Sky-Watcher 120/600MM Startravel Telescope

Sky-Watcher 120/600MM AZ3 Refractor
( Sky-Watcher SW1206STARTRAVEL )

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• Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
• 120mm large aperture
• Wide field design
• Land and sky viewing
• Grab & Go design

Overview

The Sky-Watcher SW1206 Startravel 120/600 is a high-performance achromatic refractor telescope designed for wide-field astronomy and versatile terrestrial viewing. Featuring a large 120mm aperture and fast f/5 optics, it delivers bright, expansive views of star clusters, nebulae, and landscapes, making it ideal for beginners and enthusiasts seeking portability and strong optical performance.

Key Features:

• 120mm Large Aperture Optics – Captures significantly more light than smaller telescopes, delivering brighter, more detailed views of deep-sky objects and celestial features.
• Fast f/5 Wide-Field Design – 600mm focal length provides expansive “rich field” views, perfect for observing large star fields, nebulae, and galaxies.
• Multi-Coated Achromatic Lens – Enhances light transmission and image clarity while maintaining sharp, high-contrast visuals.
• AZ Pronto Mount with Fine Control – Stable alt-azimuth mount with slow-motion tracking knobs ensures smooth and precise object tracking.
• Dual-Purpose Land & Sky Viewing – Suitable for both astronomical observation and daytime terrestrial use with erect image diagonal.
• Portable “Grab-and-Go” Design – Compact tube length makes transport and setup quick and convenient for backyard or travel use.
• 2” Focuser with 1.25” Compatibility – Supports a wide range of eyepieces and accessories for flexible viewing setups.
• Complete Observation Kit Included – Supplied with eyepieces, finder scope, tripod, and mount for immediate use out of the box.

Ideal For:

• Beginners wanting a powerful yet easy-to-use telescope
• Wide-field astronomy (nebulae, star clusters, galaxies)
• Backyard stargazing and travel to dark-sky locations
• Daytime terrestrial viewing, such as wildlife or landscapes
• Users seeking a portable, all-in-one telescope setup
  The Sky-Watcher Startravel 120/600 delivers excellent light-gathering performance, wide-field capability, and user-friendly operation—making it a reliable and versatile choice for both entry-level and intermediate astronomers.

Skywatcher Telescopes - The Company

In late 1999, the Skywatcher brand was born in Canada. Today, Skywatcher is recognised as one of the world's largest suppliers of telescopes. With a mission statement like the following, it is no wonder they are one of the world's biggest brands for night gazing.

'We believe that beginners’ first scopes should be not only affordable, but also of the highest quality.  Looking through a telescope for the first time is a magical moment, and we believe in magic! We're called “Sky-Watcher”: our desire is to see the worldwide community of sky watchers grow, until, one day,  every person in the world can be a part of our community!

• 120mm Achromatic Refractor
• AZ Pronto Mount with Tripod
• Fine Tracking Adjustment Knobs
• 2 Eyepieces Photo 10mm (60x) & Photo 20mm (30x) – 1.25″ Barrel
• Red Dot finderscope
• Telescope Eyepiece Adapter from 2″ to 1.25″ with T2 Thread
• 45° Erect Image Diagonal – 1.25″ Barrel