Apochromatic Refractor Telescope Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 on Mount NEQ3-2 Pro GoTo

Discover the wonders of the sky with the Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 apochromatic refractor telescope on NEQ3-2 Pro GoTo mount. Perfectly suited for wide-field astrophotography and planetary and solar observation, this telescope offers exceptional optical performance and ease of use.

Features:

• Optical formula: Apochromatic refractor
• Useful diameter: 80 mm
• Focal length: 600 mm
• Focal ratio: f/7.5
• Eyepiece: Crayford 50.8 mm Sky-Watcher Dual Speed (with 1:10 deceleration)
• Weight (with collars and counterweight shaft): 2.5 kg
• Tube dimensions: 620 mm x 100 mm
• 2-element multi-coated objective lens with FPL-53 (Schott) glass

MOUNT:

• Type: German equatorial NEQ3-2 mount
• Dual-axis motorized with automatic Go-To pointing
• Step motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Tracking speed up to 3.4°/sec - Tracking rate from 2x to 800x
• Go-To system: SynScan hand controller with 42,900 celestial objects catalog
• Tracking modes: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar
• Features: Park, Sync, Backlash, Identify, Tour...
• Loading capacity: 5.5 kg
• Guiding speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sidereal rate
• Height-adjustable steel tripod (71 cm to 123 cm)
• Weight: Mount 5 kg, Tripod 3.8 kg
• Counterweights: 2 counterweights provided (3.5 kg and 1.5 kg)
• Power supply: 12V DC, cigarette lighter cable included (mains power or battery pack optional)
• Ports: Autoguiding ST-4 port included

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
• NEQ3-2 Pro GoTo mount robust and stable, 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 reducer/corrector to optimize performance in wide-field astrophotography
• Perform a rigorous polar alignment to maximize the accuracy of automatic pointing

The Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED on NEQ3-2 Pro GoTo mount is perfect for exploring the sky and capturing incredible images of stars, planets, and nebulae.