Clear images without fuss
The Skywatcher AC 120/1000 EQ-3 gives you exactly what you're looking for when you're ready for a strong upgrade. You'll see more detail, more contrast and more color than with a standard entry-level telescope. You quickly point it at the moon or a planet and you immediately see why this telescope is chosen so much by beginners who want to grow quickly.

Large image, lots of detail
The 120 mm lens lets in a lot of light. That means your images stay clear even when you zoom in further. You see the moon with sharp edges and deep shadows. Jupiter shows its cloud bands. Saturn shows its rings as if floating in the sky.The long focal length helps you see those details quietly and clearly, without the image becoming too bright or soft. This makes observing more fun because you immediately see what you came for.

Perfect for exploration of Deep Sky
The strong light capture also allows you to see beyond the planets. Bright nebulae, star clusters and objects such as the Ring Nebula come into view beautifully. The 120 mm aperture makes objects visible that remain invisible to the naked eye, so you really discover the depth of the night sky.
Spacious image with 2″ accessories
You get a 2″ eyepiece mount. This allows you to use widescreen eyepieces that let you see a lot more sky. Useful when you are looking for large objects or just want to look around without having to keep adjusting.
With an adapter, you can also use 1.25″ eyepieces - that way almost everything fits.
Simple targeting, simple finding
The viewfinder helps you locate objects quickly. You look through it, put the object in focus, and you're instantly in the right place. No fuss, no frustration.
EQ-3 GoTo: your automatic guide
The EQ-3 GoTo mount does the heavy lifting for you. You choose an object on the hand controller, you press “GoTo,” and the telescope automatically rotates to it.You don't have to search. You don't have to be experienced. The mount follows the celestial object while you watch.Want to take pictures later? This mount is a strong base to quietly start astrophotography.
Complete package, get started right away
You get all the accessories you need: eyepieces, viewfinder, diagonal, counterweights and a sturdy tripod. You set it all up, point the telescope and you're ready for your first session.
Specifications
Optics
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Refractor |
| Design | Achromat |
| Aperture (mm) | 120 |
| Focal length (mm) | 1000 |
| Aperture ratio (f/) | 8,3 |
| Resolution | 0,96 |
| Limit value (mag) | 12,2 |
| Light output | 294 |
| Max. useful magnification | 240 |
| Tube material | Aluminum |
| Tube length (mm) | 955 |
| Tube weight (kg) | 4,7 |
| Tube construction | Full tube |
Focuser
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Design | Rack |
| Ocular connection | 2″ |
| Connection (camera side) | T2 |
| Reduction | Without |
Mount
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Design | EQ-3 |
| Type of mount | Equatorial |
| GoTo steering | Yes |
| Mounting saddle | Vixen-Style |
| Carrying capacity (kg) | 5 |
| GoTo language | Multilingual |
| Alignment | 2 stars, brightest star |
| Database | 42.900 |
| Accuracy | 1 |
| Manual | SynScan |
| Tracking speeds | Sideral, sun, moon |
| Software | SynScan |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
Tripod
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Tripod |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Accessory holder | Yes |
Included accessories
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Divergent optics | 2″ 90° star diagonal |
| Eyepiece adapter | 2″ / 1,25″ |
| Eyepieces | 25mm, 10mm |
| Dew cap | Yes |
| Seeker | 9×50 |
| Counterweight | 2 |
General
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | EQ-3 |
| Moon & Planets | Yes |
| Nebulae & galaxies | Yes |
| Nature observation | No |
| Sun | No (only with suitable sunscreens) |
| Astrophotography | Yes |
| Recommended for | Beginners |
| Advanced | No |
| Observatories | No |








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