SkyWatcher ED Black Diamond ED100 PRO HEQ5 GOTO SkyWatcher Refractor Telescope Pack with customized introductory course

SkyWatcher ED Black Diamond ED100 PRO HEQ5 GOTO SkyWatcher Refractor Telescope Pack with customized introductory course

IN TELESCOPIOMANIA WE OFFER YOU NOW TOGETHER WITH YOUR TELESCOPE, OUR PERSONALIZED COURSE OF INITIATION OF ASTRONOMY AND USE OF YOUR GOTO TELESCOPE.

The apochromatic ED refractor tubes of the seriesBLACK DIAMONDFromSKYWATCHERRepresent a range of refracting astronomical telescopes with a well-corrected field and a highly corrected chromatic aberration. Their low dispersion ED optics allow the light to refract through the lens so that the light beam does not scatter much (does not open up) and therefore the image definition is greatly increased. The refractorsSKYWATCHER BLACK DIAMONDAre constructed with a two-element air-spaced objective lens. The second lens element is constructed with high quality fluorinated glassFPL-53(O'HARA version).

ED optics of refracting telescopesBLACK DIAMONDAre made of glassSCHOTT. This brings together the efforts of two market leaders, Synta as a manufacturer of astronomical telescopes and Synta as a manufacturer of astronomical telescopesSCHOTTAs the world's leading manufacturer of the highest quality optical glass.

SkyWatcher offers a simple solution for users who would like to be able to attach their small telescope to a computerized mount without having to carry the weight of a NEQ6 or AZEQ6 mount. The HEQ5 Pro mount uses the same GOTO system as the EQ6-R and NEQ6 PRO mounts, the SynScan system. It allows you to locate a specific object and even allows you to travel from one object to another along a Tour by simply pressing a button.

Main characteristics:

• Aiming accuracy up to 1 arcminute. Improved accuracy by means of collimation error compensation software.
• Stepper motors with a step angle of 1.8º and 32 teeth.
• GOTO speed up to 3.4º/second (at 800x).
• Guiding speed selectable between 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x and 1x.
• Object database including the complete Messier, NGC and IC catalogs.
• Periodic Error Correction.
• PC compatibility
• Control knob, EQ SYNSCAN included.

The SKYWATCHER telescopes, which are supplied with a German equatorial mount with integrated SynScan system, are high-quality observing platforms with carefully designed mechanics and electronics.

The main characteristics of GOTO systems are summarized below:

Motors, slewing rings and bearings:

SynScan series SKYWATCHER mounts use DC stepper motors with high torque capacity and micro-stepping 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 more than 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 frame:

• Frame type: German Equatorial HEQ5 PRO SYNSCAN
• Load capacity: 18Kg (recommended 15Kg)
• Dovetail bracket: 1.75" dovetail
• Motion control: AR and DEC axes
• Control Command:EQ SYNSCAN
• Piggyback support: Yes
• Accessory tray: Yes
• Motors: step by step
• Saddle Weight: 10.22Kg
• Mount weight with tripod: 14.92Kg
• Counterweights: 2 x 5.1Kg Tripod: stainless steel with height adjustment 750-1270mm

Technical Specifications tube:

• Optical design: Refractor ED APO
• Lens Type: FPL-53 O'HARA
• Diameter: 100mm
• Focal length: 900mm
• Focal ratio: F/9
• Maximum useful magnitude: 200x
• Magnitude limit: 12.7
• Resolving power: 1.15"
• Seeker: 8X50 right angle or 9x50 (depending on availability)
• Focuser diameter: 2"
• Diagonal prism: 2" dielectric 90º with adapter to 1.25"
• Eyepiece: 28mm 2"
• Piggyback support: Yes
• Tube weight: 3Kgs
• Pipe dimensions (diameter x length): 10 cm x 92cm
• Weight of transport case: 12.2kg
• Carton box dimensions: 92.5 x 30 x 23 cm (92.5 x 30 x 23 cm)

COURSE OFFER DETAIL:

With this course you will be able to make the most of your initiation into this exciting hobby, astronomy, and you will also be able to get the most out of your Goto telescope so that your observations will be as enriching as possible and you will be able to observe and learn about the maximum number of celestial objects.

You will learn the following concepts:

• Basic concepts in Astronomy, know the sky, objects and movements.

• Main objects that can be observed

• Get to know all the parts of the telescope

• How to increase telescope performance with accessories

• Align the telescope and look for the first objects

• Collimation and optical testing of your equipment

• How to organize an observation night

• How to take my first astrophotographs

• Get to know books, celestial chart applications and apps
  
  

This course will becustomizedFor all attendees and will be conducted via zoom or in person at our headquarters in Girona with the possibility of making all the necessary consultations to expand the knowledge acquired, these courses are made with a certain frequency in time where we offer different dates so you can adapt to the one that best suits your needs, we will inform you in advance of the calendar to make the reservation.

The people teaching the course are experts in Astronomy with more than 30 years of experience using astronomy equipment and performing outreach activities where they will be able to share with you their experiences with their equipment and the night skies.

ALL THE TRAINING THAT WE OFFER IS GIVEN LIVE BYwww.astroxperiences.comWITHOUT ANY MEANS OF RECORDING WHERE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH THE EXPERT TO SOLVE YOUR DOUBTS

• Duration 2,5h
  
  
• Via zoom or live in person at our Girona store
  
  
• It is recommended that you have your own equipment to start practicing
  
  
• This training can be extended with field observation practices (not included in this course)