SkyWatcher Refractor 70/900 EQ-1 Telescope

This classic starter refractor telescope is a fantastic tool to familiarize yourself with the use of an easy-to-use astronomical telescope. With the SKYWATCHER 70/900 EQ-1 refractor you will be able to obtain fantastic images of the Moon and the brightest Planets. Thanks to its portability and magnification power, this telescope will reveal precise details of lunar craters, allow you to see the rings of Saturn and its satellites as well as the satellites of Jupiter, with its large red spot.

In addition to the optical tube, which is supplied with a bright pointer finder, the equipment is complemented by a manual German equatorial mount, the EQ-1 (with aluminum tripod). The EQ-1 mount is the smallest manufactured in this German equatorial format and gives the set a robustness that makes observing very comfortable with the 70/900mm refractor.

Technical characteristics:

• • • • • Diameter: 70mm
        • Focal length: 900mm
        • Focal ratio: F/12.9
        • Maximum useful magnification: 140x
        • Resolution capability: 1.64
        • Stellar magnitude limit: 11
        • Light gathering capability: 100x
        • 6x24x optical finder
        • 1.25" rack & pinion focuser
        • Eyepieces included (can be changed depending on availability): Super Plössl 25 and 10mm 1.25" eyepieces
        • 2x barlow lens
        • 1.25" 90º zenithal prism
        • Transport box weight: 10 Kg