Skywatcher N 114/1000 SkyHawk EQ-1 Telescope

Description

Explore high-contrast lunar surfaces and track bright planets along celestial coordinates using the Skywatcher N 114/1000 SkyHawk EQ-1 Telescope catadioptric Newtonian reflector system. Designed with an f/8.8 focal ratio, this 114mm (4.49 in) aperture telescope features a 1000mm focal length, delivering 1.02 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 12.8 for entry-level backyard astronomy.

The Skywatcher N 114/1000 SkyHawk EQ-1 Telescope utilizes a catadioptric optical design combining a spherical crown glass primary mirror with an internal relay corrector lens and silicon monoxide protective coatings. Its 410mm rolled steel tube packs a long 1000mm focal length into a compact profile with a 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser. Mounted on an EQ-1 manual German equatorial mount and aluminum tripod, the 1.80 kg (3.97 lbs) OTA ensures steady polar tracking.

Key Features of Skywatcher N 114/1000 SkyHawk EQ-1 Telescope

Built for compact long-focal backyard astronomy and planetary exploration, this 114mm Sky-Watcher SkyHawk reflector telescope pairs an internal corrector lens with an EQ-1 equatorial mount. Its manual slow-motion tracking controls and 2x Barlow lens provide steady, high-magnification views of Jupiter and Saturn.

• 114mm (4.49 in) clear aperture with 1000mm focal length and balanced f/8.8 optical speed
• Catadioptric Newtonian design with spherical primary mirror and internal relay corrector lens
• Standard aluminum coating treatment with protective silicon monoxide overcoat
• 28% secondary obstruction by diameter (7.8% by area) for high image contrast
• 1.25-inch single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser for dependable focus adjustments
• EQ-1 manual German equatorial mount with counterbalance weight and accessory tray
• Adjustable aluminum tripod with slow-motion tracking controls for smooth manual navigation
• 5×24 optical finderscope, 2x Barlow lens, and Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces included

Compact Catadioptric Optics & Internal Relay Corrector

The internal optical relay corrector lens extends the focal length to 1000mm within a compact 410mm tube, correcting spherical aberration on lunar craters and planetary disks. Supported by a 1.25-inch focuser, this Sky-Watcher reflector supports magnifications from 16.3x up to 228x.

EQ-1 Equatorial Mount & Manual Slow-Motion Tracking

Following celestial targets at high magnification requires polar alignment tracking. The Sky-Watcher SkyHawk 114 EQ-1 features an equatorial mount head equipped with slow-motion control cables that allow stargazers to follow objects along right ascension smoothly. Paired with an aluminum tripod and counterweight, it provides a stable platform for planetary observation.

• EQ-1 manual German equatorial mount with counterweight for smooth polar tracking
• 5×24 optical finderscope for accurate manual target acquisition in the night sky
• Included 2x Barlow lens doubling visual magnification across both included eyepieces

Sky-Watcher SkyHawk Series Warranty

The Skywatcher N 114/1000 SkyHawk EQ-1 Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 114mm reflector OTA, EQ-1 mount head, aluminum tripod with tray, counterweight, 5×24 finderscope, tube rings, Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, and a 2x Barlow lens.