Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 Apochromatic Scope on HEQ5 Pro GoTo Mount

Explore the wonders of the sky with the Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 apochromatic telescope on HEQ5 Pro GoTo mount. This set 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 telescope
• Useful diameter: 80 mm
• Focal length: 600 mm
• Focal ratio: f/7.5
• Focus: Crayford 50.8 mm Sky-Watcher Dual Speed ​​(with 1:10 gear ratio)
• Weight (with collars and dovetail): 2.5 kg
• Tube dimensions: 620 mm x 100 mm
• Multi-coated 2-element lens with 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 - Catch-up from 2x to 800x
• Periodic Error Correction (PEC)
• Go-To system: SynScan command rack with 42,900 common celestial catalog objects
• Tracking modes: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar
• Features: Park, Synchronization, Backlash, Identification, Tour...
• Guidance speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sidereal speed
• Polar viewfinder: Integrated, illuminated
• Tripod: Tubular steel tripod adjustable in height (97 cm to 121 cm)
• Weight: Mount 10 kg, Tripod 5.6 kg
• Counterweight: 2x 5 kg counterweights supplied
• Power supply: 12 VDC, 3 A minimum - Cigarette lighter cable supplied (mains power supply optional)

Advantages:

• High quality optics with FPL-53 ED glass for optimal correction of chromatic aberrations
• Metallic High-Transmission (MHC) coating for exceptional brightness and contrast
• Crayford Dual Speed ​​focuser for precise and stable focusing
• Rugged 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 rigorous station setup to maximize automatic pointing accuracy

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