If you've always wondered about the details of the moon and love looking into the wide star fields, you can do that to great satisfaction with the Saxon F1149EQ Reflector Telescope! This scope offers enhanced views of sky objects with its fully coated glass that eliminates fringing and retains color fidelity.
The Saxon F1149EQ Reflector Telescope is a great beginner scope. For anyone taking their first step into astronomy, this scope is built with an 114mm aperture, 900mm focal length (f/8). 4.5" aluminised & overcoated mirror, 5x24 finderscope, equatorial mount. With an equatorial mount you learn to scan the sky according to how the equator is shaped - challenging and exciting at the same time!
Also included with the F1149EQ is smooth rack and pinion focuser, three Super 1.25" eyepieces, 1.5x erecting lens for terrestrial use, aluminium tripod. Expect 125% more light with this scope than a than 76mm tube and 165% more light than 70mm scopes. This is a good beginner's reflector, suitable for Moon, planets and many deep-sky objects. Comes with colour printed Moon & Solar system chart.
This telesope is covered by a 5-year limited warranty
Specifications:
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 114mm |
| Highest Practical Power | 228x |
| Focal Length | 900mm |
| Focal Ratio | F/7.9 |
| Eyepieces | Super 4mm, Super 10mm, Super 25mm |
| Finderscope | 5 x 24 optical |
| Mount Type | German Equatorial EQ-1 |
| Tripod | Aluminium |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 15cm x 83cm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 3.90kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 108 x 37 x 24cm3 |
| Shipping Weight | 11.6kg |
| Warranty Information | 5-Years Limited Warranty |
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The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well-thought-out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
| Eyepiece 1 | 4mm |
|---|---|
| Eyepiece 2 | 10mm |
| Finderscope Make | 5x24 Finder |
| Electronic Hand Control | No |
| Motor Drive | No |
| Focal Ratio | 8 |
| Focal Length | 900mm |
| Mount Type | Equatorial |
| Aperture | 114mm |
| Tube Length | 83cm |
| Highest Magnification | 337x |
| Warranty Information | 5 Years |
| Additional Specifications of Product | Eyepiece 3: 25mm |
Reviews
Customer Reviews
- A great value all-rounder telescope that I'd suggest purchasing Review by Davey
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I bought the saxon 1149EQ telescope and I love it so far!Overall Score
I'll be upgrading the finderscope and eyepieces as the ones supplied simply don't do the beautiful night sky any justice!
(Posted on 23/12/2019) - Great bargain Review by Matt
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I bought this a few days ago I haven't had the time to use it much. Last night I took it out for a viewing and it was great! I can't wait to go up to Queensland for the eclipse!Overall Score
(It's not for an absolute beginner though.) (Posted on 3/10/2012)
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