

Sky-Watcher 102/500 StarTravel Refractor Telescope
Sky-Watcher 102 StarTravel Refractor Telescope
(Sky-Watcher SW1025STARTRAVEL)
We Think You Should Know
- Australian Sky-Watcher Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
- Ideal for Terrestrial & Deep-Sky Observation
- Easy Setup with a Pre-assembled Tripod
- 62.5% Greater Light Gathering Capability than 80mm
- Robust and Durable Construction
Overview
The Sky-Watcher 102 StarTravel is a 102mm Achromatic Refractor Telescope that come with short focal length of 500mm. This noticeably shorter tube compared to other telescopes of the same class allows it to deliver a wider field of view with standard eyepieces. The compressed length of the telescope makes it convenient for it to be packed up and stored away while not in use or in transit.
Features
Premium Astronomy and Terrestrial Observation
Sky-Watcher 102 StarTravel refractor telescope is the well proven performer in value for views of comets, star fields, star clusters, nebulae, bright galaxies & planets, the Moon and the Sun (with proper safety filtering!). Supplied with the sturdy and easy to use AZ Pronto mount, which provides excellent stability and precise control, via its fine tracking adjustment knobs, on both the horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (altitude) axes, this Sky-Watcher 102 StarTravel is also used as a daytime terrestrial telescope.
The Refractor Advantage
Images viewed through a refractor telescope have a classic quality that other telescope designs lack. Since a refractor does not use mirrors to view objects, you get a generally sharper image. Images are also displayed without the secondary mirror shadow, making it suitable for terrestrial viewing when used with a 45o erecting image diagonal provided.
Sky-Watcher Telescopes
In late 1999 the Sky-Watcher brand was born in Canada. Today Sky-Watcher is recognised as being one of the world's largest telescope suppliers. With a mission statement like the following, it is no wonder they are one of the world's biggest brands for night gazing.
'We believe that beginners' first scopes should be not only affordable but also of the highest quality. Looking through a telescope for the first time is a magical moment and we believe in magic! We're called "Sky-Watcher": our desire is to see the worldwide community of skywatchers grow, until, one day, every person in the world can be a part of our community!