UPDATED AUG 2019

2019 PRODUCT CATALOGUE

REFRACTORS/REFLECTORS/DOBSONIANS/MOUNTS WHAT’S NEW AT SKY-WATCHER TECHNOLOGIES - SYNSCAN APP INTRODUCING OUR NEW ADDITIONS TO THE SKY-WATCHER FAMILY.

AZGTE SOLAR QUEST

SKY-WATCHER MAKES SOLAR OBSERVATION HISTORY! MADE EASIER!

For the first time ever, Enjoy a fun family Australia has a 130mm astronomy trip in the comfort computerised WiFi GOTO of daylight. The SolarQuest is telescope for under $700! a user-friendly and safe solution It’s the best priced telescope for observing the sun. With a around in this class. push of a button the Heliofind mount will automatically point MORE INFO ON PAGE 22 at the sun.

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150 ED DOUBLET REFRACTOR STAR ADVENTURER & DELUXE MODEL NOW COMES IN WHITE 2019 sees the popular Star Adventurer range expand with a new colour option: glacier white. And a newly updated anodised mounting rail in Sky-Watcher green.

For serious astrophotographers the Evostar Not just stylish – safer too. The 150ED DX (Deluxe) includes a finely machined 3.4” new white Star Adventurer is dual-speed rack and pinion focuser with locking easier to see in low light with mechanism. The improved focuser can easily handle your DSLR mounted to it. a full-frame DSLR. More rigid tube rings and cradle MORE INFO ON PAGE 48 have also been added MORE INFO ON PAGE 35

EQ35 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Sky-Watcher EQM35 GOTO Combo Mount

For astronomers taking the next steps in visual observing and astrophotography it’s a high WE’RE NOW ACROSS FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM precision, easy to use GOTO AND YOUTUBE tracking mount. Follow what’s happening in Sky-Watcher Australia world!!! News, events, new products, reviews MORE ON PAGE 46 groups, amazing astro photos and more

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE NEW PRODUCTS - skywatcheraustralia.com.au/new-products 2 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 SKY-WATCHER AUSTRALIA

CONTENTS

WELCOME TO TECHNOLOGIES 4 DOBSONIANS 5

SKY-WATCHER TELESCOPES 14

AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND OTAS 27

SYNSCAN APP 40

MOUNTS 41 2019 SOCIAL MEDIA 52

Whether you’re just starting your journey ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY 54 learning about astronomy or a seasoned expert observer, Sky-Watcher has the complete range PANORAMA & TIME LAPSE 58 of telescopes and accessories to explore the BUYER’S GUIDE 60 wonders of the night sky! ACCESSORIES 62 We supply a wide spectrum of astronomy products including refractors, reflectors, ACUTER 65 Dobsonians, Maksutov-Cassegrains, telescope mounts, tripods and solar filters. GLOSSARY 66

To make sure you pick the best equipment that’s WARRANTY INFO 67 just right for you, Sky-Watcher has an extensive network of experienced astronomical dealers throughout Australia.

We also maintain a presence on social media with Facebook and Instagram as well as our Sky-Watcher Australia channel on YouTube. In addition we have local hotline advice and Australian online help and support systems. If you have a question or want to learn more, Sky-Watcher Australia is here to help!

Front and back cover photo: 30 second photo of Southern Sky from South Australia Canon 6D Mod TAKEN BY WILL GODWARD ALL PRICES IN AUD

SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 3 TECHNOLOGIES SKY-WATCHER TECHNOLOGIES TECHNOLOGIES - SYNSCAN APP

WIFI The WiFi adaptor gives your Sky-Watcher GOTO mount WiFi capability. With the adaptor plugged in you can connect the mount to the SynScan WiFi App and use your mobile device to control and align your telescope.

BRIGHT STAR ALIGNMENT This is a simple method for finding your way through the stars using your GOTO hand control. Simply select a known object (e.g. Venus) and follow the prompts.

SYNSCAN GOTO GOTO pointing accuracy: up to 5 arc min. Database: 25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC and IC catalog, partial SAO catalogues, total SYNSCAN GOTO 42,900 objects.

LAND & NATURE VIEWING Unlike astronomical telescopes, these models are equipped with accessories that straighten an image that is both the right way up and LAND & NATURE the right way round. Perfect for viewing land objects and horizons. VIEWING

COLLAPSIBLE These models have a collapsible truss-tube design making them easier to transport. They do not require reassembling between uses. COLLAPSIBLE

FREEDOM FIND™ Dual encoders allows manual movement of the mount without losing alignment capabilities. FREEDOM FIND

ED LENS High quality glass with extra low dispersion optics minimise chromatic aberration, providing higher resolution and superior contrast. ED LENS

4 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 DOBSONIANS STARTER TELESCOPES DOBSONIANS THE ULTIMATE LIGHT GATHERERS

WHEN ASKED WHAT’S THE BEST ALL-ROUNDER TELESCOPE FOR A BEGINNER TO BUY, IT’S HARD TO GO PAST A SKY-WATCHER DOBSONIAN.

Sky-Watcher Dobsonian telescopes are the ultimate light gatherers and offer unrivalled value for money.

Their simple yet timeless design means ease of use and years of reliable service. The sturdy “Dob” base is a trusted approach to mounting the telescope used by amateur astronomers all over the world and is based on the design of famed telescope maker, John Dobson.

