Sky-Watcher Mak150 Black Diamond Telescope on NEQ5 Pro Go-To

• Telescope for planetary observation and initiation into the deep sky.
• Compact tube, fast heating.
• Very good image sharpness, sharpness, contrast.
• German NEQ5 equatorial mount
• GOTO auto tracking and aiming included
• Transportable by a single person.

The Maksutov-Cassegrain 150 offered by Sky-Watcher guarantees great versatility with its diameter and its intermediate focal ratio . Collects 40% more light than a Mak127. The primary mirror, combined with the secondary mirror and a multi-layer treated concave meniscus gives very good results in planetarium . The observation of Saturn, Jupiter, is very surprising. Mars too, as long as it's high in the sky and close to Earth. The 150 mm diameter allows Take Short Exposure Images Effectively .

The Moon is a wonder that you can contemplate for years, since the number of craters that dot its surface is important. There is no chromaticism , unlike achromatic glasses. The tube is very compact and everything is easily transportable . Complemented by long focal length eyepieces, the observation of the most beautiful deep sky objects will satisfy both beginners and amateurs who wish to have an easily transportable instrument.

Focusing, a key element for obtaining quality images, is carried out by translating the primary mirror to provide sufficient focusing travel with numerous accessories. A 2" SCT (Schmidt-Cassegrain) type threaded outlet allows you to adapt multiple accessories from other brands. The Warming up (cooling of the meniscus in particular) lasts about 30 minutes .

All about the Sky-Watcher NEQ5 mount

The Sky-Watcher NEQ5 Equatorial Mount It is a versatile mount, worthy heir to the legendary Vixen GP . Very modular, it is possible to add several options depending on whether it is intended for observation or photography: motorization, Goto automatic aiming kit, polar sight, etc. Its load capacity is close to 9kg in visual observation. ; The NEQ5 will therefore support numerous optical tubes, from the small 80mm refractor to the Newton telescope up to 200mm in diameter.

In photography we will limit the load to 7.5kg, for greater comfort and precision. Like all equatorial mounts, the NEQ5 is equipped with a set of azimuth and latitude movements (for parking), and a set of right ascension and declination movements for pointing and tracking the stars.

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 NEQ5 mount can accommodate a polar finder (option #SW0124 ) on the polar axis to quickly set up the station.

Automated Go-To Marking 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 The "Tour" function allows the NEQ5 mount to point 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 saves precious time, especially in astrophotography. The object you want to photograph is usually in the center of the sensor... a real pleasure!

Specifications

Sky-Watcher Mak 150mm f/12 optical tube

• 1 Sky-Watcher Mak150 f/12 optical tube
• 1 x 50.8mm fluid eyepiece: LET 28mm
• 1 diagonal transmission 50.8mm
• 1 adapter 50.8mm/31.75mm
• 1 integrated male dovetail type Vixen
• 1 straight finder 9x50

Sky-Watcher NEQ5 GoTo Mount

• 1 NEQ5 equatorial mount
• 1 Pro Go-To Kit for NEQ5 (to mount yourself on the mount)
• 1 SynScan Go-To hand controller
• 2 5kg counterweights
• 1 height-adjustable steel tube tripod (71cm to 123cm)
• 1 accessory holder shelf
• 1 power cord with cigarette lighter plug