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Sky-Watcher 80ED Black Diamond Telescope on NEQ3-2 Pro Go-To

Sky-Watcher 80ED Black Diamond Telescope on NEQ3-2 Pro Go-To

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  • Sky-Watcher 80ED f/7.5 refractor optical tube
  • Ideal for wide-field deep sky photography or as a second instrument
  • Includes Crayford focuser with 10:1 ratio (best sharpness adjustment)
  • German equatorial mount NEQ3-2
  • Tracking included and GOTO auto pointer included
  • Comes with many accessories

Everything you need to know about the Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED scope

Sky-Watcher renewed its range of instruments a few years ago, modifying the design and some mechanical elements. The series called Black Diamond includes Dobson, refractors, Newton and Maksutov. As for the glasses, the “classic” diameters are maintained: 80, 100 and 120 mm, except for a change in color (black with white inlays). Only the 50.8mm Crayford focuser has undergone changes. The renowned optical quality of the 80ED Sky-Watcher offers everyone the opportunity to purchase a high-performance instrument at a very attractive price. for wide-field astrophotography or planetary and solar observation.

To obtain the precious “APO” qualification, a refractor must correct primary and secondary chromatic aberrations , inherent to all systems whose light rays pass through an optical element. In the case of the Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED, a doublet composed of an ED glass element reduces chromaticism to significantly limit the appearance of colored edges on planets or the Moon. The chosen ED glass, FPL-53 (Schott) , is the one that best corrects these defects thanks to its very low dispersion.

The use of multi-layer treatments on all surfaces significantly limits lens cross-talk losses, making Black Diamond 80ED are bright and more contrasty than less corrected classic glasses . The “Metallic High-Transmission” (MHC) treatment is deposited on the air glass surfaces guaranteeing impressive results ( transmission close to 99.5% ). Thanks to your short focal ratio, f/7.5 , the Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED refractor is especially interesting for deep sky photography. . In combination with, for example, a large format digital camera (corrector/reducer recommended), point the telescope at large nebulae such as Orion, the Lagoon or the famous Andromeda galaxy.

Goal control

Like the Pro Series (previous series), The Black Diamond 80ED is distinguished by the quality control of each lens through a Ronchi test and a StarTest. The essential function of an instrument is to collect light from a star without disturbances. This means concentrating the luminous flux without altering this light beam. All wavelengths constitute the wavefront, any alteration of this wavefront caused by optics must be avoided. A wavefront analysis with a Ronchi test demonstrates the quality of an optic. The black and white lines should appear straight and parallel.

The Startest demonstrates the ability of optics to reproduce a point image of a point source. Concentric rings of light surround the spot image. It is the distribution of light in the diffraction rings that indicates the correct centering of the objective with respect to the instrument.

10:1 Dual Speed ​​Crayford Focuser

The focus is obtained through a Crayford 2" focuser (made of aluminum) that offers robustness and precision when focusing. A tightening screw allows you to maintain focus following the orientation of the optical tube. To be consistent with the optics and provide good results in astrophotography (where focus is essential) the eyepiece of the Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED has a 10 fine reduction screw. :1 .

To meet the needs of amateur astronomers, The optical tube is made entirely of steel . No plastic parts used! Therefore, the solidity is there, as well as a particularly successful aesthetic. The interior is blackened and baffled to limit the intrusion of stray lights . Two collars and a Vixen dovetail are included for secure attachment to your mount. A Kodak thread screw is placed on top of one of the collars to accommodate a parallel camera.

Everything you need to know about the Sky-Watcher NEQ3-2 mount

For hobbyists interested in visual observing with a telescope up to 150mm in diameter, the NEQ3-2 mount allows for quality observations without too much vibration. The most massive version, the mount HEQ5 Pro Go-To , will be preferable for those who want to get started in long exposure astrophotography. The NEQ3-2 mount supports many beginner telescopes up to 150mm diameter (5.5kg maximum) or telescopes up to 100mm diameter. It has fine movements in azimuth and latitude to facilitate positioning and to compensate for the Earth's rotation (to keep the object in the center of the ocular field).

The adaptation of the optical tube is carried out using a Vixen-type female dovetail. An accessory tray guarantees good rigidity of the set. The NEQ3-2 mount can accommodate a polar finder (option SW0123 ) on the polar axis to quickly configure the station. The visual observer will appreciate the GOTO SynScan automatic signaling system delivered via an easy-to-use hand controller. In fact, it is not necessary to know the position of stars or distant bodies in the deep sky, the Go-To system of the NEQ3-2 mount is responsible for moving the instrument towards the target you want to observe.

