Newton SkyWatcher 200/1000mm telescope with NEQ5 mount and twin motors

Newton SkyWatcher 200/1000 mm telescope with NEQ5 mount and dual motor.

The NEQ5 series SKYWATCHER telescopes 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 equipment consists of a newton 200/1000mm reflector optical tube and the German NEQ5 equatorial mount.

The SKYWATCHER NEQ5 mount provides the precision and stability needed to start making observations in a more serious way. With the dual-axis motors attached, the SKYWATCHER NEQ5 mount becomes the perfect instrument for deep sky astrophotography. In this version the equipment includes the AR and DEC tracking motor that allows counteracting the terrestrial rotation to keep the objects fixed in the eyepiece field and thus provide a much more comfortable observation and allows us to perform astrophotography with some exposure.

The dual-axis motor drive unit (to compensate for the Earth's rotation is battery operated or powered by external 6 V DC power supply (not supplied).

The drive has 4 buttons: 2 for right ascension corrections and 2 for declination corrections. It has 3 speeds: 0.5x / 2x / 16x (sidereal), and a three position switch: Northern Hemisphere / Stop / Southern Hemisphere and a switch to control the speed "Sun / Moon / Star ". When used with a prism or diagonal, it is possible to reverse the direction of the 4 buttons (up, down, left, right)

Within the specifications that the mount presents as standard, it is worth mentioning: space intended for the placement of the polar finder (not included), latitude adjustment with integrated micrometer, azimuth adjustment for polar alignment, aluminum position circles, slow movement knobs and bubble level.

Technical Specifications mount:

• • • • • Mount type: manual German equatorial.
        • Dovetail mount: 1.75" dovetail
        • Motion Control: Motorized AR and DEC axes
        • Control knob
        • Accessory tray: Yes
        • Load capacity: 9.1Kg
        • AR and DEC motors with control knob
        • Mount weight: 5.71Kg
        • Mount weight with tripod: 10.41Kg
        • Counterweights: 2 x 5.1Kg
        • Tripod: stainless steel with adjustable height 750-1270mm.

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
        • Resolution power: 0.6 arcseconds
        • Eyepiece holder: 2" (with adapter to 1.25")
        • Tube dimensions: 240 x 900mm
        • Weight: 9.1Kg
        • Finder: 9x50
        • 2" Crayford and 1.25" reducer
        • T-Thread
        • Barlow 2x
        • 10mm and 25mm Super Plössl eyepieces

Newton SkyWatcher 200/1000 mm telescope with NEQ5 mount and dual motor.