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

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

ACUTER 'MERLIN'
MULTI-FUNCTION
MOUNT & TRIPOD
An amazing new motorised mounting for all applications 

The 'Merlin' D.C. fully-automated, Servo-Motor powered mounting is quite unique, in that nothing like this has been offered in the marketplace previously. It is highly versatile, and can be used to mount a wide variety of imaging devices, from Spotting Scopes & Astronomical Telescopes to Camcorders & Cameras. The mount can also be used for Astrophotography and Security/Surveillance applications.  Check out the amazing features this mount offers and the benefits it can provide, as a solution for all your imaging applications!!

Features

• Ideal mount for both Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
• Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Powerful DC operated Servo Motor
• IR Encoder with Optical Wheel
• Multi-Function Hand Control to Command the Motor
• Slow (32x), Medium (64x) or High-Speed (800x) Alt-Azimuth Slewing, for Terrestrial & Astronomical Imaging
• Ability to Store Multi-Terrestrial Positions to GO-TO
• Clear Latitude Scale
• Standard 1/4-20 Tripod connector
• 'Cruise & Shoot' Auto-Imaging* Feature for Terrestrial Positions
  (*Controls Software of the Acuter 'Explorer' Digital Spotting Scope & Canon EOS Cameras via the AUX socket)
• Multi-Speed (1x, 4x & 8x Sidereal Rate) Automatic Astronomical Tracking
• North & Level Start Position for Astro Auto-Tracking Feature
• Recommended for Spotting Scopes/Short-Tube Telescopes 70mm-102mm in Objective Lens Diameter (Max Tube Length 400mm for Optimum Results)
• Maximum Payload up to 4kg in Weight
• Lightweight & Portable. Simple and Easy to Use
• 3-Section Aluminium Tripod, with 25cm Geared Centre-Column
• Maximum Overall Extended Height to Tripod Bush Platform: 156cm

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

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

ST1545
50MM ZOOM SPOTTING SCOPE 

AZ3 ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT
 

STARTRAVEL-80T (Tube Assembly)
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
• 77% more Light Gathering than 60mm

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

MERCURY-705
70mm (2.75") f/500 REFRACTOR TELESCOPE 

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x20 & x50
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x140
• Objective Lens Diameter: 70mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/7.14)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• Red Dot Finder
• 45º Erect Image Diagonal 1.25"
• AZ3 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
• Tube material: Aluminium
• 36% more Light Gathering than 60mm

ST2060
60MM ZOOM SPOTTING SCOPE 

ACUTER 'DIGITAL-70' 3.1MP DIGITAL SPOTTING SCOPE
Capture Rare Moments in the Field 

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

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

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

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

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

HOT NEW PRODUCT!! (Due October, 2007)

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
• SupaTrak^TM 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.“ Endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Related Manuals

• Scopetest.com review of SupaTrak Telescopes (& Mounting)

EVOSTAR-90 (AZ3)
90mm (3.5") f/900 REFRACTOR TELESCOPE 

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x36 & x90
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x180
• Objective Lens Diameter: 90mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/10)
• 6x30 Finderscope
• 45º Erect Image Diagonal 1.25"
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• AZ3 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 65% more Light Gathering than 70mm

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

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

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

Equinox-66 PRO OTA
f/400 Fluorite Ed Apochromatic Refractor Telescope 

The Equinox 66 is the perfect choice for birding, nature study, and/or astrophotography. Its fast optics and generous field of view make it an ideal instrument for studying larger clusters and star fields too (see specs below).

Standard Features:
D = 66 mm, fast, flat f/6, F = 400
Razor sharp, colour-free, high contrast optics.
Retractable aluminum dew shield.
Removable L-shape bracket for easy mounting on any any camera tripod.
Perfect for astronomy, birding and terrestrial use.
Fast speeds and flat fields for widefield astrophotography.
Aluminum carrying case for safe, easy transportation.

