Sky-Watcher STARTRAVEL-102 (AZ-GO2)

Sky-Watcher STARTRAVEL 102 AZ-Go2 WiFi (SynScan) - smartphone-controlled GoTo goggle

Visit Sky-Watcher STARTRAVEL-102 (AZ-Go2) is an achromatic telescope 102 mm ultra-portable, designed for rich-field observation«
(wide field of view) and for ease of use thanks to the wireless control. The frame AZ-Go2 integrates a Wi-Fi module who creates his
own network you control the telescope anywhere, without relying on a box, public Wi-Fi or mobile network.
From your smartphone or tablet, the free application SynScan (iOS / Android) guides you: enter your coordinates, create an alignment
then explore the sky via an intuitive touch menu.

The combination AZ-Go2 + SynScan offers a fully computerized Go-To control the mount automatically points to one of the
10,000+ items from the SynScan database (Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell catalogs, named objects, named stars, double stars and solar system objects).
To go one step further, the mount can also be operated with planetarium applications compatible (e.g. SkySafari Plus/Pro, and others to come) and a
ASCOM compatibility for Windows.

Optically, the STARTRAVEL-102 is a achromatic telescope à 2 items air-spaced, with treatment fully multi-coated.
Its short focal length of 500 mm (opening f/4,9) makes it an excellent option for starfields, cluster, nebulae,
bright galaxies, but also planets and the Moon. Observing the Sun is possible only with a suitable, safe sun filter
(not supplied) - solar protection is essential.

To capture your memories, the pack includes a universal smartphone photo adapter take easy images of the Moon, bright planets and more
or wide-field scenes directly from your phone.

Highlights

• Go-To WiFi wireless control via free app SynScan (iOS / Android).
• Integrated Wi-Fi network The frame creates its own network that can be used anywhere.
• Database 10,000+ objects + support functions (“Tonight's Best” tours, identification, user objects, etc.).
• Large field 102 mm bezel with f/4,9 ideal for comets, clusters, nebulae, stellar fields.
• Double axis Follow-up on 2 axes, multiple speeds, sidereal/lunar/solar modes.
• Smartphone adapter included for telephone imaging.
• Stainless steel tripod adjustable with accessory tray.

Optics & performance

• Type 2-element achromatic refractor, air-spaced, fully multi-coated.
• Diameter : 102 mm
• Focal length Height : 500 mm
• Opening : f/4,9
• Magnifications with supplied accessories : x25 and x50
• Maximum practical magnification (potential) : x204
• Uses comets, star fields, clusters, nebulae, bright galaxies, Moon, planets; Sun with suitable filter.

AZ-Go2 WiFi mount & SynScan application

• Frame type : Alt-Azimuth Go-To AZ-Go2 WiFi
• Tracking mode : Dual Axis Tracking (follow-up on 2 axes)
• Engine DC Servo Motor
• Slewing speeds 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
• Tracking speeds Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Solar tracking without alignment
• SynScan alignment methods Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• SynScan functions Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go (mobile device), object identification, remote control via Internet,
  user-defined objects, improved pointing accuracy (PAE)
• SynScan database :
  • Total : 10,000+ items
  • Deep sky objects : 10 759 (Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell, named DSOs)
  • Named stars : 305
  • Double stars : 55
  • Solar system : 7 planets + Sun + Moon
  • Unlimited objects via compatible third-party planetarium software
• Control free SynScan application (iOS/Android) or SynScan snowshoe (optional, sold separately)
• Connections SynScan paddle port, integrated Wi-Fi module
• Compatibility : platform ASCOM (Windows), mobile planetarium apps iOS/Android (e.g. SkySafari Plus/Pro)
• Dovetail Saddle type Sky-Watcher / Vixen 45 mm

Accessories included

• 2 eyepieces 1,25″ : 10 mm and 20 mm (photo/visual)
• Researcher red dot
• 90° angled return (1,25″)
• Universal smartphone photo adapter (accepted width : 54 to 90 mm)
• Tripod adjustable stainless steel with accessory tray

Power supply

• Batteries 8 × AA (not supplied)
• External power supply : 12 V / 1 A, positive tip

Technical specifications

Suggested use: for solar observation, use only a sun filter certified and adapted to the diameter of the instrument.
Never look at the Sun without protection.