Skywatcher Starquest DX102MC Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope

High-Quality Telescope for Beginners and Ambitious Amateur Astronomers

The Starquest DX series combines proven optics from Sky-Watcher with the new, precision-engineered StarQuest DX Deluxe mount. The result is a fully equipped telescope package designed for beginners as well as more experienced amateur astronomers who refuse to compromise on quality.

Whichever set you choose, you can expect impressive optical performance, solid mechanics, and a thoughtfully assembled package that makes entering the fascinating world of astronomy both easy and rewarding.

Starquest DX102MC – Compact, Powerful, High-Contrast

The Starquest DX102MC Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with a 102 mm aperture is compact yet highly powerful. It is ideal for observing:

• Double stars

• Fine details on the lunar surface

• Bright planets such as Jupiter and Saturn

The Maksutov-Cassegrain is a catadioptric design that combines a primary mirror with a front corrector lens. This construction effectively “folds” the long focal length into a compact optical tube, providing high magnification capability in a portable format.

The high-resolution, long focal length optics (f/12.7) are fully multi-coated to ensure maximum contrast and sharpness.

Optical Specifications at a Glance

• Aperture: 102 mm

• Focal length: 1300 mm (f/12.7)

• Magnification with included eyepieces: 65x & 130x

• Maximum useful magnification: 204x

• 28.4% greater light-gathering power compared to a 90 mm telescope

• Parabolic primary and secondary mirrors

• Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coating with up to 94% reflectivity

StarQuest DX Deluxe Mount – Precision and Stability

The new-generation StarQuest DX mount is a high-quality, lightweight equatorial mount designed for ease of use. It is equally suitable for beginners and experienced observers.

Once aligned with Polaris, celestial objects can be smoothly tracked using the flexible slow-motion control cables on the Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) axes.

Mount Technical Details

• Maximum payload capacity: 5 kg

• 360° fine-motion controls on RA and DEC axes

• Worm gear drive system

• 95 mm RA gear (93 teeth)

• 62 mm DEC gear (60 teeth)

• Adjustable setting circles on both axes

• Clutches on RA and DEC axes

• 45 mm dovetail clamp

• Counterweight shaft with 1 kg counterweight

• Mount head weight: 1.4 kg

• Stainless steel tripod weight: 2.4 kg

• Tripod adjustable from 680 mm to 1160 mm

• Integrated accessory tray

• Optional RA DC motor drive (No. 20940) available for automatic tracking

Ready for First Astrophotography Attempts

The set includes a universal smartphone adapter (compatible with smartphones 54–90 mm wide), making it easy to capture your first images of the Moon and bright planets.

Included Accessories

• 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube

• Red dot finder

• 10 mm and 20 mm eyepieces (1.25")

• 90° diagonal (1.25")

• Universal smartphone adapter

• StarQuest DX Deluxe equatorial mount

• Height-adjustable stainless steel tripod with accessory tray

• Flexible slow-motion control cables for RA and DEC

A well-designed complete package for anyone looking to begin astronomy with confidence — or to take their observing experience to the next level without compromising on quality.