Skywatcher Refractor Telescopes - Rich Field Refractors by OVL

”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.

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)

The compact Sky-Watcher STARTRAVEL series are two-element, air-spaced, multi-coated objective, achromatic refractors, and are well proven performers for ‘Rich-Field’ views of star fields, clusters, nebulae, bright galaxies, planets, the Moon and, the Sun (with correct safety filtering!), as well as giving excellent terrestrial views. These wide-field, short-tube telescopes are also highly portable. They also are popular for use as guide scopes on larger telescopes. All models excel as fixed aperture lenses for both Astrophotography and terrestrial photography. Their “fast" focal ratios combined with today’s high-speed films make them useful for capturing lunar and solar eclipses as well as nature photographs. Tube material: Aluminium.

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.

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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STARTRAVEL-80 (EQ1)
80mm (3.1") f/400 REFRACTOR 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 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Direct SLR Camera Connection
6x30 Finderscope
1.25"/31.7mm Star Diagonal
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
EQ1 Equatorial Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 60mm

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-80 (EQ1)	731	SRP £ 149.00

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Photo courtesy of: William Ronald, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Photo courtesy of: David Shen, West Vancouver, BC, Canada

Photo courtesy of: William Ronald, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Diamond Ring and Prominences at 3rd Contact

Photo courtesy of: William Ronald, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Photo courtesy of: Peter Roth, Toronto, ON, Canada

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STARTRAVEL-80T (Tube Assembly)
80mm (3.1") f/400 REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

Specification and optics same as Startravel-80 but comes with 45º Erect Image Diagonal, and supplied without Equatorial Mount and Tripod. Complete with tube rings.

“Its design is that of a traditional astronomical telescope…but its also suitable for watching wildlife. Focusing was with the traditional rack and pinion assembly, which was smooth to use. The lowest power eyepiece (25mm) provided a x16 magnification, which gave an estimated field of view of 2.5 degrees. Stars remained sharp across 75% of the view. With this eyepiece, widefield views were particularly good; open cluster M44 was a delight. These wide views did seem to make the background sky lighter, but we could still make out the brighter Messier objects and even spotted the galaxy NGC 2903 in Leo. At higher magnifications the galaxy group of M65/M66 and NGC 3628 could be seen, and by adding the Barlow lens to the 10mm eyepiece we split Algieba and Castor… Saturn was also clear, with Tian and Rhea visible. Overall score 87%”
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-80T (Tube Assembly)	734	SRP £ 119.00

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Photo courtesy of: William Ronald, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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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

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-80 AUTO	987	SRP £ 179.00

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STARTRAVEL-102 (AZ3)
102mm (4") f/500 REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x20 & x50
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
Objective Lens Diameter: 102mm
Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/4.9)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
Direct SLR Camera Connection
Red Dot Finder
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
45º Erect Image Diagonal 1.25"
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
AZ3 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
62.5% more Light Gathering than 80mm

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-102 (AZ3)	732	SRP £ 219.00

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Photo courtesy of: William Ronald, RASC Vancouver Centre, Vancouver, BC

Photo courtesy of: William Ronald, RASC Vanco

Photo courtesy of: William Ronald, RASC Vanco

Photo courtesy of: William Ronald, RASC Vanco

Photo courtesy of: William Ronald, RASC Vanco

Photo courtesy of: Frederic Caron, Canada

Photo courtesy of: Frédéric Caron, Quebec, Canada.
www.quebec-astro.com

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STARTRAVEL-102 (EQ1)
102mm (4") f/500 REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x20, x40, x50, x100
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
Objective Lens Diameter: 102mm
Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/4.9)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens
Direct SLR Camera Connection
Red Dot Finder
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
1.25"/31.7mm Star Diagonal
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
EQ1 Equatorial Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
62.5% more Light Gathering than 80mm

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-102 (EQ1)	733	SRP £ 219.00

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Photo courtesy of: Frédéric Caron, Quebec, Canada.
www.quebec-astro.com

Photo courtesy of: Frédéric Caron, Quebec, Canada.
www.quebec-astro.com

Photo courtesy of: Frédéric Caron, Quebec, Canada.
www.quebec-astro.com

Photo courtesy of: Frédéric Caron, Quebec, Canada.
www.quebec-astro.com

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STARTRAVEL-102T (Tube Assembly)
102mm (4") f/500 REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

Specification and optics same as Startravel-102 (AZ3) but supplied without Equatorial Mount and Tripod. Complete with tube rings.

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-102T (Tube Assembly)	735	SRP £ 179.00

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STARTRAVEL-120 (AZ3)
120mm (4.75") f/600 REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x24 & x60
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x240
Objective Lens Diameter: 120mm
Telescope Focal Length: 600mm (f/5)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
Direct SLR Camera Connection
Red Dot Finder
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
45º Erect Image Diagonal 1.25"/31.7mm
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
AZ3 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
38% more Light Gathering than 102mm

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-120 (AZ3)	736	SRP £ 279.00

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STARTRAVEL-120 (EQ3-2)
120mm (4.75") f/600 REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x24, x48, x60, x120
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x240
Objective Lens Diameter: 120mm
Telescope Focal Length: 600mm (f/5)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Direct SLR Camera Connection
Red Dot Finder
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
1.25"/31.7mm Star Diagonal
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
38% more Light Gathering than 102mm

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-120 (EQ3-2)	737	SRP £ 299.00

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STARTRAVEL-150 (HEQ5)
150mm (6") f/750 MOTORISED ACHROMATIC REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x30 & x75
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
Objective Lens Diameter: 150mm
Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
Direct SLR Camera Connection
2"/1.25" Eyepiece Adaptor
9x50 Finderscope
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
2"/50.8mm Star Diagonal
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
HEQ5 Super Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drives
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder and Polarscope
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
56% more Light Gathering than 120mm

Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drive!!

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-150 (HEQ5)	926/739	SRP £ 699.00

STARTRAVEL-150 (OTA)
150mm (6") f/750 ACHROMATIC REFRACTOR
Tube assembly available separately. Supplied complete with 10mm and 25mm eyepieces, 9x50 finderscope, tube rings and dovetail mounting bar.
Product Code 926
SRP £379.00

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STARTRAVEL-150 (EQ5)
150mm (6") f/750 REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x30, x60, x75, x150
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
Objective Lens Diameter: 150mm
Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Direct SLR Camera Connection
6x30 Finderscope
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
1.25"/31.7mm Star Diagonal
Multi-Coated Objective Lens
EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder

	Prod. Code
STARTRAVEL-150 (EQ5)	738	SRP £ 499.00

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Photo courtesy of: Peter Roth, Toronto, ON, Canada

Photo courtesy of: Peter Roth, Toronto, ON, Canada

Photo courtesy of: Peter Roth, Toronto, ON, Canada

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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.

Optical Vision Ltd
Unit 3, Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9UP, England
Telephone: +44 (0)1359 244 200 Fax: +44 (0)1359 244 255
Email: info@opticalvision.co.uk

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