Sky Watcher Mercury 707 Telescope

A straightforward way into observational astronomy, the Sky-Watcher Mercury-707 is a 70mm refractor telescope with a 700mm focal length and f/10 optical system on a manual alt-azimuth mount. It is supplied with 1. 25-inch eyepieces and matching accessories selected to provide a practical spread of magnifications for both astronomical and terrestrial viewing.

Its multi-coated objective lens, aluminium tube and aluminium tripod give this beginner-friendly model a well-specified, traditional format. The supplied optics deliver magnifications of x28, x56, x70 and x140, making it particularly suited to lunar and planetary observation while also supporting views of deep-sky objects.

Key features

• 70mm refractor telescope
• 700mm focal length with f/10 focal ratio
• Manual alt-azimuth mount
• Multi-coated objective lens
• Supplied with 1. 25-inch eyepieces and x2 Barlow lens
• Aluminium tube
• Aluminium tripod with accessory tray
• 1-year warranty
• Model number: 10720

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Refractor
• Aperture: 70mm
• Focal length: 700mm
• Focal ratio: f/10
• Highest recommended useful magnification: x140
• Magnification with supplied optics: x28, x56, x70, x140
• Eyepieces supplied: 10mm and 25mm
• Star diagonal size: 1. 25-inch/31. 7mm
• Finder: 6x24

Mount

• Mount type: Manual alt-azimuth

Build

• Tube material: Aluminium
• Weight: 7. 55kg
• Skill level: Beginner

In the box

• 10mm eyepiece
• 25mm eyepiece
• x2 Barlow lens
• 6x24 finder
• 1. 25-inch/31. 7mm star diagonal
• Aluminium tripod
• Accessory tray

Support & warranty

• 1-year warranty

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