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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.
MORE INFO ON PAGE 26
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
MORE INFO ON PAGE 52
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
SKY-WATCHER
DOBSONIANS 5
TELESCOPES 14
AUSTRALIA OTAS 27
2019
SYNSCAN APP 40
MOUNTS 41
SOCIAL MEDIA 52
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY 54
Whether you’re just starting your journey
learning about astronomy or a seasoned expert PANORAMA & TIME LAPSE 58
observer, Sky-Watcher has the complete range
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
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
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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
TABLE TOP DOBSONIANS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
STARTER TELESCOPES
APPROX
SCALE
350mm
- 400mm
MODEL MODEL MODEL
SWDOB76 SWDOBMAK90 SWDOB130
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. SWDOBMAK90 90mm 1200mm $399.00
SWDOB130 130mm 1500mm $499.00
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DOBSONIANS
CLASSIC DOBSONIANS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
STARTER TELESCOPES
MODEL MODEL MODEL
APPROX
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
Dobsonian telescopes are eyepiece size.
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
larger diameter a telescope is, SWDOB150 6" 1200mm $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
COLLAPSIBLE DOBSONIANS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
STARTER TELESCOPES
MODEL MODEL MODEL
SWDOB400C SWDOB300C SWDOB200C
APPROX
SCALE
1400mm 16 Inch 12 Inch 8 Inch
- 1800mm
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
ff 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
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DOBSONIANS
GOTO COLLAPSIBLE DOBSONIANS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
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
STARGATE DOBSONIANS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
STARTER TELESCOPES
DUAL SPEED
FOCUSER
ff 2″ Crayford dual
speed focuser
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 - 2019DOBSONIANS
STARGATE DOBSONIANS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
STARTER TELESCOPES
THE LARGEST MASS MARKET TELESCOPES
AVAILABLE
FREEDOM FIND
SYNSCAN GOTO
The Stargate Dobsonians represents the ultimate combination between
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
ff 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
ff 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
ff Strong truss tube design The most extraordinary feature of the Stargate is the technology used
ff Aluminium structure and base in the mirrors. They are made of borosilicate glass that has a very
ff 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
ff 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
ff 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
ff M42 thread for DSLR connection to the standard monolithic mirrors. The secondary mirror has a
ff 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 11PHOTO 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 BUYING
SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 60
A TELESCOPE 2019TELESCOPES
DOBSONIANS
AVANTS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
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
LAND & NATURE
hope of providing a welcoming introduction to observing the night sky.
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
ff 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 15TELESCOPES
TELESCOPE KITS
LAND & SKY REFRACTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
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
of the same size.
ff Quick setup time
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 - 2019TELESCOPE KITS
REFRACTORS
LAND & SKY REFRACTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER
TELESCOPES
MODEL MODEL
SW909AZ3 SW1206AZ3
RECO
MMEN
POPU DED
L
CHOI AR
CE
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 $499.00
SW909AZ3-R 90mm 900mm 6x30mm 90x ; 36x $549.00
SW1206AZ3 120mm 600mm Red Dot 60x ; 24x $699.00
SW102AZ5 102mm 500mm 6x30mm 50x ; 20x $799.00
SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 17TELESCOPES
TELESCOPE KITS
ASTRONOMY REFRACTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER
TELESCOPES
MODEL MODEL
SW709EQ1 SW102AZ5
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
ff EQ mount for tracking objects as they move across the sky at night
ff Lens tube is sealed from the atmosphere so it rarely needs cleaning
ff Everything you need to start observing is included
BEWARE THE POWER TRAP!
ff Images are steadier and sharper than those from a reflector telescope of
Cheaply-made telescopes the same size
are advertised as having a ff Lightweight, great for travelling
large magnifying “power”. ff Perfect 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
a steadier and brighter view. MODEL APERTURE FOCAL FINDERSCOPE MAG. RRP
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 - 2019TELESCOPES
TELESCOPE KITS
EQUATORIAL MAKSUTOV CASSEGRAINS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
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 19TELESCOPE KITS
REFLECTORS
REFLECTOR TELESCOPES LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
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
ff 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
20 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019TELESCOPE KITS
REFLECTORS
REFLECTOR TELESCOPES LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
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 as
they move across the sky.
