Skymax 180 Pro + HEQ5 Pro SynScan + Free DVD: £1472.69

180mm (7”) f/2700 Maksutov-Cassegrain

180mm (7”) f/2700 Maksutov-Cassegrain

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x135 & x300

Highest Practical Power (Potential): x540

Diameter of Primary Mirror: 180mm

Telescope Focal Length: 2700mm (f/15)

Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 9mm & 20mm

9x50 Finderscope & Bracket

1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal

Focusing achieved by Moving Primary Mirror (Zero Image Shift)

Fully Multi-Coated Optics

EQ6 Pro SynScan Mount:

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SkyScantm is your answer. The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SkyScantm is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The HEQ5 PRO SkyScantm also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

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 64 micro steps driven. Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X). Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography. Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X. Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues. Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.

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