{"id":13324,"date":"2026-01-31T12:41:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T11:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13324"},"modified":"2026-01-31T12:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T11:42:05","slug":"startravel-102-az5","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/startravel-102-az5\/","title":{"rendered":"STARTRAVEL-102 (AZ5)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Sky-Watcher StarTravel 102 AZ5 Deluxe - Versatile grab-and-go scope\u00ab<\/h2>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher StarTravel 102 AZ5 Deluxe<\/strong> is a simple, effective and immediately operational astronomical telescope, ideal for those who are looking for a simple, effective and immediately operational telescope. <strong>head-free telescope<\/strong>, This is as effective for visual astronomy as it is for daytime terrestrial observation.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its bright optics and smooth, precise azimuth mount, it is an excellent choice for demanding beginners as well as for enthusiasts looking for an instrument that will meet their needs. <em>quick to install, easy to transport and pleasant to use<\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>102 mm achromatic optics - spectacular wide fields<\/h3>\n<p>The StarTravel 102 is a <strong>air-separated achromatic doublet telescope<\/strong>, recognized for its excellent observation performance\u00ab.\u00ab <strong>rich-field<\/strong> \u00bb(large fields).<\/p>\n<p>With its <strong>102 mm diameter<\/strong>, it collects <strong>62.5 % more light than an 80 mm telescope<\/strong>, which translates into brighter, more detailed images.<\/p>\n<p>It is ideal for :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>rich stellar fields<\/li>\n<li>open clusters<\/li>\n<li>luminous nebulae<\/li>\n<li>comets<\/li>\n<li>bright galaxies<\/li>\n<li>the Moon and the planets<\/li>\n<li>the Sun <em>(only with suitable sun filter)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Earth observation possible - straight and corrected image<\/h3>\n<p>The bezel is supplied with a <strong>90\u00b0 right-angle return bend<\/strong>, providing an image <strong>straight and not inverted<\/strong>. This makes for comfortable use in <strong>daytime terrestrial observation<\/strong> landscapes, nature, animals or navigation.<\/p>\n<p>A real asset for a versatile instrument that can be used day and night.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>AZ5 Deluxe mount - stability and precision without complexity<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>AZ5 Deluxe azimuth mount<\/strong> is elegant, robust and extremely pleasant to use. It offers :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>excellent stability<\/li>\n<li>gentle, precise movements<\/li>\n<li>from <strong>fine adjustment cables<\/strong> in altitude and azimuth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Manual tracking is fluid and intuitive, ideal for visual observation without electronics. The adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray ensures a comfortable position in all situations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Optical characteristics<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Achromatic telescope (air-spaced doublet)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>102 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focal length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>500 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focus report<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>f\/4.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Optical treatment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Multi-treatment objective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Magnifications supplied<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>20\u00d7 and 50\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Maximum useful magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>204\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supplied eyepieces<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>10 mm &amp; 25 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Angled return<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>90\u00b0 rectifier - 1.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Researcher<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6\u00d730 optics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lens holder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Dual-Fit 1.25\u2033 \/ 2\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Mount and tripod<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Frame type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>AZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Axes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Azimuth &amp; altitude with fine adjustments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rotation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>360\u00b0 (azimuth), -50\u00b0 to +90\u00b0 (altitude)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tripod<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Aluminium with accessory shelf<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Adjustable height<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>86.5 cm to 158.5 cm (excluding tube)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Simple, occasional photography<\/h3>\n<p>The StarTravel 102 allows <strong>direct SLR camera connection<\/strong>, ideal for a beginner's introduction to lunar, planetary or wide-field photography.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Dimensions and weights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total weight<\/strong> weight : 7.5 kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easily transportable instrument<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick installation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Why choose the Sky-Watcher StarTravel 102 AZ5 Deluxe?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A simple, versatile and efficient instrument<\/li>\n<li>Excellent brightness for large fields<\/li>\n<li>Can be used day and night<\/li>\n<li>Stable, intuitive frame<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for serious beginners or as a secondary telescope<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher StarTravel 102 AZ5 Deluxe<\/strong> is a versatile, luminous and elegant telescope, perfect for enjoying the sky without technical constraints.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky-Watcher StarTravel 102 AZ5 Deluxe \u2013 Lunette polyvalente \u00ab grab-and-go \u00bb La Sky-Watcher StarTravel 102 AZ5 Deluxe est une lunette astronomique simple, efficace et imm\u00e9diatement op\u00e9rationnelle, id\u00e9ale pour celles et ceux qui recherchent un t\u00e9lescope sans prise de t\u00eate, aussi performant pour l\u2019astronomie visuelle que pour l\u2019observation terrestre en journ\u00e9e. 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