Sky-Watcher Mak150 Black Diamond NEQ3-2 Pro Go-To Telescope

• Telescope for planetary observation and initiation into the deep sky
• Compact tube, fast heating
• Very good image sharpness and contrast.
• German equatorial mount NEQ3-2
• Tracking included and automatic GOTO pointer included
• Transportable by one person

The Maksutov-Cassegrain 150 offered by Sky-Watcher ensures 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 is high in the sky and close to Earth. The 150 mm diameter provides the possibility of effectively engage in short exposure images .

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

Focusing, a key element to obtain quality images, is carried out by translating the primary mirror to provide sufficient focusing travel with numerous accessories. A 2" SCT (Schmidt-Cassegrain) threaded outlet allows you to adapt multiple accessories from other brands. Temperature adjustment (meniscus cooling in particular) takes about 30min .

All 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 (5.5 kg max.) or telescopes up to 100 mm in diameter. It has fine movements in azimuth and latitude to facilitate positioning and to compensate for the rotation of the earth (keeping the object in the center of the eyepiece field).

The optical tube is adapted using a Vixen-type female dovetail. An accessory tray ensures good rigidity of the assembly. The NEQ3-2 mount can receive a polar finder on the polar axis to quickly establish the station.

Automated Go-To clocking system

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

The indication on the racket of the date, time and place of observation combined with The "Tour" function allows you to direct the NEQ3-2 mount towards the most interesting objects throughout an entire evening . Enjoy a guided sky tour of 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 generally in the center of the sensor... a real pleasure!

ITEMS DELIVERED

Sky-Watcher Mak 150mm f/12 optical tube

• 1 Sky-Watcher Mak150 f/12 optical tube
• 1 x 50.8mm flow 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 NEQ3-2 Pro GoTo Mount

• 1 NEQ3-2 equatorial mount
• 1 Pro Go-To Kit for NEQ3-2 (to be mounted on the mount)
• 1 SynScan Go-To Handheld Controller
• 1 counterweight of 3.5 kg
• 1 counterweight of 1.5 kg
• 1 tubular steel tripod adjustable in height (71cm to 123cm)
• 1 accessory tray
• 1 power cord