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Visit Sky-Watcher Mercury-705 (AZ-3) is the ideal telescope for those taking their first steps in sky observation, with plenty of room for improvement. Thanks to its 70 mm diameter, it captures up to 100 times more light than the naked eye, This is a clear improvement on the entry-level 60 mm models.
This superior light-gathering capacity results in brighter, more detailed images. Combined with higher resolution and a useful magnification up to 140x, This telescope can be used to observe the first details of planets such as Jupiter, Saturn and Mars, and take full advantage of the lunar landscape.
The Moon is undoubtedly one of Mercury-705's most impressive sights. You can admire its craters, lunar seas and geological formations which change appearance according to phase. Bright planets also reveal their main characteristics, including Jupiter's satellites or the Saturn's rings.
Thanks to its f/7.1 focal ratio, This telescope offers a good compromise between brightness and field of view. It is also capable of showing some deep-sky objects such as star cluster or the brightest objects in the sky.
During the day, the use of a angled return allows comfortable terrestrial observation, transforming the instrument into a veritable multi-purpose spotting scope to observe nature and landscapes.
The Mercury-705 is equipped with a rack-and-pinion eyepiece holder, allowing precise, stable focus. This system ensures fine-tuning of sharpness, essential for making the most of high-magnification observations.
The bezel is mounted on a AZ-3 azimuth mount, renowned for its stability and ease of use. It allows fluid movements in azimuth and altitude, with a fine adjustment on both axes via flexible controls, This makes it much easier to track celestial objects.
The frame AZ-3 offers great freedom of movement with 360° rotation and an inclination ranging from from horizon to zenith. It has a quick adjustment with locking system as well as a precise fine adjustment, This makes it possible to track objects even at high magnification.
It can support instruments up to 5 kg, This makes it an upgradeable mount compatible with other optical tubes. The adjustable aluminum tripod (70 to 123 cm) ensures stability while remaining lightweight and portable.
It comes with a complete set of accessories, including 1.25″ 25 mm and 10 mm eyepiecesa red dot viewfinder for easy check-in and check-out. angled return for comfortable viewing.
| Features | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Achromatic telescope |
| Diameter | 70 mm |
| Focal length | 500 mm |
| Focus report | f/7,1 |
| Max. useful magnification | 140x |
| Frame | AZ-3 azimuthal |
| Load capacity | 5 kg |
| Tripod | Adjustable aluminum (70-123 cm) |
| Eyepieces | 25 mm and 10 mm (1.25″) |
| Accessories | Red dot viewfinder, Amici angled transmission, flexible controls |
Visit Sky-Watcher Mercury-705 (AZ-3) is an excellent compromise between performance, simplicity and scalability. It is ideal for beginners who want to discover astronomy with a reliable, user-friendly instrument.
Sa versatility in terrestrial and celestial observation, its stable, precise mounting and its optical quality superior to entry-level models make it a wise choice for the whole family.
Although it can't compete with more advanced instruments, it does offer a immersive viewing experience and provides an excellent basis for developing your astronomy skills.
