Sky-Watcher 254mm f/4.8 Dual Speed Newtonian Telescope on EQ6-R Pro Go-To Mount
Sky-Watcher 254mm f/4.8 Dual Speed Newtonian Telescope on EQ6-R Pro Go-To Mount
Discover the universe in detail with the 254mm f/4.8 Dual Speed Newtonian telescope on the EQ6-R Pro Go-To mount from Sky-Watcher. This powerful set is ideal for amateur astronomers passionate about deep-sky observation and astrophotography, offering exceptional image quality and unmatched performance.
Features:
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Optical tube:
- Opening: 254mm (Pyrex parabolic primary mirror)
- Focal length: 1200mm
- Focal ratio: f/4.8
- Crayford eyepiece holder 50.8/31.75mm with 1:10 fine focus (Dual Speed)
- Thin supports for the secondary mirror (4 branches of 0.5mm)
- Included 9x50 achromatic straight finder
- Included LET 28mm eyepiece (50.8mm fitting)
- Dimensions: 28.8cm (diameter) x 112cm (length)
- Weight: 16kg
- Robust metal construction
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EQ6-R Pro Go-To mount:
- Motorized German equatorial mount with automatic Go-To pointing
- Load capacity: up to 20kg (optimal at 17kg for astrophotography)
- Moving speed up to 3.4°/sec
- Integrated polar finder
- Height-adjustable tubular steel tripod (85cm to 147cm)
- SynScan control paddle with over 42,900 recorded objects
- ST-4 and SNAP autoguiding ports for controlling your camera
Advantages:
- High-quality observation and astrophotography: Collects 57% more light than a 200mm telescope for detailed deep-sky observations.
- Precise focusing: Dual Speed Crayford eyepiece holder 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 paddle with a rich database for automatic celestial object pointing.
Compatibility:
- 31.75mm adapter provided to use 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.
- Preparation for observation: Allow the telescope to acclimate to the ambient temperature for optimal image quality.
Included items:
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254mm f/4.8 Newtonian optical tube:
- Crayford 50.8mm eyepiece holder with 31.75mm adapter
- Straight 9x50 finder
- LET 28mm eyepiece (50.8mm fitting)
- Mounting rings with Vixen type dovetail of 33cm
- Piggyback support for camera at Kodak thread
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EQ6-R Pro Go-To mount:
- EQ6-R Pro Go-To equatorial mount
- SynScan control paddle
- 2 x 5kg counterweights
- Height-adjustable tubular steel tripod
- Integrated polar finder
- Cigarette lighter plug power cable
- Accessory holder tablet
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