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
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 21TELESCOPE KITS
TELESCOPES
AZ-GTe & AZ-GTi LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
TELESCOPES
MODEL MODELS MODELS
SW707-AZGTE SW80MAK-AZGTE SW102-AZGTE
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,
comets, planets and stars AZGTe
ff Sidereal, lunar and solar tracking MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH MAGNIFICATION RRP
rates
SW707-AZGTE 70mm 700mm 28x; 70x $599.00
ff Auto-tracking Alt-Azimuth
mount. SW102-AZGTE 102mm 500mm 20x; 50x $799.00
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
22 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019TELESCOPE KITS
TELESCOPES
AZ-GTe & AZ-GTi LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
TELESCOPES
MODELS MODELS MODEL
SW102MAK-AZGTE SW127MAK-AZGTE SW130P-AZGTE
SW102MAK-AZGTI SW127MAK-AZGTI SW130P-AZGTI
APPROX APPROX
SCALE SCALE
1800mm 1800mm RECO
MMEN
POPU DED
L
CHOI AR
CE
TECHNOLOGIES WiFi CONTROLLED MOUNT
AZGTe The Sky-Watcher MINI AZ-GTi mount is made smaller, lighter and
more durable than previous models.
SYNSCAN GOTO
• WiFi controlled (iOS, Android and Windows PC) PAYLOAD
WiFi • GOTO via SynScan free app 1.3KG
• Freedom Find™ dual encoder
• DC12V voltage - 8x AA batteries
AZGTi 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 $599.00
SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 23TELESCOPE KITS
TELESCOPES
STAR DISCOVERY LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
TELESCOPES
APPROX
SCALE
1600mm
MODEL MODEL
SW150NSD-R SW130NSD-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
24 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019TELESCOPE KITS
TELESCOPES
STAR DISCOVERY LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
TELESCOPES
MODEL
SWSTARDISC-WIFI
MODEL MODEL
SW102RSD-R SW127MAKSD-R
Read more
about the Star
Discovery mount
on page 43
PAYLOAD
5KG
MODEL APERTURE FOCAL MAGNIFICATION RRP
STAR DISCOVERY WIFI LENGTH
SW130NSD-R 130mm 650mm 65x : 26x $699.00
Control your telescope with
your Apple iPhone or Android SW150NSD-R 150mm 750mm 75x : 30x $949.00
phone, tables and PC using SW102RSD-R 102mm 500mm 50x : 20x $699.00
the Sky-Watcher apps. You can
SW90MAKSD-R 90mm 1250mm 125x : 50x $799.00
even use third part apps to
help find objects in the sky and SW102MAKSD-R 102mm 1300mm 130x : 52x $999.00
point your telescope to them. SW127MAKSD-R 127mm 1500mm 150x : 60x $1,399.00
SWSTARDISCI STAR DISCOVERY AZ GOTO MOUNT $1,299.00
STEEL TRIPOD 5KG LOAD
ACCESSORIES
ff Finderscope 6x30mm achromatic or ff 2x Barlow lens w/camera adaptor
ff Red Dot finderscope (SW102RSD-R) ff Snap cable (optional)
ff 1.25” Super eyepieces, 10mm and 25mm ff Hand control holder
ff 45° erecting diagonal for SW102RSD-R ff Stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
ff 90° erecting diagonal for the Maksutovs
SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 25TELESCOPE KITS
TELESCOPES
SOLARQUEST LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER
TELESCOPES
MODEL
SWSOLAR-H
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
26 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
OTAs
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
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
SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 27OTAs
BLACK DIAMOND PHOTO REFLECTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
MODEL
SW25012AP-OTA
MODEL 10 Inch
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
astrophotography MODEL APERTURE FOCAL FINDERSCOPE MAG. RRP
LENGTH
ff Wide range of sizes
SW13065AP-OTA 5”/130mm 650mm 6x30mm 23x $449.00
ff Best value aperture for the price
ff Newtonian reflector is proven, SW15075AP-OTA 6”/150mm 750mm 6x30mm 27x $599.00
rugged and reliable. SW2001AP-OTA 8”/200mm 1000mm 9x50mm 36x $749.00
ff F5 optics for shorter exposures
SW25012AP-OTA 10”/250mm 1200mm 9x50mm 43x $1,099.00
but still easy to collimate.
