{"id":14419,"date":"2026-03-30T14:55:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=14419"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:55:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:55:46","slug":"startravel-120-600-az3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/startravel-120-600-az3\/","title":{"rendered":"StarTravel 120\/600 AZ3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>StarTravel 120\/600 AZ3 - Bright, versatile wide-field refractor telescope<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>StarTravel 120\/600 AZ3<\/strong> is an achromatic refractor telescope designed to offer an exceptional wide-field observation experience, for both astronomy and terrestrial observation. With its generous 120 mm aperture and short 600 mm focal length, this instrument combines power, brightness and ease of use. Ideal for beginners and amateurs alike who want a high-performance, portable telescope, it lets you discover the sky in remarkable comfort.<\/p>\n<h3>Bright, high-performance wide-field optics<\/h3>\n<p>The Sky-Watcher AC 120\/600 is an achromatic spotting scope with a <strong>120 mm lens<\/strong> and a <strong>600 mm focal length<\/strong>, offering a fast opening ratio of <strong>f\/5<\/strong>. This configuration makes it particularly well-suited to observation in <em>rich field<\/em>, This allows large areas of the sky to be viewed with excellent brightness.<\/p>\n<p>Its achromatic optical system effectively corrects chromatic aberrations in the blue and red spectrums, guaranteeing sharp, high-contrast images.<\/p>\n<p>You can admire <strong>Saturn<\/strong> and its rings, or <strong>Jupiter<\/strong> with its cloud bands and large red spot. In the right conditions, it's even possible to make out subtle details such as atmospheric swirls, especially with the addition of suitable filters.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its wide field of view, this telescope also excels at observing <strong>nebulae<\/strong>and <strong>star cluster<\/strong> and large <strong>galaxies<\/strong>, offering total immersion in the deep sky.<\/p>\n<h3>AZ3 mount: stability and intuitive precision<\/h3>\n<p>The Sky-Watcher AC 120\/600 is equipped with the <strong>AZ3 azimuth mount<\/strong>, renowned for its ease of use and high stability. This mount is perfectly suited to terrestrial and celestial observations, enabling smooth, precise tracking of objects.<\/p>\n<p>It offers a <strong>quick horizontal adjustment<\/strong> with locking screw and a <strong>vertical adjustment with torque limiter<\/strong>, for safe, comfortable control. Visit <strong>flexible controls<\/strong> on both axes allow fine adjustments, even at high magnification.<\/p>\n<p>The AZ3 allows horizontal rotation from <strong>360\u00b0<\/strong> and vertical adjustment of <strong>-50\u00b0 \u00e0 +90\u00b0<\/strong>, covering the entire sky, from horizon to zenith. This versatility makes it ideal for both day and night use.<\/p>\n<p>The height-adjustable aluminium tripod from <strong>70 cm to 123 cm<\/strong> ensures good stability while remaining lightweight and easy to transport. The frame can support instruments up to <strong>5 kg<\/strong>, a perfect match for this telescope.<\/p>\n<h3>Accessories included for complete use<\/h3>\n<p>The Sky-Watcher StarTravel 120\/600 AZ3 comes with a set of accessories for immediate use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optical tube 120 mm \/ 600 mm<\/li>\n<li>Super 25 mm and 10 mm (31.75 mm) eyepieces<\/li>\n<li>Amici 45\u00b0 prism for rectified image<\/li>\n<li>2\u2033 to 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/li>\n<li>Piggyback adapter for camera<\/li>\n<li>Light spot finder<\/li>\n<li>AZ3 azimuth mount<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable aluminium tripod<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A versatile telescope for every purpose<\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to its compact design and high brightness, the Sky-Watcher AC 120\/600 AZ3 is an excellent choice for deep-sky, planetary and lunar observation, as well as terrestrial observation. It's perfect for users looking for a simple, efficient and upgradeable instrument.<\/p>\n<p>Its versatility and ease of use make it an ideal telescope for beginners, while offering sufficient performance to satisfy more experienced amateurs.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical specifications<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Specification<\/th>\n<th>Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type<\/td>\n<td>Achromatic refractor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diameter<\/td>\n<td>120 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Focal length<\/td>\n<td>600 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Focus report<\/td>\n<td>f\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power of resolution<\/td>\n<td>&lt; 1 arcsec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eyepieces<\/td>\n<td>25 mm and 10 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Angled return<\/td>\n<td>Amici 45\u00b0 prism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lens holder<\/td>\n<td>2\u2033 with 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Viewfinder<\/td>\n<td>Light point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frame<\/td>\n<td>AZ3 azimuthal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rotation<\/td>\n<td>360\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vertical tilt<\/td>\n<td>-50\u00b0 \u00e0 +90\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Load capacity<\/td>\n<td>5 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tripod<\/td>\n<td>Aluminium (70 to 123 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher AC 120\/600 AZ3<\/strong> is a high-performance, bright and versatile telescope, ideal for exploring the sky and nature with ease and efficiency.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; StarTravel 120\/600 AZ3 \u2013 T\u00e9lescope r\u00e9fracteur grand champ lumineux et polyvalent Le StarTravel 120\/600 AZ3 est un t\u00e9lescope r\u00e9fracteur achromatique con\u00e7u pour offrir une exp\u00e9rience d\u2019observation grand champ exceptionnelle, aussi bien en astronomie qu\u2019en observation terrestre. 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