The 8" primary of this Newton offers 78% more light than a 150mm and 137% more light as a 130mm Telescope. This much more light is usefull by observing Deep-Sky fields. Its 9x50 mm Finder have enough closing for finding and pointing Objects you search.
The EQ5 Pro mounts use the same Go-To system found in the HEQ5 and EQ6 Pros-- SynScan. It allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button.
The EQ5 Pro mounts are the perfect instrument for novice visual observers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and in-depth knowledge of the night sky.
• Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
• Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 32 micro steps driven.
• Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
• Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
• Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.
• Periodic Error Correction.
• PC compatibility.
• Upgradeable hand control via internet download.
| Tabelary Data: |
Skywatcher
|
Newton 200mm |
| Aperture |
200mm |
Focal length
|
1000mm |
Focal ratio
|
f/ 5 |
Diameter secondary
|
50 mm |
Primary mirror
|
parabolic |
| Obstruction |
25 % |
| Tube diameter |
240 mm |
| Tube length |
900 mm |
| Focuser |
2" Crayf. w 1,25" Adaptor |
| Optics |
aluminized and coated |
| Finder |
8 x 50 |
| Weight |
Tubus 6 kg |
Accessories:
- Finder 8 x 50
- Tube rings
- Piggyback
Including Mount EQ5 GOTO and each 1x 1,25" Okular 10 mm + 25 mm