Newton SkyWatcher Black Diamond Black Diamond Dual Speed 150/750 NEQ5 telescope

Newton SkyWatcher Black Diamond Dual Speed 150/750 NEQ5 Telescope.

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 acquires. 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 150/750mm 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 a single-axis or dual-axis motor and GOTO (optional) attached, the SKYWATCHER NEQ5 mount is the perfect instrument for deep sky astrophotography.

Standard specifications include: space for polar finder placement (not included), latitude adjustment with integrated micrometer, azimuth adjustment for polar alignment, aluminum position circles, slow moving knobs and bubble level.

Technical Specifications mount:

• Mount type: manual German equatorial.
• Dovetail mount: 1.75" dovetail
• Motion Control: AR and DEC axes
• Control knob: No (this is a manual mount)
• Accessory Tray: Yes
• Load capacity: 9.1Kg
• Motors: optional (not included as standard)
• Mount weight: 5.71Kg
• Mount with tripod weight: 10.41Kg
• Counterweights: 2 x 5.1Kg
• Tripod: stainless steel with adjustable height 750-1270mm.
  
  

Technical Specifications tube:

• Optical design: Newton reflector
• Parabolic mirror
• Diameter: 150mm
• Focal length: 750mm
• Focal ratio: f/5
• Maximum recommended magnification: 280x
• Stellar magnitude limit: 13.5
• Resolution power: 0.8 arcseconds
• Eyepiece holder: 2" (with 1.25" adapter)
• Tube dimensions: 18.2x69mm
• Weight: 4.9kg
• Finder: 6x30
• Piggybak mount
• 2" Crayford and 1.25" reducer
• LET 28mm 2" eyepiece

Newton SkyWatcher Black Diamond Black Diamond Dual Speed 150/750 NEQ5 telescope.