Why do we think the SkyWatcher 90/900 Lens Binoculars are one of the best choices for those considering buying their first telescope? The answer is simple: its optics provide a sharp image and require little maintenance. It has the added advantage of an unrivalled range of standard equipment - the basic package offers, for example, 6 magnifications - giving it a very good price/performance ratio.
The ideal instrument for the beginner planetwatcher
With its outstanding contrast and sharp imaging, the magnificent ring of Saturn and the Cassini knife it contains, it offers an unforgettable experience. Jupiter's swirling cloud bands and the Great Red Spot are not hidden from the observer's eye. Of course, the silvery, shimmering lunar disk and its sea of craters will also be a fascinating sight. In addition, the telescope offers a wealth of colourful binaries and sparkling star clusters.
Rich Features
The telescope comes with 25 and 10 mm Super Barium eyepieces, providing magnifications of 36x and 90x. The standard Barlow lens multiplies these magnifications, giving you additional magnifications of 54x, 72x, 135x and 180x. The telescope has a music mirror for convenient use. Sky alignment is made easy with a 6x30 finder scope. The basic model has a reversed-position finder scope, while the deluxe version has a straight-position finder scope, which makes it easier to identify celestial objects according to the orientation of the star charts. The zenith mirror included in the basic package is straight-position, but gives a right/left image inverted. For nature observation, you can get a side-on image by purchasing an amici prism.
Equatorial Mechanism
The EQ-2 or EQ-3 mounts are equipped with fine adjustment, so you can follow the sky with your telescope easily and smoothly by hand. The optionally available Observer also makes this operation easier by automatically keeping the target in the field of view of your telescope. The eyepiece tray can be fitted with a variety of accessories, including the sighting tee. And the extendable aluminium foot can be adjusted to your height. If a good price is important, choose the EQ-2 version, if outstanding stability is important, choose the EQ-3 version. The latter weighs 17 kg.
