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”I have used a great number of telescopes; some are good, some mediocre and some bad. To me the Sky-Watcher range of instruments are very good indeed, and suited to amateurs of all kinds – and they are not priced out of the market! Excellent value.
Use them and enjoy them.“
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS
Note: The Sky-Watcher telescope models and mountings that have been tested, endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore are labelled accordingly in their respective sections on this website.
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

FANTASTIC ACCESSORY SET OFFER!!

Buy ANY Sky-Watcher or TAL telescope from ANY UK dealer & buy this superb
Sky-Watcher Eyepiece, Filter, Night Vision Torch & User Guide Set for just £69.00 (SRP £149.00) directly from OVL!!


Kit Comprises: 2mm, 5mm, 15mm & 20mm Long Eye Relief Eyepieces, Four Threaded Light Filters (Amber, Blue, Neutral Grey & Moon Filter) Dual - Beam LED Night Vision Torch, Astronomical Telescope User Guide, in lockable, foam-padded Aluminium Case

Terms of Offer
Just send a photocopy of your receipt  with a cheque (payable to OVL) and covering note to us at the address below.  Order must be placed within FOUR MONTHS of telescope purchase. Please provide a daytime telephone number and an address, for guaranteed acceptance of delivery, between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri as the goods will be delivered by carrier. FREE delivery to any UK address!!

Offer commences 25th June 2007.
Telescope purchased 25/02/07 onwards qualify for offer.

Post to: Accessory Set Offer, Optical Vision Ltd, Unit 3 Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9UP

(Please note: We reserve the right to discontinue this offer at any time without prior notice)



Introduction

The Auto-Tracking telescope is an evolutionary alt-azimuth mount that allows automatic tracking of celestial objects without complicated add-ons. It can be used not only for astronomy but for terrestrial applications as well.  It is fast to set-up and very simple and easy to use. Highly recommended for the first-time buyer.

Auto-Tracking Mount Features:

  • Ideal for both Astronomical & Terrestrial Use
  • Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
  • Powerful DC Servo Motor
  • Hand Control to Command the Motor
  • Choice of 1x, 4x or 8x Sidereal Rate Speeds in “Tracking on” mode
  • Choice of 32x Slow, 64x Medium or 800x High-Speed Alt-Azimuth Slewing in “Tracking off” mode, for Astronomical & Terrestrial Use
  • North & Level Start Position for Astronomical Auto-Tracking Feature
  • Clear Latitude Scale
  • Lightweight & Portable
  • Simple and Easy to Use

(n.b. Cruise button on handset has no function for Auto-Tracking Series)

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Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank
Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank 

  • Multi-purpose Rechargeable Power Supply ideal for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
  • Built-in 12V 7 Ah Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Diagostic LED Display, Protective Fuse.
  • Built-in Multi-angle 500,000 cp Halogen Spotlight
  • 2 x DC 12V output car jack
  • DC 3, 6, 9V output jack
  • Booster Terminal on real side
  • Built-in flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
  • Built-in Circuit Breaker for safety operation
  • DC cord with car plug is included
  • Light diffuser for flashlight is included
  • Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs
  

  Prod. Code  
Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank   153   SRP £ 39.99

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Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank
Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank 

  • Multi-function rechargeable power supply for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
  • 250A Cranking Amp, Jump Start System – 5 sec
  • Radio – AM/FM/SIREN
  • Built-in Spotlight/Flashlight
  • Angle adjustable Halogen Spotlight – said to be 800,000cp
  • Built-in Circuit Breaker and fuse to Ensure Safe Operation
  • Diagnostics L.E.D. shows Battery Status
  • Multi-Voltage D.C. Output – 12V/9V/6V/3V
  • Cord Storage Compartment
  • Built-in booster cable set in a well protected compartment
  • Detachable flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
  • Built-in 12V 17Ah  Sealed Lead-Acid rechargeable battery
  • DC Cord with car plug is included
  • Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs
  

  Prod. Code  
Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank   154   SRP £ 79.99

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View a larger image of the SKYMAX-80 AUTO
View a larger image of the SKYMAX-80 AUTO