Automated time attendance system

After calibration (setup) with the polar finder on the North Star, select the mount alignment on one, two or three stars. More than 49,200 objects are registered in the database, including the main catalogues. (Messier, NGC, IC as well as the planets, the Moon and the Sun). For maximum convenience, the stand moves quickly, up to 3.4°/sec via the control panel. Easy to use, it helps to quickly point the instrument towards any galaxy, nebula, cluster or object in the solar system. Discover in detail the famous Andromeda galaxy, the fabulous curtains surrounding the heart of Orion, the Hercules cluster M13 and its heart rich in thousands of stars. Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon are also wonders that must be examined without moderation.

The indication on the racket of the date, time and place of observation combined with "Tour" function allows the NEQ3-2 mount to aim at the most interesting objects throughout the night . Enjoy a guided sky tour at your viewing location by clicking the "Enter" button based on the object presented in a drop-down list. This procedure called "Backlash" requires measuring the time between two opposite movements of the mount. The operation is simple to perform and, especially in astrophotography, saves precious time. The object you want to photograph is usually in the center of the sensor... a real treat!

Specifications

Characteristics Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5 scope in NEQ3-2 Pro GoTo mount
optical tube
optical tube
Multi-coated lens 2-element aluminum with FPL-53 glass (Schott)
Optical formula Apochromatic telescope
Useful diameter 80mm
Focal length 600mm
focal ratio f/7.5
Eyepiece holder Crayford Sky-Watcher 50.8mm Dual Speed ​​(with 1:10 gear ratio)
Weight (with collars and dovetail) 2.5 kilos
Tube dimensions (length x width) 620mm x 100mm
Mount
Mount German equatorial mount NEQ3-2
Motorized dual axles with automatic Go-To pointer
Stepper motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
Movement speed up to 3.4°/sec - Upgrade from 2x to 800x)
Access system SynScan control racket with 42,900 objects from common celestial catalogs
Tracking mode: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar
Function: Park, Timing, Backlash, Identification, Tour...
Loading capacity 5.5 kilos
Guidance speed 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sidereal speed
Tripod Tubular steel tripod adjustable in height (71cm to 123cm)
Weight Frame: 5 kg
Tripod: 3.8kg
Counterweight 2 counterweights are supplied: 3.5 kg and 1.5 kg
Food Cigarette lighter cable supplied Power supply
12V DC
or optional battery
Ports ST-4 autoguiding included

Items delivered:

Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED f/7.5

  • 1x Sky-Watcher Black Diamond 80ED optical tube
  • 2x fixing collars
  • 1x Vixen dovetail
  • 1 Sky-Watcher LET 28mm eyepiece (50.8mm flow)
  • 1x 50.8mm dielectric angled connector.
  • 1x Right finderscope 9x50
  • 1x Piggyback mount for Kodak camera on top of one of the mounting collars
  • 1x hard carrying case

Sky-Watcher NEQ3-2 Pro GoTo Equatorial Mount

  • 1x NEQ3-2 equatorial mount
  • 1x Pro Go-To Kit for NEQ3-2 (to mount yourself on the mount)
  • 1 SynScan access controller
  • 1x 3.5kg counterweight
  • 1x 1.5kg counterweight
  • 1x Adjustable height tubular steel tripod (from 71 cm to 123 cm)
  • 1x accessory holder rack
  • 1x Cigarette Lighter Plug Power Cable
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GAFAS PARA LA OBSERVACIÓN DE ECLIPSE

  • INSTRUCCIONES: Revise antes de cada uso. No utilice ni deseche si está dañado, rasgado, perforado o separado de alguna manera del marco. No lo use con otros dispositivos ópticos. No es un juguete. Los niños deben usarlo solo bajo la supervisión de un adulto. Limítese a 3 minutos de uso continuo, con interrupciones durante varias horas. No se mueva mientras usa este producto, no conduzca un vehículo ni opere maquinaria. No lo use si tiene un ojo enfermo o después de una operación ocular.
  • ADVERTENCIA: Nunca mire directamente al sol sin protección ocular especial. Siempre use gafas de eclipse al observar el eclipse solar, especialmente si una parte del sol es visible. Mirar directamente al sol puede causar daños permanentes si no se toman las precauciones adecuadas. Se debe usar protección ocular adecuada, diseñada específicamente para la observación solar, para evitar que los rayos dañinos del sol lleguen a los ojos. Deséchelo después de 3 años y no lo utilice después de ese tiempo.

