Cash Alternative: £720
£2.50
per ticket
Total Entries: 719
Max Entries per person: 72
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You may enter this competition for free by sending an unenclosed postcard via first or second class post to:
Hot Comps LTD
Suite 14, St. Mary’s Court
Carleton Forehoe
NR9 4AL
- Full name
- Full postal address
- Email address
- Contact telephone number
- Date of birth (must confirm you are 18 or over)
- The name of the competition you wish to enter
- Confirmation that you agree to the applicable Terms & Conditions
All details must be either typed or clearly written. Illegible or incomplete entries will be void.
Each postal entry must be submitted separately. Multiple entries sent in a single envelope will be treated as one entry only.
Entrants must have an active account on our website at the time the postal entry is processed. The details provided on the postcard must match the details registered on the account.
All postal entries must be delivered to the above address before the competition Closing Date and time to be valid.
Postal entries are processed daily (excluding bank holidays), are processed without priority over paid entries, and are allocated ticket numbers from the same pool and sequence as paid entries. Each valid postal entry carries identical and equal odds of winning.
Where the paid entry price per ticket is lower than the typical cost of postage, the Promoter may allocate more than one ticket per valid postal entry to ensure the free entry route is not disadvantaged. The allocation method will be applied consistently.
Any entry that does not comply with the above requirements will be void.
Prizes
Draw Details
- Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
- 5-inch aperture provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll get impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
- Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
- SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
- Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.
Specifications
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture: | 125mm (4.92″) |
| Focal Length: | 1250mm (49″) |
| Focal Ratio: | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 25mm (.98″) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 50x |
| Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: | 1.25″ Star Diagonal |
| Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 295x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 18x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 13 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.11 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 0.93 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 329x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 51mm (2.0″) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 40% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 16.6% |
| Optical Coatings: | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length: | 330mm (13″) |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 152mm (6″) |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type: | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
| Instrument load capacity: | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 939.8mm – 2397mm (37″ – 55″) |
| Tripod leg diameter: | 38.1mm (1.5″) Stainless Steel |
| Mount Head Weight: | 7 lbs (3.2 kg) |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Slew Speeds: | 9 slew speeds – max speed 3°/second |
| Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes: | Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South |
| GPS: | N/A |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-5 dovetail |
| Number of Auxiliary Ports: | 1x AUX Port |
| Autoguide Port: | No |
| USB Port: | Yes, Hand Control input |
| Power Requirements: | 8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive) |
| Motor Drive: | DC servo motors |
| Alignment Procedures: | SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge) |
| Periodic Error Correction: | No |
| Computerized Hand Control: | Double line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
| NexStar+ Database: | 38,181 accessible objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects. |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 23 lbs (10.4 kg) |
| Included Items: | Optical tube Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod Accessory Tray Star Pointer Finderscope Built-In Wedge NexStar+ Hand Control 25mm eyepiece Star Diagonal |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
| Solar Warning |
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You will be allocated ticket number(s) at random when your order is confirmed and will receive the number(s) via email The total amount of entries for this competition is 719. The draw will take place on 18/03/2026 20:00 regardless of ticket sales.
To enter for free send an unenclosed postcard stating your: Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Full Address, Date of Birth, Competition, Answer To Competition Question. All entries must be sent to Hot Comps LTD Suite 14, St. Mary’s Court, Carleton Forehoe, NR9 4AL, and received before the close of the competition.
Please ensure you have read and agree to our terms and conditions before entering by post or online. If your entries do not comply with the terms they will not be included in the draw. Please note, you must sign up for an account before making your entry! Entries submitted without an associated account cannot be processed. You must add your billing address to your account in order for your entries to be processed.
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When do I get my number?
Your ticket number(s) will be shown as soon as your order is confirmed and will be available under ‘My Account’ and in your email confirmation.
When is the draw?
The draw for this competition will take place on 18/03/2026 20:00
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