The Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 AZ Pronto is the ultimate “grab-and-go” telescope for the demanding beginner and the traveling astronomer. This powerful 102 mm (4 inch) refractor combines a large light-gathering capacity with a compact design, making it perfect for both deep views into the universe and razor-sharp nature observations during the day.
Why choose the Startravel-102 on AZ Pronto?
The core of this telescope is the high-quality air-spaced achromatic objective. Where standard lenses often suffer from color shifting, this two-element system minimizes chromatic aberration. With a fast aperture ratio of f/4,9 enjoy an extremely wide field of view. This makes the Startravel-102 ideally suited for:
- Rich-Field Astronomy: Scan the Milky Way and view vast star clusters like the Pleiades or the Orion Nebula in their full glory.
- Nature observation: Thanks to the included 45° Amici prism, you get an upright and color-accurate image, ideal for birdwatching or spotting ships at long distances.
- Smartphone Photography With the included universal smartphone adapter, you can capture images of the moon's craters or terrestrial objects directly.
Superior AZ quick assembly
The upgrade to the AZ Pronto mount offers a significant improvement in ease of use. The mount is on a luxury stainless steel tripod, which is much more stable than the old aluminum variants.
- Accurate tracking Thanks to the flexible slow-motion cables on both axes (horizontal and vertical), you can track celestial bodies very smoothly, even at higher magnifications.
- Flexibility: Including a 21.5 cm extension tube, so you can continue to observe comfortably even when looking at the zenith (directly above you).
Key Specifications:
| Feature | Specification |
| Optical design | Air-spaced doublet achromatic Refractor |
| Opening | 102 mm (4 inches) |
| Focal length | 500 mm (f/4.9) |
| Mount | AZ Pronto Alt-Azimuth with slow-motion cables |
| Tripod | Luxury stainless steel (SUS), extendable (68 cm – 116 cm) |
| Focuser | Dual-Fit 1.25″/2″ Rack-and-Pinion |
| Light output | 62.5% more than an 80 mm telescope |
| Max. useful magnification | 204x |
In the box:
- Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 Refractor tube
- AZ Quick Assembly & Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
- Eyepieces: 10 mm and 20 mm (1.25″)
- Red Dot Finder (searchlight) for quick navigation
- 45° Amici prism (1.25″) for an upright image
- Universal Smartphone Camera Adapter (54-90 mm width)
- 21.5 cm Extension Tube
Our expert tip: Are you looking for a telescope that's ready to use in under two minutes and delivers top performance both day and night? The Startravel-102 on AZ Pronto is one of the most versatile systems in its price range.
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