The Sky-Watcher Dobsonian telescopes range in size from small, table top models to some of the largest telescopes readily available today. Along the way there’s a wide choice of solid tube and space saving, collapsible tube options. You can select from completely manual telescopes that are moved around by hand or computerised GOTO electronic models.

From the #1 producers of Dobsonian telescopes, all Sky-Watcher telescopes carry a full, 5 year warranty.

MODEL SHOWN: SWDOB250

SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 5 DOBSONIANS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY TABLE TOP DOBSONIANS BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

APPROX SCALE 350mm - 400mm

MODEL MODEL MODEL SWDOB76 SWDOBMAK90 SWDOB130 STARTER TELESCOPES

3 Inch 3.5 Inch 5 Inch

KEY FEATURES THE PERFECT TABLE TOP STARTERS ff User level, beginner The perfect size to fit on your table! It is large enough to view night sky ff Easy to handle objects such as the Moon, planets, and bright nebulas and star clusters, ff Ideal beginner telescope yet compact enough to sit on a desk or store in your cupboard. ff Easily handled by kids ff Lightweight and super easy to 130mm Heritage Collapsible Dobsonian transport Features a diffraction limited parabolic mirror, wooden Dobsonian mount, ff No disassembly required altitude tightness adjustment and comes in a heritage gift box. between use 76mm Heritage Solid Tube Dobsonian Features a diffraction limited parabolic mirror, lightweight and extremely portable (40cm long, total weight less than 2kg), wooden Dobsonian mount.

HINTS & TIPS 90mm Heritage Virtuoso Maksutov-Cassegrain Dobsonian Have you ever seen the craters Features high contrast Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, camera/video cruising on the Moon? These table top with up to 6 preset positions, 5 different cruising speed modes and GOTO Dobsonians will let you see upgrade capability with either a Syscan hand controller or WiFi adaptor. craters, mountains and the Flat Mare or seas on the Surface of the Moon. First quarter Moon – MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH RRP half way between a New Moon SWDOB76 76mm 300mm $149.00 and Full Moon is an ideal time to see the most detail. SWDOB130 130mm 1500mm $399.00 SWDOBMAK90 90mm 1200mm $499.00

6 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 DOBSONIANS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY CLASSIC DOBSONIANS BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE STARTER TELESCOPES

MODEL MODEL APPROX MODEL SCALE SWDOB250 SWDOB200 SWDOB150 1400mm - 1700mm 10 Inch 8 Inch 6 Inch

MODEL SWDOB300

12 Inch

KEY FEATURES THE ULTIMATE LIGHT BUCKET ff User level, beginner - intermediate Dobsonian telescopes are named after John Dobson, an amateur ff Outstanding light gathering ability astronomer who designed a very simple but effective telescope, where ff View moon, comets, planets, stars, the key factor is a large aperture for little money. His idea was to mount a galaxies and nebulae Newton telescope on an easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount that does not need ff Super-smooth azimuth movement time-consuming alignments. ff Tension control system ff 2″ focuser with a 1.25″ adaptor The Sky-Watcher Classic Tube Dobsonians are a large aperture Newtonian reflector telescope range, ideal for wide field and deep-sky observation. Big aperture means better light gathering power for seeing prominent deep-sky objects such as nebulae, star clusters and more.

WHAT’S A “LIGHT BUCKET”? To top it off, the Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonians are equipped with a 2″ Crayford focuser and focuser locking screw – to allow easy use of either Value for money classic eyepiece size. Dobsonian telescopes are sometimes called “Light Buckets”. This is because they offer the largest diameter telescope main MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH RRP mirrors in their price range. The SWDOB150 6" 1200mm larger diameter a telescope is, $499.00 the more light it collects. This SWDOB200 8" 1200mm $729.00 helps to see faint objects and SWDOB250 10" 1200mm $1,099.00 finer details on brighter ones. SWDOB300 12” 1500mm $1,699.00

SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 7 DOBSONIANS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY COLLAPSIBLE DOBSONIANS BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

MODEL MODEL MODEL SWDOB400C SWDOB300C SWDOB200C APPROX SCALE 1400mm 16 Inch 12 Inch 8 Inch - 1800mm STARTER TELESCOPES

9x50mm FINDERSCOPE - Optional additional eyepieces available.

14” and 16” models have 2” Crayford DUAL-SPEED FOCUSER.

KEY FEATURES PORTABLE DOBSONIANS The Sky-Watcher collapsible Dobsonian range was designed with your f f User level, intermediate - convenience in mind. Simply loosen three locking screws and your professional telescope will collapse into a manageable size that could be brought to a ff Amazing light gathering power site in a small SUV, hatchback, or even a sedan. ff Collapsible transportable Dobsonian This innovation allowed the amateur astronomy community access to even ff Magnificent views of the moon, larger apertures by making them easier to manage and transport. comets, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae The Dobsonian telescopes are named after John Dobson, an amateur ff Ultra thin secondary mirror astronomer who designed a very simple but effective telescope, where supports the key factor is a large aperture for little money. His idea was to mount a ff Easy collimation Newton telescope on an easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount that does not need time-consuming alignments.

