The SkyWatcher Virtuoso 90/1250 Maksutov–Cassegrain telescope is a compact, highly portable instrument with excellent image quality. It can be ordered with either a SynScan hand controller or a WiFi module, allowing it to be controlled from a mobile phone or tablet.
The SkyWatcher Virtuoso 90/1250 MC optical tube delivers surprisingly good image quality. Its 1250 mm focal length makes it suitable for high magnifications. The supplied 25 mm and 10 mm barium eyepieces provide 50x and 125x magnification, respectively, while magnifications of around 200x can be used with an optional eyepiece under good atmospheric conditions. At such magnifications, lunar surface details and Saturn’s ring system can be observed clearly. Thanks to its optical tube measuring less than 30 cm in length and its lightweight mount, the telescope is easy to transport and can be taken almost anywhere. A camera can also be attached to the T2 thread at the end of the tube using a suitable adapter.
The included StarPointer finder makes locating celestial objects easier.
The telescope is built on a compact, Dobsonian-style mount with integrated high-resolution encoders and motorised tracking. The mount can optionally be powered by a 12 V mains adapter or 8 AA batteries. A 3/8" tripod thread is located on the underside, allowing it to be mounted on a SkyWatcher Star Adventurer tripod for more comfortable observing.
The WiFi module allows control from Android or iOS smartphones, while the SynScan hand controller enables the telescope to be used independently without a mobile phone. Both solutions allow you to point the telescope at objects in the catalogue after a short alignment procedure, or take panoramic photos and time-lapse recordings.
