The Skyhawk 1145 P EQ1 is an affordable telescope for beginners taking their first steps into the night sky, equipped with everything a novice needs – a parabolic primary mirror and an equatorial mount. The diameter is sufficient not only for observing planets but also for initial glimpses into deep sky objects. This model features a shorter optical tube, is less susceptible to vibrations, easier to assemble and transport, and can be used for observations from virtually anywhere – even from your balcony.

The telescope's equatorial mount has adjustment scales and slow-motion knobs, allowing you to track celestial objects with ease. The primary mirror is parabolic and free from the typical aberrations found in spherical mirrors. With this telescope, you can observe the Moon and the bright planets Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars, thus beginning your journey into deep sky observation.

You will be able to see more than half of the objects on the Messier list – including open and globular star clusters, the brightest galaxies, and nebulae. By using an additional solar filter, you can also observe sunspots during the day.

Technical specifications:

• Optical system: Newtonian reflector with parabolic mirror
• Magnification with available eyepieces: x20, x40, x50, x100
• Maximum recommended magnification: x228
• Aperture diameter: 114 mm
• Focal length of the telescope: 500 mm (f/5)
• Included eyepieces (1.25 inches): 10 mm & 25 mm Barlow lens: 2x
• Finder: Red Dot or optical
• Mount: EQ1 equatorial aluminum tripod with accessory tray
• 125% more light-gathering ability than a 76 mm aperture.