Discover the universe in detail with the 254mm f/4.8 Dual Speed Newton telescope on 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 unparalleled performance.

Features:

• Optical Tube:
  • Aperture: 254mm (parabolic primary mirror in Pyrex)
  • Focal Length: 1200mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/4.8
  • Crayford 50.8/31.75mm eyepiece holder with 1:10 (Dual Speed) fine focus
  • Thin support for the secondary mirror (4 branches of 0.5mm)
  • Achromatic right finder 9x50 included
  • LET 28mm eyepiece (50.8mm fitting) included
  • Dimensions: 28.8cm (diameter) x 112cm (length)
  • Weight: 16kg
  • Robust metal construction
• 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)
  • Movement speed up to 3.4°/sec
  • Integrated polar finder
  • Adjustable height tubular steel tripod (85cm to 147cm)
  • SynScan control keypad with over 42,900 registered objects
  • ST-4 autoguiding ports and SNAP 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 eyepiece holder for fine adjustment, essential for 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 keypad with rich database for automatic pointing of celestial objects.

Compatibility:

• 31.75mm adapter included 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 field.
• Preparation for observation: Allow the telescope to acclimate to the ambient temperature for optimal image quality.

Included items:

• Newton 254mm f/4.8 optical tube:
  • Crayford 50.8mm eyepiece holder with 31.75mm adapter
  • Right finder 9x50
  • LET 28mm eyepiece (50.8mm fitting)
  • Mounting rings with Vixen style dovetail 33cm
  • Piggyback support for camera on Kodak mount
• EQ6-R Pro Go-To Mount:
  • EQ6-R Pro Go-To equatorial mount
  • SynScan control keypad
  • 2 counterweights of 5kg
  • Adjustable height tubular steel tripod
  • Integrated polar finder
  • Cigarette lighter power supply cable
  • Accessory tray