Skywatcher Telescope AC 102/500 AZ-Pronto

Sky-Watcher AC 102/500 AZ PRONTO Telescope

The Sky-Watcher AC 102/500 AZ PRONTO telescope is a compact and powerful achromatic refractor designed for easy astronomical observations and daytime terrestrial viewing. Featuring a 102mm objective lens and a short 500mm focal length, this "rich field" telescope offers crisp details and wide-angle vistas. Order from SkyHunters for reliable expert consultation and comprehensive technical support.

Key advantages

• 102mm Aperture Optics: Gathers 210 times more light than the human eye, presenting bright views of deep-sky targets and planets.
• Rich Field Performance: Short 500mm focal length (f/4.9) delivers expansive fields of view for surveying star clusters and nebulae.
• Lightweight AZ PRONTO Mount: Cast-aluminum Alt-Azimuth mount engineered to carry optical tubes up to 3kg via a 45mm dovetail bar.
• Smooth Slow-Motion Controls: Dual flexible cables with two positional choices per axis for effortless precision tracking.
• Dual-Purpose Observing: Equally adept at astronomical stargazing and daytime landscape observation.

Product description

The Sky-Watcher AC 102/500 is an uncomplicated instrument of very short length, ideal for quick grab-and-go viewing of the heavens or terrestrial environments. Equipped with a 102mm objective lens, it provides a glimpse into the vastness of the universe. Its short focal length classifies it as a 'rich field' telescope for wide-angle observing. Offering a resolving power of 1.13 arc-seconds (1.14" mentioned in description), it reveals significantly greater detail during planetary observation than 70mm models.

Experience the Andromeda Galaxy or the Orion Nebula almost three-dimensionally, as the wide field of view creates an immersive space-walk sensation. The telescope is paired with the Sky-Watcher AZ PRONTO mount, a lightweight, highly portable Alt-Azimuth mount made from cast aluminium and fitted with a 45mm dovetail bar for optical tubes up to 3kg.

Supplied with two flexible slow-motion cables for horizontal and vertical fine adjustments, the control system offers flexible positioning with two attachment options per axis for both refractor and reflector setups. Manual movement around each axis allows rapid panning. The polar elevation/altitude setting ranges from -70° to +90°. A sturdy steel tripod adjustable from 68 cm to 116 cm includes an accessory plate and a pier extension.

SkyHunters is a leading telescope supplier. Our team will gladly assist you after your purchase with assembly, setup, or operational guidance.

Technical specifications

Package contents

• Sky-Watcher AC 102/500 Optical Tube
• AZ-Pronto Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Steel Tripod with accessory plate
• Pier extension
• Dew Shield
• Red dot finder
• 1.25'' eyepieces: 20mm, 10mm
• 45° Amici prism (1.25")
• Smartphone camera adaptor
• Slow motion cables (2 pieces)
• Tube clamps and Vixen-Style prism rail