynScan App with the same functionality as with your control remote.

To offer more convenience to the user, SkyWatcher has decided to equip part of its range of instruments with a motorized dual-axis azimuth and GOTO mount capable of fast pointing and tracking. Thus, it is not necessary to know the position of stars or distant deep sky stars, the SkyWatcher AZ-Go2 mount moves the instrument towards the target you want to observe. After calibration, orientation of the optical tube to North and leveling, select the alignment of the mount on one or two stars. More than 42,900 objects from the main catalogs (Messier, NGC, IC, as well as planets, Moon and Sun) are stored in the database.

For maximum convenience, the mount is quickly moved via the buttons of the SynScan app on your smartphone or tablet. Easy to use, it helps to quickly point the instrument to any galaxy, nebula, cluster or object in the solar system. Discover in detail the famous Andromeda galaxy, the fabulous curtains surrounding the heart of Orion, the M13 Hercules cluster and its rich core of thousands of stars. Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon are also wonders to be scrutinized without restraint.

The date, time and location display on your tablet or smartphone, combined with the "Tour" feature, allows you to point the AZ-Go2 at the most interesting objects throughout the night. Take a guided tour of the sky at your observing location based on the object displayed in a drop-down list.

The ability to track (monitor) any object eliminates the need for systematic manual adjustments. The object remains in the center of the field, making it easy to discover details, especially on planets. Thanks to a carrying capacity of about 5 kg, the Sky-Watcher Refractor 102/500mm telescope is well supported and vibrations are quickly damped despite the presence of a single-arm fork. The telescope is attached with a male dovetail Vixen; the instrument is then easily and quickly detachable from the mount. Another interesting point in the long term is that the mount is upgradeable: you can attach other instruments (binoculars, refractors) thanks to its female dovetail mount type Vixen.

You can also use the "point-and-forward" function, point with your smartphone to a region of the sky... thanks to the SynScan App the mount will move directly there. Updates will be continuously developed to increase the functionality of the app. Possibility of PC control over Wifi, compatibility with ASCOM and EQMOD.

Technical specifications:

OPTICAL TUBE

• Design: Achromatic refractor
• Diameter 102mm
• Focal length 500mm
• Focal length ratio f/4.9
• Maximum recommended power: 204x
• Metal construction
• With integrated male dovetail
• 31.75mm eyepiece holder with M42 thread
• Dimensions (Diameter x Length) 140mm x 330mm
• Weight 3.6 kg

AZ GO2 MOUNT

• Mount type: SynScan Go-To altazimuth. Dual-axis motorization with automatic pointing. DC servomotors - Resolution: 0.8923 arcs/sec. PC port to update the shovel or operate it with most of the software
• Load capacity approx. 5 kg
• SynScan Go-To System Via included Wifi card and SynScan app with 42,900 common objects from the sky catalog
• Scroll speed: 1x, 2x, 16x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
• Tracking mode: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar
• Weight: 5kg
• Tripod Aluminum tripod height adjustable (71cm to 123cm)
• Power supply Battery box(batteries not included)
• Optional 12V DC power supply

what comes in the box?

Sky-Watcher Refractor 102mm f/4.9 optical tube

• 1x Sky-Watcher Mak 102/500 optical tube
• 2 x 31.75mm flow-through eyepieces: Super 10mm and Super 20mm
• 1x 31.75mm 45º Diagonal
• 1x Red dot finder
• 1x Integrated male dovetail type Vixen

AZ-Go2 mount

• 1x AZ-Go2 azimuth mount
• 1x Integrated Wifi card
• 1x Aluminum tripod with adjustable height (71cm to 123cm)
• 1x Accessory tray
• 1x Battery box (batteries not included)
• User manual in English

SkyWatcher Refractor 102/500 AZ-Go2 Wifi Telescope