UPGRADE MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH RRP Dobsonian GOTO bases are SWDOB200C 8" 1200mm $849.00 available to upgrade your SWDOB250C 10" 1200mm $1,199.00 collapsible Dobsonian. Use SWDOB300C 12" 1500mm $2,199.00 either the SynScan hand control or WiFi adaptor. SWDOB350C 14" 1600mm $3,299.00 SWDOB400C 16” 1800mm $3,999.00

8 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 DOBSONIANS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY GOTO COLLAPSIBLE DOBSONIANS BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE STARTER TELESCOPES

MODEL MODEL MODEL SWDOB200CGT SWDOB300CGT SWDOB400CGT

8 Inch 12 Inch 16 Inch

APPROX SCALE 1400mm 9x50mm FINDERSCOPE - 1800mm - Optional additional eyepieces available.

Includes a motorised GOTO base with a SynScan hand controller.

Go Wireless with the WiFi Adaptor (see Accessories) SWDOB300CGT Fully Collapsed

COLLAPSIBLE PLUS GOTO The Sky-Watcher Collapsible GOTO telescopes have all the same quality SYNSCAN GOTO FREEDOM FIND COLLAPSIBLE optics and easy to use, rugged mounts as the manual versions. They add motor drives and fully computerised GOTO operation.

KEY FEATURES The included SynScan TM hand controller allows you to point the telescope ff User level, intermediate - at a specific object or tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user professional friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900 objects. ff Amazing light gathering power Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a ff Collapsible transportable few observation sessions. Dobsonian ff Magnificent views of the The inexpensive optional WiFi lets you control the telescope from your moon, comets, planets, stars, smartphone, table or Window PC and integrate telescope control with a galaxies, nebulae wide range of third partys apps and programs.

MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH RRP

DID YOU KNOW? SWDOB200CGT 8" 1200mm $1,899.00 Dobsonians are the kings of SWDOB250CGT 10" 1200mm $2,249.00 light gatherering and are great SWDOB300CGT 12" 1500mm $2,999.00 for amateurs and professional SWDOB350CGT 14" 1600mm $3,999.00 astronomers alike. SWDOB400CGT 16” 1800mm $4,999.00

SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 9 DOBSONIANS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY STARGATE DOBSONIANS BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

DUAL SPEED FOCUSER ff 2″ Crayford dual speed focuser STARTER TELESCOPES ff Smooth and precise ff Focuser-locking screw

APPROX SCALE

2100mm

COLLAPSIBLE

ff Dismantable tube for easy transport ff Compact truss tube design with stiffening clamps for stable viewing MODEL SWDOB500CGT

20 Inch

THE ULTIMATE LIGHT BUCKETS 10 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 DOBSONIANS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY STARGATE DOBSONIANS BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE STARTER TELESCOPES

THE LARGEST MASS MARKET TELESCOPES AVAILABLE SYNSCAN GOTO The Stargate Dobsonians represents the ultimate combination between FREEDOM FIND light gathering, precision and portability for outstanding performance and resolution. The truss structure is compact, allowing for easy KEY FEATURES transportation while you’re in search of the perfect dark, pristine sky. The outstanding light gathering of the mirror and the superior resolution allow amazing journeys through the universe, offering spectacular f f User level, intermediate - observations of tangled gas filaments in nebulae, fine galaxy details professional and remarkable planet structures. Despite the size of the mirror, the f f Amazing light gathering power telescope is easy to assemble following the step by step instructions ff Collapsible transportable and video (see our website https://skywatcheraustralia.com.au/product/20- Dobsonian dobsonian-collapsible-goto/ - click the Multimedia tab for video) ff Magnificent views of the moon, comets, planets, stars, galaxies, To top it off, the Sky-Watcher Stargate is equipped with a 2″ Crayford dual nebulae speed focuser for smooth and precise focusing, and a focuser-locking screw. ff Precise dual speed focuser f f Strong truss tube design The most extraordinary feature of the Stargate is the technology used f f Aluminium structure and base in the mirrors. They are made of borosilicate glass that has a very f f Borosilicate aluminised mirrors low expansion coefficient, reducing the stresses caused by thermal protected by quartz coating gradients. The primary mirror uses a special lightweight technology. In f f Diffraction limited parabolic fact, the mirror is extremely light and thin, but the glass ribs beneath mirror minimise the glass deformation, thus allowing continuous high f f Ultra thin secondary mirror performance in all the telescope angulations. Moreover, the small support (only 2.50mm) thickness of the mirror allows a much quicker cooling time compared f f M42 thread for DSLR connection to the standard monolithic mirrors. The secondary mirror has a f f Backed by 5 Years Sky-Watcher honeycomb structure that follows the concept of the primary mirror: limited warranty. lightweight, rigid and quick to cool down.

Both the mirrors are aluminised and in order to protect the reflective treatment over the years, the coatings are protected by a thin layer of quartz (silicon dioxide). This protection is needed as the mirrors are exposed to external elements due to their position in an open truss tube. Sky-Watcher is one of the few companies in the world that use this particular technology.

The Freedom Find™ technology (dual-encoder) allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes, but without losing any of Collapsible & Transportable the pre-set alignment.

MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH MAGNIFICATION RRP

SWDOB450CGT 18" 1900mm 190x ; 76x ; 68x $8,499.00 SWDOB500CGT 20" 2000mm 200x ; 80x ; 71x $9,999.00

ACCESSORIES ff SynScan hand controller with cables ff 12V power cable with lighter ff Finderscope 9X50 straight version socket plug ff Eyepiece 2″ LET 28mm (71x) ff 2″ to 1.25″ Eyepiece adaptor – apparent field of view 56° ff 2″ tube extension ff Eyepiece 1.25″ Super Plossl 10mm (200x) ff Collimation Eyepiece – apparent field of view 52° ff User Manual Synscan Hand Controller

SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 11 PHOTO GALLERY

Lake Ballard, Western Australia Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer TAKEN BY Graham Conaty Eagle Nebula Messier 16, 23 hour exposure TAKEN BY ADAM LUNDIE http://adam.lundie.com.au

The Horsehead and Flame Nebulae in Orion Sky-Watcher ED80 telescope, a Sky-Watcher NEQ6 mount, .8 reducer, and captured with a ZWO ASi1600MC Pro camera. TAKEN BY BEN RIGBY TELESCOPE KITS

TELESCOPES TELESCOPES THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

Whether you want to look at objects a few kilometres away from you on the horizon, or hundreds of light years in the distant night sky, you’ll find there’s a Sky-Watcher telescope just right for you!

They cover every experience level from complete beginner to experienced astronomical observer and we have telescopes for every budget. Sky-Watcher telescopes can also reliably handle a wide range of photographic assignments right up to planetary and deep- sky imaging.

You won’t need to worry about extras to buy - Sky-Watcher telescopes come ready with everything you need to start observing, with optional accessories available to explore further with your Sky-Watcher telescope.

Visit your Sky-Watcher dealer or our website to start looking ahead today!

MODEL SHOWN: SEE OUR SW1149EQ1 BUYER’S GUIDE FOR TIPS & ADVICE ON PAGE 14 BUYINGSKY-WATCHER A TELESCOPE CATALOGUE - 602019 TELESCOPESDOBSONIANS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY AVANTS BEGINNER STARTER TELESCOPES

MODEL MOUNT MODEL SW130P-AVANT SWAVANT MODEL MODEL SW114N-AVANT SW102MAK-AVANT

PAYLOAD 3KG In Alt-Azimuth Mode

PAYLOAD 3KG

In Equatorial Mode

KEY FEATURES AZ & EQ -THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS The telescope and its AZ-EQ Avant mount are a compact and light package and the whole setup has also been designed with beginners in mind. Assembly and operation are simple and user friendly in the hope of providing a welcoming introduction to observing the night sky. LAND & NATURE VIEWING The well engineered and easy to use AZ-EQ AVANT mounting provides ff User Level: intermediate excellent stability and precise control in either Alt-Azimuth or Equatorial ff Eyepieces supplied; 10mm & configurations, via its smooth slow motion controls located on both axes. 25mm f f Red Dot finderscope The slow motion control knobs can be conveniently positioned at either end of both the R.A. or DEC axis shafts.

It uses a Newtonian reflector design that employs a parabolic primary mirror to collect and focus the light, and a flat secondary mirror to reflect it DID YOU KNOW? to the eyepiece. The AVANT mount is a Dual- Mode Alt-Azimuth/Equatorial MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH MAGNIFICATION RRP Mount. SWAVANT MOUNT ONLY $399.00

Perfect for Grab-and-Go! SW114N-AVANT 114mm 500 20x ; 50x $499.00 SW130P-AVANT 130mm 650mm 25x ; 65x $599.00 SW102MAK-AVANT 102mm 1300mm 130x ; 53x $649.00

SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 15 TELESCOPESTELESCOPE KITS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY LAND & SKY REFRACTORS BEGINNER

TELESCOPES MODEL MODEL SW709AZ3 SW804AZ3

APPROX APPROX SCALE SCALE 1500mm 1500mm

KEY FEATURES GREAT PERFORMANCE A refractor telescope uses a lens to gather and focus light. The first telescopes built were refractors.

LAND & NATURE VIEWING ADVANTAGES 1. Refractor telescopes are rugged. After the initial alignment, their optical ff User level - beginner system is more resistant to misalignment than the reflector telescopes. ff Highly affordable 2. The glass surface inside the tube is sealed from the atmosphere so it ff Terrestrial and astronomy use rarely needs cleaning. ff Great resolution of the Moon and 3. Since the tube is closed off from the outside, air currents and effects planets due to changing temperatures are eliminated. This means that the ff Lightweight, easy for travelling images are steadier and sharper than those from a reflector telescope ff Quick setup time of the same size.

MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH FINDERSCOPE MAGNIFICATION RRP SW607AZ2 60mm 700mm 6x24mm 70x ; 28x $179.00 SW707AZ2 70mm 700mm 6x24mm 70x ; 28x $229.00 SW705AZ3 70mm 500mm Red Dot 50x ; 20x $329.00 SW709AZ3 70mm 900mm 6x24mm 90x ; 36x $349.00 SW804AZ3 80mm 400mm 6x24mm 40x ; 16x $379.00

16 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 REFRACTORSTELESCOPE KITS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY LAND & SKY REFRACTORS BEGINNER TELESCOPES

MODEL MODEL SW909AZ3 SW1206AZ3

RECOMMENDED POPULAR CHOICE

APPROX APPROX SCALE SCALE 1500mm 1500mm

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES The easy to use Alt-Azimuth mounts are quick to setup and can be used for both land and sea viewing as well as for basic astronomical observing.

