{"id":90041,"date":"2025-11-28T11:47:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90041"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:07:21","slug":"sky-watcher-evostar-120-eq3-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-evostar-120-eq3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 EQ3-2 - 120mm f\/8.3 Refractor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wide sky images with lots of detail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher AC 120\/600 EQ3-2 gives you a clear, wide view of the night sky. With its short focal length, you get to see a large field, making it easy to wander through star fields. Ideal when you like to see a lot at once. The 120 mm aperture captures enough light to show more structure and color. This keeps your image clear and sharp, even when looking at fainter nebulae or clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bright images that help you see more<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The f\/5 brightness ensures that your image lights up quickly. You notice this immediately: stars jump out of the picture faster and nebulae show more shape. The achromatic lens reduces color errors, so you have less trouble with colored edges. This keeps what you see calmer and more natural. So you focus more easily on real details, such as the rings of Saturn or the cloud bands of Jupiter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Comfortable aiming and tracking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The EQ3-2 mount gives you control over your observing. You set it once to the Pole Star and then track smoothly with the slow-motion buttons. This keeps your object neatly in focus, even at higher magnifications. The mount stands securely enough to make longer observations leisurely. Optional motors allow you to switch to automatic tracking when you want more later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to use, easy to understand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This set is designed for beginners who want quick results. The viewfinder makes finding objects easy. The included eyepieces let you start immediately with two different magnifications. The wide view makes it easy to get started and see results quickly that motivate you to look further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

- Moon: lots of contrast, clear edges and shadows
- Jupiter: cloud bands and its moons
- Saturn: rings and shape clearly visible
- Deep-sky: Orion nebula, open clusters and bright nebulae are easy to find<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 Ideal for large star fields, Moon and bright planets
\u2713 Perfect for beginners who want quick results
\u2713 Great for casual observations
\u2717 Not intended for high-precision astrophotography
\u2717 Not suitable for sun observation without a safe filter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Optics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Refractor<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Achromat<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture (mm)<\/td>120<\/td><\/tr>
Focal length (mm)<\/td>600<\/td><\/tr>
Focal Ratio (f\/)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>0,96\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Limit value (mag)<\/td>12,2<\/td><\/tr>
Light output relative to eye<\/td>290\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Max. useful magnification<\/td>240\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Tube weight (kg)<\/td>4,0<\/td><\/tr>
Tube construction<\/td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Focuser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Rack<\/td><\/tr>
Ocular connection<\/td>2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Reduction<\/td>Without<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>EQ3-2<\/td><\/tr>
Type of mount<\/td>Equatorial<\/td><\/tr>
GoTo steering<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tripod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Tripod type<\/td>Tripod<\/td><\/tr>
Max. height (cm)<\/td>121<\/td><\/tr>
Min. height (cm)<\/td>71<\/td><\/tr>
Accessory holder<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Included accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1.25\u2033 eyepieces<\/td>20 mm, 10 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Eyepiece adapter<\/td>2\u2033 \/ 1,25\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Seeker<\/td>Red Dot Finder<\/td><\/tr>
Dew cap<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Tube Rings<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Amici prism<\/td>1,25\u2033, 45\u00b0<\/td><\/tr>
Slow-motion cables<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Camera adapter<\/td>T2 (M42 \u00d7 0.75)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Total weight (kg)<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
Series<\/td>EQ-3<\/td><\/tr>
Observation goals<\/td>Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies<\/td><\/tr>
Astrophotography<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Sun<\/td>No (only with safe filters)<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended for<\/td>Beginners<\/td><\/tr>
Observatory<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher AC 120\/600 EQ3-2 comes with EQ3-2 equatorial mount, aluminum tripod, 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, 2\"\/1.25\" adapter with 1.25\" 45\u00b0 amici prism, red dot viewfinder, tube rings with Vixen swallowtail, counterweights, slow-motion cables, T2 camera adapter, eyepiece plate, dew cap and the 80-page beginner's manual Telescope ABC.<\/p>\n

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