Sky-Watcher 114/900 EQ1 Reflector Features
- Includes 114mm Newton Reflector with EQ1 Mount with Aluminium Tripod
- 165% more than 70mm Refractor
- Aluminised mirrors
- Fine Tracking Adjustment Knobs
- Easy tracking of stars with equatorial mount
- Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty
5 year manufacturer warranty (not transferable).
Sky-Watcher 114/900 EQ1 Reflector Description
Sky-Watcher 114/900mm EQ1 Reflector Telescope
See the giant planets such as Jupiter and Saturn and their moons, nebulae and clusters. The Sky-Watcher 114/900 EQ1 Reflector Telescope is a fantastic telescope for the beginning amateur astronomer. It has the benefits of gathering 125% more light than a 76mm telescope and 165% more than a 70mm refractor showing better the main details in nebulae and cluster. With maximum practical magnification of 224x , this Sky-Watcher Telescope will reveal details in Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s bands, the Martian polar ice caps, and the phases of Venus and the moon.
Equatorial Mount Features
The EQ1 is a lightweight equatorial mount, able to compensate for Earth’s rotation by moving along only one axis. That is a great advantage for high resolution observation as it is only necessary to turn a single knob whilst tracking an object across the sky. The optional tracking motor can be easily attached to the right ascension axis, allowing comfortable observation without the work of manual tracking. Aligning an equatorial mount is an easy operation that can be completed in a few minutes. Once the tripod is levelled and the mount is orientated south, incline the mount at the same angle of your local latitude. For example, if you are in Sydney (latitude 33° South), adjust the mount inclination to 33° above the horizon using the scale on the EQ1 mount.Premium Imaging Performance
Sky-Watcher guarantee diffraction limited optics for an outstanding quality. The aluminised primary mirror is aspheric (parabolic profile) offering an optical system free from spherical aberration. The secondary mirror is thin to allow fast cooling and it is held by extra thin spider supports for minimal diffraction spike effects on bright stars and increased contrast.In the Box:
- 114mm Newton Reflector
- EQ1 Mount with Aluminium Tripod
- Fine Tracking Adjustment Knobs
- 2 Eyepieces Super 10mm (90x) & Super 25mm (36x) – 1.25″ Barrel
- 2x Barlow Lens (double the magnifications of the eyepieces)
- Finderscope 6×24
- Instruction Manual
Optical Design
Newton Reflector
The optical design of a telescope is a feature that defines what sort of observing the telescope is suitable for.
Optical Diameter
114mm
The aperture (diameter) of a telescope’s main lens or mirror. This describes how much light a telescope can grasp.
Focal Length
900mm
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/7.9
The relationship between the focal length and the aperture, larger f/numbers imply higher magnification.
Highest Practical Power
228x
Exceeding the Highest Practical Power will result in a fuzzy image.
Resolving Power
1.05"
The ability to clearly distinguish between two points whose separation is less than the smallest angle that your eye can resolve.
Stellar Limit Magnitude
12.5
The magnitude of the faintest object visible under zero light pollution conditions.
Light Gathering Power
265
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.