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Skywatcher 70/900 AZ-Go2 Explorer Refractor Telescope

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@media screen and (max-width: 600px) { .mobile-hide { display: none !important; } } @media screen and (min-width: 601px) { .desktop-hide { display: none !important; } } The Skywatcher 70/900 AZ-Go2 Explorer Refractor Telescope is a great beginner telescope designed for those eager to explore the night sky with ease. Its 70mm achromatic refractor design, combined with a long 900mm focal length, is ideal for high-magnification views of celestial objects like the Moon and can also be used for viewing the planets. Refractor telescopes provide sharp, classic images without using mirrors, making your viewing experience more crisp and clear, and also suitable for long distance terrestrial viewing during the day.  Equipped with the AZ-Go2 Mount, this telescope features Wi-Fi-controlled GOTO functionality. Download the SynScan app on your smartphone or tablet, and you’ll be able to wirelessly align and track celestial objects with ease. For even more control, the mount is also compatible with the SynScan hand controller (sold separately). Whether you’re an amateur astronomer or a beginner, the Skywatcher 70/900 AZ-Go2 offers a smooth and intuitive stargazing experience. This kit includes a stainless steel tripod with an accessory tray, 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces, and a red dot finderscope, giving you everything you need to start your journey across the stars.   Key Features: 70mm refractor telescope with 900mm focal length for high-magnification viewing Wi-Fi GOTO AZ-Go2 Mount, compatible with iOS and Android devices Supports SynScan hand controller (sold separately) Lightweight, portable mount (1.3kg) with smooth tracking and alignment Includes 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces and a red dot finderscope Stainless steel tripod with accessory tray Power via 12V DC or AA batteries (not included) Full Specifications Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) Optical Design Achromatic Refractor Aperture 70mm Focal Length 900mm Focal Ratio f/12.9 Included Eyepiece 10mm (90x Magnification), 25mm (36x Magnification) Finderscope Red Dot Finderscope Star Diagonal 90° Viewing Angle Optical Tube Construction Aluminium Highest Useful Magnification 140x 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   Recommended Accessories 12V 2A Power Adapter for Computerised TelescopesSupply your computerised telescope with a constant voltage with a 12V 2A power adapter. Reduces issues due to insufficient/dropping voltage that may occur with standard AA batteries (if applicable). Celestron NeXYZ Smartphone AdapterWith the Celestron NeXYZ Smartphone Adapter, you can take images or videos through your telescope eyepiece using your smartphone. This is a great way to get started in astrophotography. Celestron Omni 2x Barlow LensDouble the magnification of your telescope with a barlow lens. Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. Don't go without it! saxon Optical Lens Cleaning KitKeep your telescope free from dust and debris and cleaned regularly! 12V 2A Power Adapter for Computerised TelescopesPower your computerised telescope with this power adapter so that batteries aren't required. Celestron NeXYZ Smartphone AdapterTake images or videos through your telescope eyepiece using your smartphone. This is a great way to get started in astrophotography. Celestron Omni 2x Barlow LensDouble the magnification of your telescope with a barlow lens. Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. Don't go without it! saxon Optical Lens Cleaning KitKeep your telescope in top shape by protecting it from dust and debris! 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: SW709-AZGO2
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    The Skywatcher 70/900 AZ-Go2 Explorer Refractor Telescope is a great beginner telescope designed for those eager to explore the night sky with ease. Its 70mm achromatic refractor design, combined with a long 900mm focal length, is ideal for high-magnification views of celestial objects like the Moon and can also be used for viewing the planets. Refractor telescopes provide sharp, classic images without using mirrors, making your viewing experience more crisp and clear, and also suitable for long distance terrestrial viewing during the day. 

    Equipped with the AZ-Go2 Mount, this telescope features Wi-Fi-controlled GOTO functionality. Download the SynScan app on your smartphone or tablet, and you’ll be able to wirelessly align and track celestial objects with ease. For even more control, the mount is also compatible with the SynScan hand controller (sold separately). Whether you’re an amateur astronomer or a beginner, the Skywatcher 70/900 AZ-Go2 offers a smooth and intuitive stargazing experience.

    This kit includes a stainless steel tripod with an accessory tray, 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces, and a red dot finderscope, giving you everything you need to start your journey across the stars.

     

    Key Features:

    • 70mm refractor telescope with 900mm focal length for high-magnification viewing
    • Wi-Fi GOTO AZ-Go2 Mount, compatible with iOS and Android devices
    • Supports SynScan hand controller (sold separately)
    • Lightweight, portable mount (1.3kg) with smooth tracking and alignment
    • Includes 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces and a red dot finderscope
    • Stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
    • Power via 12V DC or AA batteries (not included)

    Full Specifications

    Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
    Optical Design Achromatic Refractor
    Aperture 70mm
    Focal Length 900mm
    Focal Ratio f/12.9
    Included Eyepiece 10mm (90x Magnification), 25mm (36x Magnification)
    Finderscope Red Dot Finderscope
    Star Diagonal 90° Viewing Angle
    Optical Tube Construction Aluminium
    Highest Useful Magnification 140x
    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: SW709-AZGO2

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