Starwave 102 ED-R Refractor: The Ultimate Upgrade for Astronomy Enthusiasts

Optical Excellence: Features a doublet ED lens with premium FPL53 ED glass for superior clarity. Enhanced with super-high transmission coating on all air-to-glass surfaces, ensuring higher contrast and sharp imagery.
Precision Focuser: Equipped with a CNC machined, dual-speed "Rack 'n Pinion" focuser, offering smooth rotation on Teflon bearings and precise control. Includes a versatile 2" self-centering pushfit adapter and a 1.25-2" adapter for various eyepieces.
Lightweight & Durable Design: The telescope tube is crafted from lightweight aluminum alloy with CNC machined components. Featuring new lightweight CNC tube rings, a tough matte pearl powder-coated finish, and hard-anodized fittings for durability and aesthetics.
Versatile Observing Options: Ideal for both visual observing and astrophotography. Compatible with optional 1x flattener or 0.8x focal reducer for enhanced imaging capabilities.
Enhanced Visual Observing: Offers 63% more light grasp than an 80mm refractor, revealing finer details in planetary and lunar observation. Compatible with high-quality solar observing systems for detailed sunspot and solar prominence viewing.
Advanced 2.5" CNC Focuser: This dual-speed, light-weight CNC focuser provides exceptional stability and lifting power. It features a collet-style 2" Self-Centring Adapter and a 2"-1.25" adapter with a compression ring.
Finder Scope Options: Choose between the Altair 60mm RACI finder-scope or the Starwave RDF for quick alignment and setup.
Auto Guiding Capability: Utilize the Altair MG60 Guide Scope with precision camera focuser for precise autoguiding, perfect for long exposure imaging.
Compatibility with Mounts: Easily transportable for field use and compatible with most GOTO mounts supporting 1.75" Vixen/Synta-format dovetails.
Padded Carry Bag: Recommended BAG-61315 for convenient and safe transport, designed to accommodate additional accessories.
Astrophotography Ready: Use the optional 0.8x Reducer/Flattener for detailed astro-imaging. Compatible with CCD and DSLR cameras, and designed for easy connection and optimal spacing.
Dew Control: Features a retractable dew-shield. For extended observations, Pegasus or Kendrick Dew Controllers and the DewZapper Dew Heater are recommended to prevent dew formation.

Specifications

Optical tube with air-spaced 102mm F7 Doublet ED lens system (714mm focal length)
FPL53 ED glass element and mating element housed in a precision adjustable CNC machined lens cell with temperature compensation interleaving.
Super-high transmission coating (STM Coating) on all air to glass surfaces.
Resolving Power (Dawes Limit) 1.45 arc seconds
Visual Limiting Magnitude 12.2 maximum
Weight approx. 4kg, OTA length with dewshield retracted, 68cm.
Precision CNC machined components and tube made from light, tough aluminum alloy with matte powder coat and hard anodizing.
Retractable lens shade / dew shield.
2.5" "Rack 'n Pinion" Geared dual speed focuser with 1:10 micro-focuser.
Entire focuser rotates relative to the optical tube for easy photographic composition.
Teflon tension-adjustment screws and Teflon collet ensure focuser rotates smoothly.
Self-Centering 2" to 1.25" reducer with brass compression rings included.
Front aluminum push-fit lens cap, rear plastic 1.25" dust plug.
Standard 1.75" dovetail bar with stainless steel M6 cap-head screws included.
CNC Tube Rings with M6 threaded holes with 30mm spacing, compatible with Altair and most other mounting dovetail plates and bars.