{"product_id":"explore-scientific-es-ar127820-maz01","title":"Explore Scientific Sidara Plus 127 Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e127mm (5-inch) Refractor Optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e820mm Focal Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-Axis Slow-Motion Controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkyAssist Digital Guidance Compatibility\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 Plus 127 Refractor Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Plus 127 telescope system combines a large 127mm objective lens and an 820mm focal length to deliver the bright, high-contrast views characteristic of a refractor, but with the light-gathering capacity to reach beyond the solar system. This package is built around a lightweight, grab-and-go Nano alt-azimuth mount, creating a highly portable setup that encourages spontaneous nights of observing.\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\u003e127mm Aperture and 820mm Focal Length: Bright, Detailed Views\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the Sidara Plus 127 is its large 5-inch air-spaced objective. This aperture gathers significant light, resolving fine detail on the lunar surface and revealing subtle structures in Jupiter's cloud belts and Saturn's rings. The 820mm focal length creates a versatile instrument, capable of providing both wide-field views of star clusters and nebulae, and higher magnification for planetary observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor deep-sky targets, the 127mm aperture makes a noticeable difference. Globular clusters like the Hercules Cluster (M13) begin to resolve into individual stars, and the brighter structures within the Orion Nebula (M42) become clearly visible from suburban skies.\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\u003eNano Alt-Az Mount: Portable and Precise Slow-Motion Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for ease of use, the Nano mount is the ideal platform for this optical tube. Its lightweight construction makes the entire Sidara Plus 127 system easy to carry and set up in minutes. Despite its portability, the mount provides a stable foundation for visual observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-axis slow-motion controls are critical for a satisfying viewing experience. As the Earth rotates, celestial objects drift out of the field of view; these controls allow you to make fine, smooth adjustments to track them effortlessly. This eliminates the frustrating jitters of manual pushing, keeping your target perfectly centered.\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\u003eSkyAssist Compatibility: Guided Celestial Navigation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Plus 127 mount is compatible with the SkyAssist system, a digital tool that helps you locate objects in the night sky. Instead of spending valuable time hunting for faint targets, SkyAssist guides you, dramatically reducing search time and increasing your time spent observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feature transforms the user experience, especially for those new to navigating the night sky or observers wanting to quickly locate challenging objects. It bridges the gap between a fully manual telescope and a more complex GoTo system, offering guidance without sacrificing the hands-on feel of traditional observing.\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\"\u003eWhat celestial objects can I see with the Sidara Plus 127?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Plus 127's 127mm aperture is large enough to show significant detail on the Moon and planets, including Jupiter's cloud bands and Saturn's rings. It also excels on deep-sky objects, resolving bright star clusters, showing structure in nebulae like the Orion Nebula (M42), and revealing the faint glow of many galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Sidara Plus 127's Nano mount improve observing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nano mount provides a stable, lightweight platform that is easy to set up. Its key feature is the \u003cstrong\u003eslow-motion controls\u003c\/strong\u003e on both axes. These allow you to smoothly track objects as they move across the sky, a major improvement over simpler mounts that require you to manually nudge the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is SkyAssist and how does it work with the Sidara Plus 127?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkyAssist is a digital guidance system that connects to the mount. It helps you find celestial objects by providing directional cues, essentially acting as a digital finderscope. This dramatically speeds up the process of locating targets, letting you spend more time observing them through the Sidara Plus 127's eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Sidara Plus 127 a good \"grab-and-go\" telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is one of its primary design goals. The combination of a powerful 127mm refractor with the lightweight Nano mount makes the Sidara Plus 127 exceptionally portable and quick to deploy for spontaneous observing sessions, whether in a backyard or at a dark-sky site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow will the Sidara Plus 127 perform on a target like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Plus 127's combination of a 127mm aperture and 820mm focal length is well-suited for large targets like the Andromeda Galaxy. You will easily see the bright, concentrated core and the extended glow of the galactic disk. From a dark site, you may also be able to spot its two companion galaxies, M32 and M110.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Sidara Plus 127 suitable for astrophotography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Plus 127 is primarily a visual instrument. While you can take excellent photos of the Moon and bright planets, its alt-azimuth mount does not track in an arc to compensate for Earth's rotation, which is required for long-exposure deep-sky imaging. For visual observing, however, the mount is exceptionally stable and easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e820mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Azimuth with Slow-Motion Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/explore-scientific-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore Scientific Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909271810333,"sku":"ES-AR127820-MAZ01","price":1260.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/ExploreScientific-Sidara-Plus-127-1_073813ec-1def-4c12-9ed2-9f2824c9a463.jpg?v=1789061009","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/explore-scientific-es-ar127820-maz01","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}