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

Discover the wonders of the sky with the Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 apochromatic 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 great ease of use.

Features:

• Optical formula: Apochromatic telescope
• Useful diameter: 80 mm
• Focal length: 600 mm
• Focal ratio: f/7.5
• Eyepiece holder: 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 made with FPL-53 glass (Schott)

Mount:

• Type: German equatorial mount NEQ3-2
• Dual axis motorized with automatic Go-To pointing
• Stepper motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Movement speed up to 3.4°/sec - 2x to 800x tracking
• 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: 5.5 kg
• Guiding speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sidereal speed
• Adjustable height tubular 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 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 eyepiece holder for precise and stable focusing
• Robust and stable NEQ3-2 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 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.