Sky-Watcher 120/1000 Achromatic Telescope for Astronomy and Stellar Photography with Diagonal

The Sky-Watcher 120/1000 telescope is a 120mm diameter achromatic refractor, ideal for planetary observation and some deep-sky objects. With a large diameter, it offers detailed observations of the Moon, the Sun (with solar filter), Jupiter, and Saturn.

Main features:

• Diameter: 120mm for increased brightness (44% more than a 100mm telescope).
• Focal length: 1000mm, f/8.33 aperture ratio, perfect for planetary observation and stellar photography.
• Optics: Two-element achromatic objective, multi-coated.
• Included accessories: Mounting rings, Vixen type dovetail, LET 28mm eyepiece, 9x50 finder, 50.8mm diagonal, Piggyback mount for camera.

Performance:

• Resolution: 1 arc second.
• Visual limit magnitude: 12.5.
• Recommended maximum magnification: 220x.
• Clarity: Up to 400x.

Design:

• Optical tube: Aluminum, 14cm diameter x 103cm length, weight 5.5kg.
• Focuser: 50.8mm rack and pinion, with 31.75mm adapter and locking screw to maintain focus.

This telescope is versatile, allowing observation of the most beautiful Messier objects, nebulae, galaxies, and the brightest globular clusters, while providing sharp, high-quality images for planetary observations.