Skywatcher BK 609 EQ1 60/900 Telescope

The Skywatcher BK 609 EQ1 is a classic 60mm aperture, 900mm focal length achromatic refractor telescope mounted on an EQ1 equatorial mount. Ideal for beginners and casual stargazers, this telescope offers crisp views of the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects. The included adjustable aluminum tripod and slow-motion controls on both axes make tracking celestial objects easy and precise.

Advantages

Excellent value for money with a proven optical design. The long focal ratio (f/15) minimizes chromatic aberration, delivering sharp, high-contrast images. The equatorial mount allows smooth tracking of celestial objects as the Earth rotates. Fully coated optics enhance light transmission and image brightness.

Suitable for

• Beginner astronomers looking for a reliable first telescope
• Observing the Moon, planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Mars), and bright deep-sky objects like star clusters and nebulae
• Terrestrial viewing with the included 90-degree star diagonal

Key specifications

• Optical Design: Achromatic Refractor
• Aperture: 60 mm
• Focal Length: 900 mm
• Focal Ratio: f/15
• Mount: EQ1 Equatorial Mount with slow-motion controls
• Tripod: Adjustable Aluminum Tripod
• Finder Scope: 5x24 Optical Finder
• Eyepieces: 1.25" Super 25mm (36x) and Super 10mm (90x)
• Barlow Lens: 2x Achromatic Barlow Lens (1.25")
• Diagonal: 90-degree Star Diagonal (1.25")
• Highest Useful Magnification: 120x
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 8.6x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.4
• Resolving Power: 1.93 arc-seconds
• Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
• Focuser: 1.25" Rack-and-Pinion

Recommendations

This telescope is perfect for anyone starting their journey in astronomy. Its simple setup and quality optics provide rewarding views of the night sky. Pair with additional eyepieces to expand your observing experience.