Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 102 — 102mm Refractor Telescope with GoTo Mount

The Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 102 puts 102mm of refractor aperture on the Sidara Pro GoTo mount, providing both the automation to find objects and the optical performance to reveal them.

The 102mm doublet refractor at f/6.5 collects significantly more light than the 80mm class. The 2-inch focuser accepts a full range of modern eyepieces, from narrow-field planetary oculars to ultra-wide deep-sky eyepieces.

The Sidara Pro GoTo mount handles the navigation. Select targets from the hand controller or SkyAssist smartphone app, and the mount slews and tracks automatically. Battery power keeps the entire system portable for field use without AC access.

Key Features

• 102mm doublet refractor at f/6.5, a versatile aperture for both planetary clarity and deep-sky light gathering
• Sidara Pro GoTo mount with automated slewing, tracking, and SkyAssist smartphone integration
• Self-aligning. Once the mount is level, it uses built-in technology to align itself to true north and level itself, ready for accurate GoTo
• 2-inch focuser supports both 1.25" and 2" eyepieces and accessories for future upgrades
• Hand controller + smartphone app for dual-method target selection and tracking
• Battery-powered for portable field operation without AC mains
• 45° diagonal included for comfortable viewing
• Solar filter included: a cap that fits over the front of the tube, marked to read its directions before use; follow those directions before viewing sunspots and solar features

Ideal For

Visual observers who want automated convenience paired with enough optical performance to make it worthwhile. The GoTo mount means every minute is spent observing rather than searching. Beginners who prefer technology-assisted learning can watch the mount navigate to objects they select from the app's catalog.