SKYMAX-80 AUTO
80mm (3.1”) f/1000 MOTORISED MAKSUTOV-CASSEGRAIN AUTO-TRACKING TELESCOPE 

  • Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 80mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/12.5)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm
  • X2 Barlow Lens
  • Red Dot Finder
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Focusing by Moving Primary Mirror
  • Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount
  • Tripod Bush for Photo-Tripod Mounting
  • Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
  

  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-80 AUTO   986   SRP £ 179.00

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View a larger image of the EXPLORER-130P SupaTrak<SUP><FONT SIZE=2-1”>TM</FONT></SUP> AUTO

EXPLORER-130P SupaTrakTM AUTO
130mm (5.1”) f/650 MOTORISED PARABOLIC REFLECTOR AUTO-TRACKING TELESCOPE 

HOT NEW PRODUCT!! (Due October, 2007)

Astronmony now HOT product

The Explorer-130P OTA has already been heaped with much praise and accolade by the media and astronomy press for its excellent Parabolic optics. It is highly recommended for the beginner or experienced observer wanting excellent results, from a telescope of decent aperture and of manageable proportions. Whether your interest is Deep-Sky, the Moon and Planets, or a combination of both, the Explorer-130P offers excellent all-round diffraction-limited performance.

The new SupaTrak™ Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount is a heavier-duty version of the standard Auto-Tracking mount, designed to carry heavier OTA’s. This mounting, with its built-in dual-axis multi-speed Servo motors is ideal for both Astronomical & Terrestrial use. In Astronomical mode, after following the simple set-up procedure, the mount is capable of tracking astronomical objects automatically. The fully motorised mount is convenient, practical, lightweight and easy to set-up and is ideal for both beginners and experienced users alike.

Overall this is a sizzling telescope package offering a truly phenomenal, ground-breaking combination of quality, performance and value for money.

Supplied with FREE Compass!!

  • Magnifications (with optics supplied): x26, x52, x65, x130
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm
  • X2 Barlow Lens
  • Red Dot Finder
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • SupaTrakTM Heavy-Duty Motorised Multi-Speed Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount
  • Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
  • Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
  • 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
  • 30% more Light Gathering than 114mm

“Its sharp optics and relatively small central obstruction (35mm = 27%) ensure that it delivers bright, diffraction-limited images…. can view a true field of in excess of 2°…. will give you memorable views of the Moon and bright planets…. In short, it’s a great all-rounder in its class….The new SupaTrak™ mount shares more than a passing resemblance to the Celestron SLT, but the somewhat quieter and heavier duty SupaTrak sports a more robust Vixen-style dovetail clamp…. I found that the SupaTrak was capable of following a celestial object at high magnifications for tens of minutes before slowly drifting out of the field of view, which is perfectly adequate for visual use or simple webcam imaging…. If you are looking for an intuitive and far less intimidating user experience than that offered by cheaper GoTo mounts, the SupaTrak is highly recommended as a versatile grab-and-go system.”
Ade Ashford, www.scopetest.com

“I was most impressed by the views revealed by the ‘scope during tests….Despite a phase of nearly 96%, the waxing gibbous Moon revealed a seemingly inexhaustible amount of fine detail”
Astronomy Now Magazine

 
”The telescope is easy to use, and the controls and slew rate are excellent. A particularly strong point is the sturdiness of the mount for the price. There is no excessive vibration. Most suitable for the beginner.“
Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS
 

Related Manuals



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EXPLORER-130P SupaTrakTM AUTO   127   SRP £ 199.00

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View a larger image of the STARTRAVEL-80 AUTO

STARTRAVEL-80 AUTO
80mm (3.1”) f/400 MOTORISED ACHROMATIC REFRACTOR AUTO-TRACKING TELESCOPE 

  • Magnifications (with optics supplied): x16, x32, x40, x80
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x160
  • Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 400mm (f/5)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm
  • X2 Barlow Lens
  • Direct SLR Camera Connection
  • Red Dot Finder
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Multi-Coated Objective Lens
  • Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount
  • Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
  

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STARTRAVEL-80 AUTO   987   SRP £ 179.00

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View a larger image of the EVOSTAR-80 AUTO
View a larger image of the EVOSTAR-80 AUTO

EVOSTAR-80 AUTO
80mm (3.1”) f/900 MOTORISED ACHROMATIC REFRACTOR AUTO-TRACKING TELESCOPE 

  • Magnifications (with optics supplied): x36, x72, x90 & x180
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x160
  • Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/11.25)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm
  • x2 Barlow Lens
  • Red Dot Finder
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Multi-Coated Objective Lens
  • Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount
  • Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
  

