The SkyWatcher AZGTi 102/1300 Maksutov-Cassegrain is recommended for those who value performance, mobility and user-friendliness in a telescope. The short tube and lightweight mechanics make the instrument easy to carry. Its excellent optics give a surprisingly sharp, contrasty image, allowing you to see Jupiter's Great Red Spot or the famous Cassini's Rift in Saturn's ring. It also reveals many galaxies, but it can also be used to resolve many star clusters.
The SkyWatcher AZGTi 102/1300 MC telescope has its own wireless WiFi connection that allows you to easily control the telescope using the SynScan app, which can be downloaded for free on your device. This is a particularly useful feature for beginners, as you don't need to know the names and locations of the stars, just set up a bright star or two to learn the mechanics. Manual movement can be used after the mechanics have been trained and automated, and you can switch between automatic and manual search at any time without losing position. The telescope can also be used with the SkySafari planetarium software, which can be downloaded to a mobile phone and includes, among other features, an updatable database of small planets and comets.
The package includes a 25 mm and a 10 mm eyepiece for magnification up to 52x and 130x, respectively. For further magnification, the optimal solution is to purchase the TMB Planetary II (WA Plössl) 8 mm eyepiece for magnification up to 163x.
The telescope has an external power supply connection for operation from a car cigarette lighter or Skywatcher PowerTank battery. An optional AC adapter is required for operation from a 220V mains supply.
