SkyWatcher Black Diamond 150/750 Dual Speed SkyWatcher Telescope with HEQ5 Pro GOTO

SkyWatcher Black Diamond 150/750 Dual Speed SkyWatcher Telescope with HEQ5 Pro GOTO.

The SKYWATCHER telescopes of 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 150/750mm 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, crowns and bearings:

The SynScan series SKYWATCHER mounts use DC stepper motors with high torque capacity and microstepping control technology for maximum precision. 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 is possible to have uniform GOTO's and tracking.

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
        • LET 28mm 2" eyepiece

Technical Specifications mount:

• • • • • Mount type: German Equatorial
        • Dovetail mount: 1.75" dovetail
        • Motion Control: AR and DEC Axes
        • Control Knob: EQ SYNSCAN
        • Piggyback Support: Yes
        • Accessory tray: Yes
        • Motors: Stepper motors
        • 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 150/750 Dual Speed telescope with HEQ5 Pro GOTO.