Test and Adjustment Skywatcher Skyhawk 114 / 1000mm EQ1
The Skywatcher Skyhawk 114/1000 is checked and adjusted by us before delivery. The focuser is set.

All Newtonian telescopes should be adjusted before first use and then periodically for a clear image. We adjust all of our Newton before they leave our house.

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Skywatcher Skyhawk 114 1000mm on EQ1 compact beginner telescope

SKYWATCHER SKYHAWK Newton with parallactic mount - Mirror with 114mm aperture and 1000mm focal length

... a very compact Newton - a nice introduction to astronomy and ideal for traveling


Skywatcher Skyhawk 114 / 1000mm on EQ1 - Newton Mirror Telescope

Due to the very simple operation and the light construction, we can recommend this entry-level telescope for star lovers from the age of 6 years.

Advantageous is the short length of only about 40cm with a focal length of 1m. Thus, the telescope can be stowed everywhere.

Together with the bright and contrasting picture, beautiful details show up here. Of course, the field of view is slightly smaller than short-range devices, but I do not need it on the moon and planets. Since the longer focal length is advantageous because you do not need additional Barlow lens for higher magnifications. This is used at very high magnifications, if the visibility conditions (low air movement, good transparency of the sky ...) allow it. (Bear in mind that every movement of air is magnified.) Since the moon reflects enough light, it will be used primarily to observe the craters and surface structures of our satellite.

Even brighter deep-sky objects, such as the Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy, are beautiful viewing objects. At 114mm opening I already have a good light collecting capacity. Therefore, galaxies and nebulae are visible in the high-contrast image. Star clusters show their beauty and clearly stand out against the darker background.
 
How is the short construction achieved?

A corrector lens placed in front of the focuser extends the focal length of the mirror.
In contrast to many simpler telescopes, it is precisely crafted and composed. Thus, the picture is good at higher magnifications.

Basics: When buying an astronomical telescope, be careful not to save at the wrong end because of fewer euros! The valuable hobby of astronomy is too precious to "stifle" it already in the beginning by magelhaftes equipment. If the device combination "Wackelskram" and has (moreover) a poor image quality, you lose the desire to discover without it, which valuable experiences are possible even with small devices. The interest in astronomy combined with knowledge of physics and optics, which also promotes school knowledge, unfortunately shrinks proportionally with disappointment in observation. Therefore, we can only encourage you again and again to seek our expert advice before purchasing. Your wishes are important to us!
Please read our information under the heading "Advantages - Disadvantages - Interesting facts for beginners and advanced" and / or ask directly in personal contact.

For example, with this device you have a combination of optics and durable (and low-vibration) mount. Focusing is not a painful procedure and the image of the object is sharp and detailed. The tracking of the astronomical object to compensate for the earth's rotation is sensitive and intuitive with the flexible waves. The joy of watching and discovering is not clouded here!
If you later want more and buy a larger device, this combination will not lose any value for you. As a travel telescope or device for "fast-licking" (if you only want to look a short time) or for large-scale objects, for which you can not enlarge so high anyway, it will always come back into use. Not to forget as a comfortable travel device. So a good long term investment that you will not regret, even if you increase your equipment.


The advantages of the Skyhawk 114 at a glance:

- 114mm opening already show star clusters, binary stars, galaxies and nebulae
- the short length of about 40cm allows easy transport.
- Moon and planets are shown bright and rich in contrast
- The mount EQ1 carries the telescope with good stability
- Due to the easy handling a classic beginner's telescope

Delivery:

- 1.25 "Super Eyepieces with 25mm (40x) & 10mm (100x)
- 2x Barlow lens - doubles the magnification
- practical red dot finder - the light spot leads you directly to the destination
- Parallactic mount EQ1 with height adjustable aluminum tripod