These mounts are designed to be simple enough for those with no experience using a telescope, to operate easily. They are not intended for ff Multi function mount plate the complex tracking of astronomical objects. ff Fully multi-coated lenses ff Achromatic refractor Slow motion controls assist in the fine tuning of where the telescope is ff Aluminium tube pointed. The included aluminium tripod is stable and stops vibrations from ff Sturdy aluminium tripod the wind or movement of the telescope ruining the view - an important ff Fine adjustment knobs consideration no matter whether you’re looking at the Moon at night or a ff Mount accessory tray boat on the horizon! ff 90° erect image diagonal (SW607AZ2 & SW707AZ2, MODEL APERTURE FOCAL FINDER MAGNIFICATION RRP SW909AZ3-R & SW1025AZ5 ) LENGTH SCOPE ff 45° erect image diagonal SW906AZ3 90mm 600mm Red Dot 60x ; 24x $449.00 (all other models) SW909AZ3 90mm 900mm 6x30mm 90x ; 36x $399.00 SW1025AZ3 102mm 500mm Red Dot 50x ; 20x $549.00 SW909AZ3-R 90mm 900mm 6x30mm 90x ; 36x $499.00 SW1206AZ3 120mm 600mm Red Dot 60x ; 24x $699.00 SW102AZ5 102mm 500mm 6x30mm 50x ; 20x $799.00

SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 17 TELESCOPESTELESCOPE KITS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY ASTRONOMY REFRACTORS BEGINNER

MODEL MODEL SW709EQ1 SW102AZ5 TELESCOPES

APPROX APPROX SCALE SCALE 1600mm 1500mm

KEY FEATURES PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS A refractor telescope uses a lens to gather and focus light. The first telescopes built were refractors.

LAND & NATURE VIEWING ADVANTAGES ffEQ mount for tracking objects as they move across the sky at night ffLens tube is sealed from the atmosphere so it rarely needs cleaning ffEverything you need to start observing is included BEWARE THE POWER TRAP! ffImages are steadier and sharper than those from a reflector telescope of Cheaply-made telescopes the same size are advertised as having a ffLightweight, great for travelling large magnifying “power”. ffPerfect for views of the Moon, planets and deep-sky objects. Magnification is important in astronomy, but you’ll often get the best views from using lower magnification. This will give MODEL APERTURE FOCAL FINDERSCOPE MAG. RRP a steadier and brighter view. LENGTH “525X Power!” or similar on small telescopes will only deliver blurry, SW709EQ1 70mm 900mm 6x24mm 90x ; 36x $349.00 shaky, disappointing and hard to SW909EQ2 90mm 900mm 6x30mm 90x ; 36x $449.00 see images. SW1021EQ3 102mm 1000mm 6x30mm 100x ; 40x $999.00

18 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 TELESCOPESTELESCOPE KITS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY EQUATORIAL MAKSUTOV CASSEGRAINS BEGINNER TELESCOPES

APPROX APPROX SCALE SCALE 1500mm 1500mm

MODEL MODEL SWMAK102EQ2 SWMAK127EQ3

KEY FEATURES HIGH CONTRAST TELESCOPES Maksutov-Cassegrains are very similar to Schmidt-Cassegrains, but ff User level, intermediate and they use convex meniscus lenses instead of corrector plates. advanced users ff Highly recommended for high Two mirrors – the main mirror at the bottom of the telescope tube and the resolution astrophotography secondary at the front – collect light and focus it out the back of the tube ff Metallic high reflection coatings through a hole in the main mirror. The secondary mirror obstruction is ff Fully baffled and blackened smaller than most other reflectors. This smaller central obstruction results in better contrast and resolution compared reflectors of the same aperture. Images appear with greater contrast, but will have a narrower field of view due to their longer focal length. All this adds to a telescope that’s perfect DID YOU KNOW? for viewing the planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae - essentially any While they have a “lens” at the astronomical object showing fine details. front, Maksutov-Cassegrains are in fact a form of reflecting Tube material: Aluminium. Diffraction limited optical systems are multi- telescope. They don’t need coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness. periodic collimation as most MODEL APERTURE FOCAL FINDERSCOPE MAG. RRP other reflectors do and this, LENGTH combined with their short SWMAK90EQ1 90mm 1250mm Red Dot 125x; 50x $399.00 tube make them ideal for travelling. SWMAK102EQ2 102mm 1300mm Red Dot 130x; 52x $599.00 SWMAK127EQ3 127mm 1500mm Red Dot 150x; 60x $949.00

SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 19 REFLECTORSTELESCOPE KITS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY REFLECTOR TELESCOPES BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TELESCOPES MODEL MODEL SW130PAZ5 SW2001EQ5

APPROX SCALE 1600mm

APPROX SCALE 1800mm

KEY FEATURES SOMETIMES SIMPLE CAN BE BEST SKY-WATCHER AUSTRALIA reflector telescopes use two mirrors ff User Level: intermediate instead of two lenses. Isaac Newton developed this telescope to combat ff Magnificent views of the moon, chromatic aberration (a rainbow seen around some objects viewed with a planets, comets and deep sky refractor telescope). objects ff Equatorial mount to manually A mirror used to gather light doesn’t suffer from this effect. Light from an track the stars (excluding object enters the telescope tube and is reflected off a curved mirror at SW130PAZ3-R & SW130PAZ5) the end of the tube. A second, small, flat mirror in the middle of the tube ff Aluminium tube reflects this image to the eyepiece. ff Aluminised parabolic primary mirror OTHER INFORMATION: ff Optional motor drive (excluding AZ3 f ff Dual focus (SW2001EQ5ST-D only) f Mount accessory tray & AZ5) ff Sturdy steel tripod (models ff New AZ3-R mount (SW130PAZ3-R) SW15075EQ3S & SW15075EQ3SD) ff New AZ5 mount (SW130PAZ5)

MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH FINDERSCOPE 2x BARLOW MAGNIFICATION RRP SW130PAZ3-R 130mm 650mm Red Dot N/A 65x ; 26x $529.00 SW130PAZ5 130mm 650mm Red Dot N/A 65x ; 26x $649.00 SW15075EQ3 150mm 750mm 6x30mm N/A 75x ; 30x $899.00 SW15075EQ3SD 150mm 750mm 6x30mm N/A 75x ; 30x $1,199.00 SW2001EQ5ST 200mm 1000mm 9x50mm Yes 100x ; 40x $1,199.00 SW2001EQ5ST-D 200mm 1000mm 9x50mm Yes 100x ; 40x $1,299.00

20 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 REFLECTORSTELESCOPE KITS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY REFLECTOR TELESCOPES BEGINNER TELESCOPES

MODEL SW1149EQ1 MODEL SW13065EQ2

APPROX SCALE 1600mm

APPROX SCALE 1600mm

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES EASY TO USE AND GREAT VALUE

The Sky-Watcher Reflecting telescopes include everything you need to start observing and are an ideal introduction to astronomy. ff Multi function mount plate If you’ve ever wanted to see the Moon up close, the rings around Saturn ff Fully multi-coated lenses or the moons of Jupiter without spending a fortune, these telescopes are ff Aluminium tube your perfect choice. You’ll even get to see bright nebulae, star clusters and ff Sturdy aluminium tripod galaxies. ff Fine adjustment knobs ff Mount accessory tray These telescopes are easy to setup and need no specials tools. Optional accessories include addtional eyepieces and motor drives to track objects. Plus you can take photos of the Moon using the new, lost cost Sky-Watcher camera adaptor and your iPhone or Android phone.

MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH FINDERSCOPE 2x BARLOW MAGNIFICATION RRP SW767AZ1 76mm 700mm 6x24mm Yes 70x ; 28x $199.00 SW1149EQ1 114mm 900mm 6x24mm Yes 90x ; 36x $319.00 SW1149EQ1MD 114mm 900mm 6x24mm Yes 90x ; 36x $349.00 SW114NEQ1-W 114mm 450mm 6x24mm Yes 45x ; 18x $319.00 SW1145EQ1 114mm 500mm Red Dot Yes 50x ; 20x $399.00 SW1301EQ2 130mm 1000mm 6x30mm N/A 100x ; 40x $599.00 SW13065EQ2 130mm 650mm Red Dot N/A 65x ; 26x $499.00

SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 21 TELESCOPESTELESCOPE KITS

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY AZ-GTe & AZ-GTi BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

MODEL MODELS MODELS SW707-AZGTE SW80MAK-AZGTE SW102-AZGTE TELESCOPES

APPROX SCALE 1800mm

MODEL SW1145N-AZGTE

KEY FEATURES TELESCOPE & INTEGRATED WiFi GOTO MOUNT ff User level: beginner – The AZ-GTe range of telescope & GOTO mount packages opens up a intermediate new world of wireless technology – it works with your Smartphone or ff WiFi Controlled (iOS & Android) tablet providing you with a mount capable of accurate operation with the ff High quality optics use of a simple Smartphone downloaded free app. ff Red Dot Finderscope ff Magnificent views of the moon, AZGTe comets, planets and stars MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH MAGNIFICATION RRP ff Sidereal, lunar and solar tracking SW707-AZGTE 70mm 700mm 28x; 70x $599.00 rates ff Auto-tracking Alt-Azimuth SW102-AZGTE 102mm 500mm 20x; 50x $799.00 mount. SW1145N-AZGTE 114mm 500mm 20x; 50x $599.00 SW130P-AZGTE 130mm 650mm 26x; 65x $699.00 SW80MAK-AZGTE 80mm 1016mm 41x; 102x $699.00 SW102MAK-AZGTE 102mm 1300mm 52x; 130x $799.00 SKY-WATCHER MAKES SW127MAK-AZGTE 127mm 1500mm 60x; 150x $1,099.00 HISTORY! For the first time ever, Australia AZGTi has a 130mm computerised WiFi GOTO telescope for under $700! MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH MAGNIFICATION RRP It’s the best priced telescope SW130P-AZGTI 130mm 650mm 26x; 65x $799.00 around in this class. SW102MAK-AZGTI 102mm 1300mm 52x; 130x $999.00 SW130P-AZGTE - $699.00 SW127MAK-AZGTI 127mm 1500mm 60x; 150x $1,299.00

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY AZ-GTe & AZ-GTi BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TELESCOPES

MODELS MODELS MODEL SW102MAK-AZGTE SW127MAK-AZGTE SW130P-AZGTE SW102MAK-AZGTI SW127MAK-AZGTI SW130P-AZGTI

APPROX APPROX SCALE SCALE 1800mm 1800mm RECOMMENDED POPULAR CHOICE

TECHNOLOGIES WiFi CONTROLLED MOUNT AZGTe The Sky-Watcher MINI AZ-GTi mount is made smaller, lighter and more durable than previous models.

• WiFi controlled (iOS, Android and Windows PC) PAYLOAD SYNSCAN GOTO WiFi • GOTO via SynScan free app 1.3KG • Freedom Find™ dual encoder AZGTi • DC12V voltage - 8x AA batteries or external power supply • 5kg load capacity.

