Maksutov-Cassegrain SkyWatcher 150/1800mm telescope with NEQ3-2 mount

Maksutov-Cassegrain SkyWatcher 150/1800mm telescope with NEQ3-2 mount.

Maksutov-Cassegrain catadioptric optical tubes have always stood out for their enormous contrast and magnification power. In addition, because their optical system is based on integrated mirrors, Maksutov-Cassegrain tubes are free of any kind of chromatic aberration. This makes them an ideal alternative to the classic achromatic refractors, as they improve them in terms of chromaticism.

On the other hand, it is worth mentioning that the SKYWATCHER Maksutov-Cassegrain model presented here has a Maksutov corrector plate made of the highest quality glass. The result is undoubtedly a guarantee of success.

The NEQ3-2mount is the perfect instrument for beginners in visual observation.

For amateurs interested in visual observation with a telescope up to 150 mm in diameter, the NEQ3-2 mount allows quality observations with very little vibration. The more massive HEQ5 Go-Pro Goto version would be a better choice for those who wish to get started in long exposure astrophotography.

The NEQ3-2 mount supports beginner newton telescopes up to 150 mm diameter (5 kg maximum) or refractors up to 100 mm diameter. It has fine azimuth and altitude movements to facilitate stationing and object location and to compensate for the Earth's rotation (to keep the object in the center of the eyepiece).

The optical tube is adapted by means of a dovetail type Vixen. A polar finder (optional) can be attached to improve the accuracy of the stationing process.

Technical specifications of the mount:

• • • • • Frame type: German Equatorial
        • Dovetail mount: 1.75" dovetail
        • Motion Control: AR and DEC axes
        • Command Control: MANUAL
        • Piggyback Support: Yes
        • Accessory Tray: Yes
        • Mount weight: 5.89Kg
        • Mount weight with tripod: 10.59Kg
        • Counterweights: 3.42Kg + 1.8Kg
        • Tripod: stainless steel with adjustable height 750-1270mm

Technical Specifications tube:

• • • • • Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
        • Diameter: 150mm
        • Focal length: 1800mm
        • Focal ratio: f/12
        • Maximum recommended magnification: 280x
        • Stellar magnitude limit: 13.1
        • Resolution power: 0.8 arcseconds
        • Light gathering power: 660
        • Tube connection: 2", includes 2" 90º zenithal
        • Weight: 5.6Kg
        • Eyepiece included: 28mm 2" (50.8mm).
        • Finder: 9x50mm
        • M42 photographic connection

Maksutov-Cassegrain SkyWatcher 150/1800mm telescope with NEQ3-2 mount.