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Sky-Watcher Astrolux 76mm 3-in F/700 Newtonian Reflector Telescope
Product Code: 9801143K
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Take your first steps into the world of astronomy with the Sky-Watcher Astrolux 76mm 3-in F/700 Newtonian Reflector Telescope, which comes with superior 1.25" eyepieces that give a useful range of magnifications.
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Sky-Watcher Astrolux 76mm 3-in F/700 Newtonian Reflector Telescope Summary
The Sky-Watcher Astrolux 76mm 3-in F/700 Newtonian Reflector Telescope is an entry-level astronomical tool designed for both beginner and intermediate stargazers. This versatile telescope allows users to explore the night sky with remarkable clarity and ease, offering a 76mm aperture and a 700mm focal length that delivers impressive views of celestial objects. Whether you’re observing the moon, planets, or distant stars, the Astrolux 76mm provides an excellent combination of quality, affordability, and user-friendly features.
1. Optical Performance and Image Quality
The heart of any telescope lies in its optical system, and the Sky-Watcher Astrolux 76mm doesn’t disappoint. Equipped with a 76mm aperture and a focal length of 700mm, the telescope is capable of gathering sufficient light to provide bright, clear images of various celestial bodies. The reflector design, utilizing a parabolic mirror, minimizes optical aberrations and offers sharp focus across the entire field of view, ensuring that stargazers can observe planets, deep-sky objects, and the moon with remarkable precision.
2. User-Friendly Design and Assembly
Designed with beginners in mind, the Astrolux 76mm is incredibly user-friendly. It comes with a straightforward assembly process, and the setup is quick and easy, making it ideal for novice astronomers. The lightweight and compact nature of the telescope ensures that it’s easy to transport, whether you’re traveling to a dark-sky site or setting it up in your backyard. The sturdy and adjustable mount ensures stable viewing, even for extended sessions, while the intuitive control knobs make it simple to track celestial objects.
3. Versatility for All Types of Observations
One of the most appealing features of the Sky-Watcher Astrolux 76mm telescope is its versatility. Whether you are observing the lunar surface, studying planetary details, or exploring star clusters and nebulae, this telescope performs admirably. The 700mm focal length allows for moderate magnification, making it ideal for planetary and lunar observations. With the addition of optional eyepieces or accessories, users can further enhance their viewing experience for deep-sky observations.
4. Quality Accessories Included
The Astrolux 76mm comes with essential accessories that enhance the overall observing experience. Included in the package are two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), allowing for different magnification levels. The 5x24 finderscope aids in locating celestial objects more easily, especially for beginners who might find it difficult to manually align the telescope. The included diagonal mirror provides an upright, correctly oriented image, ensuring comfort during extended viewing sessions.
5. Affordability and Value for Money
As an affordable telescope for beginners, the Sky-Watcher Astrolux 76mm offers excellent value for its price. It strikes a balance between cost and performance, providing a high-quality viewing experience without the premium price tag associated with larger or more complex telescopes. Its sturdy construction, optical clarity, and ease of use make it a great choice for those looking to explore the wonders of the night sky on a budget.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
