{"product_id":"skywatcher-evostar-100ed-on-az-eq5-refractor-telescope-with-pier-tripod","title":"SkyWatcher Evostar 100ED on AZ-EQ5 Refractor Telescope with Pier Tripod","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSkyWatcher Evostar 100ED on AZ-EQ5 Refractor Telescope with Pier Tripod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvostar 100\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the Solar System in HD style on a clear night with transparent skies. Simply turn your Sky-Watcher 100\/900 Evostar ED Doublet OTA to the Crescent Moon, the Apennine Mountains snap into razor-sharp focus revealing a cornucopia of jagged mountain ridges, canyons, and numerous small craters in ultra-high definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReveal the gas giant-Jupiter with Sky-Watcher 100\/900 Evostar ED Doublet OTA. Observe Jupiter's swirling equatorial bands in high-definition with festoons and tonality within the bands. The great spot is clearly visible, discreetly contrasted from the surrounding Jovian landscape. Prominent deep-space nebula yield improved definition in gaseous outer extensions. Stars in globular clusters resolve to pinpoints. This is just the beginning of an incredible journey of exploration possible with a Sky-Watcher 100\/900 Evostar ED Doublet OTA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings (MHC)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach air-to-glass lens surface has been coated by Sky-Watcher's proprietary MHC. An anti-reflection metallic coatings ensure optimum light transmission approaching 99.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight-Baffled Optical Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective lens cell of this 100\/900 Evostar ED Doublet OTA is light-baffled to reduce stray \u0026amp; unfocused light to insure optimum contrast. The interior of the tube is flat blackened to prevent unfocused internal light reflections from reaching the focal plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision 2\" Crayford Focuser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis precision 2\" Crayford Focuser is mechanically ultra-smooth and backlash-free, offers you a fine and ultra-fine focusing adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTube Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical tube material is rolled steel, powder-coated reflective gloss black with a gold fleck accent. The front and back cells are cast aluminium painted white \u0026amp; black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTelescope Tube Attachment Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical tube comes with attachment hardware that allows it to be securely fastened to any Sky-Watcher mount. The quick-release tube rings provided with Evostar ED100 are cast aluminium, painted white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher GT Series AZ-EQ5 Go-To Mount combines the advantages of the equatorial mount with the simplicity of the alt-azimuth system. In fact, the AZ-EQ5 is a hybrid mount usable in both these configurations. The equatorial mode is ideal for astrophotography while the alt-azimuth configuration is more practical for observation as polar alignment is not required. Moreover, two telescopes can be simultaneously mounted in alt-azimuth configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional SynScan Go-To system allows full control of both R.A. and Dec. axes with 9 slew speeds and 5 arcminute pointing precision, allowing you to quickly and accurately locate objects across the night sky. The Go-To system can automatically slew the telescope on command toward planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters and much more. The SynScan has 42,900 memorised celestial objects for an amazing journey in the night sky. The deep sky tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects currently visible, so even the novice astronomer can easily observe faint objects at the touch of a button. Once achieving alignment, the patented Freedom Find dual encoders will then keep track of your position to within 4.2 arcminutes. The mount will retain alignment even after releasing the clutches and manually pointing the scope to a new part of the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AZ-EQ5 is equipped with two SNAP ports for dual control of camera shutter release. Working with the SynScan hand control's \"Camera Control\" function, a user can take batch exposures in up to 8 groups of \"Exposure-time \u0026amp; Frames\". An indexer on the R.A. worm gear keeps track of its current position, so that the Periodic Error inherent to all worm gear driven mounts can be learned and permanently corrected for. These features make the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 a fantastic partner to high focal length telescopes and astrophotographers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAZ-EQ5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher GT Series AZ-EQ5 Go-To Mount combines the advantages of the equatorial mount with the simplicity of the alt-azimuth system. In fact, the AZ-EQ5 is a hybrid mount usable in both these configurations. The equatorial mode is ideal for astrophotography while the alt-azimuth configuration is more practical for observation as polar alignment is not required. Moreover, two telescopes can be simultaneously mounted in alt-azimuth configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional SynScan Go-To system allows full control of both R.A. and Dec. axes with 9 slew speeds and 5 arcminute pointing precision, allowing you to quickly and accurately locate objects across the night sky. The Go-To system can automatically slew the telescope on command toward planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters and much more. The SynScan has 42,900 memorised celestial objects for an amazing journey in the night sky. The deep sky tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects currently visible, so even the novice astronomer can easily observe faint objects at the touch of a button. Once achieving alignment, the patented Freedom Find dual encoders will then keep track of your position to within 4.2 arcminutes. The mount will retain alignment even after releasing the clutches and manually pointing the scope to a new part of the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AZ-EQ5 is equipped with two SNAP ports for dual control of camera shutter release. Working with the SynScan hand control's \"Camera Control\" function, a user can take batch exposures in up to 8 groups of \"Exposure-time \u0026amp; Frames\". An indexer on the R.A. worm gear keeps track of its current position, so that the Periodic Error inherent to all worm gear driven mounts can be learned and permanently corrected for. These features make the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 a fantastic partner to high focal length telescopes and astrophotographers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-High Definition Lunar Views\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp Jupiter Banding and Detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhanced Deep-Sky Object Clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-Baffled Tube for Contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat-Black Internal Tube Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision 2\" Crayford Focuser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolled-Steel Optical Tube Construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast Aluminium Telescope Cells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick-Release Cast Aluminium Rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Equatorial and Alt-Az Operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynScan Go-To System Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 Slew Speeds Available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 Arcminute Pointing Precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42,900 Object Database Access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep Sky Tour Functionality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreedom Find Dual Encoder Tracking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual SNAP Camera Control Ports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriodic Error Correction Indexer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkyWatcher Evostar 100ED on AZ-EQ5 Refractor Telescope with Pier Tripod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100\/900 Evostar 100ED Doublet Refractor OTA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAZ-EQ5 Mount with Pier Tripod (SynScan HC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eED100 OTA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\" Diagonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25\" Focuser Adaptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8x50 Finderscope with Bracket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEyepiece-5mm, 20mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube Ring Attachment to Any Sky-Watcher Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiggyback Bracket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid German Equatorial Mount AZ-EQ5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel Pier Tripod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated Counterweight Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweight Extension Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate Saddle for Counterweight Shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweights (2x 3.5kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynScan Hand Controller and Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Controller Holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor Cable (for Connecting the Mounts Motors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Supply Cord (Lighter Plug)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SkyWatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47296543457447,"sku":"GC39-SWAZEQ5-ED100","price":5248.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4083\/0375\/files\/GC39-SWAZEQ5-ED100_4.jpg?v=1763528333","url":"https:\/\/www.georges.com.au\/products\/skywatcher-evostar-100ed-on-az-eq5-refractor-telescope-with-pier-tripod","provider":"Georges Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}