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EVOSTAR-80 AUTO   831   SRP £ 179.00

AUTO-TRACKING HANDSET CONTROLLER

(n.b. Cruise button on handset has no function for Auto-Tracking Series)



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View a larger image of the SKYMAX-127 SupaTrak<SUP><FONT SIZE=2-1”>TM</FONT></SUP> AUTO
View a larger image of the SKYMAX-127 SupaTrak<SUP><FONT SIZE=2-1”>TM</FONT></SUP> AUTO

SKYMAX-127 SupaTrakTM AUTO
127mm (5”) f/1500 MOTORISED MAKSUTOV-CASSEGRAIN AUTO-TRACKING TELESCOPE 

HOT NEW PRODUCT!! (Due October, 2007)

Astronmony now HOT product

The highly-acclaimed Skymax-127 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA excels for high-power Lunar and Planetary observations, double-star observations, as well as being suitable for terrestrial daytime observations. The Skymax-127 features a compact but extremely powerful, high-contrast, high-resolution diffraction-limited optical system. High-transmission multi-coatings are employed on all optical surfaces for optimum performance.

The new SupaTrak™ Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount is a heavier-duty version of the standard Auto-Tracking mount, designed to carry heavier OTA’s. This mounting, with its built-in dual-axis multi-speed Servo motors is ideal for both Astronomical & Terrestrial use. In Astronomical mode, after following the simple set-up procedure, the mount is capable of tracking astronomical objects automatically. The fully motorised mount is convenient, practical, lightweight and easy to set-up and is ideal for both beginners and experienced users alike.

Overall this is a sizzling telescope package offering a truly phenomenal, ground-breaking combination of quality, performance and value for money.

Supplied with FREE Compass!!

  • Magnifications (with optics supplied): x60, x120, x150, x300
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.81)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm
  • X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25” (with Camera Adaptor)
  • 6x30 Finderscope
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Multi-Coated Optics
  • SupaTrakTM Heavy-Duty Motorised Multi-Speed Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount
  • Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
  • Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray

”This is one of the jewels in the Sky-Watcher crown. It's large enough to produce richly detailed, high-contrast lunar and planetary images…. The Skymax-127 packs a performance punch with a relatively short cool-down time….For daytime terrestrial use, the instrument is quite capable of focusing down to 8 metres….The new SupaTrak™ mount shares more than a passing resemblance to the Celestron SLT, but the somewhat quieter and heavier duty SupaTrak sports a more robust Vixen-style dovetail clamp…. I found that the SupaTrak was capable of following a celestial object at high magnifications for tens of minutes before slowly drifting out of the field of view, which is perfectly adequate for visual use or simple webcam imaging…. If you are looking for an intuitive and far less intimidating user experience than that offered by cheaper GoTo mounts, the SupaTrak is highly recommended as a versatile grab-and-go system.”
Ade Ashford, www.scopetest.com

Review of Skymax-127 OTA
“…Optically, all the lenses are multicoated and the internal baffles had no shiny surfaces that could cause reflections of bright objects…The Focuser was quite smooth with very little image shift…The field was sharp across 80 percent of the view…We were pleased with the quality of the view even when pushing the telescope to higher magnifications…Mars and Saturn bore high magnifications well…The rings of Saturn appeared sharply defined…Turning to the Moon, it was a revelation through the Skymax…This telescope certainly does a good job on the more detailed Solar System objects…In the deep sky, the Skymax performed well on everything to galaxies to nebulae”
Sky At Night Magazine

 
”The telescope is optically very good, giving clear, sharp images; a particularly strong point is the sturdiness of the mounting for the price, and the whole instrument is easy to use. Recommended to the serious amateur.β€œ
Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS
 

Related Manuals



  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-127 SupaTrakTM AUTO   128   SRP £ 299.00

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The prices listed on this website are U.K. suggested retail prices (SRP) including VAT for reference purposes only
and that prices may vary from dealer to dealer. Please contact your nearest stockist for firm pricing information.
As we are purely a distributor, we regret we are unable to sell directly to the public.
Specifications subject to variation due to later production changes. E&OE.

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