Pack SkyWatcher Maksutov-Cassegrain MAK 127 EQ3-2 Pro Go-To Telescope with personalized initiation course
IN TELESCOPIOMANIA WE OFFER YOU NOW TOGETHER WITH YOUR TELESCOPE, OUR PERSONALIZED COURSE OF INITIATION IN ASTRONOMY AND USE OF YOUR GOTO TELESCOPE.
SkyWatcher Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes are the ultimate portable telescope to take anywhere easily. They are also ideal if the place of use is small. Despite their small size, the SkyWatcher Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes represent an equipment with great potential. Their high resolution,diffraction-limited and multi-coated optical systems to maximize contrast and image sharpness give them capabilities that are beyond the reach of refractors of similar size.
The SkyWatcher Maksutov-Cassegrain MAK 127 EQ3-2 Pro Go-To telescope has a diameter of 127mm and is supplied with a fantastic German EQ3-2 computerized equatorial mount (the MAK 127 tube can also be obtained separately without mount or tripod).
Whether you intend to use it as a spotting scope or for astronomical use, the SkyWatcher Maksutov-Cassegrain is the perfect companion to take with you on your observing sessions.
The SKYWATCHERtelescopes that come with a German equatorial mount with integrated SynScan system are high-quality observing platforms with carefully crafted mechanics and electronics.
The main features of the GOTO systems are summarized below:
PC operation
SKYWATCHER SynScan mounts come standard with the revolutionary SynScan Computer Controller. Locating an astronomical object has never been so easy and fun. The telescope responds immediately to keystrokes on the controller, executing the indicated operations. The SynScan series telescopes can also be remotely controlled from a PC using any Planetary software (Cartes du Ciel, The Sky, etc) and via RS-232 connection to the control knob. There is even the possibility to optionally purchase a GPS to facilitate the most accurate entry of time, date and location. The SynScan firmware can be upgraded via internet with a specific and free software.
Motors, slewing rings and bearings
The SKYWATCHER mounts of the SynScan series use DC stepper motors with high torque capacity and micro-stepping control technology for maximum accuracy. Bronze crown and worm gear system for precision mechanical incremental movement minimizing gear backlash.
Tracking speeds and modes
The versatility of the SynScan system allows various search and guidance speeds to be selected. The tracking modes are: Lunar, Solar and Sidereal. The mount is compatible with use in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Database
The SynScan computer includes a database of over 40,000 objects in memory. The library includes objects for advanced studies, following the existing catalog system: NGC, IC, Caldwell, Messier and other lists plus 25 user-definable objects (comets, asteroids, etc).
Astrophotography
Astrophotography enthusiasts will greatly appreciate the presence of the AUTO-GUIDER port that allows autoguider functions to be performed through a PC. The SynScan firmware includes the SynScangramming algorithm for periodic error correction (this error is natural and inherent to all corona-bisenfin systems). In addition, this algorithm can be complemented with the Backlash compensation function (technical term to describe gear backlash) for both AR and DEC. In this way it is possible to have uniform GOTO's and tracking.
Tube Technical Specifications:
- Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
- Diameter: 127 mm
- Focal length: 1500 mm
- Maximum useful magnification: 254x
- Focal ratio: F/11.8
- Stellar magnitude limit: 13.2
- Finder: Red pointer
- Prism: 1.25" 90º zenith prism
- Focusing diameter: 1.25"
- Eyepieces: 10mm and 25mm 1.25" eyepieces
- Tube dimensions: 14x33cm3
- Transport box weight: 8+15 kg
- Transport box dimensions: 68x31x29 ; 89x45x27cm
Technical Specifications mount:
- Type of mount: German Equatorial
- Dovetail mount: dovetail 1.75" dovetail
- Slow Motion Control: AR and DEC Axes
- Control Knob: EQ SynScan
- Accessory Tray: Yes
- Mount weight: 5.5Kg
- Mount with tripod weight: 9Kg
- Tripod: aluminum tripod with adjustable height 750-1270m
DETAILS OF THE COURSE OFFER:
With this course you will be able to make the most of the initiation in this exciting hobby, astronomy and you will also be able to get the most out of your Goto telescope so that the observations are the most enriching and you can observe and get to know the maximum number of celestial objects.
You will learn the following concepts:
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Basic concepts in Astronomy, know the sky, objects and movements.
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Main objects that can be observed
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Know all the parts of the telescope
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How to increase the performance of the telescope with accessories
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Align the telescope and look for the first objects
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Collimation and optical testing of your equipment
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How to organize an observing night
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How to take my first astrophotographs
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Get to know books, sky chart applications and apps
This course will be personalized for all attendees and will be conducted via zoom or in person at our headquarters in Girona with the possibility of making all the necessary consultations to expand the knowledge acquired, these courses are done with a certain frequency in time where we offer different dates so you can adapt to the one that best suits your needs, we will inform you in advance of the calendar to make the reservation.
The people who teach the course are experts in astronomy with more than 30 years of experience using astronomy equipment and performing outreach activities where they can share with you their experiences with their equipment and the night skies.
ALL THE TRAINING THAT WE OFFER IS GIVEN LIVE BY www.astroxperiences.com WITHOUT ANY MEANS OF RECORDING WHERE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH THE EXPERT TO SOLVE YOUR DOUBTS
- Duration 2,5h
- Via zoom or live in person at our store in Girona
- It is recommended that you have your own equipment to start practicing
- You can extend this training with field observation practices (not included in this course)
