{"product_id":"explore-scientific-es-mc1271900-sagt-st10","title":"Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 127 Telescope System","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully Automated GoTo Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkyAssist Object Location and Tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for High-Magnification Viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and Portable Form Factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSidara Pro 127 Telescope System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Pro 127 pairs a high-magnification Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube with a fully automated GoTo mount for detailed, high-contrast observation of the Moon and planets. The onboard SkyAssist technology automatically locates and tracks celestial targets, removing the challenge of manual searching and allowing you to focus purely on the view through the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain Optics: High-Contrast Planetary and Lunar Views\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the Sidara Pro 127 is its Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design, which uses a combination of a meniscus corrector lens and mirrors to produce a long focal length in a physically compact tube. This design excels at delivering the high magnification needed to resolve fine details on planetary surfaces and in lunar craters. The enclosed optical path also protects the mirrors from dust and reduces internal air currents, resulting in sharper, higher-contrast images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSidara Pro GoTo Mount: Automated Tracking with SkyAssist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes the Sidara Pro GoTo mount, engineered to eliminate the challenge of manually finding and following celestial objects. The mount's automated system, guided by the SkyAssist controller, can point the telescope to targets in its database. Once an object is selected, the mount's motors engage to track it precisely as it moves across the sky, keeping it centered in the eyepiece for extended observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Sidara Pro 127 perform on a target like Jupiter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Pro 127's Maksutov-Cassegrain optics are ideal for Jupiter. The design's long focal length and high contrast are well-suited for resolving details like its main cloud bands, the Great Red Spot, and tracking the four Galilean moons. The GoTo mount will keep the planet centered for you, making observation effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Sidara Pro 127 a good choice for viewing the Moon from a light-polluted city?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's an excellent choice. The Moon is bright enough to cut through city skyglow, and the Sidara Pro 127's high-magnification design is perfect for exploring lunar details. You will be able to clearly see mountain ranges, rilles, and the intricate ray systems of craters like Copernicus and Tycho, while the GoTo system handles all the tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of the Sidara Pro 127's Maksutov-Cassegrain design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantage is achieving a very long focal length in a short, compact, and lightweight optical tube. This makes the Sidara Pro 127 easy to transport and set up, while still providing the high power needed for detailed planetary, lunar, and double star observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the SkyAssist GoTo system on the Sidara Pro 127 do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SkyAssist system automates the process of finding and tracking celestial objects. After a simple alignment procedure, you can select an object from its database, and the Sidara Pro 127's mount will automatically move the telescope to point at it and then follow it across the sky, keeping it in your field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Sidara Pro 127 suitable for wide-field views of nebulae like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Pro 127 is specialized for high-magnification, narrow-field views. While you can certainly observe the bright core of the Andromeda Galaxy, its optical design is not intended to capture the full expanse of very large deep-sky objects in a single field of view. It excels at smaller, brighter targets like globular clusters, planetary nebulae, and planets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI'm new to astronomy. Is the Sidara Pro 127 a good starter telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Pro 127 is a powerful system, and its GoTo functionality greatly simplifies the process of finding objects, which is often a major hurdle for beginners. It is an excellent choice if your primary interest is observing the Moon and planets in high detail with a guided system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor warranty information, please refer to the documentation included with the product or contact Sidara customer support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909285835037,"sku":"ES-MC1271900-SAGT-ST10","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/ExploreScientific-Sidara-Pro-127-1_fc1ee219-d781-40a7-89d3-6a737724fc60.jpg?v=1789061062","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/explore-scientific-es-mc1271900-sagt-st10","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}