Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 Apochromatic Telescope on HEQ5 Pro Go-To - Sky-Watcher

Explore the wonders of the sky with the Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 apochromatic refractor on HEQ5 Pro GoTo mount. This setup offers an ideal combination for astronomy and astrophotography enthusiasts, ensuring high-quality observations and images thanks to its advanced features and ease of use.

Features:

• Optical formula: Apochromatic refractor
• Useful diameter: 80 mm
• Focal length: 600 mm
• Focal ratio: f/7.5
• Focuser: 50.8 mm Sky-Watcher Dual Speed Crayford (with 1:10 reduction)
• Weight (with rings and dovetail): 2.5 kg
• Tube dimensions: 620 mm x 100 mm
• Objective with 2 multi-coated elements made of FPL-53 glass (Schott)

Mount:

• Type: German equatorial
• Load capacity: 13 kg (10 kg for astrophotography)
• Motorized dual axes with automatic Go-To pointing
• Stepper motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Movement speed up to 3.4°/sec - Tracking from 2x to 800x
• Periodic error correction (PEC)
• Go-To system: SynScan hand controller with 42,900 objects from common celestial catalogs
• Tracking modes: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar
• Features: Park, Synchronization, Backlash, Identification, Tour...
• Guiding speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sidereal speed
• Polar finder: Integrated, illuminated
• Tripod: Adjustable height tubular steel tripod (97 cm to 121 cm)
• Weight: Mount 10 kg, Tripod 5.6 kg
• Counterweights: 2x 5 kg counterweights included
• Power supply: 12 VDC, 3 A minimum - Cigarette lighter cable included (optional mains power supply)

Advantages:

• High-quality optics with ED FPL-53 glass for optimal correction of chromatic aberrations
• "Metallic High-Transmission" (MHC) coating for exceptional brightness and contrast
• Dual Speed Crayford focuser for precise and stable focusing
• Robust and stable HEQ5 Pro GoTo mount, ideal for astrophotography and visual observation
• SynScan automatic pointing system for easy navigation among celestial objects

Compatibility:

• Compatible with various astrophotography accessories and digital cameras

Tips and tricks:

• Use a corrector/reducer to optimize performance in wide-field astrophotography
• Perform a rigorous polar alignment to maximize automatic pointing accuracy

The Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED on HEQ5 Pro GoTo mount is the perfect instrument for exploring deep space and capturing stunning images of stars, planets, and nebulae.