Cash Alternative: £440
£2.50
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Total Entries: 449
Max Entries per person: 45
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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
The highly portable Sky-Watcher SKYMAX-127 (AZ-GTi), has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android. The AZ-GTi mounting, with it’s built-in WiFi module, creates it’s very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks. After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menu.
The AZ-GTi and SynScan App provides full computerised GO-TO control, allowing the telescope to be automatically slewed to any one of the objects in the App’s extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects. Incorporates Sky-Watcher’s Freedom-Find™ patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information. This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.
The compact but powerful SKYMAX-127 telescope is ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon & bright planets. Its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness. Capture celestial images with your smartphone with the supplied Smartphone Camera Adaptor!
Main Features:
Magnifications (with optics supplied): x75 & x150
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x254
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm
Primary & secondary mirrors with Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coating providing up to 94% reflectivity with optimal durability and long term performance
Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.8)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25″): 10mm & 20mm (Photo/Visual)
Red Dot Finder
Universal Smartphone Camera Adaptor (Will fit smartphones with width between 54-90mm)
90° Star Diagonal (1.25”)
AZ-GTi WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount (3/8″ screw thread)
Controller: Free SynScan App for iOS and Android mobile device or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)
SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
SynScan App Alignment Method: Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
SynScan App’s Other Features: Tonight’s Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
Pointing Accuracy: Up to 10 arc-minute (RMS)
Resolution: 2073600 Counts/Rev., 0.625 arc-second
Resolution of Aux. R.A./Dec. Axis Encoders: 1068 Counts/Rev., approx. 20 arc-minutes
Freedom-Find™ Dual-Encoder Technology
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
Slewing Speeds: 0.5X, 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
Motor: DC Servo Motor, Gear Ratio 6480
45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddle
Interface: SynScan Hand Control Port, DSLR Shutter Release Port (optional cables available separately), Built-in Wi-Fi Module
Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android ( SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming).
Network Protocol: UDP, Port 11880
Adjustable Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
Height of Tripod/Mount (excl. OTA): 80.5cm – 152cm
Total Weight with Tripod: 7.45kg
Power Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (DC 7.5~14V, 0.75A) Tip Positive.
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 449. The draw will take place on 08/02/2026 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 08/02/2026 20:00
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