SkyWatcher Black Diamond 200/1000 Dual Speed with HEQ5 Pro GOTO SkyWatcher Telescope

SkyWatcher Black Diamond 200/1000 Dual Speed SkyWatcher Telescope with HEQ5 Pro GOTO

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SKYWATCHER telescopes in the HEQ5 series offer high optical quality astronomical telescopes 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've always wanted to see them.

SKYWATCHER's attention to detail and high standards ensure that the user will always have a telescope in their hands that will give them the most out of their capabilities.

SKYWATCHER is aware that the amateur astronomer places great expectations on the equipment he purchases. In this sense SKYWATCHER has been able to guarantee the satisfaction of the users of its equipment for decades.

The present instrument consists of a newton 200/1000mm reflecting optical tube and the German HEQ5 SynScan GOTO equatorial mount.

SKYWATCHER telescopes supplied with a German equatorial mount with integrated SynScan system are high quality observing platforms with well thought-out mechanics and electronics.

Motors, slewing rings and bearings:

SKYWATCHER mounts of the SynScan series use DC stepper motors with high Torque capability and microstepping control technology for maximum precision. 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.

Technical Specifications tube:

Optical Design: Newton Reflector
Diameter: 200mm
Focal Length: 1000mm
Focal Ratio: f/5
Maximum recommended magnification: 400x
Stellar Magnitude Limit: 13.6
Resolving Power: 0.6 arcsec
Eyepiece: 2" (with adapter to 1.25")
Includes: LET 28mm 2" Eyepiece
Tube Dimensions: 240 x 900mm
Weight: 9.1Kg
Finder: 8x50
Mount: HEQ5 SynScan with control knob

Technical Specifications mount:

Mount type: German Equatorial
Dovetail mount: dovetail 1.75"
Motion control: AR and DEC axes
Control knob: Synscan knob
Piggyback mount: Yes
Accessory tray: Yes
Motors: stepper
Mount weight: 10.22Kg
Mount weight with tripod: 14.92Kg
Counterweights: 2 x 5.1Kg
Tripod: stainless steel with adjustable height 750-1270mm

SkyWatcher Black Diamond 200/1000 Dual Speed SkyWatcher Telescope with HEQ5 Pro GOTO