Skywatcher 80/900 AZ-Go2 Explorer Refractor Telescope
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The Skywatcher 80/900 AZ-Go2 Explorer Refractor Telescope is designed to deliver exceptional high-magnification views of the Moon, planets and more. Its 80mm achromatic lens and 900mm focal length make it ideal for detailed observations of the far distance during the day, or of basic astronomical objects during the night.
With the AZ-Go2 Mount, this telescope offers Wi-Fi-enabled GOTO functionality. Simply download the SynScan app on your smartphone or tablet, and wirelessly control the telescope with ease. The mount also supports the SynScan hand controller (sold separately) for even more control options. Align and track celestial objects smoothly, making stargazing a seamless experience.
This telescope comes complete with everything you need to start observing right away. The kit includes 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces, a red dot finderscope for easy targeting, a 90° diagonal, and a sturdy stainless steel tripod with an accessory tray.
Key Features:
- 80mm achromatic refractor with a 900mm focal length for high-magnification views
- Wi-Fi GOTO AZ-Go2 Mount, controlled via smartphone or tablet
- Compatible with SynScan hand controller (sold separately)
- Lightweight mount (1.3kg) with smooth tracking
- 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces and red dot finderscope included
- Sturdy stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
- Powered by 12V DC or AA batteries (not included)
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Achromatic Refractor |
Aperture | 80mm |
Focal Length | 900mm |
Focal Ratio | f/11.3 |
Included Eyepiece | 10mm (90x Magnification), 25mm (36x Magnification) |
Finderscope | Red Dot Finderscope |
Star Diagonal | 90° Viewing Angle |
Optical Tube Construction | Aluminium |
Highest Useful Magnification | 160x |
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: SW809-AZGO2
Electronic Hand Control | No |
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Motor Drive | No |