Sky-Watcher (Synta) BK1145EQ1 telescope
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Telescope reflector Sky Watcher BK1145EQ1 serves as a perfect introduction to amateur astronomy. With its short focal length, it delivers a wide field of view, which is especially valuable for beginners. This design simplifies targeting and tracking celestial objects.
Optical system
Designed in the Newtonian configuration, the primary feature is the sizable 114 mm mirror, which is critical in determining observing capabilities. Gathering approximately 190 times more light than the human eye can at night, this instrument enables observations of objects as faint as 12th magnitude (compared to the naked eye's 6th magnitude). The mirror’s dimension contributes to optical resolution, enabling the separation of double stars with a minimum distance of 1.2".
Mount
The equatorial EQ1 mount includes slow-motion controls, allowing precise alignment with sky charts and smooth movement along the right ascension and declination axes. Accurate alignment with the north celestial pole ensures efficient telescope operation. Optional drives can be installed to provide automatic celestial tracking capabilities.
Focusing and eyepieces
Equipped with a focuser supporting 1.25” eyepieces, the telescope comes with three eyepieces at 20, 12.5, and 4 mm focal lengths, delivering magnifications of 25x, 40x, and 125x respectively.
Technical data:
Optical system: Newton (reflector)
Mirror diameter: 114 mm
Focal length: 500 mm
Aperture ratio: f/4.4
Reach: 12.9 mag
Focuser: 1.25”
Mount: equatorial EQ1
Tripod: aluminum LT2
Optical tube dimensions: 15x41 cm
Tripod height: 67-119 cm
Net weight: 8 kg
Gross weight (packed): 11.5 kg
Packed telescope dimensions: 85x38.5x27 cm
Manufacturer: Sky Watcher (Synta), Taiwan
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Sky-Watcher is a brand created in 1999 by Synta Technology Corporation from Taiwan, which is now the largest manufacturer of amateur astronomical equipment in the world. Its product range includes telescopes from simple models for beginners to advanced designs such as ED refractors, Esprit astrographs, and Maksutov systems. Dobsonian telescopes are extremely popular, including the iconic models with a mirror diameter of up to 16 inches, as well as the professional EQ8 equatorial mounts valued by astrophotographers. Since 2008, the company has been developing innovative Flex Tube Dobsonian telescopes with an extendable tube, which have become a distinctive symbol of Sky-Watcher in the world of astronomy.
| Weight | 11,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Objective lens diameter (mm) | 114 |
| Telescope type | Newtonian reflector |
| Focal length | 500 mm |
| Lens speed (f/x) | f/4,4 |
| Maximum magnification | 228x |
| Telescope mount | Parallactic EQ |
| Finderscope in the set | Yes, optical |
| Limiting magnitude (magnitudo) | 12,9 mag |
| Replacement glasses in the set | Yes |
| Tripod material | Aluminium |
| Tube length | 410 mm |
| EAN | 6970456095124 |
| Manufacturer code | SW-1210 |
| Brand | Sky Watcher |
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