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Sky-Watcher StarTravel 102 AZ3 4" Telescope - S10100
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Telescope
S10100
Highlights
- 102mm achromatic refractor
- 500mm (f/4.9)
- Manual alt-az mount (AZ3)
- Accessory tray
- Fine motion control knobs
- Adjustable aluminum tripod
- 25mm and 10mm 1.25" Super eyepieces
- 1.25" erect 45 degree image diagonal
- 2" Rack and Pinion focuser
- 2" to 1.25" adapter
- Red dot finder
This Sky-Watcher 102mm (4") f/5 telescope is a two-element, air-spaced, fully multi-coated objective, achromatic refractor, which can give exciting "rich field" astronomical views. It can provide excellent vistas of star fields, clusters, nebulae, galaxies, planets, the Moon and (with correct filtering or by projection) the Sun. It is also a fine terrestrial telescope when mounted on an alt-azimuth mount or a photographic tripod.
Crisp images at a reasonable price make it an excellent beginner's "first telescope", or a great travelling telescope for a more advanced observer. Similar to the popular 80mm f/5 refractor, this larger aperture model has more light collecting power at the same focal ratio and accepts 2" diagonals for awesome wide field views, while only a small amount of chromatic aberration and weight.
Weighing about 3kg. (6.5lbs.) the optical tube assembly is readily carried and with a compressed length of approximately 50cm (21.7") it is easily transported. Being a refractor, it is quick and easy to set up and the low- maintenance, enclosed optics come fully collimated from the factory.
The optical tube assembly comes with "tube mounting rings". These hinge open to allow easy installation of the optical tube and the locks can be loosened during use to allow tube rotation and balancing. Mounting the telescope on an alt-azimuth or an equatorial mount is quick and simple with the appropriate mounting plate. This telescope also performs well as a fixed aperture, 510mm lens for both terrestrial and astrophotography.
The "fast" f/5 focal ratio, combined with today's high-speed films, is excellent for capturing lunar and solar eclipses as well as for nature photographs. A solid, equatorial mount and a method of guiding are required for longer exposure astrophotography. A T-mount thread on the eyepiece holder allows direct attachment of an appropriate T-adapter and the optional extension tube gives closer focusing for terrestrial photography.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
Items that have been opened, damaged or are otherwise unsaleable will be subject to a minimum 10% restocking fee, to be assessed by Telescopes Canada upon receipt of the returned goods
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
Typographical Errors and Order Cancellations
Telescopes Canada reserves the right to cancel an order due to an error in pricing by Telescopes Canada or one of our suppliers, equipment being no longer obtainable, or other events which are out of our control.Client-Initiated Cancellations
Client-initiated order cancellations are accepted prior to delivery of the equipment to the customer, thereafter it is a return.
Questions & Answers
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I was given this telescope a year ago. Is there a add-on where I can connect the telescope to my camera to record what I see?
Yes, there are a few of ways to do this, if you'd like to connect a smartphone there are holders to hold the camera over the eyepiece: https://telescopescanada.ca/search?type=product&q=smartphone
If you have a DSLR you can use a t-ring (model specific to cameras) and a DP1 adapter so that the camera sits where the eyepiece would: https://telescopescanada.ca/products/antares-m42-to-1-25-camera-nosepiece?_pos=1&_sid=1802e0ea8&_ss=r
You can also use a dedicated astronomy camera such as the ASI120MC-S camera along with a laptop to capture images: https://telescopescanada.ca/products/zwo-asi120mc-s-color-usb3-0-camera?_pos=1&_sid=34bedf950&_ss=r