Description
About the Saxon 1021 EQ3 – 102mm Refractor Telescope System…
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED LEVEL TELESCOPE – Quality telescope for Intermediate & Advanced users. Higher performance for those that wish to achieve much more. Increased performance on the moon, planets, stars, double stars, star clusters, globular star clusters, nebulae and the bright galaxies.
Do you want to buy a refractor telescope system that’s ideal for high-magnification studies of the Moon or planets? Then check out the Saxon 1021 EQ3 Refractor Telescope!
The Saxon 1021 EQ3 Refractor telescope starts off with a 102mm lens housed in an achromatic refractor design. It has a 1000mm focal length that operates at an f/9.8 focal ratio. This means you get high quality, multi-coated optics that produce clear bright images that can reach a limiting stellar magnitude of 12.7. The telescope has 28% more light gathering power than 90mm, 112% more than 70mm models. It is well suited to the intermediate level astronomer and also is capable for the more demanding advanced level enthusiast. Even the seasoned sky veteran can appreciate the colour correction and sharp images that the Saxon 1021Eq3 100mm refractor telescope can achieve!
About the Saxon 1021 EQ3 – 100mm Refractor Telescope System Features…
* Multi-coated optics for reduced glare and crisp, high quality images
* 6X30 optical finderscope for easy target acquisition
* Heavy Duty Eq3 German equatorial mount with slow motion controls on both axes
* Smooth 2” rack and pinion focuser with 1.25” adapter
* Heavy duty adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray
* Included 10mm and 25mm quality eyepieces for a variety of magnifications
* Image erect star diagonal for terrestrial viewing and angle comfort.
What can you see with the Saxon 100mm reflector telescope? You’ll be enchanted by the views of the Moon. Imagine peering into deep craters and climbing high mountains! How about looking at the planets? You’ll see the bands on Jupiter and watch its four major moons orbit. Saturn will reveal its ring system and Titan watches over it all. Mars will show the tiny pearls of its polar caps and dark surface features. Brilliant Venus will reveal its phases, while Neptune and Uranus show their softly colored orbs. Don’t forget deep sky objects! The Saxon 1021 EQ3 100mm refractor telescope has the power to split a wide variety of double stars and resolve bright star clusters. You’ll be delighted with your views of shimmering nebula and distant galaxies! There’s a Cosmos just waiting to be explored…
The Saxon 1021 EQ3 – 102mm Refractor Telescope System is ready to go the moment it arrives at your door. Everything you need to begin your observations are right in the box. You’ll get the optical tube and a sturdy German equatorial mount. Connect that to the robust, adjustable aluminium tripod and add the accessory tray. Just place the 1.25” adapter into the generous 2” focuser, add eyepieces and go! The included 90 degree star diagonal will assist you with viewing angle comfort and all you need to do is add a starry night! Don’t forget… the Saxon 100mm reflector telescope works equally well for terrestrial subjects, too!
About the Saxon 1021 EQ3 – 102mm Refractor Telescope System Specifications…
Optical Design : Achromatic Refractor
Diameter : 102mm
Focal Length : 1000mm
F/ratio : F/9.8
Highest Practical Power : 204x
Faintest Stellar Magnitude : 12.7
Resolving Power : 1.15
Finderscope : 6×30 Finder
Focuser diameter : 2″
Diagonal : 1.25″ 90 degree Star Diagonal
Eyepiece(s) : 1.25″ Super 25mm and 10mm
Mount Type : Equatorial
Slow-motion Control : RA & DEC
Counterweight(s) : Total 5.2Kgs (2 pcs)
Piggyback Bracket : Yes
Accessory Tray : Wall-to-wall
Motor Drive : Optional – Single & Dual (also Computerised available as option)
Tube Weight : 3.48 Kgs
Tube Dimension (dia. x length) : 10cm x 94.3cm
Tripod Height : 71-123cm
Shipping Weight : 22.15Kgs
Shipping Carton Dimensions : 113 x 66 x 28 cm3
Availability : in stock