Skywatcher Evostar 120 Telescope

Outstanding value....Our tests on both real and artificial stars revealed a near-perfect diffraction pattern....The Sky-Watcher's mount was a touch heavier & beefier....The larger 2" diagonal - unique in this test - will be invaluable if you are planning to use wide-field eyepieces....The extra eyepiece, bigger finderscope & star diagonal will lead you to the great value Sky-Watcher....You get more for your money with the Sky-Watcher. That's why it beats the Celestron.... BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE (on the EQ5 version)

The Sky-watcher EVOSTAR series are two-element, air-spaced, multi-coated objective achromatic refractors. They are truly outstanding, high-performance, high-resolution instruments manufactured to extremely high standards of optical and mechanical precision. With their long focal lengths and breathtaking, diffraction limited optical performance, they are ideal for the detailed high-power study of the Moon, Planetary Surfaces and other objects in our solar system, giving crisp contrasty images. These telescope packages will stand you in great stead for a lifetime of serious astronomical viewing.

• Magnifications (with optics supplied): x40, x100
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x240
• Objective Lens Diameter: 120mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/8.33)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• Direct SLR Camera Connection
• 6x30 Finderscope
• Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
• 1.25"/31.7mm Star Diagonal
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
• Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 38% more Light Gathering than 102mm

Available with the following mounts:

• OTA supplied complete with 10mm and 25mm eyepieces, 6x30 finderscope, tube rings and dovetail mounting
• EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
• EQ3 PRO SynScan Computerised GOTO Mount
• EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount with Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
• EQ5 SynScan Heavy-Duty Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Rechargeable Power Supply) with Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors & Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
• HEQ5 PRO SynScan Super Heavy-Duty Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Rechargeable Power Supply) with Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors & Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder