Sky-Watcher SkyMax 102 AZ-Go2 GoTo Telescope

Compact and powerful with high contrast display

The Sky-Watcher SkyMax 102 AZ-Go2 is a compact Maksutov-Cassegrain with 102 mm opening and 1300 mm focal length (f/12.7). This optical design is known for its high contrast and sharpness - perfect for lunar and planetary observations. You can see the cloud bands of Jupiter, the Cassini line in the rings of Saturn, the polar caps of Mars and numerous craters on the Moon.

Smart GoTo technology

Thanks to the AZ-Go2 mount with GoTo hand controller find thousands of celestial objects automatically. Simply select an object via the controller or app (also configurable in Dutch), and the telescope aims itself and follows the object automatically. So you spend less time searching and more time looking.

Portable and easy to use

The compact tube is light, robust and quickly ready for use. The aluminium tripod offers sufficient stability and is easy to transport, making this telescope ideal for balcony, garden or vacation.

Supplied complete

The SkyMax 102 AZ-Go2 comes with everything you need to get started right away: 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces, a red-dot viewfinder, GoTo hand controller, tripod and manual. Within a few minutes you will effortlessly observe the most beautiful objects in the sky.

What we recommend
The Sky-Watcher SkyMax 102 AZ-Go2 is ideal for beginners and enthusiasts who want to combine the convenience of GoTo technology with the image quality of a Maksutov. Perfect for moon and planet observations and bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula.
Less suitable for deep-sky astrophotography, but with a smartphone holder easily take beautiful pictures of the moon and planets.observations.

Application
This telescope is ideal for beginners who want to combine the convenience of GoTo technology with the image quality of a Maksutov. For visual use, it delivers excellent results on the Moon and planets. For astrophotography it is less suitable due to its long focal length and alt-az mount, but for simple planet photos with a smartphone mount you can already achieve nice results.

Specifications

• Details: Compact GoTo telescope, ideal for planets and the Moon
• Type: Maksutov-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 102 mm
• Focal length: 1300 mm
• Focal ratio: f/12.7
• Mounting: AZ-Go2 (alt-azimutal, GoTo)
• Drive: GoTo hand controller with extensive object database
• Eyepieces included: 25 mm and 10 mm (1.25″)
• Viewfinder: red-dot finder
• Tripod: Aluminum tripod included