Skywatcher Telescope N 114/1000 SkyHawk EQ-1

The Skywatcher Telescope N 114/1000 SkyHawk EQ-1 is a versatile Newton mirror telescope for beginners eager to explore the moon, planets and bright deep-sky objects. With its 114 mm aperture and 1000 mm focal length, this telescope offers an excellent balance between light-gathering, magnification and ease of use.

The optics with 114 mm aperture collects over 250 times more light than the human eye, so you can already see a lot: the rings of Saturn, the cloud bands and moons of Jupiter, and the moon in impressive detail. The Orion Nebula (M42) and bright star clusters such as the Pleiades also become visible. The long focal length provides high magnification capability of up to 228x, ideal for planetary observations, while the f/8.8 aperture ratio delivers sharp and high-contrast images.

The telescope uses a spherical main mirror and an accurate rack-and-pinion focuser (1.25″), which allows for easy focusing. Thanks to its compact tube and low weight of only 2.3 kg, this model is also easy to transport and quick to set up.

The EQ-1 mount is a lightweight but stable parallactic mount designed specifically for beginners. By aligning the polar axis with the Pole Star, you can easily track celestial objects using the fine adjustment knobs on the RA and DEC axes. The mount can be expanded with an optional tracking motor for automatic tracking.

The aluminium tripod is height adjustable from 67 to 119 cm and features an accessory tray for eyepieces or filters. The unit is compact, easy to assemble and ideal for getting started quickly.

Application

The Skywatcher N 114/1000 SkyHawk EQ-1 is an excellent telescope for beginning observers seeking a solid and affordable instrument for lunar and planetary observation.
What you can see with it:

• Craters, mountains and shadows on the moon
• Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons
• Mars, including polar caps in good viewing
• Bright deep-sky objects such as Orion Nebula and Andromeda galaxy
• Open star clusters such as the Pleiades

Notice: Not suitable for long-exposure astrophotography. Always use a solar filter when observing the sun.

Specifications

Optics
Type: Reflector (Newton)
Aperture: 114 mm
Focal length: 1000 mm
Aperture ratio: f/8.8
Resolution: 1.01 arc seconds
Boundary magnitude: 12.1
Light output: 270× human eye
Maximum useful magnification: 228×
Main mirror: spherical
Tube construction: full tube
Tube weight: 2.3 kg

Focuser
Type: Rack-and-pinion
Ocular connection: 1.25″

Mount
Type: Equatorial (EQ-1)
Motion: RA and DEC with slow motion cables
Carrying capacity: 3 kg
Weight of mount: 4.5 kg
GoTo control: No
Counterweight: 1 piece included

Tripod
Material: Aluminum
Height: 67-119 cm, adjustable
Accessory tray: yes

Included

• EQ-1 mount
• Aluminum Tripod
• Counterweight
• 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces (1.25″)
• 2× Barlow lens
• Red dot finder
• Two slow motion cables

Use & suitability
Moon & planets: Yes
Nebulae & galaxies: Yes
Astrophotography: No
Nature observation: No
Sun: Only with suitable sunscreen
Recommended for: Beginners

Total weight: 11.4 kg