Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 Apochromatic Telescope on NEQ5 Pro GoTo Mount

Explore the sky with the Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 apochromatic refractor on NEQ5 Pro GoTo mount. Designed for wide-field astrophotography and planetary observation, this set offers exceptional optical performance and optimal stability.

Features:

• Optical formula: Apochromatic refractor
• Effective diameter: 80 mm
• Focal length: 600 mm
• Focal ratio: f/7.5
• Focuser: Crayford 50.8 mm Sky-Watcher Dual Speed (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 with FPL-53 glass (Schott)

Mount:

• Type: German equatorial mount NEQ5
• 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
• 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...
• Load capacity: 9 kg (7.5 kg for astrophotography)
• Guide speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sidereal speed
• Adjustable height tubular steel tripod (71 cm to 123 cm)
• Weight: Mount 6 kg, Tripod 3.8 kg
• Counterweights: 2 counterweights of 5 kg included
• Power supply: 12V DC, car cigarette lighter cable provided (AC power or battery pack optional)
• Ports: ST-4 autoguiding included

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
• Crayford Dual Speed focuser for precise and stable focusing
• Robust and stable NEQ5 Pro GoTo mount, ideal for visual observation and astrophotography
• 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 wide-field astrophotography performance
• Perform a rigorous polar alignment to maximize the accuracy of automatic pointing

The Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED on NEQ5 Pro GoTo mount is perfect for exploring the sky and capturing incredible images of stars, planets, and nebulae.