SW30015AP-OTA 12”/300mm 1500mm 9x50mm 54x $1,499.00
28 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
BLACK DIAMOND MAKSUTOV CASSEGRAINS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
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
ff 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 $799.00
more detail such as Mars,
SWMAK150-OTA 6”/150mm 1800mm 9x50mm 64x $1,499.00
Jupiter and Saturn.
SWMAK180-OTA 7”/180mm 2700mm 9x50mm 96x $1,999.00
SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 29OTAs
PREMIUM PHOTO REFLECTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
MODEL MODEL
SWP3001-OTA SWDM190-OTA
12 Inch 7.5 Inch
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 $899.00
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 $2,199.00
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 $2,399.00
30 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
PHOTOGALLERY
PHOTO GALLERY
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
M20
Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED,
Unmodified DSLR, ISO1600, stacked
in DSS and processed in StarTools
TAKEN BY COLIN
M8
Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED,
Unmodified DSLR, ISO1600, stacked
in DSS and processed in StarTools
TAKEN BY COLIN
31 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
BLACK DIAMOND ACHROMATIC REFRACTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
MODEL MODEL
SWBD1021-OTA SWBD1201-OTA
4 Inch 5 Inch
9x50mm FINDERSCOPE
- Optional additional
eyepieces available.
KEY FEATURES VALUE FOR MONEY REFRACTORS
ff User level: intermediate & ff Rolled steel, powder-coated tube
advanced users ff Cast aluminium tube rings, with “V” series dovetail bar
ff Recommended for introductory ff Premium 2” diagonal
astrophotography ff 10mm & 25mm Super eyepieces (1.25” barrel)
ff Fully baffled and blackened ff 2” to 1.25” adaptor with T2 thread
The Sky-Watcher Black Diamond is an achromatic refractor that uses a
2-element fully multi-coated lens. It provides clear, crisp images of the
popular celestial bodies and brighter deep sky objects.
This Sky-Watcher telescope will reveal details in Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s
bands, whilst the cratered landscape of the Moon is a delight to observe
over its different phases. It’s well suited for visual use and is a fine gateway
RECOMMENDED
to learn about astrophotography.
MOUNTS
ff EQ3
ff EQ5
ff EQ6-R
ff AZEQ5 MODEL APERTURE FOCAL FINDERSCOPE MAG. RRP
LENGTH
ff AZEQ6
ff NEQ6 Pro SWBD1021-OTA 4”/102mm 1000mm 9x50mm 100x ; 36x $449.00
ff HEQ5 SWBD1201-OTA 5”/120mm 1000mm 9x50mm 100x ; 36x $649.00
32 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
PHOTOGALLERY
PHOTO GALLERY
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
NGCC 6188
40h 40m exposure
TAKEN BY ADAM LUNDIE
M42 and surrounds
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer
30 x 3min light frames, 30 darks, 40 flats and 90 bias
Canon 450Da at ISO 800
Canon EF L 70-200mm f/2.8 at 200mm f/3.5
TAKEN BY ROSS CLARK
33 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
BLACK DIAMOND EVOSTAR REFRACTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL
SWED72 SWBDED80-OTA SWBDED100-OTA SWBDED120-OTA
2.8 Inch 3 Inch 4 Inch 5 Inch
9x50mm FINDERSCOPE
- Optional additional
eyepieces available.
KEY FEATURES MULTI-PURPOSE AND GUIDING REFRACTORS
ff User level: intermediate & The Sky-Watcher EVOSTAR ED Refractors are some of the most popular
advanced users telescopes across the world for serious astronomers seeking an instrument
ff Highly recommended for that excels for both visual and photographic use.
astrophotography
ff Two element ED refractor The “ED” refers to the 2-element fully multi-coated extra dispersion lens
ff High transmission coatings made of high quality optical glass. It results in highly colour corrected and
ff Fully baffled and blackened high contrast images while still offering outstanding value for money.
ff Quality optical glass
ff Dual speed focuser (excluding All Sky-Watcher EVOSTAR ED refractors come with 5 year warranties and
will give years of reliable service with little to no maintenance.
