{"id":90058,"date":"2025-11-28T12:18:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T11:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90058"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:47:11","slug":"sky-watcher-evostar-120-eq5","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-evostar-120-eq5\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 EQ5 - 120mm f\/8.3 Refractor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clear images with lots of detail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher AC 120\/1000 EQ5<\/strong> immediately gives you a clear and calm image as soon as you look into it. The 120 mm aperture captures a lot of light, so you see more than with a small telescope. The Moon shows sharp edges and deep shadows. Jupiter shows cloud bands. Saturn shows its rings effortlessly. You see more detail, and the image remains stable as you watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sharp image for Moon and planets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The f\/8.3 aperture helps reduce color errors. So you get a clean, high-contrast image. This helps you see small differences, such as the polar caps of Mars or the Great Red Spot on Jupiter. You don't have to do anything complicated. You point, focus, and see immediate results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wide view when you need it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The telescope has a 2\u2033 eyepiece mount. This allows you to use wide eyepieces to see much of the sky at once. Useful if you are looking for large nebulae or just want to look around. You also get an adapter with it so you can use 1.25\u2033 eyepieces. So you choose how you want to observe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suitable for first astrophotos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Want to take pictures? You can. You can capture the Moon and planets directly. Bright nebulae are also possible with additional accessories. The optics provide enough light and detail to take your first steps in astrophotography without having to learn everything at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EQ5 mount for stable tracking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The EQ5 is sturdy and gives you quiet movement. You track objects with simple dials. After a brief alignment, you easily keep your target in view. If you want more later, you can add motors or additional attachments. This way, the telescope grows with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything you need to get started<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You get two eyepieces, a star diagonal, a sturdy viewfinder and tube rings. You set up the telescope, point it at the Moon or a planet, focus - and you're ready to observe. Simple, clear and fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moon: sharp craters and bright contrasts
Jupiter: cloud bands and moons
Saturn: clear rings
Deep-sky: Orion Nebula, M13, Ring Nebula<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 Strong contrast, ideal for Moon and planets
\u2713 Wide image with 2\u2033 eyepieces
\u2713 Solid EQ5 mounts
\u2717 No sun sighting
\u2717 Long exposure requires a motor kit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Optics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Refractor<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Achromat<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture (mm)<\/td>120<\/td><\/tr>
Focal length (mm)<\/td>1000<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture ratio (f\/)<\/td>8,3<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>0,96<\/td><\/tr>
Limit value (mag)<\/td>12,2<\/td><\/tr>
Light output<\/td>294<\/td><\/tr>
Max. useful magnification<\/td>240<\/td><\/tr>
Tube material<\/td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr>
Tube length (mm)<\/td>955<\/td><\/tr>
Tube weight (kg)<\/td>4,7<\/td><\/tr>
Tube construction<\/td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Focuser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Rack<\/td><\/tr>
Ocular connection<\/td>2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Connection (camera side)<\/td>T2<\/td><\/tr>
Reduction<\/td>Without<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type of mount<\/td>Equatorial<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>EQ5<\/td><\/tr>
GoTo steering<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Carrying capacity (kg)<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tripod<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Tripod<\/td><\/tr>
Material<\/td>Steel<\/td><\/tr>
Accessory holder<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Included accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Star diagonal<\/td>2\u2033, 90\u00b0<\/td><\/tr>
Eyepiece adapter<\/td>2\u2033 \/ 1,25\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
1.25\u2033 eyepieces<\/td>25 mm, 10 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Dew cap<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Pole finder<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Dovetail<\/td>Vixen-Style<\/td><\/tr>
Tube Rings<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Seeker<\/td>9\u00d750<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Series<\/td>EQ-5<\/td><\/tr>
Shipping weight (kg)<\/td>33,8<\/td><\/tr>
Moon & Planets<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Nebulae & galaxies<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Nature observation<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Sun<\/td>No (only with appropriate filters)<\/td><\/tr>
Astrophotography<\/td>No (only with optional motor)<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended for beginners<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Observatory<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher AC 1201000 EQ5 comes with EQ5 equatorial mount, steel tripod, 2\u2033 90\u00b0 star diagonal, 2\u2033\/1.25\u2033 adapter, 25mm and 10mm eyepiece, 9\u00d750 viewfinder, dew cap, tube rings with Vixen swallowtail, counterweights, accessory tray and the 80-page beginner's manual Telescope ABC - ideal for crisp lunar, planetary and deep-sky observations.<\/p>\n

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