Product Details
Sky Rover 102GPA: Big Performance, Travel-Friendly Size!
The Sky Rover 102GPA combines impressive light-gathering power with a portable, imaging-friendly design, making it an excellent choice for astrophotography, visual astronomy, and daytime photography. Its larger 102mm aperture delivers brighter images, finer detail, and enhanced performance across a wide range of targets—from expansive nebulae and galaxies to the Moon, planets, and terrestrial subjects.
Its precision-crafted air-spaced Super ED doublet optical design minimizes chromatic aberration while delivering sharp, high-contrast images with excellent color correction across the field. Whether capturing deep-sky targets or observing under dark skies, the 102GPA provides clean, detailed views with premium refractor performance.
The telescope features a precision dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser for smooth, accurate focusing during visual observing and astrophotography. Its sturdy dual-ring mounting system provides excellent stability and easy accessory integration. Despite its larger aperture, the 102GPA remains highly portable and travel-friendly—ideal for dark-sky trips, backyard observing, and full-frame imaging.
Versatility at the Forefront!
From detailed lunar landscapes to breathtaking nebulae and sprawling Milky Way star fields, this telescope is built to handle a wide variety of astronomical targets. Its sharp optics and wide-field capabilities make it equally at home exploring the Moon, capturing deep-sky objects, surveying rich star fields, or imaging stunning nighttime landscapes. Pair it with the proper solar filter (sold seperately) for safe daytime observing and experience intricate solar surface detail, prominences, and dynamic solar activity. Whether you're observing visually or building a portable astrophotography setup, this versatile refractor is ready for nearly any adventure under the sky.
Specifications
Diameter: 102 mm (4 in)
Focal Length: 714 mm
Focal Ratio: F/7
Optics: Doublet elements, air-spaced apochromatic, including a piece of Super ED
Coating: FMC
Focusing: 2.5-inch R&P dual-speed focuser
Body: made of aluminum alloy, tractable dewshield
Fully Retracted: 580 mm / 22.8 in
Weight: 4.2 kg / 9.3 lb (tube ring + dovetail + adapter about 0.6 kg / 1.3 lb)
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