SWED80-OTA)
MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH FINDERSCOPE RRP
RECOMMENDED SWED50 2”/50mm 263mm Not Included $399.00
MOUNTS SWED72 2.8”/72mm 420mm Not Included $649.00
ff EQ5 SWBDED80-OTA 3”/80mm 600mm 9x50mm $1,399.00
ff EQ6-R SWBDED100-OTA 4”/100mm 900mm 9x50mm $1,699.00
ff AZEQ5
ff AZEQ6 SWBDED120-OTA 5”/120mm 900mm 9x50mm $2,799.00
ff NEQ6 Pro SWBDED150-OTA 6”/150mm 1200mm Not Included $3,399.00
ff HEQ5 SWBDED150DX-OTA 6”/150mm 1200mm Not Included $4,199.00
34 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
BLACK DIAMOND EVOSTAR REFRACTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
MODEL
SWBDEDX150-OTA
MODEL
SWBDED150-OTA
6 Inch
6 Inch
KEY FEATURES EVOSTAR REFRACTOR - DELUXE
ff Dual speed focuser As the largest quality refactor in its price range, the eagerly awaited
ff Suitable for astrophotography Sky-Watcher 150/1200 Evostar OTA means a big jump in light gathering
ff View solar system in high power with the same resolution as the rest of the Sky-Watcher Evostar
definition telescopes. Observe fainter details of the Moon and the fine structures of
ff Metallic high-transmission Saturn, Jupiter and Mars.
coatings
ff Comes with an aluminium case The EVOSTAR ED150 DX (Deluxe) add a 3.4” rack and pinion focuser capable
of holding even full frame DSLR cameras and upgraded rings and cradle.
SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 35OTAs
EVO STAR
PHOTO GALLERY
PHOTO GALLERY
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
NGC 6960 The Western Veil Nebula Supernova Remnant
Sky-Watcher 190mm Maksutov-Newtonian MN190
190 Sky-Watcher EQ6 mount, Camera QSI583WS
6 Hrs of Integration, colour mapped to the Hubble palette
TAKEN BY DAVID MOULTON
Running Chicken Nebulae IC2944-48
Meade LX200 ACF Lepus 6.2 focal reducer ZWO filters
Pleiades
and - Tony
wheel and ZWO Kim
ASI 1600 mmpro Sky Watcher
ED72 EVO STAR
EQ8 mount 20 subs each Halpha and O111 at 60
seconds each and S11 at 90 seconds each
Nebulosity4 and Lightromm cc
TAKEN BY MIKE GEISEL
36 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
The Orion Nebula (M42)
Sky-Watcher 130P on a GTi mount
Altair GPCAM2 224C camera
TAKEN BY VICKI PINK
Trifid Nebula NGC6514
Sky-Watcher NEQ6 Pro Mount
10” Newtonian
ASI1600MC Cooled Camera
TAKEN BY DAVID MARRIOT
37 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
ESPRIT ED TRIPLET REFRACTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
MODEL
SWESPRIT100
5 Inch
CLOSE UP DETAILS OF
MODEL SWESPRIT100
MODEL
SWESPRIT80
3 Inch
CLOSE UP DETAILS OF
MODEL SWESPRIT80
KEY FEATURES ESPRIT ED PROFESSIONAL
ff 3-Element objective lens, Sky-Watcher Professional ESPRIT 3-Element ED Apochromatic Refractors
ff 3” CNC machined 11:1 rotatable are instruments of the highest quality with optical performance, rivalling
dual-speed or exceeding similar telescopes of even the most famous high-end
ff Zero detectable colour fringing telescope brands.
even on bright objects
ff High-transmission lens coatings The ESPRIT Super Apo Triplets are designed for the most demanding astro-
ff Knife-edge baffled optical imagers, but are also fine telescopes for visual observations. The premium,
system superbly-corrected optical systems deliver high-contrast images full of
ff High-precision mechanical detail and zero detectable colour fringing, even on the brightest of objects.
components
ff Aluminium OTA material
DOUBLET OR TRIPLET REFRACTOR - WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
ff Retractable dew shield
Sky-Watcher Esprits have a third, quality element in their lens for
the ultimate in colour correction and increased contrast.
