Sky Watcher K100 Wi-Fi Astronomy Telescope with Mini Virtuoso GTi Mount

Compact in form yet notably capable, the Sky-Watcher K100 Wi-Fi Astronomy Telescope with Mini Virtuoso GTi Mount brings a 100mm Klevtsov-Cassegrain optical design, 1000mm focal length and f/10 ratio together with a computerised GO-TO mount. Sky-Watcher pairs the telescope with the Mini Virtuoso GTi mounting, built-in Wi-Fi, a tabletop mount and an extendable aluminium tripod with accessory tray, creating a portable setup for lunar, planetary and double star observation.

Control is handled through the free SynScan App for iOS and Android, with the mount generating its own Wi-Fi network for use without relying on another network. The app supports automatic slewing to more than 10,000 celestial objects and offers several alignment methods, while dual-axis tracking and a wide range of slewing speeds provide flexible operation. A 5x24 finder, 90 star diagonal, 10mm and 20mm eyepieces, and a universal smartphone adaptor are included.

Key features

• 100mm Klevtsov-Cassegrain catadioptric telescope
• 1000mm focal length with f/10 focal ratio
• Mini Virtuoso GTi computerised GO-TO mount with built-in Wi-Fi
• Free SynScan App for iOS and Android control
• Supplied with tabletop mount and extendable aluminium tripod with accessory tray
• Primary and secondary mirrors with Radiant Aluminium Quartz coating providing up to 94% reflectivity
• Includes universal smartphone adaptor for phones 54-90mm wide
• Model number: 10263

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Klevtsov-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 100mm
• Diameter of primary mirror: 100mm
• Focal length: 1000mm
• Focal ratio: f/10
• Magnifications with supplied optics: x50 and x100
• Highest practical power: x200
• Eyepiece size: 1. 25-inch
• Supplied eyepieces: 10mm and 20mm Photo/Visual
• Finder: 5x24
• Star diagonal: 90 star diagonal, 1. 25-inch

Mount and control

• Mount type: Mini Virtuoso GTi
• Controller: Free SynScan App for iOS and Android mobile device
• Not compatible with SynScan handset
• Database: 10,000+ objects
• Deep sky objects: 10759
• Named stars: 305
• Double stars: 55
• Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun, Moon
• Alignment methods: 1-star Alignment, 3-star Alignment, Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• Resolution: 0. 5 arc-second
• Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
• Slewing speeds: 0. 5x, 1. 0x, 8. 0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 600x, Max
• Tracking mode: Dual Axis
• Motor: DC Servo Motor
• Dovetail saddle: 45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type
• Interface: DSLR shutter release port, USB-C port, built-in Wi-Fi module
• Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, SkySafari Plus/Pro, Luminos, Stellarium
• Power requirement: 8 AA size batteries or external power supply DC 11~13V, 1A, tip positive

Build

• OTA length: 363mm
• OTA weight: 1680g with accessories
• Total weight of OTA with table top mount: 3. 3kg
• Total weight of OTA with aluminium tripod: 4. 4kg
• Skill level: Beginner

Sizing

Working height of telescope: 860mm-1400mm

In the box

• 10mm eyepiece
• 20mm eyepiece
• 5x24 finder
• 90 star diagonal
• Universal smartphone adaptor
• Table top mount
• Extendable aluminium tripod with accessory tray

Support & warranty

1-year warranty.

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