The Sky-Watcher SolarQuest 70/500 solar telescope with HelioFind mount is a complete and safe system designed for solar observation. Thanks to the automated HelioFind mount, the user does not need to manually locate the Sun – simply start the system and it will automatically find and track our star. This solution greatly simplifies observations and makes the setup suitable for beginners as well as educational use.

Key features

• automated HelioFind mount that automatically locates and tracks the Sun
• easy operation – one-button start
• safe solar telescope designed exclusively for solar observations
• ideal for observing sunspots, eclipses and inner planet transits
• quick re-acquisition of the Sun after accidental tripod movement
• compact and lightweight design for easy transport and use

Box contents

• Sky-Watcher SolarQuest 70/500 telescope
• HelioFind alt-az mount
• aluminum tripod

Technical specifications

• manufacturer: Sky-Watcher
• SKU: SW-3500
• optical design: refractor
• aperture: 70 mm
• focal length: 500 mm
• focal ratio: f/7.0
• maximum useful magnification: 140 x
• resolution (Rayleigh): 2.04"
• resolution (Dawes): 1.66"
• optical tube weight: 1.5 kg
• mount weight: 3.2 kg
• total weight: 5 kg
• tube length: 440 mm
• tube diameter: 65 mm
• mount type: alt-azimuth
• mount control: HelioFind
• tripod type: aluminum
• tripod height: 1316 mm
• focuser type: Rack-and-Pinion
• focuser size: 1.25"
• mounting rail: Vixen
• power supply: 8 × AA batteries
• warranty: 60 months (24 months for electronics)

This set provides a ready-to-use solution for convenient and safe solar observation without the need for manual object finding, making it particularly suitable for educational and demonstration purposes.