High-Precision Indexed Focuser:
Dual-Speed machined Crayford focuser.
360-degree adjustable for easy framing of objects for photography.
Graduated scale on drawtube for fast and precise focusing with CCD or DSLR cameras.

Whatever your application, we’re sure that Sky-Watcher Equinox refractors will meet and exceed your most demanding performance requirements with their superior mechanics, high portability and razor-sharp colour-free optics.

• Highest Practical Powre (Potential): x198
• Objective Lens Diameter: 65mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 400mm (f/6)
• Supplied without Eyepieces, Finderscope and Star Diagonal
• Dual-Speed 11:1 Backlash-Free 1.25" Crayford Focuser with adjustable focus-tension & 360 Rotatable
• Retractable Dewshield (with aluminium cap)
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• Standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush (will accept Sky-Watcher dovetail bars)
• Foam-lined Aluminium Carrying/Storage case

Equinox-80 PRO OTA
f/500 Fluorite Ed Apochromatic Refractor Telescope 

The Equinox 80 is another excellent choice for birding, nature study, and photography. Its fast, high-contrast optics and generous field of view make it an ideal instrument for studying larger clusters and star fields, and it is a proven performer for astrophotography – you can even use it with a common SCT focal reducer to achieve speeds down to f/4.5! But don’t be afraid to push up the magnification, too. Its crisp optics make it a strong performer on tight double stars, and it provides crisp, clear lunar and planetary images with no image breakdown, even at high powers.

Schott Glass Used in Selected Models for Crown Element
Equinox 80 benefit from the inclusion of Schott glass being used for the positive front Crown element in the objective. Schott is the recognized world leader in glass utilized for precision optical lens systems, including medical instrumentation, and famous-brand camera lenses. While Schott glass is only used in selected models, all other models utilize top-quality, Grade-A glass from perhaps less famous but, nonetheless, highly respected, high-quality glass manufacturers

Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings
Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied to ensure optimum light through-put of approaching 99.5%. The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class.

Standard Features:
D = 80 mm, fast, flat f/6.2, F = 500.
Razor sharp, colour-free, high contrast optics.
Retractable aluminum dewshields.
Removeable L-shape bracket for easy mounting on any any camera tripod.
Perfect for astronomy, birding and terrestrial use.
Fast speeds and flat fields for widefield astrophotography.
Aluminum carrying case for safe, easy transportation.

High-Precision Indexed Focuser:
Dual-Speed machined Crayford focuser.
360-degree adjustable for easy framing of objects for photography.
Graduated scale on drawtube for fast and precise focusing with CCD or DSLR cameras.

Whatever your application, we’re sure that Sky-Watcher Equinox refractors will meet and exceed your most demanding performance requirements with their superior mechanics, high portability and razor-sharp colour-free optics.

• Highest Practical Powre (Potential): x240
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/6.25)
• Supplied without Eyepieces, Finderscope and Star Diagonal
• Dual-Speed 11:1 Backlash-Free 2" Crayford Focuser with adjustable focus-tension & 360 Rotatable
• 2" to 1.25" Eyepiece adaptor (with Brass Compression Rings)
• Retractable Dewshield (with aluminium cap)
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• Standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush (will accept Sky-Watcher dovetail bars)
• Foam-lined Aluminium Carrying/Storage case

EQUINOX-80 ED PRO
“We took five, two-minute exposures of the Pleiades & Andromeda galaxy which were then stacked and image-enhanced using K3CCD tools. They gave a tremendous amount of detail – in fact they were the best images of these objects I have ever taken…”The view was pin-sharp across 85 percent with the 20mm lens and there was no apparent colour fringing at all around the stars”…Overall the refractor performed well on all tasks. It would make a top quality addition to any astronomers scope collection!
BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE

”The quality of the star images cannot be faulted, and a higher magnification of Mars showed surface detail well.“ “ Endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Related Manuals

• Sky at Night Magazine Review for Equinox-80 ED APO

Gallery Images
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Photo courtesy of: Paul Money, U.K.