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Sort by: SKU Product Price Default Revolutionary! Brilliant! Sky-Watcher's LightChariot computer system demystifies telescope use, making your astronomical experience fun and carefree right out of the box! The LightChariot's SycScan computer system banishes arcane sky-alignment procedures, replaces esoteric object finding methodology, and obliterates the traditional learning-curve normally associated with navigating the heavens. Learn More » See details LightChariot 80 AZ SKU: S11400 The Sky-Watcher LightChariot 80AR-AZ automates the process of locating astronomical phenomena and delivers a very respectable 80mm of light-gathering resolution. The magnifying properties of the supplied eyepieces when used in conjunction with the instrument's ample 900mm focal length p... Our price: $295.00 Quantity Not Available. Please contact SW dealers for inventory availability See details LightChariot 102 AZ SKU: S11420 When comparing image quality between reflectors and refractors, aperture for aperture, refractors deliver the most pristine, near text-book perfect imaging available. Sky-Watcher LightChariot 102AR-AZ objective lenses are pitch polished to rigorous standards of optical quality under the clos... Market price: $449.99 Our price: $425.00 save 6% Quantity Not Available. Please contact SW dealers for inventory availability See details LightChariot 130 AZ SKU: S11440 Newtonian reflectors have long been respected by amateur astronomers for their optical quality and ability to gather a lot of light for very modest cost. Compared to other LightChariot models, the larger 130mm aperture of this telescope is particularly advantageous for viewing fainter object... Our price: $395.00 Quantity Not Available. Please contact SW dealers for inventory availability

After a brief and simple Astro-Tri-Align initialization, the SynScan computer does all the work. Sky-Watcher's alignment software doesn't require tricky mechanical leveling of the telescope or dependence on finding precise north to work properly. Just find three bright stars, point the telescope to them, push the “Enter” button and you are on your way—it's the easiest, most reliable way to start your adventures in astronomy (or choose 1-star, or 2-star alignment).

After initialization, SyncScan software algorithms interpret pulses from the DC-Servo motor encoders on each axis to extrapolate the precise position the telescope is pointing to in the celestial sphere. This combined with an astronomical library of objects with known coordinates allows the telescope to deliver heavenly bodies on demand.

The SyncScan computer includes a 4,000-object database library, and a provision for 200 user-defined objects. At the touch of a few buttons on the computer keypad, the telescope automatically moves to locate and track celestial phenomenon including planets, the Moon, and thousands of deep-space objects—a number of these objects have interesting and educational data that can be made to scroll across the screen. Sky tours may be downloaded for expert guided treks across the heavens. SynScan facilitates variable tracking at either of lunar, solar, or sidereal (star) rates. Motors can move the telescope from a slow speed of 2x-sidereal, to a very fast 5-degrees a second while slewing (moving quickly) from object to object.

The ergonomically-designed remote computer hand-box includes a backlit keypad for entering fingertip commands. A 2-line, 16-character LCD display produces easy to read text messages.

The telescope's sleek, swept-back single fork-tine design with black tube and contrasting silver mount accents, plus stable aluminum tripod favors the scope with a cool, high-tech appearance. All motors and electronics are internal. External battery pack requires 8-AA batteries (user-supplied).

Standard Accessories:

• Super Plossl eyepieces (SP10mm and SP26mm) with a 52° apparent-field are provided. These eyepieces are parfocal so there is no need for gross adjustments to refocus when changing eyepieces.
• The Red-Dot finder helps center bright objects during initialization.
• Includes a RS232 cord to communicate with a PC.
• Planetarium software allows you to explore the heavens on your personal PC.

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