The Sky Watcher Starquest 102 MAK Astronomy Telescope with EQ-AZ Mount 10280 is a compact but powerful Muksutov-Cassegrain MAK telescope which is a lightweight, grab and go telescope with a well-engineered Equatorial and Alt-Azimuth mount, adjustable aluminium tripod accessory tray and a payload of up to 3kg.
The Sky Watcher Starquest 102 MAK Astronomy Telescope with EQ-AZ Mount 10280 is strong and compact so is the perfect instrument for observing multiple stars, as well as for examining the Moon's and bright planets' surface details. To enhance contrast and image sharpness, its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated. Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth Mount and an adjustable aluminium tripod are also included.
The STARQUEST Series is a portable, lightweight line that combines well-proven Sky-Watcher telescope optics with a freshly created, expertly manufactured Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth mount. The mount has a premium clutch system, precise gearing with 122 teeth per 360 degrees on both axes, great stability, and a 3 kilogram maximum payload. With its flawlessly functioning slow motion control wires, the mount, when polar oriented and utilised in equatorial mode, enables you to easily track objects as they travel across the night sky. The mount is very adaptable and may be used in Alt-Azimuth mode, making it a good choice for novices.
Technical Specifications
Optical Design MAK-Cassegrain
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x52 & x130
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 102mm
Primary & secondary mirrors with Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coating providing up to 94% reflectivity with optimal durability and long term performance
Telescope Focal Length: 1300mm (f/12.74)
Eyepieces Supplied: 10mm & 25mm
Red Dot Finder
90 degree Star Diagonal 1.25"
Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth Mount with Adjustable Aluminium Tripod and Accessory Tray
Smooth Slow-Motion Cable Controls to both RA and DEC Axes
Counterweight Bar with Counterweight
28% more Light Gathering than 90mm
Net Weight 6kg
Box Weight 8.9kg
Box Dimensions (LxWxH in mm) 850x430x258
Barcode 6970456091829
Warranty 1 year