Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 EQ5 Pro - 120mm f/8.3 Refractor

Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 EQ5 Pro: refractorcontrast, automatisch gevolgd

De 120/1000 mm achromaat (f/8,3) op de computergestuurde EQ5 Pro SynScan: de combinatie van obstructievrij planeetcontrast met automatisch zoeken en exact volgen. Inclusief 2 inch star diagonal. Voor wie het klassieke refractorbeeld wil zonder ooit te hoeven zoeken.

What do you see through the Evostar-120?

The 120 mm lens is the popular middle of the apochromat line: Jupiter's Great Red Spot, Mars' polar caps, Saturn's rings, and a Moon full of detail. Bright deep-sky targets like the Orion Nebula and globular clusters also come through well. The obstruction-free refractor image remains steady and high-contrast, even at higher magnifications.

EQ5 Pro SynScan: precisie voor de lange buis

De EQ5 draagt de meterlange refractor met reserve en de SynScan-besturing volgt de hemelrotatie exact. Het resultaat is ontspannen kijken op elke vergroting, en een basis die later ook eerste maan- en planeetopnames aankan.

This is how to get the most out of this telescope

• Almost no cool-down time A refractor lens reaches operating temperature within 10 to 15 minutes, much faster than a mirror telescope. Ideal for short sessions.
• Know what an achromat is: around very bright objects like Venus or the moon's edge, you'll see a thin purplish-blue fringe. That's characteristic of this lens design, it's visually quickly noticeable, and it's the reason why these types of apertures are affordable. For photography, it's the reason to consider an ED refractor.
• Roughly align the mount to Polaris: For visual use, north and the correct pole height are roughly sufficient; then you follow objects with one axis.
• Take power with you een powerbank of powertank houdt de SynScan-montering de hele avond gaande.
• Note the tube length: A good meter refractor plus tripod requires a permanent spot or a spacious trunk. The dew shield on the front makes it even longer.
• Magnification: the 10 mm eyepiece gives 100x; a 6 mm planetary eyepiece (167x) brings out the maximum planet detail.
• Never look directly at the sun without protection., not even: this is doubly true for a refractor. Only with a certified solar filter on the front.

For whom yes and for whom no

Hello If you want the classic, calm refractor image: sharp stars, high contrast on the moon and planets and zero maintenance (no collimation, closed tube). Our Telescope Buying Guide for Beginners Place the types side by side.

Not voor zwakke deep-sky levert een spiegeltelescoop meer opening per euro. Het maximum in deze lijn is de HEQ5 Pro-uitvoering met nog meer draagvermogen. Deep-sky-fotografie hoort bij de smart telescopes or an ED refractor; moon photos with a smartphone adapter are actually rewarding work at these long focal lengths.

Featured accessories

These accessories add the most after purchase:

• Moon Filter 25%: The moon is bright in a refractor of this caliber. The Omegon Moon Filter 25% (1.25 inches) dims the light and increases the contrast. More explanation in our Moon filter guide.
• A 6mm planetary eyepiece: the Sky-Watcher 6mm Planetary UWA Eyepiece This telescope provides 167x magnification for maximum planetary detail.
• Smartphone adapter: Hold your phone up to the eyepiece for surprisingly good moon photos. The Sky-Watcher SmartPhoto+ adapter comes with a special 20 mm photo eyepiece.
• Carrier bag de refractortas 120/1000 past deze buis; er zijn ook tassen voor montering en statief. Bekijk de carrier bags.

Technical specifications

Included in the box

• Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 optische buis met EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo-montering en statief
• Oculairs: 25 mm, 10 mm (1,25")
• Searcher: 9x50

Honest advice from observers

We sell and use the Sky-Watcher line ourselves. In our Sky-Watcher merk Guide We'll explain which series are strong and which you'd rather skip. View the full range on our Sky-Watcher merk Page. Order before 11:59 PM for fast delivery, in the Netherlands and Belgium.