Sky-Watcher SkyHawk 1145P AZ-Go2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope

Key Features

• Wireless telescope control via free App from your Smartphone or Tablet
• Highly portable with own WiFi network for use from virtually anywhere
• Go-To control, with automatic slewing to 10,000+ celestial objects
• 114mm aperture and a superb parabolic primary mirror
• Great all-rounder for observation of the Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters
• From our range of Sky-Watcher WiFi enabled telescopes
• Recommended batteries: Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA (4 Pack)(two packs required)
• Add the optional Sky-Watcher SmartPhoto+ Smartphone Camera Adaptor to take astro photos and videos

Sky-Watcher SkyHawk 1145P AZ-Go2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope Summary

The Sky-Watcher SkyHawk-1145P (AZ-Go2) is a capable all-rounder, with useful 114mm of light gathering aperture and a superb parabolic primary mirror. When used in combination with the free SynScan App you gain fully-computerised Go-Tocontrol, allowing the telescope to be automatically slewed to any one of the objects in the App’s extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects.

This allows the telescope to be used for engaging astronomy from virtually anywhere, thanks to a built-in WiFi module, which creates its own network, removing any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks. After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you’re ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menu.

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• Magnifications (with optics supplied): x20 and x50
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x228
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 114mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/4.4)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm and 25mm
• Red Dot Finder
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• AZ-Go2 WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Controller: Free SynScan App for iOS and Android mobile device or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)
• SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
• SynScan App Alignment Method: Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• SynScan App’s Other Features: Tonight’s Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
• Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
• Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
• Motor: DC Servo Motor
• 45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddle
• Interface: SynScan Hand Control Port, Built-in Wi-Fi Module
• Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android (SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming).
• Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
• Power Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (12V 1A) Tip Positive.

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