{"id":30968,"date":"2025-10-13T12:15:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=30968"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:47:35","slug":"sky-watcher-startravel-102-az-5","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-startravel-102-az-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 AZ-5 - 4\u2033 Achromatic Refractor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Sky-Watcher Telescope AC 102\/500 StarTravel-102 AZ-5<\/strong> is a compact and bright refractor that combines wide-angle observation with ease of use. With its 102 mm aperture and short focal length of 500 mm (f\/4.9), this telescope delivers a bright, high-contrast image over a wide field of view - ideal for observing star fields, nebulae and open star clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dual achromatic lens minimizes color errors, making this refractor not only suitable for deep-sky objects, but also performs surprisingly well in planetary and lunar observations. With a resolution of 1.13 arcsec, you can see fine details, such as the craters on the Moon or the cloud bands of Jupiter. The wide angle of view also makes it possible to see objects such as the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy in full view - a true \u2018space walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sturdy <strong>AZ-5 mount<\/strong> combines user-friendliness with precision. The wide adjustment range lets you move smoothly from horizon to zenith. The slip clutch ensures fast, frictionless movements, while the worm wheels and flexible axes allow precise fine adjustments. The aluminum tripod construction is stable yet lightweight, and easily adjustable in height between 87 and 159 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The telescope comes with a <strong>90\u00b0 star diagonal<\/strong>, 25 mm and 10 mm eyepiece, and a 6\u00d730 viewfinder, so you can get started right away. The 2\u2033 focuser with 1.25\u2033 adapter also offers flexibility for different eyepieces and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with every telescope from Telescoop.co.uk, you will receive the 80-page beginner's manual as standard <strong>\u201cTelescope ABC.\u201d<\/strong>, plus personal support for installation and initial use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application:<\/strong><br>The Sky-Watcher AC 102\/500 StarTravel-102 AZ-5 is perfect for beginners who want a powerful but compact telescope for broad visual observations.<br>You can with it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Observing the Moon with great detail and sharp contrast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viewing Jupiter's moons and Saturn's rings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeing open star clusters and nebulae in their full extent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making fast, stable movements thanks to the AZ-5 mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This model is not designed for astrophotography, but visually it provides an excellent image, especially with wide-angle objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Specifications:<\/strong><br>Optics<br>Type: Refractor (Achromat)<br>Aperture: 102 mm<br>Focal length: 500 mm<br>Aperture ratio: f\/4.9<br>Resolution: 1.13\u2033<br>Boundary magnitude: 11.8<br>Light output: 210\u00d7<br>Max. useful magnification: 204\u00d7<br>Tube weight: 2.6 kg<br>Coating: multiple<br>Tube construction: closed tube<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focuser<br>Type: rack<br>Ocular connection: 2\u2033 with 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mount<br>Type: azimuthal<br>Model:AZ-5<br>GoTo control: no<br>Motors: no<br>Saddle: Vixen-Style<br>Carrying capacity: 5 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tripod<br>Material: aluminum<br>Height: 87-159 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accessories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eyepieces 25 mm and 10 mm (1.25\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\u00d730 viewfinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>90\u00b0 star diagonal (1.25\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two slow-motion cables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dew cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginner's Guide <em>Telescope ABC<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General<br>Series: AZ-5<br>Total weight: 7.5 kg<br>Special recommendation: yes<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"300\">Sky-Watcher Telescope AC 102\/500 StarTravel-102 AZ-5 comes with 25 mm and 10 mm eyepiece, 90\u00b0 star diagonal and 6\u00d730 viewfinder - wide-angle refractor for bright lunar, planetary and deep-sky observations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"718\">\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":30970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[51,567],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-30968","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-refractors","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":30998,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-startravel-102-az-go2\/","url_meta":{"origin":30968,"position":0},"title":"Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 AZ-Go2 - 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