OBSERVACIÓN SOLAR CON TELESCOPIO

  • Nunca mire al sol a través de un ocular/telescopio sin un filtro de protección verificado. Un filtro lunar nunca puede usarse para la observación solar. El filtro lunar solo es adecuado para la observación de la luna. El filtro solar debe montarse en la apertura del telescopio, no en el ocular. De lo contrario, el rayo de luz concentrado por la óptica destruirá inmediatamente la película del filtro, lo que provocará daños oculares graves e incluso ceguera total.
  • Revise el filtro solar antes de cada observación solar y asegúrese de que no esté dañado. Manténgalo frente a una fuente de luz intensa para poder detectar posibles grietas y/o agujeros. No use el telescopio para la observación solar, incluso si el filtro solar está solo ligeramente dañado. En este caso, comuníquese con el fabricante para obtener las piezas de repuesto correspondientes.
  • Siempre use el filtro solar cuando observe el sol. Asegúrese de que este filtro esté colocado correctamente en el telescopio según las instrucciones. El uso del filtro solar está destinado únicamente para su uso con este telescopio.
  • Revise el ajuste del filtro solar antes de cada observación solar. Si se suelta accidentalmente de la abertura del objetivo, esto puede causar daños oculares inmediatos y permanentes, e incluso ceguera.
  • Si el filtro solar no puede montarse de manera suficientemente firme en el tubo, mejore el ajuste colocando varias tiras de fieltro autoadhesivas o similares entre el filtro solar y la abertura del objetivo. Nunca use el filtro solar si no puede colocarse correctamente en el telescopio. En tal caso, siempre contacte primero con nuestro servicio al cliente.
  • Tenga mucho cuidado al observar el sol. Incluso una mirada corta a través de la óptica sin protección puede causar daños oculares graves e incluso ceguera total.
  • Los niños, incluso con el filtro montado correctamente, no deben mirar al sol a través del telescopio. Nunca deje a los niños sin supervisión.
  • Nunca deje la óptica sin supervisión. Los niños y los adultos inexpertos podrían dirigir el telescopio hacia el sol sin las precauciones adecuadas y perder la vista.
  • No realice observaciones solares sin la consulta previa de un médico después de una operación ocular o cualquier otra enfermedad ocular.
  • Las ondas/pliegues en la película son normales y no constituyen un defecto del producto.
  • No exponga el dispositivo a altas temperaturas.

ADVERTENCIAS Y SEGURIDAD DE LAS PILAS

  • NO USE pilas falsas en los productos. Use solo las pilas proporcionadas. Use la pila EXCLUSIVAMENTE para el propósito previsto.
  • Guarde las pilas fuera del alcance de los niños y mascotas.
  • NO USE pilas que parezcan tener la carcasa dañada, inflada o modificada. No use pilas que hayan goteado, huelan, estén hinchadas o derretidas o presenten abolladuras, óxido, grietas o rayones.
  • La pila NO debe ser desmontada, aplastada, perforada, triturada ni manipulada de ninguna otra forma.
  • La pila NO debe exponerse a líquidos.
  • No debe intentar secar una pila mojada o húmeda con un dispositivo o fuente de calor.
  • El dispositivo o la pila NO deben ser colocados cerca de una fuente de calor o bajo la luz solar directa.
  • La pila NO debe tocar objetos metálicos.
  • La pila NO debe ser almacenada junto a materiales peligrosos o inflamables. Guarde la pila en un lugar fresco, seco y bien ventilado.
  • La pila NO debe insertarse incorrectamente al cargarla.
  • La pila NO debe cargarse bajo luz solar directa ni a temperaturas extremas. Cárguela a temperatura ambiente (20 °C – 26 °C).
  • Evite dejar caer la pila o el producto. Si sospecha que la pila está dañada, reemplácela.
  • Nunca deje su dispositivo conectado a la corriente más de 24 horas. Deje que la pila se agote y luego recárguela.
  • Para obtener los mejores resultados, reemplace las pilas según el uso después de 12 meses o antes.
  • Siga las regulaciones locales para la eliminación de las pilas usadas. NO arroje la pila al fuego ni al agua.

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