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.