Skywatcher 70/900 AZ-Go2 Explorer Refractor Telescope
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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
Electronic Hand Control | No |
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Motor Drive | No |