SYNSCAN GOTO • 1.3kg Mount Weight. WiFi FREEDOM FIND

AZ-GTe or AZ-GTi?

The AZ-GTe and AZ-GTi are very similar beasts. Both are controlled via your phone, tablet or PC using WiFi - the main difference between them is that the AZ-GTi MODEL WEIGHT LOAD CAPACITY DIMENSIONS RRP can be moved manually and still retain its alignment. SWAZGTE 1.3kg 5kg 14cm x 9cm x 14cm $549.00 SWAZGTI 1.3kg 5kg 14cm x 9cm x 14cm $699.00

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY STAR DISCOVERY BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

APPROX SCALE 1600mm MODEL TELESCOPES SW150NSD-R

Go Wireless with the WIFI Adaptor (see Accessories)

KEY FEATURES EXCELLENT PERFORMERS With large light gathering capabilities combined with superb parabolic optics, the Star Discovery series is a range of highly capable all-rounders. SYNSCAN GOTO FREEDOM FIND • Fully multi-coated optics • Optional WiFi Adaptor ff User level: • Auto-tracking Alt-Azimuth mount • Optional camera L-bracket beginner - intermediate • Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar • Telescope connection: V bar ff Views of the moon, comets, planets and stars The Sky-Watcher 127/1500 Star Discovery is a fully automatic telescope ff Slewing speeds: 1x, 2x, 16x, 32x ideal for beginners and those who want to get straight to observing. ,64x, 128x Aligning the mount takes mere minutes with the “Bright Object” alignment ff 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x mode, and the computerised SynScan system is the ultimate upgrade that ff Payload: 5kg allows automatic pointing and tracking of more than 42,000 object in the ff Dual encoders sky! This means less time spent finding a faint nebula or a distant planet ff Fully multi-coated optics and more time to enjoy observing. ff Auto-tracking Alt-Azimuth mount The optional WiFi module means phone and tablet control and the optional ff Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, L-bracket lets you attach a DSLR for wide field nightscape images and Solar panoramas. Astronomy has never been so easy! ff Optional WiFi adaptor ff Optional camera L-bracket ff Telescope connection: V bar

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY STAR DISCOVERY BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TELESCOPES

MODEL SWSTARDISC-WIFI

MODEL SW127MAKSD-R

Read more about the Star Discovery mount on page 43

PAYLOAD 5KG

MODEL APERTURE FOCAL MAGNIFICATION RRP STAR DISCOVERY WIFI LENGTH SW150NSD-WIFI 150mm 750mm 75x : 30x Control your telescope with $899.00 your Apple iPhone or Android SW150NSD-R 150mm 750mm 75x : 30x $949.00 phone, tables and PC using SW127MAKSD-WIFI 127mm 1500mm 150x : 60x $1,299.00 the Sky-Watcher apps. You can SW127MAKSD-R 127mm 1500mm 150x : 60x $1,399.00 even use third part apps to help find objects in the sky and SWSTARDISCI STAR DISCOVERY AZ GOTO MOUNT $699.00 point your telescope to them. STEEL TRIPOD 5KG LOAD

ACCESSORIES ff Finderscope 6x30mm achromatic or ff 2x Barlow lens w/camera adaptor ff 1.25” Super eyepieces, 10mm and 25mm ff Snap cable (optional) ff 90° erecting diagonal for the Maksutovs ff Hand control holder ff Stainless steel tripod with accessory tray

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY SOLARQUEST BEGINNER

MODEL SWSOLAR-H TELESCOPES

MOUNT ONLY SWHELIO

APPROX SCALE 1600mm

KIT INCLUDES: STUDY THE SUN We’ve just made solar observation easier for you! Introducing Sky- ff 70mm f/7. – 500 Focal length Watcher’s innovative and revolutionary solar telescope. refractor Solar Scope ff HelioFind Solar tracking mount Enjoy a fun family astronomy trip in the comfort of daylight. Pointing the 70 ff Tripod Refractor SolarQuest towards the sun in one go can be difficult and trying ff Standard eyepiece to find the sun in the sky using the tiny blacked out view of a scope is like searching for a needle in a haystack. Keep it simple and let the SolarQuest on Heliofind mount do it for you.

TAKE CARE! SolarQuest is a very user-friendly and safe solution for observing the sun. The SolarQuest mount is Using Sky-Watcher’s revolutionary technology; the Heliofind mount can be designed to work with the easily operated by anyone in the family. With just a push of a button the attached solar telescopes ONLY mount and SolarQuest will start slewing clockwise in the azimuth direction - Looking directly at the sun to search for the sun. If the tripod is moved by accident, users can easily without a certified filter can start again and the SolarQuest will quickly find the sun. cause immediate and irreversible damage to eyes or instrument. MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH MAGNIFICATION RRP SWSOLAR-H 70mm 500mm 25x $799.00 SWHELIO MOUNT ONLY $499.00

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A TELESCOPE OPTICAL TUBE IS THE BODY OF YOUR TELESCOPE. THE OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY IS OFTEN SHORTENED TO THE PHRASE “OTA”.

Our telescope tube (OTAs) are offered in different optical types and sizes.

Sky-Watcher OTAs can be attached to suitable Sky-Watcher mounts and others using an industry standard mounting rail.

Each type of OTA has its own advantages. Some are ideal for visually observing the planets in the Solar System. Others are perfect for photographic work for faint, deep sky objects.