MODEL APERTURE FOCAL LENGTH CORRECTED FIELD RRP
SWESPRIT80 3”/80mm 400mm 33mm $2,399.00
RECOMMENDED MOUNTS
ff HEQ5 ff EQ8 SWESPRIT100 4”/100mm 550mm 40mm $3,499.00
ff AZEQ5 ff EQ6-R SWESPRIT120 5”/120mm 840mm 44mm $4,499.00
ff AZEQ6 ff NEQ6 Pro
SWESPRIT150 6”/150mm 1050mm 44mm $7,599.00
38 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019OTAs
ESPRIT ED TRIPLET REFRACTORS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
OPTICAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
MODEL
SWESPRIT120
5 Inch CLOSE UP DETAILS OF
MODEL SWESPRIT120
MODEL
SWESPRIT150
CLOSE UP DETAILS OF
6 Inch MODEL SWESPRIT150
THE EXPERT’S CHOICE
Sky-Watcher Esprit ED telescopes have
been used around the world to capture
award winning images of the night
sky seen in numerous publications
and websites. Photographs taken
with Esprit telescopes have even been
featured on NASA’s Astronomy Photo
of the Day (APOD)! Make sure you visit
the Sky-Watcher Australia Instagram
and Facebook pages for the latest astro
images from our community.
BEST OF THE BEST!
Sky-Watcher Esprit telescopes
have been designed from
the ground up for advanced
astrophotography. Expect the
kind of imaging quality and
performance found in telescopes ESPRIT SET UP
costing thousands more! Queensland AstroFest 2018
Courtesy of Duncan Milburn
SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 39TECHNOLOGIES
SKY-WATCHER TECHNOLOGIES
TECHNOLOGIES - SYNSCAN APP
SYNSCAN APP &
SYNSCAN APP PRO
CONTROLLING YOUR SKY-WATCHER
MOUNT VIA WiFi
Many Sky-Watcher telescopes
and mounts can be controlled
via WiFi using either a built-in
or optional WiFi Adaptor.
(You can upgrade your Sky-
Watcher telescope or mount
that currently uses a plug-in
SynScan hand controller by
simply replacing the hand
controller with the Sky-
Watcher WiFi module.)
HOW IT WORKS
The Sky-Watcher WiFi module creates its own wireless
network that connects to your phone, tablet or PC. Sky-
Watcher offers free apps available from the iTunes for
SYNSCAN GOTO
iPhones and iPads as well as the Google Play Store for
Android devices. You can also download a PC version from
the Sky-Watcher website.
Once installed, the Sky-Watcher SynScan app offers assistance for
SW-WIFI
alignment, telescope GOTO positioning , astrophotography and helps you
to identify what is in the sky. It also provides a way to link a host of third Connect your Sky-Watcher
party apps such as SkySafari Plus and Pro to your mount. mount to the SynScan App
with the WiFi Adaptor.
This opens up a wide library of apps that are ideal for beginners learning
the skies, and assist with sophisticated imaging and observation session
planning tools.
Please note that the same Synscan software app is used to control the entire range of Sky-Watcher
mounts and telescopes ranging all the way from the Sky-Watcher GTi mount through the Sky-Watcher
EQ8 mount or even 20” Stargate GOTO telescope. The same GOTO and tracking and third-party app
support features are available across all supported Sky-Watcher products.
40 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019MOUNTS
MOUNTS
MOUNTS
THE UNSUNG HEROES
SMOOTH, STURDY AND UNBREAKABLE – THE PERFECT MOUNT
Any telescope is only as good as its mount!
Unless you have a solid, firm mount that can hold your telescope still and not shake or
vibrate, visual observing will be a nightmare to even attempt.
Astrophotography not only needs a firm and steady mount but one that will accurately
track celestial objects in the sky to counter the effects of the Earth’s rotation.
Many modern astronomers also take advantage of advanced computerised electronics
built in to mounts for automatically locating and tracking objects in the sky.
Sky-Watcher mounts are designed from the ground up to offer the best possible
astronomical experience. Whether you’re a casual visual observer or a dedicated astro
imager, you’ll find a Sky-Watcher mount to suit your budget and requirements.
