The SkyWatcher 70/900 refractor telescope is an ideal choice for beginner amateur astronomers. The Moon’s small craters, Saturn’s rings, and Jupiter’s cloud bands are sure to amaze first-time observers. However, this telescope is capable of much more. With a little practice, it can also be used to observe numerous double stars, as well as bright star clusters and galaxies.
The 70 mm aperture, 900 mm focal length objective lens features an anti-reflective coating, providing a sharper, higher-contrast image. The package includes all essential accessories needed to start observing: a 25 mm and a 10 mm eyepiece, providing 36x and 90x magnification respectively. The telescope also comes with a 2x Barlow lens, allowing 72x and 180x magnification. The basic package includes a 6x24 finder scope to make locating celestial objects easier, as well as a mirror diagonal for comfortable viewing. A less common feature in this category is the T2 thread at the end of the focuser, allowing DSLR cameras to be attached easily.
The SkyWatcher 70/900 refractor telescope comes with an EQ-1 mount. It can also be fitted with a motor drive, enabling the mount to track the apparent motion of the sky automatically for more convenient observation. The accessory tray provides space for a range of accessories—even a cup of observing tea. The extendable aluminium legs can be adjusted to suit your height.
