{"product_id":"sky-watcher-102mm-4-f4-9-deluxe-alt-azimuth-reflector-telescope-10261","title":"Sky-Watcher StarTravel-102 AZ5 Deluxe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSky-Watcher StarTravel-102 AZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Refractor Telescope (10261)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Versatile Grab-and-Go Telescope for Astronomy \u0026amp; Terrestrial Viewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher StarTravel-102 AZ5 Deluxe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight, wide-field refractor telescope designed for effortless observing both day and night. Combining fast f\/4.9 optics with the smooth AZ5 Alt-Azimuth mount, it’s an ideal grab-and-go solution for lunar, planetary, deep-sky, and terrestrial viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re exploring craters on the Moon, sweeping star fields, or observing distant landscapes in daylight, this compact system delivers bright, sharp images with minimal setup time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its fast optical system and generous 102mm aperture, the StarTravel-102 excels as a rich-field telescope, producing expansive views of star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and comets. The supplied 90° erect image diagonal also provides correctly oriented views, making it equally suitable for daytime use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Wide-Field Optics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 102mm achromatic refractor features a two-element, air-spaced objective with multi-coated optics for improved contrast and light transmission. With its short \u003cstrong\u003e500mm focal length (f\/4.9)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the StarTravel-102 is perfectly suited to wide-field observing, revealing sweeping vistas of the Milky Way and large deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to an 80mm telescope, it gathers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e62.5% more light\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering brighter, more detailed views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmooth AZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included \u003cstrong\u003eAZ5 Deluxe mount\u003c\/strong\u003e provides intuitive point-and-observe operation with slow-motion controls on both axes for precise tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount features include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow-motion cables on altitude and azimuth for fine adjustments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull 360° azimuth rotation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltitude range from –50° to +90°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy aluminium tripod with adjustable height (86.5cm to 158.5cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessory tray for eyepieces and accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the StarTravel-102 ideal for beginners and experienced observers alike, offering stability without complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible Focuser \u0026amp; Imaging Capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edual-fit 1.25\"\/2\" focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e allows compatibility with a wide range of eyepieces and accessories. The telescope also supports \u003cstrong\u003edirect SLR camera connection\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling basic astrophotography or terrestrial imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supplied \u003cstrong\u003e6×30 finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e helps you quickly locate celestial targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can You Observe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the StarTravel-102 AZ5 Deluxe, you can enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed views of lunar craters and maria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJupiter’s cloud bands and moons, Saturn’s rings, and bright planetary detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar clusters, nebulae, and brighter galaxies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComets and wide-field deep-sky objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistant landscapes and wildlife during daytime observing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e102mm achromatic refractor telescope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast f\/4.9 optics with 500mm focal length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-coated objective lens for improved contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90° erect image diagonal (1.25\") for correctly oriented viewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-fit 1.25\"\/2\" focuser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect SLR camera connection capability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth mount with slow-motion controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight, portable grab-and-go design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10mm \u0026amp; 25mm eyepieces (20× and 50× magnification)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90° erect image diagonal (1.25\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6×30 finderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium tripod with accessory tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Design: Achromatic refractor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture: 102mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Length: 500mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/4.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocuser: Dual-fit 1.25\"\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Type: AZ5 Alt-Azimuth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Rotation: 360° azimuth, –50° to +90° altitude\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Height Range: 86.5cm – 158.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Weight: Approx. 7.5kg (including mount and tripod)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Sky-Watcher StarTravel-102 AZ5 Deluxe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Fast wide-field optics for rich-field astronomy\u003cbr\u003e✔ Suitable for both celestial and terrestrial observing\u003cbr\u003e✔ Smooth AZ5 mount with slow-motion controls\u003cbr\u003e✔ Lightweight and portable — perfect for travel and quick sessions\u003cbr\u003e✔ Compatible with 1.25\" and 2\" eyepieces\u003cbr\u003e✔ Basic astrophotography ready via direct camera connection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SkyWatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56978649842038,"sku":"6970456091072","price":419.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2235\/3014\/files\/Sky-Watcher-StarTravel-102-AZ5-Deluxe-Alt-Azimuth-Refractor-Telescope-10261.webp?v=1769528899","url":"https:\/\/welshastronomy.co.uk\/products\/sky-watcher-102mm-4-f4-9-deluxe-alt-azimuth-reflector-telescope-10261","provider":"The Welsh Astronomy Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}