Special note on mount compatibility with other telescopes: Sky-Watcher mounts attach
to telescope tubes via industry standard mounting dovetail mounting rail. This allows Sky-
Watcher mounts to carry telecopes from vendors such as Celestron, Meade, Televue and
many others.
MODEL SHOWN:
SWAZEQ6GT
SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019 41MOUNTS
AZ GOTO MOUNTS
MOUNTS
WiFi
MODEL
SWAZGTE
PAYLOAD
5KG
SYNSCAN APP
The AZ GOTO mounts work
with your Smartphone or
tablet providing you with a
mount capable of accurate
operation with the use
of a simple Smartphone
downloaded free app.
WiFi CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
SYNSCAN GOTO
Alt-Azimuth, or Alt-Az mounts are simple telescope mounts that
are quick to set up and easy to use. These mounts have two axes of
movement: altitude (up/down), and azimuth (left/right). As an object like
the Moon moves across the sky, you will need to adjust both of these
AZ-GTe / AZ-GTi directions every now and then to keep it in your view.
ff The AZ-GTi is identical to the
AZ-GTe but with added dual The AZ-GTe and AZ-GTi Mounts are a WiFi controllable AZ range with iOS
encoders for manual usage and Android and compatible with SynScan hand controller. They feature
smooth tracking and easy alignment. Use WiFi to control the telescope
wirelessly with your mobile device, smartphone or tablet. The AZ-GTi
STAR DISCOVERY WiFi
features Freedom Find™ technology which allows manual movement of the
ff Includes a WiFi adaptor
mount without losing alignment or GOTO capabilities.
ff Use the free Sky-Watcher app
to control your mount remotely
MODEL WEIGHT LOAD CAPACITY DIMENSIONS RRP
ALL VIEW MOUNT SWAZGTE 1.3kg 5kg 14cm x 9cm x 14cm $549.00
ff Includes shutter release SWAZGTI 1.3kg 5kg 14cm x 9cm x 14cm $599.00
cable for Canon Rebel EOS
DSLR cameras. Optional cable
available for other camera
models.
All of our GOTO series mounts
are compatible with both the
WiFi Adaptor and the SynScan
hand control.
42 SKY-WATCHER CATALOGUE - 2019MOUNTS
AZ GOTO MOUNTS LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
MOUNTS
MODEL
STAR DISCOVERY
PAYLOAD
5KG
MODEL
SWALLVIEW
SHOWN WITH SLR CAMERA
PAYLOAD
4KG
STAR DISCOVERY: WiFi CONTROLLED MOUNT
SYNSCAN GOTO
The Star Discovery mount, featuring the Freedom Find™ dual encoder
technology. Once aligned, the telescope can be manually pointed
anywhere in the sky without losing alignment, giving the user enormous
freedom, convenience and flexibility during the observations.
ALL VIEW MOUNT
Takes amazing PANORAMIC IMAGES Star Discovery Mount Features:
or PANNING Time-Lapse videos ff SynScan database with 42,900+ Objects (NGC, SAO, IC and SAO
automatically. This multi-purpose catalogues)
computerised mount is designed ff Two Star or Brightest Star Alignment
and intended for a wide variety of ff Freedom Find™ dual encoder technology
applications such as panoramic ff Pointing accuracy enhancement feature (PAE)
photography, daytime viewing, ff Unknown object identification feature
videography and astronomical ff Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
viewing. The Sky-Watcher AllView is ff Slewing speeds: 1x, 2x, 16x,
capable of automatically moving to 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x,
various preprogrammed positions and 600x, 800x
controls the camera shutter to take a ff Astro time-lapse function
picture at each position automatically, ff DSLR snap port (optional
taking the complexity out of producing cable)
panoramic video or photographs. ff Compatible with Vixen style
bars
It’s a motorising panning head with ff Power requirement: 12V DC or AA batteries (not supplied)
time-lapse for your DSRL Course
between two points up to 10 hours.
Assemble still images to create MODEL DESCRIPTION RRP
time lapse videos. Includes shutter
SWALLVIEW ALL VIEW Mount $849.00
release cable for Canon Rebel EOS
SWSTARDISC-WIFI Star Discovery Mount / WIFI Adaptor $599.00
DSLR cameras.
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