Skywatcher AC 60/700 Mercury AZ-2 Telescope

Description

Observe introductory lunar surface formations and bright planetary disks with the Skywatcher AC 60/700 Mercury AZ-2 Telescope manual refractor system. Designed with an elongated f/11.7 focal ratio, this 60mm (2.36 in) aperture telescope features a 700mm focal length, delivering 1.93 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 11.4 for entry-level astronomy students and backyard stargazers.

The Skywatcher AC 60/700 Mercury AZ-2 Telescope utilizes an air-spaced Fraunhofer achromatic doublet objective featuring fully multi-coated crown and flint optical glass elements. Its 690mm aluminum optical tube features an unobstructed 0% central profile and a 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser. Mounted on an AZ-2 manual alt-azimuth fork mount with an altitude micro-adjustment rod on an aluminum tripod, the 1.45 kg (3.20 lbs) OTA ensures steady pointing across the lunar terrain.

Key Features of Skywatcher AC 60/700 Mercury AZ-2 Telescope

Engineered for introductory lunar crater observation and bright planetary viewing, this 60mm Sky-Watcher Mercury refractor telescope pairs long f/11.7 doublet optics with an intuitive fork mount. Its altitude micro-adjustment rod and 2x Barlow lens provide straightforward visual magnification for beginners.

• 60mm (2.36 in) clear aperture with 700mm focal length and long f/11.7 focal ratio
• Air-spaced Fraunhofer achromatic doublet objective using crown and flint optical glass
• Fully multi-coated optical elements with 0% central obstruction for high contrast
• 1.25-inch single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser for dependable manual focusing
• AZ-2 manual alt-azimuth fork mount with altitude micro-adjustment rod
• Adjustable aluminum tripod with integrated central accessory storage tray
• 5×24 optical finderscope, 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and 2x Barlow lens included
• Super 20mm and Super 10mm eyepieces included for multiple magnification levels

Long-Focus Fraunhofer Doublet Optics & High Contrast

The 700mm focal length naturally limits chromatic aberration, delivering sharp, color-pure views of Jupiter’s cloud belts, Saturn’s rings, and lunar rilles. Featuring an unobstructed optical train, this Sky-Watcher refractor supports magnifications from 8.6x up to 120x.

AZ-2 Alt-Azimuth Fork Mount & Altitude Micro-Adjustment

Smooth manual pointing is essential for novice observers learning to track night sky targets. The Sky-Watcher Mercury 60 features an AZ-2 fork mount with an altitude micro-adjustment rod for precise vertical framing. Supported by an adjustable aluminum tripod, it delivers a lightweight, user-friendly observing station for backyards and balconies.

• AZ-2 alt-azimuth fork mount with fine altitude adjustment rod for accurate framing
• 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal paired with Super 20mm and 10mm eyepieces
• Included 2x Barlow lens doubling the magnification range for detailed planetary study

Sky-Watcher Mercury Entry Series Warranty

The Skywatcher AC 60/700 Mercury AZ-2 Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 60mm refractor OTA, AZ-2 fork mount, aluminum tripod with tray, 5×24 finderscope, 90-degree star diagonal, Super 20mm and 10mm eyepieces, and a 2x Barlow lens.