Many astronomers will even have more than one type of OTA for use on their mount. Mixing and matching telescope OTAs extends the capabilities of your current mount and allows you to better observe or image a wider range of celestial objects. Sky-Watcher has a telescope OTA to suit a wide variety of astronomical requirements and budgets. If you’re unsure what’s the best OTA for you, simply contact us for some friendly advice.

MODEL SHOWN: SWP3001-OTA

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BLACK DIAMOND PHOTO REFLECTORS INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

MODEL SW25012AP-OTA

MODEL 10 Inch

OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY SW15075AP-OTA

6 Inch

Dual Speed Focuser - Optional additional eyepieces available.

KEY FEATURES THE BEST LIGHT GATHERERS

ff User level: intermediate and If you’re after a high quality, value for money, all-purpose telescope, it’s advanced users hard to go past a Sky-Watcher Reflector. ff Value for money all-purpose telescope The Reflector Advantage ff Metallic high reflection coatings Reflecting telescopes are one of the most cost effective designs available ff Fully blackened on the market today. The “Newtonian” reflector goes back to a telescope first shown by Sir Isaac Newton in 1672 and is so effective in its design and simplicity it’s still in wide use today!

Reflectors use precision mirrors to focus and magnify images, making them more cost-efficient to produce compared to a large heavier refractor lens. Sky-Watcher reflectors feature paraboloidal primary mirrors and secondary ADVANTAGES mirrors designed to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. ff A great choice for MODEL APERTURE FOCAL FINDERSCOPE MAG. RRP astrophotography LENGTH ff Wide range of sizes SW13065AP-OTA 5”/130mm 650mm 6x30mm 23x $549.00 ff Best value aperture for the price ff Newtonian reflector is proven, SW15075AP-OTA 6”/150mm 750mm 6x30mm 27x $649.00 rugged and reliable. SW2001AP-OTA 8”/200mm 1000mm 9x50mm 36x $799.00 ff F5 optics for shorter exposures SW25012AP-OTA 10”/250mm 1200mm 9x50mm 43x $1,199.00 but still easy to collimate. SW30015AP-OTA 12”/300mm 1500mm 9x50mm 54x $1,699.00

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BLACK DIAMOND MAKSUTOV CASSEGRAINS INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY

MODEL MODEL SWMAK180-OTA SWMAK127-OTA

7 Inch 5 Inch

KEY FEATURES THE ULTIMATE ‘TAKE-ANYWHERE’ TELESCOPES The Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrains are the ultimate ‘take- ff User level, intermediate and anywhere’ telescopes. Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrains or “Maks” use a advanced users combination of a rear mirror and front lens to “fold” their optics. They might ff Highly recommended for high look like a refractor but in fact use two mirrors to bounce light out the back resolution astrophotography of telescope tube. ff Metallic high reflection coatings f f Fully baffled and blackened This folded design dramatically reduces the length of the optical tube for ff Fully multi-coated meniscus lens portability. They pack a big punch for a small telescope and are ideal where space is at a premium! They’re rugged and handle the rigours of travel without the need for realignment or collimation.

As Maks are renowned for their high-resolution optical systems they make a perfect telescope for detailed views of the planets, globular clusters, DID YOU KNOW? nebulae and other astronomical objects with fine details. On land their Maksutov or “Maks” have sharpness is ideal for long distance viewing. long focal lengths and high Tube material: Aluminium. resolution. Great telescopes for both visual observation & MODEL APERTURE FOCAL FINDERSCOPE MAG. RRP photography of Solar System LENGTH planets - especially ones with SWMAK127-OTA 5”/127mm 1500mm 9x50mm 54x $699.00 more detail such as Mars, SWMAK150-OTA 6”/150mm 1800mm 9x50mm 64x $1,299.00 Jupiter and Saturn. SWMAK180-OTA 7”/180mm 2700mm 9x50mm 96x $1,999.00

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY PREMIUM PHOTO REFLECTORS INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

MODEL MODEL SWP3001-OTA SWDM190-OTA

12 Inch 7.5 Inch OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY

KEY FEATURES PERFECT FOR ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

ff User level: intermediate and Premium Photo – 200/800 F4 IMAGING REFLECTOR advanced users Classic f/4 Newtonian wide-field optical tube with super power linear 2 ff Highly recommended for speed focuser and built for wide field astrophotography, the Sky-Watcher astrophotography 200mm f/4 reflector will ensure you fit more sky on you CCD camera and ff Fast F4 focal ratios (Quattros enjoy reduced exposure times. only) ff Metallic high reflection coatings Maksutov-Newtonian 190mm ff Fully baffled & blackened (No Specialised f5.3 Maksutvo-Newtonian imaging reflector. Fully baffled with baffling on 12” to improve super high contrast optics. Coma free and flat field edge to edge. Ideal for both CCD and DSLR cameras. cooling) QUATTROS MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH f ratio RRP WHAT IS A QUATTRO?? SWP2008-OTA 8”/200mm 800mm f4 $1,199.00 Quattro refers to these SWP2501-OTA 10”/250mm 1000mm f4 $1,399.00 telescope’s f4 focal ratio. This SWP3001-OTA 12”/300mm 1200mm f4 $2,299.00 reduces the exposure time for imaging and results in brighter field illumination. For wide field PREMIUM PHOTO MAKSUTOV-NEWTONIAN astrophotography, plus gives MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH MAG. RRP stunning visual images. SWDM190-OTA 7.5”/190mm 1000mm f5.3 $2,699.00

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