Newton SkyWatcher Black Diamond Black Diamond Dual Speed 150/750 NEQ5 PRO GOTO Telescope

Newton SkyWatcher Black Diamond Dual Speed 150/750 NEQ5 PRO GOTO 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 PRO GOTO equatorial mount.

The SKYWATCHER NEQ5 mount provides the precision and stability needed to start making observations in a more serious way. Equipped with motors and GOTO, 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-motion knobs and bubble level.

The SKYWATCHER EQ5 mount provides the precision and stability needed to start making observations more seriously.SKYWATCHER telescopes supplied with a German equatorial mount with integrated SynScan system are high quality observing platforms with consciously crafted mechanics and electronics .

The main features of the GOTOsystems are summarized below:

PC operation:

SKYWATCHERSynScan 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 control knob, 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, crowns and bearings:

The SKYWATCHERmounts of the SynScan series use DC stepper motors with high torque capacity and microstepping control technology for maximum accuracy. Bronze crown and worm gear system for precision mechanical incremental movement to minimize 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 via 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 ispossible to have uniform GOTO's and tracking.

Technical Specifications mount:

• • • • • Mount type: German manual equatorial.
        • Dovetail mount: 1.75" dovetail
        • Motion Control: AR and DEC axes
        • Control Knob: EQ SynScan
        • Piggyback Support
        • Accessory Tray: Yes
        • Load capacity: 9.1Kg
        • Motors: Stepper motors
        • 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: 9.1Kg
        • Finder: 6x30
        • Piggybak mount
        • 2" Crayford and 1.25" reducer
        • Barlow 2x
        • LET 28mm 2" eyepiece

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