Pack SkyWatcher Reflector Telescope 150/750 DS EQ3-2 Pro Go-To 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.
The SKYWATCHER telescopes of the EQ3-2 series offer astronomical telescopes of high optical quality for the discerning amateur. The newton reflecting telescopes feature high light gathering capability combined with portability. They are capable of distinguishing outstanding, fine details of solar system and deep sky objects. Their large aperture allows you to observe galaxies, nebulae and star clusters the way you have always wanted to see them.
SKYWATCHER' s attention to detail and high standards ensure that the user always has a telescope in his hands that will give him the best of its capabilities.
SKYWATCHER is aware that the amateur astronomer places high expectations on the equipment he purchases. In this sense SKYWATCHER has been able to guarantee the satisfaction of the users of their equipment for decades.
The present equipment consists of a newton 150/750mm reflecting optical tube with Dual Speed focuser and the EQ3-2 Pro Go-To mount.
The SKYWATCHERtelescopes supplied with a German equatorial mount with integrated SynScan system are high quality observing platforms with well thought-out 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: Newton Reflector
- Diameter: 150mm
- Focal length: 750mm
- Focal ratio: f/5
- Maximum recommended magnification: 300x
- Stellar magnitude limit: 13
- Resolution power: 0.8 arcseconds
- Piggyback support: Yes
- Eyepiece holder: 2" (with 1.25" adapter)
- Crayford DUAL SPEED focuser - Linear Power
- Crayford Focuser Speed Reduction 1:10
- Tube dimensions: 182 x 690mm
- Weight: 5.59Kg
- Eyepieces: 2" LET 28mm
- Finder: 6x30
- Mount: EQ3-2 with SynScan computerization system.
- Tripod: Aluminum.
- Includes: clamps and dovetail.
Technical Specifications mount:
- Type of mount: German Equatorial
- Dovetail mount: 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 750-1270mm
COURSE OFFER DETAIL:
With this course you will be able to make the most of your initiation into 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)
