{"product_id":"sky-watcher-120mm-startravel-refractor","title":"Sky-Watcher 120mm StarTravel Refractor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content_container_512_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"c514\" class=\"component_ProductDisplay_ProductDetailsComponents_ProductDescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description plain_content\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description plain_content\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThis is as good as it gets in a refractor, exceptional viewing power and clarity for both daytime and night-sky viewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description plain_content\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_container_512_2\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher 120mm StarTravel Refractor Telescope w\/ AZ Pronto Mount is a powerful and versatile refractor telescope for anyone wanting excellent daytime viewing together with genuine night-sky capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large 120mm aperture delivers bright, detailed views, while the compact 600mm focal length provides a wide field of view that is particularly well suited to landscapes, coastlines, wildlife and other distant terrestrial subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor daytime use\u003c\/strong\u003e, the supplied 45° erect-image diagonal presents the view correctly oriented, making the telescope natural and intuitive to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo eyepieces are included, providing 30× and 60× magnification straight out of the box. With suitable optional eyepieces and\/or a Barlow lens, magnification can be increased up to 240× under suitable viewing conditions, giving plenty of scope to extend the telescope’s capabilities over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AZ Pronto manual alt-azimuth mount\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to keep operation simple. There are no electronics, alignment procedures or complicated controls to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope can be moved easily by hand to locate a subject, while fine slow-motion controls on both axes allow precise adjustments once the view is centred. This makes it particularly easy to use at higher magnifications, where small movements make a noticeable difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt night\u003c\/strong\u003e, the StarTravel 120 is equally rewarding. Its large aperture and wide-field design make it ideal for viewing the Moon, star fields, star clusters, nebulae and brighter deep-sky objects, with planets also within reach at higher magnifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a telescope that combines strong optical performance, ease of use and genuine day-and-night versatility in one well-balanced package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor buyers wanting a serious refractor without the complexity of more specialised astronomical equipment, the StarTravel 120 with AZ Pronto is an excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulticoated Achromatic Refractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolving Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.00″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStellar Limit Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Practical Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight gathering power (compared to the unaided eye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Usage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Moon and Planets\n\u003cp\u003eDaytime Viewiing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120mm Achromatic Refractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAZ Pronto Mount with Tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine Tracking Adjustment Knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Eyepieces Photo 10mm (60x) \u0026amp; Photo 20mm (30x) – 1.25″ Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Dot finderscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescope Eyepiece Adapter from 2″ to 1.25″ with T2 Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45° Erect Image Diagonal – 1.25″ Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497972400176,"sku":"SW1206STARTRAVEL","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/120ST-e1745902650509-1014x1030.jpg?v=1786929344","url":"https:\/\/telescopes.net.nz\/products\/sky-watcher-120mm-startravel-refractor","provider":"Telescopesnz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}