If you're in the market for a 4" APO, you can't go past the saxon 100EQ5 ED Refractor Telescope.
This refractor telescope is made with ED glass giving you sharp, high-contrast, colour-free images of the Moon, planets, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies. This scope's aperture of 100mm and focal length of 900mm also makes a good platform for astrophotography possible whenever you're ready.
Discover the wonders of the universe today with the saxon 100EQ5 ED Refractor Telescope.
Go beyond the skies with the affordable saxon 100EQ5 ED Refractor Telescope.
This telescope comes with an aperture of 100mm and a focal length of 900mm, giving you amazing lunar and planetary views. Venture a little further and you'll be able to spot star clusters, nebulae and galaxies! The scope's sturdy German Equatorial mount provides a stable platform for you to view the night sky, and the inclusive accessories means you can assemble and start an observing session rightaway.
This scope is also great for astrophotography, thanks to its extra-low dispersion (ED) FPL-53 glass which minimises chromatic aberration and provides images that are high in resolution and contrast. Colour fringing around objects is completely eliminated with these optics. If you're not quite sure where to start photographing, why not try the Moon? With a little practice you'll soon be rewarded with crisp, detailed shots which you can show off to family and friends!
The saxon 100EQ5 ED Refractor Telescope features the following:
Perfect for serious astronomers.
Custom Stock Status | In Stock |
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Warranty Information | 5-Years Limited Warranty |
Optical Design | ED Refractor |
Aperture | 100mm |
Highest Practical Power | 200x |
Focal Length | 900mm |
Focal Ratio | F/9.0 |
Eyepieces | 2" LET 28mm |
Finderscope | 6x30 |
Barlow Lens | No |
Diagonal | 2" 90° Star Diagonal with 1.25" Adapter |
Mount Type | German Equatorial EQ-5 |
Tripod | Aluminium |
Optical Tube Dimensions | 92 x 10cm |
Optical Tube Weight | 9.0kg |
Shipping Dimensions | Tube: 97 x 21 x 21cm3, Base: 86 x 49 x 25cm3 |
Shipping Weight | Tube: 5kg, Base: 23kg |