Skywatcher 102/1300 AZ-Go2 Explorer Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope
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The Sky-Watcher 102/1300 AZ-Go2 Maksutov-Cassegrain is a powerful, compact, and fully automatic telescope designed for beginners and enthusiasts who want to explore the night sky with ease. Its 102mm aperture and long 1300mm focal length deliver high magnification views, allowing you to observe celestial objects like Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s bands, the Martian polar ice caps, and the phases of Venus and the Moon. The Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design combines a front meniscus lens with two mirrors, providing excellent image quality while protecting the optics from dust and humidity.
The AZ-Go2 Mount features Wi-Fi GOTO functionality, enabling wireless control through your smartphone or tablet using the SynScan app. With the ability to point and track over 42,000 celestial objects automatically, you can spend more time observing and less time searching. The Bright Object alignment mode simplifies setup, allowing you to start viewing within minutes.
This telescope kit includes everything you need to begin your stargazing journey, such as 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces, a red dot finderscope for easy alignment, a 90° diagonal, and a durable stainless steel tripod with an accessory tray.
Key Features:
- 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1300mm focal length for high magnification
- Wi-Fi GOTO AZ-Go2 Mount, controlled via smartphone or tablet
- Compatible with SynScan hand controller (sold separately)
- Maximum practical magnification of 256x for detailed views of planets and the Moon
- Includes 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces and red dot finderscope
- Compact design with fully enclosed optics for protection
- Stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
- Powered by 12V DC or AA batteries (not included)
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Maksutov Cassegrain |
Aperture | 102mm |
Focal Length | 1300mm |
Focal Ratio | f/12.7 |
Included Eyepiece | 10mm (130x Magnification), 25mm (52x Magnification) |
Finderscope | Red Dot Finderscope |
Star Diagonal | 90° Viewing Angle |
Optical Tube Construction | Aluminium |
Highest Useful Magnification | 228x |
Dovetail | Vixen Dovetail Bar |
Computerised Mount |
Mount Type | AZ-Go2 Explorer |
Tripod Material | Stainless Steel |
Accessory Tray | Yes |
Mount Head Weight | 1.3kg |
Slew Speeds | 9 Slew Speds (Max Speed 3° / Second) |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes | Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South |
GPS | N/A |
Dovetail Compatibility | Vixen Dovetail |
Auxiliary Ports | 1 Aux Port |
Autoguide Port | Yes |
USB Port | Yes (Hand Controller Input) |
Power Reqiurements | 8 x AA Batteries (Not Included) 12V DC-750 mA (Tip Positive) - Not Included |
Motor Drive | DC Servo Motors |
Warranty | Skywatcher 5 Year Warranty |
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About Sky-Watcher
Contemporary telescope-making has advanced the simple optical designs early scopes to revolutionary, state of the art. The Sky-Watcher company believes Telescopes of quality make should no longer be expensive, but accessible to everyone. Sky-Watcher philosophy has always been to bring the vast wonders of the skies within reasonable reach of anyone with enough curiosity and courage to look up and imagine. Sky-Watcher scopes come in a large range of observational applications - from 10"Dobsonians to spotting scopes for land use.
Product Code: SW102MAK-AZGO2
Electronic Hand Control | No |
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Motor Drive | No |