CHF 350
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Ideal as a grab-and-go telescope“the Heritage-90 Virtuoso™ is a compact, powerful and intelligent instrument, perfectly suited to an active lifestyle. Easy to transport, quick to install and simple to use, it's also an ideal great gift idea for lovers of astronomy, nature and photography.
Visit Heritage-90 is a Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope from 90 mm diameter, perfectly suited to :
Its closed optical system with 1250 mm long focal length (f/13.9) provides high-contrast, razor-sharp images. Primary and secondary mirrors benefit from Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™), ensuring up to 94 % reflectivity, excellent durability and consistent performance over time.
Visit Virtuoso™ computerized multi-function mount provides a stable and precise platform. Once a celestial object has been located, it ensures a precise automatic sidereal speed tracking, ideal for prolonged observation and imaging.
The telescope can be moved automatically on both axes thanks to the electronic racketwith 5 travel speeds, from fine pointing to ultra-fast movement.
The flagship feature is the patented Freedom-Find™ dual encoder for moving the telescope manually on both axes without ever losing alignment or position information. This offers total freedom and fluidity during observation sessions.
In addition to astronomy, the Virtuoso™ mount is also an ideal excellent support for automated photography (camera not included) :
A Canon-D electronic release cable is supplied (other Sky-Watcher cables available separately).
The Heritage-90 Virtuoso™ is supplied in a elegant gift box and includes :
The telescope and mount can be attached to the majority of prosumer“ photo tripods” thanks to thread 3/8″.
| Optical type | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Diameter | 90 mm |
| Focal length | 1250 mm (f/13.88) |
| Magnifications supplied | 50× and 125× |
| Maximum useful magnification | 180× |
| Mirror treatment | RAQ™ - up to 94 % reflectivity |
| Eyepieces | 10 mm and 25 mm (1.25″) |
| Angled return | 90° - 1,25″ |
| Researcher | Red dot |
| Type | Computerized multi-function frame |
| Motors | DC servo motors |
| Resolution | 2.42 arcseconds |
| Load capacity | 4 kg |
| Tracking speed | Sidereal |
| Pointing speeds | 8×, 16×, 64×, 400×, >2000× |
| Time-Lapse speeds | 1 rotation/24h - 6h - 3h, 2.5°/s, 1.2°/s |
| Power supply | 12 V DC / 1 A or AA batteries (not included) |
The Sky-Watcher Heritage-90 Virtuoso™ is much more than a telescope: it's a versatile, intelligent and inspiring companion, ready to follow you everywhere, from the Moon to terrestrial panoramas.
