Newtonian Telescope 254mm f/4.8 Dual Speed on EQ6-R Pro Go-To Mount - Sky-Watcher

Discover the universe in detail with the Newton 254mm f/4.8 Dual Speed telescope on EQ6-R Pro Go-To mount from Sky-Watcher. This powerful set is ideal for enthusiastic amateur astronomers who are passionate about deep sky observation and astrophotography, offering exceptional image quality and unmatched performance.

Characteristics:

• Optical Tube:
  • Aperture: 254mm (Pyrex parabolic primary mirror)
  • Focal Length: 1200mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/4.8
  • Crayford 50.8/31.75mm focuser with dual speed gearing (1:10)
  • 9x50 finder scope
  • LET 28mm eyepiece (50.8mm barrel)
  • Dimensions: 33cm x 44cm x 123cm
  • Weight: 16kg
  • Robust metal construction
• EQ6-R Pro Go-To Mount:
  • German equatorial mount with automatic Go-To pointing
  • Load capacity: up to 20kg (optimal at 17kg for astrophotography)
  • Maximum slewing speed: 3.4°/sec
  • Built-in polar finder
  • Adjustable height steel tripod (85cm to 147cm)
  • SynScan hand controller with over 42,900 objects cataloged
  • ST-4 and SNAP autoguiding ports for camera control

Advantages:

• High-Quality Observation and Astrophotography: Collects 57% more light than a 200mm telescope for detailed deep sky observations.
• Precise Focusing: Crayford Dual Speed focuser for fine adjustment, essential in imaging.
• High-Performance Mount: The EQ6-R Pro Go-To offers great stability and precise tracking, ideal for long exposures.
• Intuitive Go-To System: SynScan hand controller with a rich database for automatic pointing of celestial objects.

Compatibility:

• 31.75mm adapter provided for use with a wide range of eyepieces.
• Compatible with heavy accessories like DSLR cameras for imaging.

Usage Tips:

• Optimized Astrophotography: Use a coma corrector for sharp images across the entire field.
• Pre-Observation Preparation: Allow the telescope to acclimate to ambient temperature for optimal image quality.

Supplied Items:

• Newton 254mm f/4.8 Optical Tube:
  • Crayford 50.8mm focuser with 31.75mm adapter
  • 9x50 finder scope
  • LET 28mm eyepiece (50.8mm barrel)
  • Vixen type dovetail bar with clamps
  • Piggyback camera adapter (not Kodak)
• EQ6-R Pro Go-To Mount:
  • EQ6-R Pro Go-To equatorial mount
  • SynScan hand controller
  • 2 x 5kg counterweights
  • Adjustable height steel tripod
  • Built-in polar finder
  • Power cord with cigarette lighter plug
  • Accessory tray