60 AZ2 Refractor Features
- Perfect for Beginners
- Highly affordable
- Suitable for both astronomy & terrestrial use
- Lightweight and easy to use
- Plastic carrying case included
- Aluminium tripod
- Sky-Watcher 5 Years manufacturer warranty
5 year manufacturer warranty (not transferable).
60 AZ2 Refractor Description
Sky-Watcher 60/700 AZ2 Refractor Telescope
Learning or interested in Astronomy? This Sky-Watcher 60/700 Refractor Telescope is a highly affordable telescope which allows beginners to take their first steps into the world of Astronomy. Several accessories are provided, this telescope is suitable for both astronomical and terrestrial observations. Unlike many other beginner telescopes on the market, this Sky-Watcher 60/700 comes with standard 1.25" focuser allowing a broad range of eyepiece and accessories to be used for a better viewing experience.
Equipped with a user-friendly alt-azimuth AZ2 mount, this Sky-Watcher telescope can move in both horizontal and vertical axes. It is designed for viewing the Sun (Solar Filter REQUIRED), the moon and bright planets, and terrestrial observation during the day.
The Refractor Advantage
Images viewed through a refractor telescope have a classic quality that other telescope designs lack. Since a refractor does not use mirrors to view objects, you get a generally sharper image. Images are also displayed without the secondary mirror shadow, making it suitable for terrestrial viewing when used with a 45° erecting image diagonal or an erecting tube.
Superb Imaging Qualities
This achromatic refractor from Sky-Watcher features an aperture of 60mm and it is fully multi-coated to enhance light transmission. It delivers clear, high contrast images of the moon and the planets. Those new to astronomy will appreciate how simple and easy this telescope is to use.
In the Box:
- 60mm Achromatic Refractor
- AZ2 Mount with Aluminium Tripod
- 2 Eyepieces Super 10mm (70x) & Super 20mm (35x) – 1.25" barrel
- 2x Barlow Lens (double the magnifications of the eyepieces)
- Finderscope 6x24
- 90° Star Diagonal - 1.25" barrel
- Instruction Manual
Optical design
Multicoated Achromatic refractor
Optical Diameter
60mm
The aperture (diameter) of a telescope’s main lens or mirror. This describes how much light a telescope can grasp.
Focal Length
700mm
The distance that the light has to travel between the aperture and the focal point. A smaller focal lengths will deliver a wider field of view.
F/Ratio
f/11.7
The relationship between the focal length and the aperture, larger f/numbers imply higher magnification.
Resolving Power
2.00"
The ability to clearly distinguish between two points whose separation is less than the smallest angle that your eye can resolve.
Stellar Limit Magnitude
11.4
The magnitude of the faintest object visible under zero light pollution conditions.
Highest Practical Power
120x
Exceeding the Highest Practical Power will result in a fuzzy image.
Light Gathering Power
73
How much brighter things will appear than what the human eye can see.
Diameter
1.25"
Recommended Usage
Viewing Moon and Planets
The recommended applications for this optic.